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What you need to know about becoming a ‘rideshare’ driver

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What you need to know about becoming a ‘rideshare’ driver
Uber is due to arrive in the Rochester area this summer. The ridesharing service is expected to bring hundreds of jobs to the area. If you are interested in becoming a driver for ridesharing services like Uber or Lyft, there are limitations and guidelines involved. “You want to make sure you have clean, reliable and safe transportation,” said Chad Snowden,... more

Debrief Podcast: Geneva Foundry, Lakefront development, and the NYS budget

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Debrief Podcast: Geneva Foundry, Lakefront development, and the NYS budget
On Wednesday’s edition of the Debrief Podcast Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso discussed a variety of issues that have been making headlines over the last two weeks. Whether it was the ‘free tuition’ component of the New York State budget, passed last week or the continued fight around cleanup in Geneva for residents impacted by the Geneva Foundry contamination —... more

27 acres of hydrilla found in Cayuga Lake

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27 acres of hydrilla found in Cayuga Lake
Surveys from the Department of Environmental Conservation and Finger Lakes Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management reveal 27 acres of Cayuga Lake are infested with an aquatic weed. The surveys, which were completed last fall, state there is a hydrilla infestation in 27 acres of the eastern portion of the lake by Aurora. Before last fall, hydrilla was found only... more

Exploratory drilling to begin for CNY welcome center in Auburn

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Exploratory drilling to begin for CNY welcome center in Auburn
Exploratory drilling may soon begin at the site of the Central New York Regional Welcoming Center on South Street in the city of Auburn. Drilling was supposed to begin Thursday and continue into Friday, said Jennifer Haines, director of planning and economic development for the city. It did not appear that drilling had begun on Thursday, she said, but she... more

DOT official touts Finger Lakes Welcome Center in Geneva

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DOT official touts Finger Lakes Welcome Center in Geneva
The state’s director of transportation said the city is the perfect spot for a new state welcome center. Matt Driscoll, director of the Department of Transportation, was at the Finger Lakes Community College Geneva campus Thursday afternoon to tout highlights of the recently enacted 2017-18 state budget. A number of local officials were in attendance. Driscoll is one of several... more

Canandaigua lakefront projects on different paths

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Canandaigua lakefront projects on different paths
Friday’s nice weather brought a lot of people out to Canandaigua’s Kershaw Park, but the scenery wasn’t the only thing getting their attention. The multi-million dollar Pinnacle North project is coming to life on Lakeshore Drive. Tenants started moving in a few weeks ago, and businesses like Young Brewing Company will be opening their doors to customers soon. “It’s a... more

Finger Lakes region gets a new partner

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Finger Lakes region gets a new partner
The Finger Lakes brand is expanding. Gov. Andrew Cuomo was in Rochester Tuesday to break ground on a $60 million renovation of the Greater Rochester International Airport. On its face, the event had all the familiar trappings of good political credit-taking — thanks and praise all around from Rochester city, county and business leaders. Lots of applause. And shovels of... more

Cuomo visits Auburn area, state approves Owasco Lake drinking water treatment systems

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Cuomo visits Auburn area, state approves Owasco Lake drinking water treatment systems
When Gov. Andrew Cuomo learned of the water quality issues affecting Auburn-area communities served by Owasco Lake, he was moved to act. At an event held at the Emerson Park Pavilion on Wednesday, Cuomo announced the state will fund the installation of two systems that aim to address concerns about blue-green algae toxins detected in drinking water supplies for the... more

Seneca Falls Development Corp to host workshop on May 22nd

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Seneca Falls Development Corp to host workshop on May 22nd
The Seneca Falls Development Corporation (SFDC) is inviting Seneca Falls residents, business owners, and community leaders to a public Community Workshop to discuss economic development progress, explore emerging opportunities, and begin the process of drafting the Action Matrix for the upcoming 2017 Town of Seneca Falls Economic Development Plan. The open meeting will take place from 6-8 pm on Monday,... more

Airbnb says ‘homesharing’ generated $68M in the Finger Lakes

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Airbnb says ‘homesharing’ generated $68M in the Finger Lakes
Homesharing can generate some serious revenue for the tourism-centric Finger Lakes. Airbnb unveiled a new economic impact report by HR&A Advisors showing that the home-sharing platform generated $68 million in economic activity for the Finger Lakes, with Airbnb guests spending $16 million at local food and beverage establishments. The findings indicate that Airbnb has become an important economic driver in the... more

LOCAL IMPACT: Lake Ontario flooding in Cayuga, Wayne counties (full coverage)

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LOCAL IMPACT: Lake Ontario flooding in Cayuga, Wayne counties (full coverage)
It’s been a long spring for those living along Lake Ontario. We’ve been highlighting the ongoing flooding along the largest lake in the region, but so many stories have developed along the shoreline — on both sides of the lake — that we decided it was time to break all of the moving parts down. By now most people have... more

HERRON: Children must be protected

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HERRON: Children must be protected
Mothers of Seneca County: You have spent tireless hours researching the benefits of breast milk versus formula, to immunize or not to immunize. You have compared car seats and brands of baby food . You have spent hours interviewing day care providers, and teaching your children basic manners and safety. You have done all of this out of the love... more

Auburn applies for grant funding for riverside market, welcome center and microbrewery

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Auburn applies for grant funding for riverside market, welcome center and microbrewery
In a walk-on resolution Thursday evening, Auburn city council members unanimously voted to apply for funding assistance to design and plan a regional public market, a downtown welcome center and a microbrewery. Auburn Mayor Michael Quill was absent from the meeting. The city will seek funding assistance from the New York state Environmental Protection Fund Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. As... more

Geneva Chamber to co-host two upcoming Milestone Celebrations

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Geneva Chamber to co-host two upcoming Milestone Celebrations
The Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that it will be co-hosting two Member Milestone Celebrations in the month of August.   The first will take place on Thursday, August 4 to celebrate the Grand Opening of the recently constructed Geneva Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, located at 383 Hamilton Street.  The event will occur from 3:00-6:00 pm,... more
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