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It’ll take months for Lake Ontario to reach ‘normal’ levels

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It’ll take months for Lake Ontario to reach ‘normal’ levels
In an attempt to reduce flooding along the Lake Ontario shoreline, authorities have ramped up the outflow of water from the lake to the greatest sustained rate ever employed. So far it’s barely making a dent. The outlook now is for exceptionally high water through the summer. For the week ending Wednesday, the volume of water flowing out of the... more

Deputy pleads guilty in sex case while transporting woman in Wayne Co.

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Deputy pleads guilty in sex case while transporting woman in Wayne Co.
A former deputy in Wayne County pleaded guilty to official misconduct, which is a Class A misdemeanor — carrying a one-year conditional discharge. Devin Hall pleaded guilty to the charge after transporting an intoxicated Sodus woman back to her residence after processing her for a DWI charge. The incident allegedly took place on January 1st, and according to reports —... more

More legislation proposed to relieve those along Lake Ontario

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More legislation proposed to relieve those along Lake Ontario
Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref–Pulaski) and Assemblyman Bob Oaks (R,C–Macedon) announced today that they have introduced legislation that if enacted, would provide tax relief for property owners along the Lake Ontario shoreline and tributaries who are dealing with record-high flooding. The Lake Ontario and Connected Waterways Assessment Relief Act would enable municipalities to reduce assessments for property and business owners who... more

Boating safety crucial over holiday weekend, as lake levels remain concern

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Boating safety crucial over holiday weekend, as lake levels remain concern
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to the summer. For many, it means getting boats out onto the water. Here in the Finger Lakes — we have plenty of water to boat on. A wet spring, combined with new rules from the International Joint Commission have resulted in increased risk for those taking to the waters of Lake Ontario... more

State offering help for small businesses affected by Lake Ontario flooding

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State offering help for small businesses affected by Lake Ontario flooding
New York State is offering up to $5 million in grants for small businesses that were impacted by flooding from Lake Ontario, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday. Gov. Cuomo said the program will provide up to $20,000 to small businesses to support the repair or replacement of damaged or destroyed property. This includes damage to equipment, furniture, fixtures, supplies... more

Executive Director of FLX Red Cross talks Lake Ontario flooding, disaster response (podcast)

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Executive Director of FLX Red Cross talks Lake Ontario flooding, disaster response (podcast)
When it comes to disaster response, the Finger Lakes Chapter of the American Red Cross handles hundreds of events and disasters throughout the calendar year. They also spend a significant amount of time working to prevent disasters. Even training and developing core volunteer staff to respond to various disasters throughout the Finger Lakes Chapter’s six county district takes up a... more

DEC officials tour Sodus Point as residents grow frustrated with flooding

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DEC officials tour Sodus Point as residents grow frustrated with flooding
On Sunday, DEC officials took a tour of Sodus Point Beach Park. It’s a mess. The official visit was part of a larger flood response effort, which includes touring the communities hardest hit by the rising waters of Lake Ontario. Homeowners are playing defense, as they work to keep water out of their properties. “We can’t stop it,” said one... more

Cuomo announces $10M for locations impacted by Lake Ontario flooding

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Cuomo announces $10M for locations impacted by Lake Ontario flooding
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced $10 million in state funding is available to assist eligible local municipalities that have been impacted by the recent flooding along the Lake Ontario coastline. The new investment program will support flood recovery efforts, including repairs to flood walls, roads, sidewalks, and culverts, as well as public water and sewer infrastructure.   The... more

Boating safety crucial over holiday weekend, as lake levels remain concern

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Boating safety crucial over holiday weekend, as lake levels remain concern
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to the summer. For many, it means getting boats out onto the water. Here in the Finger Lakes — we have plenty of water to boat on. A wet spring, combined with new rules from the International Joint Commission have resulted in increased risk for those taking to the waters of Lake Ontario... more

State offering help for small businesses affected by Lake Ontario flooding

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State offering help for small businesses affected by Lake Ontario flooding
New York State is offering up to $5 million in grants for small businesses that were impacted by flooding from Lake Ontario, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday. Gov. Cuomo said the program will provide up to $20,000 to small businesses to support the repair or replacement of damaged or destroyed property. This includes damage to equipment, furniture, fixtures, supplies... more

Executive Director of FLX Red Cross talks Lake Ontario flooding, disaster response (podcast)

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Executive Director of FLX Red Cross talks Lake Ontario flooding, disaster response (podcast)
When it comes to disaster response, the Finger Lakes Chapter of the American Red Cross handles hundreds of events and disasters throughout the calendar year. They also spend a significant amount of time working to prevent disasters. Even training and developing core volunteer staff to respond to various disasters throughout the Finger Lakes Chapter’s six county district takes up a... more

DEC officials tour Sodus Point as residents grow frustrated with flooding

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DEC officials tour Sodus Point as residents grow frustrated with flooding
On Sunday, DEC officials took a tour of Sodus Point Beach Park. It’s a mess. The official visit was part of a larger flood response effort, which includes touring the communities hardest hit by the rising waters of Lake Ontario. Homeowners are playing defense, as they work to keep water out of their properties. “We can’t stop it,” said one... more

Cuomo announces $10M for locations impacted by Lake Ontario flooding

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Cuomo announces $10M for locations impacted by Lake Ontario flooding
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced $10 million in state funding is available to assist eligible local municipalities that have been impacted by the recent flooding along the Lake Ontario coastline. The new investment program will support flood recovery efforts, including repairs to flood walls, roads, sidewalks, and culverts, as well as public water and sewer infrastructure.   The... more

Sodus Point officials push legal action on lake levels

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Sodus Point officials push legal action on lake levels
odus Point officials are pushing Wayne County to take legal action against a recently enacted Lake Ontario water-regulation plan that they say is causing significant harm to residents and businesses. On Monday night, the Village Board passed a resolution “requesting commencement of legal action on behalf of (the) village of Sodus Point.” Sodus Point Mayor Chris Tertinek read the resolution... more

Sodus Point water rising: Businesses struggle to stay afloat

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Sodus Point water rising: Businesses struggle to stay afloat
Captain Jack’s Goodtime Tavern, a Sodus Point spot familiar to many, hopes to re-open this week, days after Lake Ontario forced it to shut down. But there are still other businesses in the area that could be feeling the impact of rising lake levels this summer.   “Captain Jack’s is right over here, where you see four, five, six hoses... more

New legislation proposed to help homeowners along Lake Ontario

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New legislation proposed to help homeowners along Lake Ontario
Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) and Assemblyman Robert C. Oaks (R,C-Macedon) have joined efforts to draft new legislation to address property damages incurred as a result of flooding and record high water levels on Lake Ontario. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, over the past six weeks nearly 4 trillion gallons of rain water has flowed into Lake Ontario.... more
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