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Tuesday, June 30

The Heat is ON!! Advisories Issued As Finger Lakes Will Sizzle This Week

A Heat Advisory is in effect for the southern Finger Lakes counties through 8 p.m. Tuesday, with heat index values expected to reach 97 degrees. An Extreme Heat Watch has…

Latest Local News

Gym Class Heroes frontman Travis McCoy sings with eyes closed, holding an electric guitar, against a dark background with fair branding.

Tuesday, June 30

Geneva Native Travie McCoy to Perform at State Fair

Smiling man with a beard, wearing a suit and blue shirt, against an American flag and a textured gray background.

Tuesday, June 30

Former Geneva Police Chief Announces Bid for Seneca County Sheriff

A speaker presents a "Northern Seneca County Lung Cancer Review" to an audience, with a NYS Department of Health banner nearby.

Tuesday, June 30

State to Present Northern Seneca County Lung Cancer Review

Exterior of a hospital emergency room with the word "EMERGENCY" in red letters above the entrance.

Tuesday, June 30

Woman Seriously Hurt After Jumping Out of Moving Car in Dundee

The Cayuga County Court House in Auburn, New York, a neoclassical building with large white columns.

Tuesday, June 30

Hiawatha Institute Sues Wells College Over Terminated Campus Sale

Smiling bald man in black shirt and gray-haired woman with glasses in yellow shirt pose outdoors against green foliage.

Tuesday, June 30

Penn Yan Couple to Receive 2026 Stork Award

Bright magenta sign with white text for Helpful Hearts Community Closet INC., featuring red and yellow hearts and a smiling emoji.

Tuesday, June 30

Wayne County Nonprofit Launches Fundraiser for Critical Building Repairs

A hand holds a lit sparkler and a small American flag against a dark background.

Tuesday, June 30

Geneva Masons Organizing Free Fourth of July Celebration at Lakefront

Close-up of a silver car's front end with a smashed headlight and dented body after a collision.

Tuesday, June 30

Penn Yan Drivers Escaped Injuries After Two Cars Collide In Benton

Close-up of a police vehicle's flashing red light bar on its roof, reflecting on the dark paint.

Tuesday, June 30

Two Children Injured in Alleged DWI Crash in Canandaigua

Close-up of a dog's furry paws with dark pads resting on a gray stone surface.

Tuesday, June 30

Health Department Seeks Information About Dog Bite at Watkins Glen Park

Rear view of a white Village of Penn Yan Police Dodge Charger at night, with illuminated taillights.

Monday, June 29

Penn Yan Police Officers Credited With Saving Man’s Life

Regional and Statewide

A man with shears and a woman in a hat tend to rows of leafy green crops in a field under a cloudy sky.

Tuesday, June 30

State Announces $1.36 Million in Funding for Grown & Certified Farmers

The red brick Lux building shows fire damage, charring above windows, debris on sidewalk, and a white truck.

Tuesday, June 30

Rochester Bar Lux Lounge Closed After Early Morning Fire

City of Elmira Police SUV parked near a stone building.

Tuesday, June 30

Teen Charged After Elmira Ghost Gun Seizure

Hiker on rock rubs leg, companion holds knee in forest, illustrating tick concerns.

Tuesday, June 30

DEC Urges New Yorkers to Take Precautions Against Ticks This Summer

Yellow caution tape with black lettering stretches diagonally across an out-of-focus background.

Tuesday, June 30

Police: 13-Year-Old Shot in Syracuse Not Expected to Survive

Diverse elementary students happily eat lunch in a school cafeteria.

Tuesday, June 30

NY Serves 396 Million Free School Meals in 25-26

Community Calendar

Kids Pottery: Fantasy Animals with Linda LaRock

Sunny Point 9:00 AM

Moms’ Support Group Meeting

F.F. Thompson Hospital 10:00 AM

Adult Pottery: “Wednesday Wheel Night” Week 1 with Linda LaRock

Sunny Point 5:00 PM

Geneva Lakefront Concert Series: Nate Michaels

Lakefront Gazabo 6:00 PM

National News

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks, gesturing with her right hand, against a backdrop of glowing purple lights and columns.

Tuesday, June 30

Whitmer says she’ll pull Michigan National Guard from DC if they’re used for Trump’s ‘safe and beautiful’ mission

White SUV crashed into an outdoor dining area, overturning tables and orange umbrellas, with caution tape.

Tuesday, June 30

Car crashes into cafe in Simi Valley, killing 1 and injuring 5

Ghislaine Maxwell smiles with Anthony Hilder at Bangkok's Grand Palace, with crowds and ornate temples in the background.

Tuesday, June 30

Doug Band, former aide to Bill Clinton, to be questioned about Clinton’s interactions with Epstein

Entertainment News

Book cover for Ali Hazelwood's 'Love, Theoretically,' featuring an illustration of a man and woman kissing in front of bookshelves.

Tuesday, June 30

‘Love, Theoretically’ film in the works with Colleen Hoover producing

IN BRIEF" text on yellow, with a film clapboard, retro TV, and a hand holding orange, yellow, and red remote controls.

Tuesday, June 30

In brief: ‘The Devil’s Mouth’ trailer and more

Smiling woman in sheer yellow top at an outdoor evening event with string lights and greenery.

Tuesday, June 30

Amanda Batula to exit ‘Summer House’ after nine seasons