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HWS professor suspended after essay on Israel-Palestine conflict
Jodi Dean, a distinguished professor at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, has been placed on leave pending an investigation into her remarks about the October attacks in Israel. Dean described the attacks as "exhilarating" in ... more
Geneva’s next city clerk identified as Nicole Tillotson: Nearly 50 applied for the job
Geneva will soon have a new city clerk. The position, which was vacated by Nicole Wright, who pursued an opportunity with the Geneva Fire Department, will be filled at a special meeting today. Nicole Tillotson, ... more
Three Brothers unveils new sustainable label for wines
Three Brothers Wineries & Estates, renowned for its diverse offerings in the Finger Lakes region, introduced a new label design for its estate wines this past week, symbolizing a commitment to sustainability and quality. The ... more
Geneva shooting: Teen in stable condition after being shot on N. Genesee St.
Police in Geneva are investigating a shooting that happened on North Genesee Street around 5 p.m. on Saturday. According to a news release, police were dispatched to that area of the city for a reports ... more
Police: Geneva man hit person during domestic incident
Police arrested a Geneva man following a domestic incident earlier this month. According to a news release, Bernard Ramseur, 34, was arrested for harassment after an incident on North Genesee Street. He's accused of intentionally ... more
Police: Geneva woman left scene of crash
Police say an unlicensed driver left the scene of a crash in the city of Geneva on April 10. Clarenesha Singleton, 32, of Geneva was arrested for unlicensed operation, leaving the scene of an MVA, ... more
Geneva’s former DeSales High School to become upscale apartments: How soon will project be complete?
The transformation of the former DeSales High School into upscale apartments is set to begin this August, following approval from the Geneva Industrial Development Agency. The project is led by Massa Construction and aims to ... more
Auburn, Geneva teens show up at Waterloo home to fight 16-year-old; both face harassment and endangerment charges
Police in Waterloo say two teens from Auburn and Geneva were arrested after showing up at a 16-year-old's house in Waterloo for a fight. Ciara Malave, 19, of Geneva; and Rowena Walker, 18, of Auburn ... more
REPORT: Colton received $61K severance, City’s silence for resignation
Matt Colton is out as police chief and he received a severance package of approximately $61,000. The package, revealed through a Freedom of Information Law request by the Finger Lakes Times Times, includes 20 weeks ... more
Geneva housing project gets $15.2 million for 78 affordable homes
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $412 million investment to create and preserve nearly 1,100 affordable homes in New York City, the Finger Lakes, and the Hudson Valley. This funding is aimed at expanding the state’s ... more
Geneva Rotary Club accepting grant applications for local organizations
The Geneva Rotary Club announced it is now accepting grant applications from local organizations and agencies. According to Club President Diana Perry, the club will award grants of up to $1,000 to projects that benefit ... more
Geneva man taken into custody at local motel after domestic incident
Deputies took a Geneva man into custody at the Best Value Inn in Geneva over the weekend after a domestic incident. It happened Saturday, When Akeem Jhamal Whitfield, 19, was found at a residence in ... more
Geneva gears up for solar eclipse, police give safety tips
Geneva police are ramping up preparations for the anticipated Solar Eclipse event this Monday, expecting over 20,000 visitors to the city. The police aim to ensure that both locals and tourists can enjoy the spectacle ... more
EXCLUSIVE: Valentino says search for Geneva’s next police chief will be expedited, led by city manager
The City of Geneva is looking for a new police chief. According to a press release from the city, as of March 29, Matthew Colton, who had been on leave for most of 2024 while ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Geneva Mayor talks police chief resignation, short-term rentals, and 5&20 construction (podcast)
On this episode of Inside the FLX we're joined by Geneva Mayor Steve Valentino to discuss the last month's action. We kicked off with the breaking news about Chief Matthew Colton's resignation, and get the ... more
Geneva restauranteur set to open another location on Castle St.
Rafael Diaz Diaz is set to charm the local culinary scene with the opening of Esther’s Son’s Kitchen at 14 Castle Street, bringing a unique tropical twist to Geneva's dining options. The man who launched ... more
Geneva’s police review board battle nears end
The fight for Geneva's Police Review Board (PRB) encountered another setback when the state Supreme Court Appellate Division in Rochester rejected the former PRB members' motion on March 15. This leaves them with only the ... more
Geneva man faces DWI, reckless endangerment charges after Penn Yan crash
Jon S. Vandemortel, a 30-year-old resident of Geneva was charged by the Yates County Sheriff's Office for driving while intoxicated (DWI) and additional offenses. The charges, announced on March 29, come as a result of ... more
Geneva city schools proposes budget increase to support students
This week, the Geneva City School District Board of Education endorsed a new budget, suggesting a 3.9 percent hike in the tax levy. Scheduled for a public vote on May 21, the increase aims to ... more
