David L. Shaw

Rochester

Staff Writer at Finger Lakes Times

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Cayuga Nation resumes effort to enforce unpaid rent judgments

1 week ago | fltimes.com | David L. Shaw

SENECA FALLS — The Cayuga Nation will proceed to seek recognition by New York State Supreme Court of the Nation’s Civil Court judgments for unpaid rent against eight of its citizens, each charged with occupying Nation-owned properties for several years without paying rent. Nation lawyers petitioned under state law to obtain recognition of those judgments by state courts, complying with a requirement that judgments from other states must be endorsed by New York courts.
Two plan to seek SF Democratic caucus nod tonight for Town Board seats

1 week ago | fltimes.com | David L. Shaw

SENECA FALLS — At least two people have told Seneca Falls Democratic Party Chair Rachel Weil that they plan to seek a nomination for two Town Board seats at tonight’s party caucus. The caucus to select candidates will be at 6 p.m. at the Community Center, 35 Water St.Other names may be put in for nomination at the caucus, but the two announced candidates are:Gabrielle ‘Gabby’ CosentinoCosentino, 25, works as social media manager for Parker’s on Fall Street.
Five seek Republican primary nod for two SF Town Board seats

1 week ago | fltimes.com | David L. Shaw

SENECA FALLS — Early voting for the June 24 primary elections began Saturday. On Tuesday, the town’s 2,089 enrolled Republicans who did not cast ballots early will head to the polls to decide the party’s candidates for two positions on the five-member Town Board. With incumbent Republicans Kaitlyn Laskoski and Frank Sinicropi not seeking reelection, the field is wide open. The two top vote-getters will appear on the Republican line in November.
Victor supervisor will don Canandaigua jersey after losing wager

1 week ago | fltimes.com | David L. Shaw

CANANDAIGUA — The date hasn’t been determined yet, but Victor Supervisor Jack Marren will not be wearing his usual attire at that day’s Ontario County Board of Supervisors meeting. Instead, he’ll be sporting a Canandaigua jersey. Why? He lost a wager with Canandaigua Supervisor Jared Simpson over the Section V Class B boys lacrosse championship game between Victor and Canandaigua. The Gray Wolves edged the rival Blue Devils 11-10. If Victor had won, Simpson would be wearing a Victor jersey.
Four local high school seniors graduate from 1st Amendment-1st Vote

1 week ago | fltimes.com | David L. Shaw

Four graduating seniors, two from Canandaigua Academy and two from Mynderse Academy, have graduated from the 1st Amendment-1st Vote government leadership program. The 44 graduates include Sarah Gatesman and Taylor Pennise of Canandaigua, and Melany Johnson and Riayla Jones of Mynderse. The program helps train and educate female high school students on assuming roles in local government.
Democratic Party caucuses set for Seneca Falls, Lodi, Varick

2 weeks ago | fltimes.com | David L. Shaw

Enrolled Democrats in the towns of Seneca Falls, Lodi, and Varick can attend scheduled party caucuses to select candidates for the fall election. Seneca Falls Democrats will meet a 6 p.m. June 18 at the Community Center, 35 Water St.Lodi Democrats will caucus at 6 p.m. June 18 at the Lodi Fire Department, 8557 Route 414. Varick Democrats will caucus at 6 p.m. June 30 at the home of Susan Ottenweller, 4816 Route 89.
Town of Canandaigua awarded two state grants for storm water study

2 weeks ago | fltimes.com | David L. Shaw

CANANDAIGUA — The town has been awarded two grants from the state Department of Environmental Conservation totaling $140,309 for storm water and culvert studies. The grants will come from the Non-Agricultural Non-point Source Planning and Municipal Separate Sewer System Mapping Grant (NPG) program. The town’s MS4 storm water mapping project has been awarded up to $90,909 to support the mapping and planning of the system.
Seneca Falls Town Board lifts hiring freeze imposed in March

2 weeks ago | fltimes.com | David L. Shaw

SENECA FALLS — In March, the Town Board and the newly unionized town employees agreed to a hiring freeze until negotiations on an inaugural labor contract were completed. Most non-management town workers voted to join the Civil Service Employees Association, and the Town Board has recognized that move formally, prompting the start of negotiations on a labor contract.
Seneca Lake Wine Trail makes donation to Seneca Lake Pure Waters

2 weeks ago | fltimes.com | David L. Shaw

GENEVA — For the second year in a row, the Seneca Lake Wine Trail chose Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association to be a beneficiary of proceeds from its Wine & Experience Auction conducted March 21-24. A portion of the proceeds, $3,615, was given to Pure Waters to help support its mission to protect and preserve Seneca Lake. “We are so thankful for the continued support from the Wine Trail and its member wineries,” said Mark Gibson, chairman of the SLPWA membership and fundraising committee.
Canandaigua gets OK to remove water disinfection by-product chemicals

2 weeks ago | fltimes.com | David L. Shaw

CANANDAIGUA — This Ontario County city can move ahead and install equipment to remove disinfection byproduct chemicals from its drinking water system now that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released $1.75 million in federal funds for the project. The city water system supplies water to the city and several neighboring towns and in Wayne County.