David L. Shaw

Rochester

Staff Writer at Finger Lakes Times

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Canandaigua Independence Day fireworks show set for July 5

3 days ago | fltimes.com | David L. Shaw

CANANDAIGUA –– The town and city of Canandaigua are partnering to offer an Independence Day fireworks display at 9:45 p.m. Saturday, July 5, at Kershaw Park, 155 Lakeshore Drive. The city will provide the lakefront venue and public safety support, including traffic control and emergency services.
Three local governments to manage former Boy Scout Camp Barton

3 days ago | fltimes.com | David L. Shaw

COVERT — New York State bought former Boy Scout Camp Barton in 2024. However, three local governments will manage the Cayuga Lake property. The state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the towns of Covert and Ulysses and the Village of Trumansburg, announced Monday that a 90-acre park on the western shore in Seneca County is open for passive recreation such as hiking and nature observation.
Alicia Quinn named new head of Ontario County tourism promotion

4 days ago | fltimes.com | David L. Shaw

CANANDAIGUA — Alicia Quinn took over as president and CEO of the Finger Lakes Visitors Connection last week. She assumed her new position Thursday, succeeding Valerie Knoblauch, who retired after 40 years of promoting Ontario County tourism. Quinn comes to the Connection from her most recent role as the first deputy executive director of the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism.
Public session planned for safety improvements at dangerous town of Canandaigua intersection

5 days ago | fltimes.com | David L. Shaw

CANANDAIGUA — The spot where County Road 32 and Hickox Road meet in this Ontario County town has an accident rate more than four times the state average for similar intersections. With that in mind, Ontario County officials have come up with some potential improvements to the intersection, including changing it from a two-way stop to an all-way stop or a roundabout.
Trump Administration plans more harvesting of Finger Lakes trees

5 days ago | fltimes.com | David L. Shaw

LODI — The Trump Administration plans to cut down more trees in the Finger Lakes National Forest as part of a plan to increase American timber production by 25%.
UPDATE: NY senators join Seneca Lake Guardian in opposition to more harvesting of Finger Lakes National Forest trees

5 days ago | fltimes.com | David L. Shaw

LODI — The Trump Administration plans to cut down more trees in the Finger Lakes National Forest as part of a plan to increase American timber production by 25%.
Waterloo Town Board approves increase to water, sewer rates

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

WATERLOO — The Town Board has approved an increase in the water and sewer rates, effective June 1. The sewer rate for users on Routes 5&20 will go from $90 per 5,500 gallons to $93.36 per 5,500 gallons, and from $14.76 per 1,000 gallons above 5,550 gallons to $15.30 per 1,000 gallons. Town officials said the increase reflects a 1.7% increase charged by the village of Waterloo in 2024 and a 2% increase that will go into effect June 1 of this year.
Canandaigua Democrats host first fund raiser Sunday

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

CANANDAIGUA — The city’s Democratic Committee will conduct a fundraising event Sunday, with potential donors getting the chance to meet the slate of Democratic candidates for City Council in November. The event will be 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the home of Audrey Roberson and Michael Mills at 190 St. John’s Court. The suggested minimum contribution for donors is $50, but all donations will be accepted.
Town of Seneca Supervisor not seeking reelection

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

SENECA — Town Supervisor Drew Wickham has announced he will not seek reelection this fall. Wickham did not submit Republican Party nominating petitions by the deadline. “I am stepping down at the end of the year,” Wickham confirmed. “I’ve always believed in term limits and I’ve been fortunate to serve as supervisor for 10 years.
Thirteen projects in Waterloo get state DRI funding

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

WATERLOO — After several attempts, this Seneca County village was awarded a $10 million New York State Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant in 2024. Village officials spent months working with consultants and the public to come up with projects to submit for state approval. Earlier this month, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that 13 of the village’s projects have been awarded $9.7 million in DRI funds.