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governor budget

Governor highlights New York state budget

May 10, 2023 at 10:25 pm by Observer-Review

NEW YORK STATE--Gov. Kathy Hochul last Wednesday announced the highlights of the fiscal year 2024 budget. The budget reflects spending at $229 billion. The governor and state.... Read More
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Jumpers brave the cold at Polar Bear Plunge

May 03, 2023 at 09:30 pm by Observer-Review

The annual Polar Bear Plunge was held at The Switzerland Inn on Keuka Lake, Saturday, April 29. Although the region saw a fairly mild winter season, the water temperature was.... Read More
nonie flynn

Administrator provides county update

May 03, 2023 at 09:20 pm by Observer-Review

YATES COUNTY--Yates County Administrator Nonie Flynn provided the following update on several programs currently in development or underway in the county. Finance Committee-Pl.... Read More
Seneca Lake Wine trail Rose in May

Seneca Lake Wine trail will host ‘Rosé in May’

May 03, 2023 at 09:20 pm by Observer-Review

The Seneca Lake Wine Trail is featuring a new event this May that caters to locals and tourists: Rosé in May. The week-long event allows attendees to visit participatin.... Read More
watkins glen village

Watkins Glen water plant improvements are coming

May 03, 2023 at 09:20 pm by Observer-Review

Water system improvements in the Village of Watkins Glen are underway. According to a message posted on Facebook by Mayor Laurie DeNardo and the village board, these enhanceme.... Read More