Local Finger Lakes News
Is Finger Lakes one of 15 places to visit before turning 15? Vote Now!
Reported February 21, 2012
The organization that named Hammondsport the “Coolest Small Town in America” is hosting a new contest and several western New York destinations are up for nomination.
Budget Travel wants you to help them find the top 15 places your child should visit before they turn 15.
The Strong National Museum of Play is nominated along with the Finger Lakes region, Letchworth State Park and the Corning Museum of Glass.
Vote here before Feb. 28.
Finger Lakes Wine News
Pairing suggestion: First Light feta and Wiemer rose
Reported February 21, 2012
My idea of being a weekend warrior doesn’t involve sneakers, a racquet or even a box of Icy Hot patches.
Instead, I unwind by nosing around for local cheese to pair with local wine.
My latest find is feta from First Light Farm and Creamery in East Bethany, Genesee County, matched with nonvintage dry rose from Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard in Starkey, Yates County.
Finger Lakes Events
Natalie Merchant Performs at a Very Special Benefit Concert Against Hydrofracking in NY and the Finger Lakes, March 10th
Reported February 21, 2012
Natalie Merchant, Sandra Steingraber, The Horse FliesSaturday March 10Forum Theatre , Binghamton NY 236 Washington Street 13901Showtime 7:00 p.m. doors open 6:00 p.m.Tickets start at $32.00
“Hydrofracking poses the greatest threat to clean drinking water in New York and Pennsylvania right now. Our opposition to this threat is imperative. I hope people can come to the concert to show their concern.”—Natalie Merchant
Finger Lakes Government News
Proposed fishing changes impact Finger Lakes
Reported February 21, 2012
The State’s proposed changes to its fishing regulations for 2012 include a few that impact the Finger Lakes.
Proposed changes:
» Reduce the limit of rainbow trout from five to one in the western Finger Lakes (Seneca, Keuka, Canandaigua, Canadice, and Hemlock Lakes) and three to one in the tributaries.
» Remove the restriction of no more than three lake trout as part of the five-trout limit in the same western Finger Lakes.
Finger Lakes Media News
50 Years of Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars
Reported January 25, 2012
2012 marks the 50th Anniversary or Dr. Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars. We invite you to take a tour through our history in this video timeline. As our winery moves into its fourth generation, we are prouder than ever to celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2012.
Finger Lakes Opinions
Don’t let frackers take our property
Reported February 15, 2012
Some members of our Western New York and Finger Lakes community are weary of hearing about hydrofracking issues. Now, a new concern has come to light, and it is a major concern.
An Associated Press article in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Feb. 5) points out that in Northern Pennsylvania, residents of the Laporte area have been given take-it-or-leave-it offers for portions of their land needed for a gas company pipeline. The company, Central New York Oil and Gas Company, has been given the “right” to use the principle of eminent domain to acquire land against the wishes of landowners. The hydrofracking company needs to gather and transport natural gas to large storage areas.
