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United States Senator Charles Schumer is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to start the paperwork for a disaster declaration because of this summer’s drought. Schumer’s office says the New York Democrat has talked to USDA officials about helping Upstate New York farmers who suffer crop damage and losses because of the severe drought […]
Toxic blue-green algae has shut down swimming at Sandy Bottom Beach on Honeoye Lake. Ontario County Health Director Mary Beer says the conditions may change as wind and weather dictate, but until further notice the beach will stay closed until the New York State Department of Health clears it for swimming. Blue-green algae naturally occurs in […]
More than 250 artists from across the U.S. and Canada are setting up in the Park Avenue Neighborhood for the 40th edition of the Park Avenue Summer Art Festival. The festival attracts more than a quarter-of-a-million people a year for a celebration of art, food, music and community. It’s Saturday 10-to-6 and Sunday 10-to-5.