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Eclipse Moths Set to Overtake Region 

Hundreds of thousands of visitors will be in the region next week for the eclipse. But what most don’t realize is that scientists are quietly predicting tens of millions of a much less desirable visitor to emerge – Eclipse Moths – a visitor that hasn’t been seen in these parts since the year 1622. 

 

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Controversy Erupts over Plans to Expand Taughannock Falls

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As state budget dollars have become increasingly difficult to come by, political leaders in the Finger Lakes have begun to implement a bold and controversial plan to generate significant revenue via the regions natural resources.

 

“Finger Lakes Parkway” Approved by New York State:  Includes Bridges Across 5 Lakes​

 

Late Thursday night the New York State Senate formally approved plans for the “Finger Lakes Parkway” – a project that will likely change the character of the region forever. The plans have many area residents furious.

 

After a 240 Year Absence, Freshwater Dolphins Return to the Finger Lakes.

In what many are calling one of the greatest triumphs of science and conservation in the history of the United States, freshwater dolphins returned this morning to the waters of the Finger Lakes for the first time since 1787. The return of the dolphins comes as the result of an amazing combination of science, technology, passion combined with just a bit of old fashion luck. 

 

New York State Votes to Change The Names of All Finger Lakes

Penn Yan, NY – For over a year the rumor around Keuka Lake has been that John Travolta was thinking about buying a gorgeous $2.5M lakefront property that has been for sale for quite some time. Well, according to our well placed sources – he isn’t buying on Keuka Lake – he is buying Keuka Lake. You read that right – buying the entire lake.    

 

New York State Votes to Drain Cayuga, Seneca, and Keuka Lakes to Combat Invasive Frog

Penn Yan, NY – For over a year the rumor around Keuka Lake has been that John Travolta was thinking about buying a gorgeous $2.5M lakefront property that has been for sale for quite some time. Well, according to our well placed sources – he isn’t buying on Keuka Lake – he is buying Keuka Lake. You read that right – buying the entire lake.    

 

Finger Lakes Region Awarded 2032 Summer Olympic Games

In a decision that has shocked observers worldwide, the Finger Lakes Region has been selected to host the 2032 Summer Olympic Games. 

 

“Lake Trump” soon may be a Finger Lakes Reality

With Donald Trump’s Presidential campaign in full gear, some have questioned whether he truly wants to be President of the United States, or if he is simply using the campaign to draw attention to his business empire…  

Breaking News: John Travolta Set to Buy Keuka Lake

Penn Yan, NY – For over a year the rumor around Keuka Lake has been that John Travolta was thinking about buying a gorgeous $2.5M lakefront property that has been for sale for quite some time. Well, according to our well placed sources – he isn’t buying on Keuka Lake – he is buying Keuka Lake. You read that right – buying the entire lake.    

 

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