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03/11/2023

BREAKING NEWS: Shooting in Geneva at Byrne Dairy. Read the police press release below:

07/03/2023

Fire Departments Respond to Blaze on Seneca Street in Geneva-
Early this morning the Geneva Fire Department was sent for reports of smoke in the area. When they arrived on scene at 17 Seneca St. a quick entry was made, and crews remained working for hours, to extinguish the flames and ensure any and all extension was found and extinguished. It was reported by Chief Parrotta that there was no extension into adjoining buildings, and that the cause is still under investigation. The building had multiple business inside, including Edward Jones Investments, Gerald R. Forcier: Attorney at Law, and Finger Lakes Laser Hair Removal.

Geneva was assisted by White Springs Fire Department, Border City Fire Department, Finger Lakes Ambulance, West Lake Road Fire Department, Waterloo Fire Department, NYSEG Electric and Gas crews, Ontario County Emergency Management Office and the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office dispatchers.

Photos are credit to Geneva Fire, White Springs, and Timothy Jennings in that order.

25/08/2022

Ken Camera Continues to Bash Public Safety; Solution for Outdated Fire Gear is to “Let it Burn” -

City Councilman Ken Camera has always been very vocal about his opinions and stances, especially those regarding public safety, such as his views on the Geneva Fire Department and Geneva Police Department. His comments at the City Council meeting last night have caused a lot of people to vocalize their disapproval of what he had to say.

The new Geneva Fire Department Chief, Del Parrotta, had just presented on the department and addressed some concerns. One of the mains concerns he had mentioned was the outdated and unsafe fire gear. Kens response to this was “then let it burn, don’t go in” and rather to “stand back and put water on it.” Obviously this is not a possible or safe option, and definitely not the answer the Fire Department wanted.

Chief Parrotta had already mentioned the importance of increasing the moral of the firefighters, who have voiced feeling unsupported by council before. This isn’t the first time they’ve been denied the budget they were hoping for or have been treated with a lack of respect through comments made my members of the city council. However, many believe this was too far as Ken’s comment once again dismisses the actual problem and neglects the safety of the public.

While the City of Geneva is lucky to have very few bad fires, the reason that is possible is because of the quick efficient effort of the firefighters themselves, by going in and putting the fire out before it becomes something larger and more deadly. While as citizens we are lucky to be protected by such a well trained, diverse group, it may lead to misconceptions that are fires are uncommon or can be put out without having to go in.

Frankly, that is not the case, and the public is generally unaware of the hundreds of fires a year that are unheard of simply because of how quickly they were put out and therefore how little damage was created. All of those instances are possible because someone went inside and found the fire before it got too big that it became their only choice to fight it from the outside.

His answer may not have been the same if he had considered the possibility of his own family or friends being trapped in a fire. While we hope no one ever has to experience that first hand we want you to ask yourself, if you or a loved one were home when a fire broke out, would you be okay with firefighters following his suggested course of action? To simply not go in?

We have attached the clip from this meeting for reference but you can view the entire meeting, and all others, on YouTube under the City of Geneva NY page.

26/07/2022

President Mark Gearan is Returning to Hobart and William Smith Colleges-
An integral part of Geneva is set to be returning to the colleges. It was officially announced today that Mark Gearan, past President of the colleges, will be returning to his position at the same place he’s called home for so long. He will be taking over from Joyce P. Jacobsen who was named president back in 2019, as the 29th president of Hobart College and the 18th of William Smith College. She will be staying on as a member of staff in the Economics Department after a semester sabbatical.

15/07/2022

Crusin’ Night! Come out tonight to view all of the beautiful vehicles and enjoy some delicious food from local vendors. Remember the streets will be shut down from 4pm on tonight so plan accordingly!

09/07/2022

Looking for something to do tonight? Head downtown for the Geneva Fireman’s Parade starting at 7pm! Show some support to them and the other organizations that will be coming out.

29/06/2022

For anyone in the area, with dogs or other reasons to be aware, there will be fireworks going off shortly in the area of Donough Park 🎇

20/03/2022

Upcoming Local Blood Drive 🩸 -
March 22nd, this upcoming Tuesday, the Geneva Fire Department will be hosting a blood drive for the Red Cross. If you are able and willing to donate swing on by and save some lives! If you have any questions about donating or if you qualify you can check on the official Red Cross website.

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21/12/2021

City Manager Sage Gerling Steps Down-

After more than three years on the job Sage Gerling announced to the councilors Monday night that she will be stepping down. She will be taking on a new position as Associate Director for Business Operations at Cornell. If not for this new position she had seen herself working to make the city grow for years to come. She has worked for the city for 12 years total but says this new job aligns with her skills and what she enjoys doing. The next steps will be to search for a new city manager. She has proposed Adam Blowers, assistant city manager, take over while the council determines who will be the best person to fill her position.

13/11/2021

The Vice Chair of PRB’s husband is arrested -
Yesterday, around 6:10am, according the GPD’s press release Gregory Jackson of Geneva was arrested. He was pulled over initially for speeding and cops soon realized that the vehicle he was in was stolen about 15 minutes prior and additionally that he was unlicensed. His wife, Theresa Johnson, is the Vice Chair of the Police Review Board that was recently established in Geneva. There are nine members that make up the board, with two alternatives, and they had their first meeting with the police chief recently. It is important to note that any relative of law enforcement, even if they are retired, cannot be on the board due to concerns about bias. However, situations like the one, or any previous negative interactions with law enforcement, could be equally as bias. There is no restrictions addressing this like there is with the bias toward police, so those with bias against police can serve, such as felons or career criminals. Can a board be unbias if we are only addressing one side of the bias? We will see if this will be brought up or affect her position.

10/11/2021

Another Fight at Geneva High School -
Geneva schools just announced through Parent Square that another lockdown has just occurred because of a fight in the building. They said that GPD is assisting and everything is secure. This is coming after an unfounded report of an air soft gun that was thought to be in the school this morning. They were on lockdown from 10:05 until about 10:40 this morning and did not find the item that was suspected to be there. The school has been under a lot of tension in the past few days with numerous fights as well as protests from students in regards to an adult who supposedly said a racial slur. We will update on any aspects of these incidents as they develop.

09/11/2021

The Hog Wallow Tavern Grand Opening! -
If you’re looking for a new place in town or just want to support a local business head over to The Hog Wallow Tavern for some drinks and snacks. They have some amazing cocktails to try out, wonderful live music, tons of games like darts, and to top it all off an amazing atmosphere. Located on the corner of Castle and Linden Street. 🍻🍕🍋

08/11/2021

Shots Fired in Geneva -
Last night around 1:43am there was a report of shots being fired which was heard in the area of Geneva Street. Geneva police responded quickly and found that shots were fired at a car and also at a house. They arrested three people, one who was charged with attempted murder, early Sunday morning. They have said this was an isolated incident and the public should not be concerned at this time. Carrington Johnson, 31, and Hollie DeWitt, 31, we’re both charged with criminal possession of a weapon. We will update with more information as they continue investigating.

07/11/2021

Stove fire at Bagels and Cakes -
White Springs Fire Department and other first responders are currently at to Bagels and Cakes where there is supposedly a stove fire. It is said to be out at this time.

03/11/2021

Small Fire at Wendy’s-
Last night around 10:30 fire trucks with White Springs Fire Department were seen outside Geneva Wendy’s location where there was a small fire reported. The fire was put out only a few minutes after their arrival and the restaurant was closed for the remainder of the night. It should be able to reopen again within the next few days.

30/10/2021

Geneva Middle School Principle Arrested-
Less than four months after taking the position the GMS principle has been arrested last Thursday (October 28th) according to a press release from the Geneva Police Department. On or around October 5th an incident occurred which caused the arrest for a misdemeanor with the charges being that he endangered the welfare of a child. He has been placed on leave by the school and Tricia Budgar will be serving in his absence.

27/07/2021

Large Car Crash
This evening multiple agencies responded to Glass Factory Bay to assist White Springs Fire Department in a vehicle accident. Two cars and 10 people were involved, all taken to hospitals by ambulances from multiple different local agencies. The incident will be investigated but luckily everyone made it out alive and we hope for a speedy recovery for all.

20/07/2021

What’s in the air?-

As many may have noticed Geneva has had a funky odor floating around recently. As mentioned in a previous post the Geneva Fire Department responded to a call last week that was originally thought to be gas but ended up being a garbage-like odor in the air. The smell was so bad multiple employees went home feeling sick and had headaches.

You may also have noticed the haze within the air yesterday which worsened as the day went on. The air quality reaching 153 which can be dangerous to children, the elderly, and those with certain health conditions.

There are many possibilities which could be behind these two things, such as the construction downtown, or the Closed Loop System which is a new composting location for food waste on Doran Ave. Regardless of the reason I think the people of Geneva will agree that they could use breathe of fresh air.

19/07/2021

Attempted Murder in Geneva-

Gabriel Weinstock (43YO male) from Geneva, pictured below, is currently being held in Ontario County Jail after stabbing someone this past Saturday. At approximately 12:42pm on July 17th the Geneva Police Responded to Maxwell Ave in the City of Geneva. The person who was stabbed was transported privately to the hospital. He had sustained multiple stab wounds to the upper body but is in stable condition now. It has also been said by GPD that this was an isolated incident that involved members of the same family. The incident is still under investigation.

17/07/2021

A close call-
Geneva FD responded last night to a possible fire at 177 Exchange Street. Neighbors could smell the smoke and left the building as the alarm went off. They saw the man who set the fire, in his own apartment, running down the street as they were exiting. He was found by the Geneva Police, just down the street, who talked to him and worked to get him the help he needed. What could have ended up being a devastating situation ended up being resolved rather quickly.

17/07/2021

Geneva Farmers Market-
Don’t forget to swing by the farmers market today! It’s by the lake and continuing rain or shine! Grab some veggies and show some local vendors some love 🥕🥬🥒

17/07/2021

Dominos Gas Smell-
Last night crews responded to Dominos new location in Geneva for a reported gas smell. Upon arrival Geneva FD checked the scene and received no readings. Multiple employees were checked out by Finger Lakes Ambulance. NYSEG arrived not long after and deemed the scene safe for people to return inside. The cause was believed to be a smell of garbage that could be found all around downtown, Dominos should be open now as normal.

13/07/2021

Ironman 70.3 Musselman-

Thousands of athletes traveled to Geneva this past weekend to complete the Ironman 70.3 Musselman.

The top male was Matt Schafer, 24, of Boston, MA, with a time of 3:57:35 and the top female was Rebecca Hayes, 38, of Lancaster, PA, with a time of 4:34:51. 🏆

The triathlon, which includes a 1.2-mile swim in Seneca Lake, a 56-mile bike ride and a 13.1-mile run, brings athletes from 20 or more countries each year to see the beauty of Seneca Lake. 🏊🏼‍♂️🚴🏾‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️

Photocredit: Ironman/ Musselman page.

13/07/2021

Hello all! As many likely have experienced, news outlets nowadays often have their own agenda, and don’t always share the information about the good. Well we decided enough was enough and it was time for us to step up to the plate and provide exactly that. We hope you’ll find that this place is exactly what you’ve been looking for. Beginning soon we will be posting things about Geneva so you can be aware of all the events, news and happenings going on right here in your own city! Stay tuned! 😊

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