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schuyler county

Schuyler issues state of emergency

May 17, 2023 at 05:46 pm by Observer-Review

WATKINS GLEN--With Title 42 expiring on Thursday (May 11), Schuyler County has become the latest county in New York to issue a state of emergency over the relocation of illega.... Read More
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Volunteers help prep for camp

May 17, 2023 at 05:46 pm by Observer-Review

SENECA LAKE--Summer camp is a ritual for most kids, with lots of memories and stories to share even years later. This is just as true for children with disabilities. For years.... Read More
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Maryland man drowns in Keuka Lake

May 17, 2023 at 05:46 pm by Observer-Review

KEUKA LAKE--The Steuben County Sheriff’s Office issued a report Monday, May 15 about the details of a drowning on Keuka Lake, Friday, May 12.A media release explained th.... Read More
new york state

Governor asks president for help with asylum seekers

May 17, 2023 at 05:46 pm by Observer-Review

NEW YORK STATE--Gov. Kathy Hochul last week issued a letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to direct additional federal resources to the State of New York as it faces unpr.... Read More
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SPORTS RECAP: Week of 5-17-23

May 17, 2023 at 08:54 am by Observer-Review

FINGER LAKES--May 17 newspaper sports reports for Penn Yan, Dundee, Hammondsport, Watkins Glen and Odessa-Montour.