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🌱 Why Geneva ranks among 2026’s most scenic Finger Lakes towns

Geneva, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Geneva ranks among 2026’s most scenic Finger Lakes towns
  • How Geneva’s proposed water, sewer and rental tax changes could hit you
  • What Geneva patients should know about the hospital’s new cancer surgeon

Also on today's calendar: The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the turntable sent to the Olympics? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain becoming intermittent, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Friday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 63, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Cooler with a few showers, with a high of 49 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2026's 9 Most Scenic Finger Lakes Towns (worldatlas.com) — Geneva gets a starring role among the Finger Lakes’ most scenic towns, spotlighting Belhurst Castle’s lakeside resort, Seneca Lake State Park’s sprayground and trail connections, and the historic downtown district. The piece also highlights local shops and the festive Geneva Winterfest, underscoring how much there is to see and do right in and around town.
   

2. Geneva Council to Consider Utility Rates, Rental Tax and City Manager Search (fingerlakesdailynews.com) — Geneva residents face potential changes to water and sewer rates starting in 2027, along with a proposal to extend the city’s room occupancy tax to short-term rentals. City Council will also shape the search process for a new city manager, consider charter changes affecting financial oversight, and schedule public hearings on government restructuring, veterans tax exemptions, and housing rehabilitation. The meeting is open in person and via YouTube.
   

3. Geneva General adds surgeon specializing in breast cancer, melanoma (fingerlakes1.com) — Residents in Geneva now have local access to a fellowship-trained surgical oncologist for breast cancer, melanoma, and soft tissue tumors at Geneva General Hospital. Dr. Nicholas Ullman will see patients at North Street and aims to expand clinical trial opportunities through Finger Lakes Health’s ties to the University of Rochester. Appointments are available by phone for anyone seeking specialized cancer or general surgery care.
   

4. Ontario County buildings will glow green to honor veterans Nov. 4-11 (fingerlakes1.com) — Ontario County is lighting both its courthouse and the Geneva office building on Seneca Street green from November 4–11 to honor veterans and highlight their transition challenges. Residents and businesses in Geneva are encouraged to join Operation Green Light by displaying a green bulb at home or work. Local veterans can also reach the county Veterans Service Agency for benefit information and support.
   

5. USDA Hemp Collection, Part 4 of 4: Putting the Seed to Work (lancasterfarming.com) — Cornell AgriTech in Geneva recently hosted a major USDA hemp stakeholder event, now featured in the final episode of a four-part podcast series. Local researchers in Geneva are helping turn the national hemp seed collection into stable inbred lines and exploring uses from cannabinoids to sustainable aviation fuel, while industry voices outline what growers and processors most need from future research.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the turntable sent to the Olympics?" — Because it was a record player! (Thank you Greg S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Geneva

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Geneva

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.