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Spectator

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Iconic Laf-A-Lot reopens on Loon Lake after massive rebuild in Wayland

Everyone is smiling again at the Laf-A-Lot. An iconic Steuben County lakeside bar and restaurant reopened recently after a complete rebuild by its new owners. The Laf -A-Lot on Loon Lake is "pouring beers once again," Chuck Cavallaro posted Nov. 2 on the "What's going on around Wayland" Facebook page. The bar's signature cocktail, the Blue Whale, is presumably being mixed and poured again, too. The Laf-A-Lot had been closed since December 2025. Former owners Ed and Paula Kauffman sold the 100 Laf A Lot Road business to Chuck Cavallaro and his wife, Joanne Cavallaro, in March 2026. The couple, along with family members and even many of Cavallaros' neighbors on Loon Lake, immediately got to work restoring the existing bar and restaurant. “The next day (after the sale closed) I was at the bar with a crowbar and a hammer, and we started taking stuff apart," Chuck Cavallaro, a semi-retired medical doctor, told The Evening Tribune last spring. The old bar and restaurant was essentially stripped down to its studs and rebuilt, with the old floor and roof replaced, a new bar installed and a larger kitchen with updated equipment constructed. The Cavallaros documented nearly every step in the

Wayland, NY · 3d

News 8 WROC

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CDW in Livingston County DEC update

Livingston County, NY · 1d

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5 Holiday Festivals Happening in Livingston County, NY That are Worth a Weekend Roadtrip

This article is a paid promotion sponsored by an SOB advertiser and designed to share valuable info with our readers. December 5 is a remarkably special day. Well, it’s because on that very Saturday, Livingston County is a speckled map of holiday cheer. Avon, Dansville, Caledonia, and Mount Morris are sleighing the game with celebrations that Erie, Otsego, and even Westchester can’t compete with.

Livingston County, NY · 6h

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Move To This New York Town Where Retirees Say Social Security Stretches Surprisingly Far

Most people spend their retirement years doing math they never wanted to do, and Hornell, New York, is the town that finally makes the numbers add up. If you’ve been told your whole life that living comfortably in New York State requires either a six-figure income or a very generous relative, Hornell is about to introduce you to a third option.

Hornell, NY · 5d

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NYS paving program will upgrade roads in Steuben, Allegany, Livingston

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Nov. 10 detailed $100 million in funding for repaving projects in 68 locations across the state to help rejuvenate roadways impacted by New York’s typical harsh winter weather. A total of 642 lane miles of state highways across every region of the state will be repaved under the State Department of Transportation’s "Harsh Winter Paving" program. The funding will cover multiple repaving projects in Steuben, Allegany and Livingston counties, according to the governor's announcement. State officials said the investments reflect Hochul's ongoing commitment to restore and revitalize New York’s roads, especially those impacted by extreme weather. Livingston, Steuben 'Harsh Winter' repaving projects $620,000 to resurface U.S. Route 15 from the Livingston County line through the village of Wayland to Gunlocke Park Road in the town of Wayland, Steuben County $622,000 to resurface state Route 226 and State Route 415 in the village of Savona, Steuben County $1.5 million to resurface state Route 5 and U.S. Route 20 from Pole Bridge Road to Dalton Road in the Livingston County towns of Avon and Lima Allegany County 'Harsh Winter' repaving projects $825,000 to resurface state Route 244 from Alfred Station to the village of Alfred and

New York · 3d

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Connors and Ferris Sectional Championship Preview: Hornell/Arkport-Canaseraga and Caledonia-Mumford/Le Roy to clash in Class C

One squad enters the championship game for the first time in almost a decade. The other is a win away from its first as a merged program. Two teams ranked in the state top 10 will clash when Hornell/Arkport-Canaseraga and Caledonia-Mumford/Le Roy meet this weekend. This will get you ready:

Hornell, NY · 1d

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State Semi-Final Preview: Geneseo and Greenville battle for a spot in Class C finals

Geneseo enters unbeaten in 15 straight, including three consecutive one-goal victories. Greenville has won six in a row since a 6-0 late-season loss. Both sides hope to ride a semi-final win to a first ever NYS title. It’s No. 1 vs No. 3 in Class C. Here’s the breakdown:

Geneseo, NY · 1d

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Mayor Buckley still looking for answers on gas prices in the Canisteo Valley, sends letter to Governor Hochul

Earlier this year, I brought attention to the significant disparity in gasoline prices between our communities here in the Canisteo Valley and neighboring areas such as Bath. For several years, residents in Hornell, Canisteo, North Hornell, Arkport, and Hornellsville have routinely paid 30 to 40 cents more per gallon at local gas stations, despite being just a short distance from communities enjoying considerably lower prices.

Hornell, NY · 1d

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Hornell’s speakeasy themed lounge “Hush” will close permanently on December 26

The Main Street cocktail destination opened in 2022. Announcement from Hush, Follow Hush on Facebook for their final events. Well, the time has come to say our goodbyes in the most positive way. When we opened Hush. in 2022 it was with a dream to bring something entirely different to our small town. Something that may have never existed if we did not take the leap. At that time my mom (and partner) was recently retired, and I had graduated college and was trying to figure it all out.

Hornell, NY · 1d

CITY News

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Victor native Jack Mancuso sears his name to fame as Chef Cuso

At the intersection of grill recipes, food experiments and sports on just about any social media platform, one is likely to find Chef Cuso. It’s a moniker for Victor native Jack Mancuso, the face behind (and in front of) the Chef Cuso handle who makes it very clear that he is “not a chef,” even […] The post Victor native Jack Mancuso sears his name to fame as Chef Cuso appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture. .

Victor, NY · 4d

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ER Visits In The Southern Tier: 3 Hours 41 Minutes In Broome, 4 Hours 4 Minutes In Tompkins

Broome County ER visits average about 3 hours 41 minutes. Chemung runs 3 hours 32. Tompkins stretches past 4 hours. Bring a little patience.

Broome County, NY · 4d

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Hornellsville Town Budget Update – And The Future Of Lost Dogs

Hornellsville Town Supervisor Dan Broughton says they will have a special budget workshop before passing the Hornellsville budget. That workshop will be held on November 18, at Hornellsville Town Hall at 430pm. Hornellsville Dog Control Officer Deb Matthews says that Wayland is closing their dog shelter. According to Matthews, there...

Hornellsville, NY · 2d

News 8 WROC

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Mt. Morris mulch fire burns weeks later, raising concerns among neighbors, state officials

MOUNT MORRIS, N.Y. (WROC) — A mulch fire in Livingston County is still burning nearly two weeks later. Concerns are being raised by neighbors and a state senator about the smoke and its potential impact on residents’ health and air quality. Crews are actively working to extinguish the fire at Schrier Farms in Mount Morris. […]

Livingston County, NY · 1d

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Christkindl Market to host final year at Canandaigua’s Granger Homestead

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (WROC) – After two decades of bringing holiday magic to Canandaigua, the Christkindl Market is coming to an end. This upcoming weekend, there’s one more chance to get in on the fun. Setup is currently underway for the 20th Annual Canandaigua Christkindl Market happening later this week off of Main Street. It will […]

Canandaigua, NY · 3d

The Star Gazette

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Where new state grants are flowing to boost area water quality projects

Communities in Chemung, Steuben and other Southern Tier counties are among localities statewide that will benefit from water quality grants announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Through the program, the state Department of Environmental Conservation is awarding $45 million in state grants to support 25 projects to further improve water quality in Region 8, which includes Chemung, Steuben and Schuyler counties. Those projects will directly improve water quality or habitat, promote flood risk reduction, restoration, and enhanced flood and climate resiliency, or protect a drinking water source, DEC said in a news release. "Funding from these grants will directly help local communities upgrade essential infrastructure to protect drinking water, improve flood resiliency, and reduce the amount of polluted stormwater runoff entering lakes, rivers and streams,” said DEC Region 8 Director Timothy P. Walsh. Here is a breakdown of how those grants will support water quality projects in area counties: Chemung County Chemung County: A $400,000 grant will enable the county to buy a vacuum truck to conduct regular cleanouts of catch basins and stormwater infrastructure and help reduce pollution in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Town of Horseheads: A $400,000 grant will fund replacement of an aging salt storage facility at the

Chemung County, NY · 3d

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Bass Pro Shops will celebrate grand opening at Eastview

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The new Bass Pro Shops at Eastview Mall opens this week, featuring a variety of festivities during its grand opening. The 90,000-square-foot store, which occupies the former Lord & Taylor space, is set to open on Thursday, November 12. Its normal business hours will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday […]

Rochester, NY · 2d

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Steuben County Names Boys Soccer All-Stars

A-P’s Carter Button, C-S/B’s Lukas Carpella, A-C’s Owen Button, and Addison’s Idaya Aiken earn Player of the Year awards. AVOCA-The Steuben County Athletic Association recently announced its 2026 County All-Stars in Boy Soccer. Avoca-Prattsburgh senior Carter Button was named Division Two Player of the year. Campbell-Savona/Bradford...

Steuben County, NY · 3d