Periodically in warmer weather months, some of our fresh water lakes in the Finger Lakes region have been affected by harmful algal blooms, causing a hazard for anyone swimming or using water for other purposes. Read on...

Yates County Public Health and Finger Lakes Health need to hear from everyone in Yates County who wants to share his/her story about what you think are the important health & safety issues in the County. Please take this survey that closes on July 31st. Read on...

With temperatures rising, many people may struggle to be safe from extreme heat and humidity. Learn the places in Yates County that are open to the public where you can go to be more comfortable in a climate-controlled setting. Read on...