Hammondsport News

Two Finger Lakes Rieslings and a Meritage have received high scores in the most recent issue of Wine Spectator magazine , setting or tying records.

*Robert C. Albee III, Hammondsport *Marge Atkinson, Horseheads, in memory of Lester Sr. and Christine Margaret *Gus and Jay Bagdonas, Elmira * Blanche Bartlett, Elmira, in memory of Dr. George Bartlett * Richard and Dory Benesh, Horseheads * Jean K. Berger, Tucson *Carol J. Bienkowski, Elmira *Helen P. Black, Horseheads *Curtis, Linda and Brian Bolden, Horseheads, in memory of Mom, Dad, Sandy, Joanne, Bill, Linda and loved ones *Eunice E. Bowers, Elmira *Manita M. Bowman-Keach, Painted Post, in memory of John and David Bowman and Jack Keach *Jim and Carol Brady and family, Elmira, in memory of John W. Cook *James and Roxanne Bravo family, Elmira *Roger and Cheryl Brown, Van Etten *Walt Brudnik III, Gillett, in memory of Fred Benjamin *Doris and Brian Burgess, Elmira *John E. and Linda L. Burke, Horseheads *Stan and Linda Burnham, Elmira *Virginia Kent Butray, Horseheads *Rowena J. Campbell and John Sincock Jr., Elmira Heights * Barbara R. Cantrill *American Legion, Capt. Clarence R. Oliver Post #154, Elmira Heights *The Daniel Carozza family in memory of Peter A. and Rose Carozza *Kathryn E. Casey, Elmira *Fritz and Mary Alice Clark, Elmira *Dawn and James Coles, Jr., Corning, in memory of James and Virginia Coles *Tara and Jimmy Daugherty, Jr., Elmira * Margaret R. Davis, Big Flats *Clara C. Derenzo, Elmira *Jeanine R. Dickinson, Elmira * Matt P. Donovan, Painted Post *William and Mary Dougherty, Elmira * Kenneth and Marlene Douglas, Hector *Paula S. Edelmann, Elmira *'Make a Difference Day' Fund, Elmira Correctional Facility *Elmira Police Benevolent Assn., Elmira *Elmira Professional Fire Fighters, Elmira *Elmira Teachers Assn., Local 11-065, Elmira *Glenn and Marjorie S. Engle, Horseheads *Jackie Ermold, Horseheads * Mike and Jill Ervin, Jr., East Aurora * Tina M. Eyer, Elmira *Jim & Michelle Fife, Erin, in memory of Alfred and Eve Fife *Pamela J. Fluent, Horseheads *Mary Eleanor Flynn, Elmira * John and Judith Forrest, Elmira *G.O. Wick, Inc., Elmira *Blanche Gardner and Bernice Cook, Painted Post, in memory of our parents *Julie Gotschall, Wellsburg *Lois and Lyman Gridley, Elmira *Gerald F. Hackathorn, Wellsburg * Mary Hammond, Horseheads, in memory of Mom, Roberta Parsons and Steven and Michael Hammond *Louise Harrigan, Elmira, in memory of Marty and Jim Harrigan *Rudolph and Beverly Hauptman, Painted Post *George and Sharon Hendrix, Elmira *Alexa, Calum, Doug and Ann Houper, Horseheads *Harry and Eleanor Hoyt, Wellsburg *Jean Hurley, Elmira, in memory of J. Thomas Hurley and Father Joseph Egan *Debra Johnson, Elmira, in memory of Dad, Brud Haskell *Sharie Laine Jones, Elmira

Ask anyone you know what comes to mind when they think of New York and instantly they're spouting off about the Yankees or the Statue of Liberty.

Just days before they officially step down, four retiring Steuben County legislators talked Monday about their accomplishments during their long terms of office.

The Board of Education has chosen an alumnus of Roscoe Central School as its new superintendent.

Thomas Jefferson, the third president of our nation, was passionate about his wine and especially loved the French wines of Bordeaux.

Carol and James Bramble, Horseheads Michael, Tiffany and Jamie Bratz, Elmira Duane and Marge Bravo, Elmira John and Natalie Breese, Horseheads Lauren and Barbara Briggs, Horseheads Jo Anne Brinthaupt, Penfield in memory of My Parents, Jim and Theresa Robinson John Brinthaupt in memory of Bob Woods John Brinthaupt in memory of Margaret Stein ...

5 with aggravated driving while intoxicated and driving while intoxicated after a traffic stop.

Thanksgiving is over, but the holidays are just beginning. Finger Lakes wineries offer some wonderful sparkling and dessert wines that will add a special note to any meal or gathering.

An Old World winery in Hammondsport was saved from closure by a former executive with a passion for its long history.

The Pleasant Valley Wine Co., established in 1860 by Charles Davenport Champlin, survived the Civil War, Prohibition and the Depression.

Property owners in the town of Urbana and village of Hammondsport won't see much change when they open their tax bills at the end of the year.

If you stop in to visit Diane Rivers, feel free to drop off some of your unwanted junk.

We all have a vision of what the life of a winery owner must be like. But then there's the reality.

Ever wonder how to make a gigantic gingerbread man for the holidays? Emy Lou Snyder, owner of Betty Kay Bake Shop in Bath, Susanne Scott and Jesselea Spears can tell you.

From healthcare to law, engineering to finance, manufacturing to education, every major industry is represented by its 400,000 active members.

Oh, Lucille Ball, you made winemaking look so easy in "I Love Lucy," hopping around in that barrel of grapes, stomping out the juice with your bare feet.

Heron Hill Winery in Hammondsport, Steuben County, has hired Bernard Cannac as its winemaker.

Event: An Evening of Wine Tasting, Great Food and Music by Brotherhood Date/Time: Friday, October 23, 2009 from 6:00 a ' 9:00 p.m. Location: Binghamton Regency Ballroom The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce, Newman Development Group and Giant Food Markets present an Evening of Wine Tasting, Food and Music with Brotherhood on Friday, October ...

Locals have been making the trek to Hammondsport all summer just to get a taste of an old Corning favorite.