Hobart and William Smith Colleges student wins $10,000 pitch contest
GENEVA, N.Y. — David Charles II, known as Duke, a student in the class of 2027 at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, won the Todd Feldman ’89 and Family Pitch Contest, the college said.
Charles won $10,000 to fund his business The Wave, an app connecting shoppers with emerging streetwear brands focused on ethical and sustainable production.
Finalists Nicholas Jones, class of 2026; Virginia Ritchay, class of 2028; and Tru Styles, class of 2027, delivered standout pitches in front of a standing-room-only crowd that included Todd Feldman, class of 1989.
Alumni judges Sabrina McKee Budd, class of 1989; Alan Worden, class of 1987; and Chris Zoladz, class of 1981, supported the event and the student entrepreneurs.
Date: March 5, 2026.
| Mar 6, 2026 at 12:20 PM | College |
Hobart Statesmen to Battle Great Danes
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| Mar 6, 2026 at 1:43 PM | College |
Dove Block Project hosts two-artist exhibit in Geneva, N.Y.
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| Mar 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM | Community |
Geneva Public Library Releases February's Most-Borrowed Books
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| Mar 5, 2026 at 7:01 PM | Library |
Geneva City Schools address questions, outline response
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| Mar 5, 2026 at 7:01 PM | Schools |
Cayuga County Hosts ALERRT Training for First Responders
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| Mar 5, 2026 at 2:35 PM | Police |
No. 10 William Smith Herons Top Hamilton Continentals 10-9
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| Mar 4, 2026 at 10:14 PM | Sports |
Geneva art class teaches waterproof ink, watercolors with Paul Cook
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| Mar 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Community |
Geneva Public Library to host Brick Builders' Club for K-5
Geneva Public Library in Geneva, N.Y., announced another Brick Builders' Club for grades K-5, set for Wednesday, March 4, at 4 p.m., with more information at gplny.org.
| Mar 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM | Library |
Dove Block Project spotlights McCondichie, Stephens artworks in Geneva
GENEVA, N.Y. — The Dove Block Project is presenting works by Robin B. L. McCondichie and Jean K. Stephens that explore interconnectedness and expressions of their inner worlds through soft pastel, layered materials and mixed-media collage, with an opening reception March 6 featuring guitarist Dr. Erik Gibelyou and support from Billsboro Winery, Black Crow Bakery and Lake Drum Brewing.
| Mar 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM | Community |