GENEVA, N.Y. — Hobart and William Smith Colleges said graduates decorated their caps with words that inspired them along the way, ranging from David Bowie to William Blake.

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Geneva Boat Launch Reopens for Holiday Weekend

Geneva, N.Y. — The city says the boat launch is open for the holiday weekend after crews removed debris and ensured it could safely reopen, but portions of the public dock, lakefront pathways and concrete steps remain closed, and residents and visitors are urged to follow posted signage and stay clear of barricades and safety fencing.

North Street School Musicians Stage Concert in Geneva, N.Y.

Geneva, N.Y. — North Street School musicians performed a concert featuring the NSS Jazz Band and the 5th Grade Band under the direction of Ms. Roller, highlighting students' progress, growing confidence and collaboration.

Geneva Police Department honors EMS providers during EMS Week

Geneva, N.Y. — During EMS Week, the Geneva Police Department thanked and honored local EMS providers, noting the theme “Improving Outcomes, Together” and saying Geneva has some of the best EMS providers and is proud to call them partners.

Geneva Public Library Hosts Teen and Tween Knit Club

Geneva Public Library's Youth Knit Club for teens and tweens meets on the second and fourth Fridays at 3 p.m.; the next session is May 22 for students in grades 6 through 12, with registration at gplny.org.

Hobart Statesmen fall in 12 innings in NCAA regional final.

Hobart College's Statesmen were eliminated in 12 innings in the NCAA regional final.

Dame Louise Richardson delivers Hobart and William Smith commencement address

Hobart and William Smith Colleges hosted the 2026 commencement in Geneva, N.Y., where Carnegie Corporation President Dame Louise Richardson—described as a leading foreign-policy scholar and the first woman to lead Oxford University—delivered the address, urged collaboration as the basis of the good society, and the college awarded her an honorary degree and the Elizabeth Blackwell Award for her distinguished career and service to humanity.

HWS grads jump into Seneca Lake at sunrise

Geneva, N.Y. — Hobart and William Smith Colleges said that at 5 a.m. on commencement morning, graduates gathered at the Bozzuto Boathouse to watch the sunrise and jump into Seneca Lake one more time, with the slogan "Only at HWS!"

Hobart Statesmen blast five homers, reach NCAA regional title game

Hobart College's Statesmen hit five home runs on Day 2 of the NCAA regional in Geneva, N.Y., and will play for the title on Sunday.

Geneva Public Library Offers Office Services in New York

The Geneva Public Library in Geneva, New York, is offering office services including printing, faxing, scanning and notary services, with public computers and Wi‑Fi and copying priced from 20 to 50 cents per page.