Yates Legislature will have new leader

Published: 12/29/2017 @ 05:00 am

After four years as chairman of the Yates County Legislature, Dr. Tim Dennis will not seek the position in 2018. Dennis, a retired veterinarian, told the board of his plans earlier this month as he continues to recuperate from a medical issue. Vice Chairman Doug Paddock will chair the Legislature’s year-end meeting Friday. “I had been thinking about whether I... more

Newfield fire destroys Ryan’s Towing garage

Published: 12/29/2017 @ 05:00 am

A fire early Wednesday morning flared up again and again throughout the day as flames destroyed the Ryan's Towing garage in Newfield. According to witnesses, the fire started around 7 or 8 a.m. at the garage on 386 Shaffer Road. McKenna Belden, 15, said her family was alerted to the fire when a passing motorist noticed the flames. IthacaVoice.com: Read... more

Beverly Animal Shelter Pets of the Week: End of the year with Happy Tails

Published: 12/29/2017 @ 05:00 am

The end of the old year is a time for celebration at the Beverly Animal Shelter. It is a time to celebrate the successful adoptions of the past, the “Happy Tails” of BAS. Sometimes, simply dropping by the Shelter for a visit will lead you to the perfect pet. LILLY Puggle (Pug/Beagle mix) Lilly was surrendered when her owner could... more

Mynderse holds on to edge Clyde-Savannah; Midlakes girls now 9-0 (W-FL round-up 12/28)

Published: 12/29/2017 @ 05:00 am

In a highly anticipated boys varsity basketball game between a pair of state ranked Wayne-Finger Lakes teams, Mynderse held on to edge Clyde-Savannah 73-72 in the fourth game of a quadruple-header at New York Chiropractic College in Seneca Falls on Thursday. Mynderse held a 12 point lead heading into the fourth quarter but barely held on for the 1 point... more

Learn about Geneva city finances at Citizens Budget Academy

Published: 12/29/2017 @ 05:00 am

Learning about city budgeting might seem like some pretty dry stuff, but those who took part in the first Citizen Budget Academy last year said they found it fun and informative. A new one is set to begin early in the New Year. The Citizen Budget Academy, part of the three-academy series sponsored by the Mayoral Institute of Civic Engagement,... more

Snow coming, bitter cold will return for New Years Eve

Published: 12/29/2017 @ 05:00 am

The National Weather Service has upgraded expectations of forecasts for parts of the Finger Lakes this weekend. While much of the region will only see a period of light snow, lake effect snow warnings have now been issued for Wayne and Monroe counties. The National Weather Service said on Friday that a clipper system would bring a quick, burst of... more

Stunning, frigid scene over Seneca Lake (photo)

Published: 12/29/2017 @ 05:00 am

Although it was a frigid evening at Sampson State Park the scene was amazing! The steam was rising over the water, a pastel sunset colored the sky, and the rocks and grass were covered in ice. Photo by Rachel Burkholder. more

Sheriff: Waterloo supervisor ticketed after leaving scene of crash

Published: 12/29/2017 @ 05:00 am

Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce says deputies were called to a one-car crash on December 22nd, where a driver fled the scene into a nearby wooded area. Deputies say the accident happened in the area of River Road and State Route 96A — when a vehicle operated by Don S. Trout, 33, of Waterloo exited the roadway and struck a... more

DEBRIEF: Breaking down the biggest political news in 2017 (podcast)

Published: 12/29/2017 @ 05:00 am

Episode #15 of the Debrief Podcast marked the final show of 2017 from Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso, who has discussed a variety of political, social, and economic issues in the FingerLakes1.com Studio. On the special, ‘year-end’ edition of the pod, the duo discussed Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb’s viability in 2018, a number of state proposals that will be... more

Lyons hopes to make history

Published: 12/27/2017 @ 05:00 am

This Erie Canal community got an early Christmas present, when Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that a large portion of its downtown, park square and adjacent neighborhoods are being recommended by the state Board for Historic Preservation for placement on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. The Lyons Downtown Historic District, containing 256 properties, is one of 23... more

Smith Center for the Arts looks to upgrade in 2018

Published: 12/27/2017 @ 05:00 am

It’s going to be a busy year at the venerable Smith Center for the Arts — and not all for the music, theatre and dance performances for which the opera house is known. 2018 will bring in what new Executive Director Susie Monagan and its board leader call a host of much-needed renovations. Armed with $719,500 in state grants, the... more

Police: Cayuga County man with BAC three times legal limit charged with DWI

Published: 12/27/2017 @ 05:00 am

A Cayuga County man was arrested for drunk driving Friday night after crashing his car in the town of Victory, state police said. In a press release, police said 37-year-old Eric W. Richardson was taken into custody at around 11 p.m. after troopers responded to a property damage accident on Route 38. Richardson, of Red Creek, allegedly failed several standard... more

Springside Inn named one of 2017’s ‘best upscale hideaways’ in the northeast

Published: 12/27/2017 @ 05:00 am

The Springside Inn has been chosen as one of this year’s best retreats in the northeast United States. Earlier this month, travel blogger Malerie Yolen-Cohen published a list of the 18 best northeast hideaways in the Huffington Post, and as it turned out, the Springside Inn made the cut. One of three New York destinations on Yolen-Cohen’s list, the Springside... more

Brutal wind chills, lake effect snow persist throughout the Finger Lakes tonight

Published: 12/27/2017 @ 05:00 am

Walking outside this morning might have felt like a shock for some, as the Finger Lakes experienced temperatures that haven’t been seen in recent memory. Forecasters say the temperatures will continue falling through Thursday, which will mean that staying warm, bundled up, and keeping children and pets safe is a priority. The National Weather Service has issued Winter Weather Advisories... more

Trombone Shorty coming to del Lago’s ‘Vine’ this February

Published: 12/27/2017 @ 05:00 am

del Lago Resort & Casino is pleased to announce that Trombone Shorty will be performing at its entertainment venue, The Vine on Feb. 23 at 8 pm. Tickets will go on sale at noon on Friday, Dec. 29 and may be purchased in person at the del Lago Resort & Casino box office, by calling the box office at 315-946-1695... more

Seneca Falls man arrested twice in December after violating order of protection

Published: 12/27/2017 @ 05:00 am

A Seneca Falls man was arrested a second time during the month of December after violating a stay away order of protection, according to police. On Friday, December 21st at 8:00 pm the Town of Seneca Falls Police Department arrested 44-year-old Adam J. Christensen. The arrest stems from an violation of an order of protection investigation. During the investigation, Christensen,... more

Open house set for new Junius highway barn

Published: 12/27/2017 @ 05:00 am

Town officials will have cider and doughnuts on hand for those attending an open house at the new town highway barn on Dublin Road. The open house will be noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29. The project has been in the works since March 2014 when the town voted to seek bids for a new highway garage, using specifications... more

No. 31: Forge Cellars Riesling shows up on a list of Top 100 wines

Published: 12/27/2017 @ 05:00 am

Christmas came a bit early for the folks at Forge Cellars this year. The gift wasn’t delivered by Santa — or even UPS, for that matter — but rather from the editors of Wine Spectator magazine. It wasn’t wrapped in glitzy paper with shiny bows but showed up on page 66 of the magazine’s Dec/Jan issue, which came out about... more

« 1 2 3 4 5 6 … 51 »