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Month: October 2018

How Cuomo’s campaign war chest became one of the nation’s largest

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How Cuomo’s campaign war chest became one of the nation’s largest
Halmar International did not have a state construction contract since 1988. But that soon changed. The Nanuet, Rockland County-based construction firm started to donate to Andrew Cuomo’s election campaigns. It gave $10,000 just prior to Cuomo’s first win in 2010, and $135,000 overall in his eight years in office. The company has since landed $236 million in state construction projects, plus a multitude of... more

Supervisors delay vote on meal delivery in Wayne County

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Monica Deyo said there are times when the numbers don’t tell the whole story. The Meals-on-Wheels program is a perfect example, the former Marion town supervisor told the Wayne County Board of Supervisors Tuesday morning. Deyo and a host of other people associated with Home Meal Service, which has delivered meals to the county’s homebound residents for 45 years, urged... more

First flakes of the season fall, but warm-up coming for Friday

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First flakes of the season fall, but warm-up coming for Friday
The first flakes have officially flown for some parts of the Finger Lakes. But don’t worry, it wasn’t enough to impact travel. The light dusting in some places – primarily on grassy surfaces – was just enough to remind local residents that the 80+ degree weather we experienced a week, or so, ago was an anomaly. Cooler, perhaps outright cold... more

JOINING FORCES: Cayuga Community College, Le Moyne sign landmark transfer agreement

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JOINING FORCES: Cayuga Community College, LeMoyne
It’s all about creating more opportunities. Cayuga Community College President Dr. Brian Durant and Le Moyne College President Dr. Linda LeMura signed a formal agreement enhancing opportunities for Cayuga students to further their education at the prestigious four-year college in Syracuse. The transfer agreement allows accomplished Cayuga students graduating from one of a dozen Associate of Science or Associate of... more

Skaneateles fire truck runs off road while responding to call

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Skaneateles fire truck runs off road while responding to call
A Skaneateles fire truck was involved in a single-vehicle accident early Monday morning on Benson Road while responding to a reported residential fire. There were no injuries when the fire truck ran off the road while responding to the call on Hencoop Road in the town of Skaneateles, according to Fire Chief Daniel S. Evans. The accident occurred shortly after... more

Wayne’s Zenelovic brothers continue tradition of working together

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Wayne’s Zenelovic brothers continue tradition of working together
Grayson Zenelovic is in his second season as Wayne High School’s quarterback, a position he assumed after his older brother, Braeden, suffered a broken foot early last season. “It was kind of nerve-wracking. I don’t usually get nervous for games but him being hurt, I knew I had to step in for him,” Grayson said. He’s a great quarterback so... more

Police: Waterloo woman was drunk with children in the car

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Police: Waterloo woman was drunk with children in the car
Police say a 53-year-old Waterloo woman was arrested on multiple charges – including DWI Leandra’s Law after authorities responded to a vehicle blocking traffic on Monday. Around 7:58 pm Darlene S. Sisco, of Waterloo was charged with DWI, DWI Leandra’s Law, which is a felony, as well as three counts of endangering the welfare of a child. The children were... more

Police: Drunk driver fatally struck fire chief in Steuben County

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Police: Drunk driver fatally struck fire chief in Steuben County
Campbell native Robert Neally, 42, now faces DWI and traffic charges following a fatal crash in Campbell. Criminal charges are pending, after Neally fatally struck Fire Chief,Terry Hill of Lindley Presho Fire Department. Hill’s funeral is set to take place Sunday, October 21 at the Lindley Community Church. Calling hours will be from 2-5 p.m. with the funeral service will... more

Power restored in Seneca Falls after excavator strikes utility pole

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Power restored in Seneca Falls after excavator strikes utility pole
Power has been restored to Seneca Falls, but many residents went without it for more than an hour – as first responders dealt with an accident Thursday afternoon. More than a thousand were initially without power after an excavator struck a utility pole. The utility pole was snapped in half, according to police. Police tell FingerLakes1.com that no one was... more

Teen charged with making terroristic threat against school in Seneca Falls

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Teen charged with making terroristic threat against school in Seneca Falls
Police have given an update on the terroristic threat that was made at Mynderse Academy earlier in the week. The incident happened on Tuesday, when a 14-year-old, who was not identified – was charged with making a terroristic threat after a non-credible threat was investigated by authorities at the school. The charge is a felony, but police say the teen... more

Victor linebacker Camden Hay’s father in the hospital after horrific car crash

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Victor linebacker Camden Hay’s father in the hospital after horrific car crash
The Victor Blue Devils will play their sectional quarterfinal game with heavy hearts as one of their defensive leaders is dealing with the worst kind of adversity. Junior linebacker Camden Hay’s father, Tim, was in a horrible car accident on Sunday on the way to a work trade show. He and one of his coworkers were hit head-on by a tractor-trailer truck near... more

Three Brothers set to close restaurant in Geneva

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Three Brothers set to close restaurant in Geneva
The first restaurant venture for Three Brothers Wineries and Estates is coming to a close. The H.J. Stead Co., a casual restaurant on the block-long Linden Street in Geneva, will serve its last meals on Oct 31. It opened at 34 Linden St. August 2017, and features an international approach to street food. As visitors to the winery at 623 Lerch Road in Geneva have... more

Molinaro says he ‘wouldn’t be surprised’ if Cuomo faces charges

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Molinaro says he ‘wouldn’t be surprised’ if Cuomo faces charges
Marc Molinaro, the Republican candidate for governor, said he “wouldn’t be surprised” if Gov. Andrew Cuomo is charged with a crime as a result of an ongoing FBI investigation into campaign contributions from a Hudson Valley health care organization. During a meeting Thursday with reporters and editors at syracuse.com, Molinaro said he expects the federal investigation eventually to result in... more

Auburn City Court Judge candidates Thurston, Buschman participate in forum

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Auburn City Court Judge candidates Thurston, Buschman participate in forum
The two candidates in the race for Auburn City Court Judge made their case to the court of public opinion Thursday in a televised presentation at Cayuga Community College. Steven Buschman and David Thurston are competing for the position vacated by Judge Michael McKeon, who announced in May he would not seek re-election, putting an end to a 20-year career as... more

Man sentenced for injuring Auburn police officer

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Man sentenced for injuring Auburn police officer
A former Auburn man was sentenced to prison Thursday for seriously injuring an Auburn police officer while resisting arrest last year. In December, the Auburn Police Department responded to a call for a domestic incident at a city apartment involving Justin Gervais, 23, who’s address is now listed as 2497 Route 34B, Aurora. That call was uneventful, but police were soon called... more
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