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Month: October 2018

Cayuga County Legislature approves land agreement for solar array

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Cayuga County Legislature approves land agreement for solar array
The Cayuga County Legislature Monday approved a revised version of a land development agreement for a proposed 6.5 megawatt solar array on county-owned land in the town of Sennett. In a 10-5 vote, the Legislature approved a land development agreement, with a lease option, that would allow developer Abundant Solar Power, a Canadian company, to develop an array on an... more

New court date set for Owasco farm owner cited for illegally housing workers

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New court date set for Owasco farm owner cited for illegally housing workers
The case of a town of Owasco farmer cited for illegally housing workers has been delayed until November after a planned court appearance Monday was adjourned. Joseph Tidd, owner of Melrose Farms in Owasco, was set to to appear before Justice Mark DiVietro to hear what fines would be imposed against him for violating multiple town orders by housing workers in a... more

FLX WEEKLY: Parades, pumpkins and cold for your October weekend ahead (podcast)

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FLX WEEKLY: Parades, pumpkins and cold for your October weekend ahead (podcast)
The final weekend of October is upon us and it is filled with Halloween flavored events. See if we can expect a break from the colder-than-average temperatures or if the trend continues to close our the month. Also, a busy local sports weekend and some incredible autumn photos from across the Finger Lakes. . more

‘CUSE BOWLING: Syracuse gets 6th win with 51-41 triumph over #22 NC State (full coverage)

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BOWLING: Syracuse gets 6th win with 51-41 triumph over #22 NC State
Eric Dungey threw for three touchdowns and ran for another, and Syracuse held off No. 22 North Carolina State 51-41 on Saturday night to become eligible for the postseason for the first time in five years. Syracuse (6-2, 3-2 Atlantic Coast Conference), which snapped a two-game losing streak last time out with a 40-37, double-overtime victory over North Carolina, improved... more

Penn Yan’s Rogers, ER-Gananda’s Castrechini set to reach milestones in Class C semis

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Penn Yan’s Rogers, ER-Gananda’s Castrechini set to reach milestones in Class C semis
Penn Yan quarterback Will Rogers is on the brink of rewriting the Section V season passing records, and East Rochester-Gananda running back Jaden Castrechini is ready to do what few running backs have ever done as their teams prepare for the Class C semifinals. Rogers, a 6-3, 187-pound senior, is just one touchdown and 318 yards from breaking those season... more

Seneca Falls man charged with felony tampering after stabbing, victim released from GGH

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Seneca Falls man charged with felony tampering after stabbing, victim released from GGH
On Wednesday at approximately 4:27 a.m. deputies arrested a 44-year-old Seneca Falls man on felony evidence tampering charges – following an investigation that began in Tyre after a stabbing. Derais D. Davis, 44, of Seneca Falls was charged with tampering with physical evidence – a class E felony after a stabbing in Tyre, where a female victim was found with... more

Hillside manager accused of inappropriately touching three kids; multiple felony charges filed

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Hillside manager accused of inappropriately touching three kids; multiple felony charges filed
Deputies report the arrest of a manager at the Hillside Children’s Center in Hopewell following a joint-investigation between the New York State Justice Center and Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Jeffrey Todd Webster, 54, of Lakeville was originally charged on October 2nd with forcible touching following an investigation reported at the Hillside Children’s Center in Hopewell. After the arrest, two additional... more

Police: Newark man charged with sex abuse in Canandaigua

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Police: Newark man charged with sex abuse in Canandaigua
The Canandaigua Police Department reports the Monday arrest of a 37-year-old Newark man on sex abuse charges after an investigation. Victor Manuel Hernandez-Mejia, 37, of Newark was charged with first-degree sex abuse after allegedly having sexual contact with a 17-year-old girl in Canandaigua. Police say he was held at the Ontario County Jail without bail. The charges will be answered... more

Employee assault at Finger Lakes DDSO home in Wayne County

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Employee assault at Finger Lakes DDSO home in Wayne County
Deputies report that on Tuesday at approximately 9:18 a.m. they arrested a 33-year-old Huron resident following an investigation into a disturbance. Paul E. Debardlabon, 33, was charged with assault and criminal obstruction of breathing after allegedly becoming enraged that law enforcement was called to the initial disturbance. As result, he began destroying a 65-inch television, then turned his anger toward... more

Home destroyed by overnight fire in Town of Seneca (photos)

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Home destroyed by overnight fire in Town of Seneca (photos)
Ontario County Emergency Management reports that on Wednesday around 12:15 a.m. first responders were called to a residential structure fire in the Town of Seneca on Scoon Road. The occupants of the home called 911 after being awoken by smoke alarms. Both escaped without injury. Emergency Management reports that the home was completely destroyed; and that two vehicles were also... more

Deputies: Waterloo man sold heroin, fentanyl in Seneca County

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Deputies: Waterloo man sold heroin, fentanyl in Seneca County
Investigators with the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 38-year-old Waterloo man who possessed approximately 40 baggies of fentanyl, according to a release from the department. David J. Zona, 38, of Waterloo was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance – a felony, as well as criminal use of drug paraphernalia – a misdemeanor. Zona is accused of selling... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Sen. O’Mara talks future of Southern Tier, Finger Lakes ahead of Election Day (podcast)

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INSIDE THE FLX: Sen. O’Mara talks future of Southern Tier, Finger Lakes ahead of Election Day (podcast)
Is the Southern Tier moving in the right direction? And are they being fairly represented in Albany? On Episode #142 of Inside the FLX – Senator Tom O’Mara (R-58) addresses those questions and many more in a conversation ahead of Election Day. The economy, environment, and addressing the opioid epidemic are among his top priorities – as he seeks another... more

New Auburn welcome center seeks volunteers as opening nears

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New Auburn welcome center seeks volunteers as opening nears
The new Equal Rights Heritage Center is calling for tourism ambassadors to join its team ahead of its slotted late-October opening. The downtown welcome center’s official opening date has not been announced, but officials said they will still be open open before the end of the month. Meanwhile, the center is now accepting applications for the state’s first-ever ERHC Volunteer... more
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