Winter Wonderland in Cayuga County (photo)
With all of the footprints on the trail, it seems like many people have been admiring their own winter wonderland here at Hoopes Park in Auburn. Photo by Keila Meliscki.
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Day: November 21, 2018
Winter Race in Wayne County (photo)
These beautiful creatures sped by this house on the lake while in the process of what seemed like a winter race. Didn’t stick around to see who won. Photo by Peter P. O’Connor.
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The Lasting Color in Seneca County (photo)
The snow might be beginning, but the color of fall is still hanging on. Photo by Rachel Burkholder.
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Lights on the Lake in Ontario County (photo)
Bundled up down here by Honeoye Lake, even though the wind picks up from time to time, it’s peaceful and serene out right now. Photo by Travis J. Smith.
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FLX WEEKLY: Your extended Finger Lakes holiday weekend ahead (podcast)
On the day before Thanksgiving, join Jessica Lahr, Sydney Rogers, Josh Durso and Jim Sinicropi to talk about the holiday weekend ahead. Check out two ways to make cranberry sauce as we sample them both in-studio and we share some great local photos from the last wintry week here in the Finger Lakes. .
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Clear samples at Auburn, Owasco filtration plants signal end to HAB season
The city of Auburn and town of Owasco both recently deactivated their systems that filter out toxins from harmful algal blooms after multiple clean samples signaled the end of the peak season. The water filtration plants for Auburn and Owasco turned off their activated carbon filtration systems after three daily samples in a row showed no signs of the toxins...
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Well-known chef from Skaneateles sentenced for fatal Cayuga County crash
A well-known Skaneateles chef will spend up to 13 years in prison for drunkenly driving and killing a 25-year-old Auburn man in Cayuga County. Stephen S. Landon, 53, of 792 Britcher Road in Skaneateles, was sentenced to between 4 1/3 and 13 years in prison for first-degree vehicular manslaughter, according to Cayuga County District Attorney Jon Budelmann. Landon also received...
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Syracuse man designated a Level 2 sex offender in Cayuga County court
A Syracuse man was deemed a Level 2 sex offender in Cayuga County Court Tuesday. Jacob Gerros, 41, of 119 Dorset Road, was given the risk level by Judge Mark Fandrich. The level is for a “moderate level of repeat offense,” according to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. Another entity had previously given him a Level...
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Debated rental property registry remains off Auburn City Council agenda
Although a proposed rental registry is still a work in progress, concern from landlords and rental unit owners still lingers, and the proposal remains off city council agenda. Designed to help ensure safety and improve Auburn’s housing stock, the registry would require owners of rental units to register their properties and provide emergency contact and insurance information. At a public...
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Casella named organization president
Former town Supervisor Sam Casella was elected president of the New York Association of Conservation Districts at the organization’s annual meeting last month in Cazenovia, Madison County. The association unifies the directors of local soil and water districts statewide, and serves as a platform for relationships, networking, advocacy, training and education. The annual meeting also includes discussion of the organization’s...
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Tyre trucking firm looks to subdivide property, public hearing set
The owners of a trucking company on a 15.3-acre parcel at 1599 Route 414 are seeking to subdivide the property into three pieces. Chester and Lois Burkholder of Ovid have submitted plans to the town Planning Board. Planners will review the site plan review and subdivision request, and conduct a State Environmental Quality Review. A public hearing on the proposal...
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Wilson gets 20 years for fatal DWI crash in Seneca
More than three years after he killed two people on a motorcycle and following numerous court appearances in the case, a former Romulus man has been sentenced to a potential life term in prison. Acting Seneca County Judge Rick Healy sentenced Earl Wilson to 20 years to life after a hearing Monday in county court. Wilson, 45, previously pleaded guilty...
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Cuomo claims he is Upstate’s ‘voice’ in Albany
With Democrats taking control of the state Senate in January, geographical power in New York has been centralized downstate. Upstate Republicans have long warned it could mean the marginalization of those outside of the Metropolitan Transit Authority’s reach. The significantly fewer Democrats in Upstate have promised to promote the interests of the entire state and Tuesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo echoed...
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Police: Seneca Falls man fled traffic stop, failed to cooperate after being located
Police say a Seneca Falls man fled officers on foot after an attempted traffic stop on Bridge Street this week. Officers attempted to pull over Daniel J. Everett, 28, of Seneca Falls, and during the process – he fled the scene on foot. Police say he was located a short time later at his home. They say after being located,...
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ROMAINE IS NOT SAFE: Officials warn against any consumption of lettuce until further notice
The Centers for Disease Control is advising consumers, restaurants, and retailers not to eat, serve, or sell any romaine lettuce as it investigates an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to romaine. Wegmans and Tops Friendly Markets announced plans within hours of the announcement to remove all romaine lettuce from stocked shelves. Key Points: CDC, public health and regulatory officials in...
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Oaks participates in Toys for Tots collection
Assemblyman Bob Oaks is partnering with the Marine Corps Reserve to support Toys for Tots this holiday season. The assemblyman’s office at 10 Leach Road in Lyons will serve as a collection point for new, unwrapped toys from now until December 7th. These gifts will benefit needy children throughout Wayne and Seneca counties. Drop-offs can be made between 9AM and...
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Public Safety Announcement: New intercity bus terminal
The Ithaca Police Department would like to remind our residents and visitors that the bus terminal for intercity bus trips is located in the 100 block of East Green Street next to the Tompkins County Public Library. This means that bus trips into Ithaca from other parts of the state and country on carriers such as Shortline and Coach USA...
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Seneca Falls Public Library hosts “I Am Jazz” community book reading
Tuesday, December 11th from 6:30PM to 7:30PM, the LGBTQ Center of the Finger Lakes, an advocacy program of Family Counseling Service of the Finger Lakes, will be participating with the Human Rights Campaign’s National “I Am Jazz” Community Book Reading at the Seneca Falls Public Library. This evening program will include two separate book readings written by Trans youth activist,...
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