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Day: November 26, 2018

WEBER THIS WEEK: Emil Bove debates the Dog on proposed demolition of Huntington Building in Seneca Falls (podcast)

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WEBER THIS WEEK: Emil Bove debates the Dog on proposed demolition of Huntington Building in Seneca Falls (podcast)
The proposed demolition of the Huntington Building at 205 Fall Street in Seneca Falls has sparked discussion of historic preservation and economic development. Should it be demolished or should there be a reuse of the historic building? Emil Bove of Preserve Seneca Falls is in-studio to debate your host, Harold Weber, on the topic. . more

Sheriff Virts responds after report of stalled negotiations, officer shortage in Wayne County

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Sheriff Virts responds after report of stalled negotiations, officer shortage in Wayne County
Negotiations are still unfolding in Wayne County – as officials and the Sheriff’s Office’s union are fighting for a pay raise. Something they say hasn’t come in three years; and may not come now for more than four. Sixty Wayne County deputies, sergeants and investigators are fighting for a raise. Chris Toole with Teamsters Local 118 represents Wayne County deputies.... more

No injuries despite two multi-vehicle accidents on Thruway as holiday weekend concludes

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No injuries despite two multi-vehicle accidents on Thruway as holiday weekend concludes
A pair of crashes on the New York State Thruway between exits 40 and 41 snarled traffic in Northern Seneca and Cayuga counties on Sunday. While there weren’t any injuries reported at either accident – it was enough to keep local first responders busy on the last day of a busy holiday weekend. Magee Fire Department and North Seneca Ambulance... more

Audit finds problems with use of NY opioid monitoring system

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Audit finds problems with use of NY opioid monitoring system
A new audit from Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has found problems in how addiction treatment programs use New York’s opioid prescription monitoring system. The review finds instances where administrators failed to check the system to see if patients receiving treatment for addiction were getting opioids from another doctor. Failing to check the system can set back addiction treatment and put patients... more

‘Tales of Old Trumansburg’ published posthumously

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‘Tales of Old Trumansburg’ published posthumously
Trumansburg historian and photographer Joe Baldwin, who died in October of last year, worked right up until the end of his life on a book about the place he loved most. “Tales of Old Trumansburg,” published posthumously, has just been released. The 255-page softbound book comprises a collection of Baldwin’s well-researched stories previously published in the membership newsletter of Ulysses... more

G.W. Lisk applies to be on state brownfield list

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The G. W. Lisk Company is applying to be added to the state’s brownfield cleanup program for environmental cleanup of its site. The company, established in 1910, is on 26 acres at 2 South St. in the village directly south of Clifton Springs Hospital. It produces solenoids, linear variable differential transformers and flame arrestors and has historically performed metal plating... more

Odors from Ontario County Landfill to be evaluated by supervisors

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Odors from Ontario County Landfill to be evaluated by supervisors
The ongoing issue of odors from the Ontario County Landfill in the town of Seneca may be addressed by a consulting firm. The Planning & Environmental Quality Committee of the Board of Supervisors will consider recommending approval of a contract with Stearns, Conrad & Schmidt Engineers of Suffern for an assessment of odor management at the landfill when it meets... more

SF Supervisor says clergy should address ‘Facebook hate’, prompting new response

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SF Supervisor says clergy should address ‘Facebook hate’, prompting new response
Over the weekend officials responded to the request made by local clergy to see the Seneca Falls Town Board go through mediation steps – to unite them, as contentious debate continues to divide the Town of less than 10,000. A letter signed by seven local clergy members said they are concerned about increasing mistrust and division in the community and... more

Deputies: Drunk driver collided with guardrail in Lyons, kept driving until stopping in Huron

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Deputies: Drunk driver collided with guardrail in Lyons, kept driving until stopping in Huron
Deputies report that a 37-year-old Savannah resident was charged with DWI and other traffic violations following a one-car property damage crash that happened last week in the Town of Huron. On November 20th at approximately 9:36 p.m. deputies responded to an area of Ridge Road in Huron for the report of a vehicle with heavy front-end damage. Deputies say that... more

Felony charges filed in Auburn meth lab bust; additional arrests/charges pending

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Felony charges filed in Auburn meth lab bust; additional arrests/charges pending
The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office announced charges filed against an Orchard Street resident in Auburn following the execution of a search warrant. As part of the methamphetamine search warrant execution on November 9th in the City of Auburn – 54-year-old Thomas Hutton, of Auburn – was charged with unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine, criminal possession of a weapon, and conspiracy. The... more
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