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Month: November 2018

Seneca Falls drunk driver was stopped going 67 mph

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Seneca Falls drunk driver was stopped going 67 mph
On November 3rd at approximately 11:21 p.m. deputies charged a Seneca Falls woman with driving while intoxicated and speeding after a traffic stop on State Route 5&20 in Hopewell. Dawn M. Bennett, 52, of Seneca Falls was stopped after deputies observed her going 67 mph in a 55 mph zone. She was determined to be under the influence of alcohol... more

Deputies: Victor man charged with possession, DWI in Richmond

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Deputies: Victor man charged with possession, DWI in Richmond
A 24-year-old Victor resident was charged with DWI and possessing a controlled substance after an investigation in the Town of Richmond. Deputies say Corey D. Myers, 24, was charged with DWI and criminal possession of a controlled substance. He was also cited for speeding. Deputies say he lost control of his vehicle and upon investigation it was determined that he... more

Bicyclist struck by SUV suffers broken back, SR 96 temporarily shut down

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Bicyclist struck by SUV suffers broken back, SR 96 temporarily shut down
Deputies say that State Route 96 was shut down on Monday for approximately 30 minutes after an accident in Manchester. Around 5:03 p.m. deputies along with Clifton Springs Ambulance and fire department responded to the intersection of Route 96 and White Spruce Lane for a personal injury accident. The crash involved one vehicle, operated by Kimberly Walker, 61, of Clifton... more

FORECAST & MORE: Winter arrives in the FLX, as holiday shopping season kicks off

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FORECAST & MORE: Winter arrives in the FLX, as holiday shopping season kicks off
It’s going to be a wild weather weekend here in the Finger Lakes. Widespread rain and snow will be expected today. Forecasters say there should be a period of wet snow during the afternoon, but on either side of that rain will be the precipitation type. Don’t expect any widespread accumulation. Strong winds on Saturday, along with scattered snow showers;... more

Seneca Falls Town Board approves hiring, cancels existing contracts to clear up concerns

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Seneca Falls Town Board approves hiring, cancels existing contracts to clear up concerns
The Seneca Falls Town Board voted on Tuesday to hire an employee, who had contracts with the Town of Seneca Falls. Edward Thurston, who operates a local business, was hired by the Town of Seneca Falls as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee. The position pays a little over $21 per hour, and while some concerns were raised – Deputy... more

Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce to co-host two upcoming Member Milestone Celebrations

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Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce to co-host two upcoming Member Milestone Celebrations
The Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce will be co-hosting two upcoming Member Milestone Celebrations. The first will be a Relocation Celebration & Open House on Wednesday, November 28th to showcase the newly expanded storefront for Community Proud Apparel at 423 Exchange St. The second will be a Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting event on Thursday, December 20th at downtown Geneva’s... more

Downtown Auburn’s Small Business Saturday specials

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Downtown Auburn’s Small Business Saturday specials
Small Business Saturday is a national holiday celebrating America’s small businesses. It presents an excellent opportunity to give support to your local business community by purchasing their products & services as gifts for family & friends during the holiday season. Plus there are many incentives being offered locally, to make it worth your while. Come shop, eat and play downtown... more

NO BUDGET YET IN SENECA FALLS: Town Board continues mulling over future spending, residents voice concerns

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NO BUDGET YET IN SENECA FALLS: Town Board continues mulling over future spending, residents voice concerns
On Tuesday, the Seneca Falls Town Board heard from multiple residents about concerns raised over the proposed 2019 Town Budget. Once again, local residents raised concerns about the possibility of taxes increasing again. In 2018, the Town saw one of the biggest increases in property tax levy in recent memory – as it jumped more than 60 percent between 2017... more

STOP-DWI Thanksgiving Holiday Crackdown

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STOP-DWI Thanksgiving Holiday Crackdown
Sheriff Barry Virts reports the “STOP-DWI Crackdown” for the Thanksgiving Holiday period of November 21st through November 25th that is linked with other law enforcement initiatives already done at key times of the year and promoting it under a county and statewide umbrella. The “STOP-DWI Thanksgiving Holiday Crackdown” will be November 21st through November 25th. The STOP-DWI Crackdown is a... more

Tops emerges from bankruptcy court on Thursday

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Tops emerges from bankruptcy court on Thursday
Tops Friendly Markets has emerged from bankruptcy. A court approved a reorganizational plan on Thursday, allowing them to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. “We are pleased to receive the Court’s approval of our Plan and are poised to emerge from this process an even stronger and more competitive company,” said Frank Curci, Chief Executive Officer of Tops. “Through this process,... more

Area Cross Country champs head to Long Island for NYSPHSAA Meet

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Area Cross Country champs head to Long Island for State Meet
High School Cross Country Sectional Champions from across the state will converge on Sunken Meadow State Mark on Long Island on Saturday for the 2018 NYSPHSAA Cross Country Championships. For meet schedule and live race results on Saturday click here Below are a list of local competitors who will attempt to bring a state championship back to the Finger Lakes... more

Jim Boeheim’s daughter to play basketball at UofR

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Jim Boeheim’s daughter to play basketball at UofR
The Boeheim name is synonymous with college basketball in New York state. After all, Jim Boeheim is in the 43rd year of his Hall of Fame career. His son, Buddy, is a freshman at Syracuse this year and his other son, Jimmy, is a sophomore at Cornell. But there’s another Boeheim who’s making a mark in college basketball, and she’s... more

Katko overcomes national Democratic wave election; What does it mean?

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Katko overcomes national Democratic wave election; What does it mean?
The wave election that won Democrats control of the U.S. House of Representatives seemed to dry up when it reached central New York. While the party gained a majority in the House for the first time in eight years, they came up short in New York’s 24th Congressional District for the third consecutive election, when Republican Rep. John Katko won... more

For 3rd straight year, Wegmans named No. 1 on Best Workplaces list

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For 3rd straight year, Wegmans named No. 1 on Best Workplaces list
Wegmans Food Markets has done it again. For the third consecutive year, the supermarket chain based in Rochester has been ranked No. 1 on the list of the 2018 Best Workplaces in Retail. Fortune and Great Place to Work compile the annual list. Anonymous surveys are submitted by employees at various companies across the United States. Publix ranked No. 2... more

Cuomo administration plans to ban flavored e-cigarettes

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Cuomo administration plans to ban flavored e-cigarettes
Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes as soon as next year, possibly making New York the first state to prohibit such vaping products often marketed as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes. A spokesman for the Democratic governor told The Wall Street Journal his administration would soon republish regulations banning the sale or possession of... more

Preparing for retirement, Sheriff Phillip Povero reflects on his tenure in office

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Preparing for retirement, Sheriff Phillip Povero reflects on his tenure in office
Reflecting on a lifetime of service. Ontario County Sheriff Phillip Povero is retiring after nearly 30 years as Sheriff, and nearly 50 years with the department. Sheriff Povero says there are many memorable cases he’s worked over the years, bringing justice to victims in countless crimes. As he retires, what he’s still most passionate about is protecting the most vulnerable.... more
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