December 2018 – Page 24 – FingerLakes1.com Archive

Farmington residents split over proposed solar farm

Published: 12/04/2018 @ 10:00 am

What could be one of the largest solar farms in the area is proposed in 40 acres in Farmington. It’s the size of the project, not the purpose, that has many worried. Signs of protest surround the Farmington field that could soon be home to 21,000 solar panels. “It will destroy this area of town,” argued Stacey Vandenburgh, who lives... more

Board of Trustees formally announces support of MCC President Kress

Published: 12/04/2018 @ 10:00 am

On Monday, an army of teachers and union members filled the Board of Trustees meeting at Monroe Community College. The goal was to raise awareness to issues that the faculty claim are long-running and deeply-rooted in the college’s administration that include retirement, contract violations and treatment of employees. “I felt unsafe, I felt disrespected, I was disrespected,” said one teacher,... more

Waterloo murder trial delayed a week

Published: 12/04/2018 @ 10:00 am

The trial of a Varick man accused of fatally shooting two people in July has been delayed due to a lack of jurors. Jury selection in the trial of Emerson “John” Tohafjian will now continue Dec. 10. The trial started Friday with jury selection, but the pool of candidates was exhausted Monday before 12 jurors and three alternates could be... more

Lyons couple breathes new life into historic building

Published: 12/04/2018 @ 10:00 am

The view last week from the huge front and corner windows on the second floor of a former Wayne County office building at 30 Church St. was of a snow-covered town square park, surrounded by a mix of public and private buildings that are now part of a national historic district. “It’s the epitome of the small town,” said Janelle... more

Campaign underway to transform Clifton Springs YMCA

Published: 12/04/2018 @ 10:00 am

When Todd Freelove started working at the Clifton Springs Area YMCA in 1994, he was a sophomore at Midlakes High School. He returned to the Y as its executive director a couple of years ago. While admitting he has a soft spot for the historic Crane Street building and the nostalgia that goes with it, he knew some changes were... more

Geneva City Council warms to turning ice rink over to HWS

Published: 12/04/2018 @ 10:00 am

City Council might not be ready for a massive overhaul of how recreation is delivered, but it appears open to finding ways to reduce costs, identify duplicative programs and possibly turn over ice rink operation to Hobart and William Smith Colleges. That’s the take from a discussion Friday, the third and final day of City Council’s annual retreat, which looks... more

Concerns raised over water level of Seneca Lake

Published: 12/04/2018 @ 10:00 am

What a difference an inch makes when it come to the water level of Seneca Lake. For owners of big boats like Bill Mulvey of Geneva, that inch determines whether his boat and other large vessels can get under the bridges that span the Cayuga-Seneca Canal. Mulvey said if high water means pleasure boaters on Seneca Lake can’t fit under... more

Two skiers rescued over the weekend in Dryden after nine hour search

Published: 12/04/2018 @ 10:00 am

A pair of cross-country skiers were lost for several hours on Saturday within the confines of Hammond Hill State Forest in Dryden. As it grew darker, got colder, and the skiers’ situation became more dangerous — 70 volunteers and dozens of local agencies were looking for them. It took nine hours. One of the skiers and a rescuer both pointed... more

Rep. Collins: Losing committee assignment in Congress ‘doesn’t mean much now’

Published: 12/04/2018 @ 10:00 am

Congressman Chris Collins, R-NY-27, will not serve on the influential Energy and Commerce Committee when the new session starts next year. House Speaker Paul Ryan stripped Collins of the committee assignment after federal prosecutors charged him with crimes related to insider trading. The congressman won reelection this fall but is still scheduled to stand trial in February 2020. He had... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Discussing how tourism and economic development are linked (podcast)

Published: 12/04/2018 @ 10:00 am

The Seneca County Chamber of Commerce recently launched a new community guide aimed at connecting those staying and living in the Finger Lakes — with valuable local services. In this case, the most-recent publication – known as the “Finger Lakes Gateway Connections Community Guide” is aimed at decision makers who might be considering doing business or living in Seneca County.... more

KENNY’S 2 PENNIES: The triple dog dare, It’s a Wonderful Life & no playoffs for Buffalo Bills (podcast)

Published: 12/04/2018 @ 10:00 am

Join your host Kenny on the latest episode of Kenny’s 2 Pennies where he discusses hot topics such as a “Christmas Story” inspired incident in Chicago, the upcoming “It’s A Wonderful Life” weekend, Syracuse Orange to face West Virginia and much more! . more

Fred Capozzi to receive the 15th Annual George Bailey Award

Published: 12/04/2018 @ 10:00 am

Karolyn “Zuzu” Grimes will present the 15th Annual George Bailey Award to Fred Capozzi at 10AM on Saturday, December 8th as part of the It’s a Wonderful Life Weekend. The ceremony will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 27 Fall Street, Seneca Falls. Everyone is encouraged to attend, especially those whose lives have been touched by Fred Capozzi and his... more

David Frasca will serve as undersheriff when Henderson takes office in Ontario

Published: 12/04/2018 @ 10:00 am

Ontario County Sheriff-Elect Kevin Henderson has made his pick for undersheriff as he begins his first term on January 1st. “I have begun working to transition into my new role as Ontario County Sheriff,” he said in a press release this week. “I have appointed David Frasca to serve as my undersheriff when I take office.” Frasca retired in 2015... more

Dick’s Sporting Goods considers removing all hunting gear from stores

Published: 12/04/2018 @ 10:00 am

Months after Dick’s Sporting Goods made the move to stop selling assault-style rifles, the company is now considering removing all hunting gear, WTVD reported. Dick’s CEO Edward Stack revealed during a conference call that they removed all hunting gear from 10 stores as a test run. The store replaced its hunting merchandise with a different assortment of baseball, licensed products,... more

Contracts awarded to help low-income New Yorkers go solar

Published: 12/04/2018 @ 10:00 am

Nine community solar projects around New York state have been awarded state contracts to help low-income residents access renewable energy. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority says the contracts awarded through the “Solar for All ” program will reduce the energy burden for about 7,000 low-income households. The first round of awards was announced Monday. The program... more

NY Gov. Cuomo to give 3rd inaugural address on Ellis Island

Published: 12/04/2018 @ 10:00 am

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will deliver his third inaugural address at Ellis Island on New Year’s Day. The Democrat announced his plans on Tuesday, calling Ellis Island a “fitting” location to begin a new term that he says will be focused on fighting for New Yorkers and setting a “progressive example” for the rest of the nation. Ellis Island... more

Study: More students default on loans at for-profit schools

Published: 12/04/2018 @ 10:00 am

A new report finds that students attending for-profit colleges in New York state are more than twice as likely to default on their loans as those at non-profit schools. The study was published Tuesday by the Manhattan-based Center for an Urban Future and first reported by The Associated Press. The organization’s researchers analyzed five years of loan data, finding that... more

Auburn parking garage free unlimited parking extended

Published: 12/04/2018 @ 10:00 am

The city of Auburn parking garage’s upper levels will offer free unlimited parking through Jan. 6. “Downtown Auburn saw a lot of progress this year and we would like to thank all of the downtown merchants and their customers for your patience during construction,” said Auburn Mayor Michael Quill in a press release issued Monday. The city has been offering... more

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