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Month: December 2018

Syracuse freshman kicker Szmyt wins Lou Groza Award

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Syracuse freshman kicker Szmyt wins Lou Groza Award
From walk-on to the nation’s best, redshirt freshman Andre Szmyt is the winner of the 2018 Lou Groza Award. He accepted the award, which is presented to the nation’s top placekicker, live on ESPN during The Home Depot College Football Awards show at the College Football Hall of Fame. Szmyt is the first Syracuse kicker to win the Groza Award... more

W-FL FRIDAY: Peters powers Newark over Mynderse; Whitman handles Bloomfield

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W-FL FRIDAY: Peters powers Newark over Mynderse; Whitman handles Bloomfield
In the first full Friday night of high school basketball in the Wayne-Finger Lakes, it certainly wasn’t a Wonderful Life at Arthur L. Baker where the visiting Newark Reds defeated Mynderse in their home gym for the first time in six years. Also in the East, Wayne handled Penn Yan, Geneva snuck by Midlakes, and Waterloo rolled past Pal-Mac. In... more

Thousands pour into Seneca Falls for celebratory weekend during holiday season (gallery)

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Thousands pour into Seneca Falls for celebratory weekend during holiday season (gallery)
One of the busiest days of the calendar year commenced for Seneca Falls – as thousands poured in for the It’s a Wonderful Life Festival and It’s a Wonderful Run 5K. Around 5,000 contestants were signed up for it – and thousands were taking advantage of the curbside vendors. FingerLakes1.com will have complete coverage of the 5K, which will be... more

UPSTATE HOOPS: The week in Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball (podcast)

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UPSTATE HOOPS: The week in Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball (podcast)
This week on the Upstate Hoops Podcast, a look at some big games in the Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball leagues and interviews with 1st year Lyons head coach Dean Schott Jr., Mynderse senior Darren Miller and Bloomfield senior Tanner Kimball. New Power Rankings, upcoming FL1 Sports live webcasts and spotlight games for the week ahead. . more

SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Urgent Care sees big growth across U.S., but local growth staggering

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SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Urgent Care sees big growth across U.S., but local growth staggering
When was the last time you visited your primary care physician? What about the last time you visited urgent care? In the last decade visits to urgent care clinics across the U.S. increased by 119% between 2008 and 2015. For many Americans — urgent care — has become the ‘go-to’ option for healthcare services. According to Bob Switzer, urgent care... more

UPSTATE HOOPS: Geneva Panthers Reid Patchett & Liam Ryan in-studio (podcast)

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UPSTATE HOOPS: Geneva Panthers Reid Patchett & Liam Ryan in-studio (podcast)
A pair of senior leaders of the Geneva Panthers boys varsity basketball team are in-studio with head coach Brian Miller to talk about why they are so excited about the season ahead and to finally be able to play some home games in their brand new gymnasium. Also, a recap of the opening week in Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball... more

J-D buries Auburn behind Teleak Robinson, Max Schulman

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J-D buries Auburn behind Teleak Robinson, Max Schulman
Both Max Schulman and Teleak Robinson were members of last year’s Class A sectional final four Jamesville-DeWitt team that was knocked off by Bishop Grimes. Now as a senior and junior respectively, their roles have expanded, and both players shined during Friday’s season-opener against Auburn, leading the Red Rams to a 79-54 win during the 15th annual Peppino’s Invitational at... more

A nostalgic look back as Waterloo’s Real Christmas celebrates 25 years (video)

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A nostalgic look back as Waterloo’s Real Christmas celebrates 25 years (video)
On Friday night, Dave and Darlene Duprey released a video to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Real Christmas in Waterloo and honor Jean & Ed Nelson for their role in it’s creation. They tell the story of the event through the years with many of the past participants included in either video or photographs.  . more

W-FL FRIDAY: Wayne Train departs from the station with a win & a hot night for Kunes in Vine Valley

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W-FL FRIDAY: Wayne Train departs from the station with a win & a hot night for Kunes in Vine Valley
Friday night in Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball saw some big early season wins and some great individual performances. The biggest win of the night came from the Wayne Eagles who begin their quest for a Sectional title three-peat in Class A2 by earning a 3-point win over Pittsford-Sutherland. The Eagles were led by Nick Carmichael with 19 points and... more

Police: Fayette man charged with DWI after speeding on River Rd.

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Police: Fayette man charged with DWI after speeding on River Rd.
On Saturday around 3:08 a.m. police arrested a 32-year-old Fayette man following a traffic stop on River Road. The Seneca Falls Police Department reports the arrest of Matthew J. Haws, 32, of Fayette, who was stopped for speeding. Upon investigation it was determined that he had a suspended license, and was operating his vehicle in an intoxicated condition. He was... more

Catching up with Prison City’s owners after major expansion announcement (video)

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Catching up with Prison City’s owners after major expansion announcement (video)
It started with passion, and after last week — is about becoming one of the biggest success stories in the city of Auburn. On Tuesday, Prison City Pub & Brewery announced that a new production facility would be built and opened at 197-199 North Street. The 2.13-acre property at the corner of North and Standart Avenue, had been home to... more

HEALTH ALERT: Blood pressure drug substitutes are available for patients affected by recalls

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HEALTH ALERT: Blood pressure drug substitutes are available for patients affected by recalls
Doctors say patients with high blood pressure should pay attention to and be ready to act on the trickle of drug recalls involving a commonly prescribed type of blood pressure medication – but warned against dropping a medicine without consulting a physician or pharmacist. The Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of several versions of the valsartan in July... more

Brutus and Mentz hope Port Byron gets back on board Erie Canal project

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Brutus and Mentz hope Port Byron gets back on board Erie Canal project
The fate of the project to rewater the Erie Canal is in flux nearly a year after Port Byron received a $418,300 state Regional Economic Development Council planning grant. In December 2017, Port Byron was awarded the grant for the Erie Canal Rewatering and Trail Connections Project, which would also involve Mentz and Brutus, as the lead agency. The purpose... more

State warns Wegmans in liquor case: More violations and we’ll revoke licenses (video)

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State warns Wegmans in liquor case: More violations and we’ll revoke licenses (video)
Paying more than $1 million in fines sounds like a bad scenario for any business. But in New York state’s case alleging illegal activity by Wegmans Food Markets and five affiliated liquor stores, it could get worse. State Liquor Authority commissioners issued stern warnings to the big Rochester-based grocery chain and the five stores operated by various Wegmans family members... more
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