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‘We’ll go on’: The Wolfs say they’ll ‘be fine’ after devastating fire

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‘We’ll go on’: The Wolfs say they’ll ‘be fine’ after devastating fire
For years, Doris and Walter Wolf have devoted much of their time and energy to helping others in the Waterloo and Seneca County areas. Walter has been limited somewhat by dementia, but Doris remains a “super volunteer,” as many call her, for a host of organizations. Now the community they’ve helped so much is looking to help them. The Wolfs... more

Geneva Historical Society in space crunch

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Geneva Historical Society in space crunch
Finding room for the vast collections of the Geneva Historical Society is becoming a big challenge. “We are bursting at the seams,” said Executive Director Kerry Lippincott. “Items are stored in every available space. This makes tracking and moving items for exhibits challenging. It is also does not provide the best conditions for the long-term preservation of our artifacts.” The... more

Blooms, bridges and broadband: Katko’s plan to bolster America’s infrastructure

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Blooms, bridges and broadband: Katko’s plan to bolster America’s infrastructure
The view from outside Washington is that it’s plagued by dysfunction and hyper-partisanship. But a group of Democrats and Republicans led by U.S. Rep. John Katko have agreed on a plan that aims to address many of the country’s infrastructure problems. Katko, R-Camillus, and U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty, a Connecticut Democrat, co-chaired a working group within the bipartisan Problem Solvers... more

Plastic bag ban, fee among options floated by NY task force

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Plastic bag ban, fee among options floated by NY task force
A state task force suggested several options to address plastic bag waste in New York after failing to reach a consensus on one recommendation. The Plastic Bag Task Force’s 88-page report was released Saturday ahead of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s executive budget address. The governor will outline his budget proposal Tuesday in Albany. The six-member task force led by state Department... more

Pedestrian hit by snowplow in Victory ID’d, was intoxicated at time of accident

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Pedestrian hit by snowplow in Victory ID’d, was intoxicated at time of accident
State Police have released additional information about the accident involving a snowplow and pedestrian. According to the Auburn Citizen, the incident was reported around 4:30 am in the Town of Victory. State Police say that David P. Goodman, 37, of Port Byron was walking eastbound on the shoulder of Route 370 when he was hit by a snowplow. The snowplow... more

Sennett event shows participants how to make their own tools

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Sennett event shows participants how to make their own tools
The sound of hammers bashing against metal was the soundtrack of a toolmaking event in Sennett Saturday. The event, hosted by the Western New York Farrier’s Association, was taught by Riley Kirkpatrick, who flew in from Oregon. Kirkpatrick showed participants how to make their own equipment. The association consists of people who make horseshoes, and many of the participants were... more

PLANNING YOUR WEEK: Forecast looks calmer with warming trend by end in FLX

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PLANNING YOUR WEEK: Forecast looks calmer with warming trend by end in FLX
The forecast looks much calmer after one of the largest storms of the winter season. The storm dumped between 8 and 16 inches of snow on most of the region. While some places saw more, most of the Finger Lakes fell in that range, according to information from the National Weather Service. While it will be cold this week, excessive... more

OPINION: Seneca Falls needs better policy, procedure for downtown snow removal

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OPINION: Seneca Falls needs better policy, procedure for downtown snow removal
Winter Storm Hunter had a significant impact on the Finger Lakes. In Seneca Falls, it wasn’t an extraordinary snowfall. For a region that regularly sees measurable snowfall, this event was the biggest of 2017-18, but neither historic nor problematic. After the snows ended, I received a text message from a friend. “Have you been downtown?” the message asked around 7:30 pm... more

EVALUATING POLICY: Snow removal takes center stage in Seneca Falls after winter storm

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EVALUATING POLICY: Snow removal takes center stage in Seneca Falls after winter storm
On Sunday, FingerLakes1.com published an op-ed outlining concerns raised about snow removal in Seneca Falls. In particular, the piece asked what the policy was for snow removal in Seneca Falls. It was prompted by a series of messages and emails directed to FL1 that had been received after those visiting downtown late-Saturday and early-Sunday saw downtown sidewalks untouched, more than... more

Kowalski leaves SLPWA board, joins Seneca Lake Guardian board

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Kowalski leaves SLPWA board, joins Seneca Lake Guardian board
For the past 10 years, Mary Anne Kowalski was the face of the Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association. The Romulus resident announced Friday she has resigned from the organization’s board of directors. Kowalski, who remains a Pure Waters member, has joined the board of Seneca Lake Guardian, an affiliate of Waterkeeper. She served as Pure Waters president from 2011-16. “I... more

Cayuga County Craft: Big things coming for local breweries in 2018

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Cayuga County Craft: Big things coming for local breweries in 2018
When it comes to craft beer in Cayuga County, there’s a lot to be excited about in 2018: • Aurora Ale & Lager Co. will almost triple its production after the King Ferry brewery installs a new 5-barrel system, with glycol-jacketed fermenters and tanks, in March. Owners Mark Grimaldi and Joe Shelton have also relocated their taproom, which now includes... more

Burst pipe at Wayne County’s justice building cost $50K

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Burst pipe at Wayne County’s justice building cost K
Wayne County Administrator, Rick House, updated the County’s Finance Committee that last weekend’s frozen pipe rupture will cost taxpayers up to $50,000. On Sunday (1/7), when temperatures fell well below zero, the only area in the building that was not insulated, the vestibule (front door entrance) spewed water. House said the fire sprinkler head in the vestibule ruptured, sending streams... more

Officials talk municipal water expansion in Fayette ahead of Jan. 20 session

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Officials talk municipal water expansion in Fayette ahead of Jan. 20 session
The Town of Fayette wants to take a step in the right direction when it comes to providing residents an essential service. Back in 2013 when Town Supervisor Cindy Garlick-Lorenzetti ran for her second term, she prioritized the development of municipal water and sewer service. “The development of both water and sewer lines will create a more business-friendly environment to... more

Wayne boys, Midlakes girls stay atop W-FL Power Rankings; Full week of big games ahead

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Wayne boys, Midlakes girls stay atop W-FL Power Rankings; Full week of big games ahead
For the second straight weekend, the slate of Wayne-Finger Lakes and Section V boys and girls varsity basketball games were wiped out by winter weather (with the exception of the Clyde-Savannah at Lyons game Saturday night). Still, there was some movement in the latest FL1 Sports W-FL Power Rankings released on Sunday. The latest polls for the boys and girls... more
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