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Owasco finalizes 2019 budget, makes shifts in water service funding

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Owasco finalizes 2019 budget, makes shifts in water service funding
With the approval of its 2019 budget Thursday, the Owasco Town Council voted to make substantial shifts in the way the town funds its water service. The town’s overall total appropriations for 2019 are $1,932,527, a 2-percent increase from the current spending plan. The amount to be raised by real property taxes for the general and highway funds is $307,325,... more

Travel advisory issued for Wayne County, motorists encouraged to stay off roads tonight

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Travel advisory issued for Wayne County, motorists encouraged to stay off roads tonight
Wayne County Sheriff Barry Virts has issued a No Unnecessary Travel Advisory to take effect at 11 p.m. on Thursday November 15, 2018 in Wayne County. This travel advisory is issued as a result of the National Weather Service’s Winter Storm Warning.  The No Unnecessary Travel Advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Friday November 16, 2018.  This travel advisory... more

Schenck names William ‘Steve’ Smith as next undersheriff in Cayuga

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Schenck names William ‘Steve’ Smith as next undersheriff in Cayuga
Cayuga County Sheriff-elect Brian Schenck has named his undersheriff for the upcoming term. In a statement to the media on Thursday, Brian Schenck announced that Detective William ‘Steve’ Smith was asked and accepted the role. Below is Schenck’s full-statement: “As Sheriff–elect I have begun working to transition into my new role here at the Sheriff’s Office on January 1st of... more

Murder of Michele Neurauter in Corning to be featured on NBC’s ‘Dateline’

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Murder of Michele Neurauter in Corning to be featured on NBC’s ‘Dateline’
The Steuben County murder of Michele Neurauter will be featured Friday night on NBC’s “Dateline.” Michele Neurauter, of Dwight Avenue in Corning, was strangled Aug. 27, 2017, and her death was staged to look like a suicide. Her ex-husband, Lloyd Neurauter, 48, is expected to be sentenced in December on first-degree murder and related charges. “Dateline’s” coverage of the case, titled “The Ultimatum,” includes an... more

UPSTATE HOOPS: 2018-19 Wayne-Finger Lakes basketball preview (podcast)

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UPSTATE HOOPS: 2018-19 Wayne-Finger Lakes basketball preview (podcast)
A new season of Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball is about to begin and FingerLakes1.com’s coverage of the 2018-19 campaign begins on Saturday morning, LIVE at 10:00 am, with the season premiere of the Upstate Hoops Podcast. Join Jim Sinicropi to talk about all the story lines for the upcoming winter and we reveal the preseason Power Rankings for the... more

Cayuga Community College on pace to fall short of enrollment goal

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Cayuga Community College on pace to fall short of enrollment goal
Cayuga Community College expects it will fall short of its enrollment goals for the 2018-2019 school year. CCC president Brian Durant talked about enrollment projections at a board of trustees meeting Thursday morning. The college is on track to drop 2 percent shy of its goal for the year based on where fall enrollment numbers have been, Durant said. CCC... more

U.S. Marshals Service assists Auburn police in tracking sex offenders

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U.S. Marshals Service assists Auburn police in tracking sex offenders
The Auburn Police Department and U.S. Marshals Service conducted 138 sex offender compliance checks between July 16 and Sept. 28 as a part of Operation Prison City. According to a news release, the goal of Operation Prison City was to assist Auburn in bringing non-compliant sex offenders back into compliance. The checks ensure that registered sex offenders follow through on... more

Seneca Falls man sentenced for using relatives’ identities to steal around $175,000

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Seneca Falls man sentenced for using relatives’ identities to steal around 5,000
A Seneca Falls man was sentenced to five years of probation for stealing about $175,000 from his Auburn relatives. From June 2015 to May 2016, Raymond Tortorello Jr., 30, used his grandfather’s identity to take out more than $130,000 worth of cash and loans. He also used his grandmother’s identity to get a $30,000 car loan. He also withdrew additional... more

THE DEBRIEF: Amazon HQ, Upstate NY, policy for local renters, and more (podcast)

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THE DEBRIEF: Amazon HQ, Upstate NY, policy for local renters, and more (podcast)
This week on The Debrief Podcast Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso break down the latest headlines from a busy week in local, regional, and state politics. Here’s a look at the stories up for discussion exclusively on FingerLakes1.TV and FL1 Radio: – Amazon receives $1.5B+ in incentives from NY for HQ #2; – New push to divide Upstate & Downstate NY;... more

Tips for helping road crews during winter weather

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Tips for helping road crews during winter weather
With the winter driving season upon us, the Ontario County Highway Superintendents Association and the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind area residents how they can help snow plowing crews in performing their jobs. Motorists are encouraged to operate their vehicles at a reduced reasonable speed with regard to road conditions and poorer visibility due to blowing and... more

Conductor, soloist named for RPO Concert at Newark High School

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Conductor, soloist named for RPO Concert at Newark High School
The Newark Central School District, in conjunction with the Greater Newark Chamber of Commerce, will once again host an evening of holiday music with the incomparable Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra in the Newark High School on Friday, November 30th at 7:30PM. “We are proud and privileged to host the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra for the 18th consecutive year. These holiday concerts here in... more

Usher in the holidays with Skaneateles Sings and Shop Skaneateles

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Usher in the holidays with Skaneateles Sings and Shop Skaneateles
Two community events complement the season-long celebration of Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles. On the evening of November 30th, the community will gather for Skaneateles Sings. The program starts at 6PM at the Skaneateles Library, with Father Christmas and Mother Goose greeting children and posing for photos. At 6:30PM, the Rev. Becky Coerper, senior pastor at St. James Episcopal Church, will... more

Skaneateles run ends in state semis with loss to Batavia (full coverage)

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Skaneateles battles Batavia in NYS semifinals today at 3 pm (preview)
Skaneateles’ perfect season has come to an end, as the Lakers lost 54-49 to Batavia in the Class B state semifinal on Saturday. “Coach , am I good? I’m ready to go inside. I’m ready for bed.” These were the exact words from Batavia senior running back Ray Leach after speaking with media following the game. Batavia relied heavily on... more

Aldi to now offer delivery

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Aldi to now offer delivery
Aldi is teaming up with Instacart in Central New York to make it easier for you to get your groceries. Aldi will now do the shopping for you and deliver your groceries right to your door. There is a delivery fee for some products. Check the Instacart app to see if your local Aldi is participating. All you do is... more
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