It’s A Wonderful Run donates $10,000 to Seneca County House of Concern

Published: 12/28/2018 @ 10:00 am

The It’s A Wonderful Run 5K Committee made its first donation of the season last week to the Seneca County House of Concern. In the photo, Chelsea Korzeniewski, Tommy Rook and Will Korzeniewski present a check for $10,000 to executive director Olan Mack. The IAWR5K has given $85,000 to the House of Concern in the 10 years the race has... more

Southern Cayuga valedictorian wins video game scholarship

Published: 12/28/2018 @ 10:00 am

When most people hear that someone is attending college to learn to make video games, they might think of complex programs, detailed 3D models or powerful computers. But for Primrose Kirk, the 2018 valedictorian of Southern Cayuga High School, video game school is all about the music. Kirk, of King Ferry, was one of 35 students awarded a scholarship by... more

Eastview Mall adds Prime Steak House to restaurant roster

Published: 12/28/2018 @ 10:00 am

A new eatery is open for business at Eastview Mall. Prime Steak House, a 8,600 square foot restaurant, is the second location for Prime, and the first in the Rochester region. The restaurant specializes in steak but also offers a wide array of seafood dishes as well. The Eastview location features “an extensive wine room and a private dining area... more

Auburn business holding holiday toy drive

Published: 12/18/2018 @ 10:00 am

AVP Unlimited and The HideOut video game lounge are holding a holiday toy drive for children in the community. Donations of new and unused toys will be accepted at the 157 State St. business from 1 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, Dec. 18 through Dec. 22. The giveaway will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23. For more... more

Cayuga County’s Christmas Elf helps hundreds of families in need with gifts

Published: 12/18/2018 @ 10:00 am

Families in need were once again given boxes full of Christmas gifts Monday by volunteers with the Cayuga County Christmas Elf program. Boxes stuffed with toys, food and gift cards were distributed at Currier Plastic’s garage in Auburn. This year’s most popular toys included Paw Patrol sets and L.O.L. Surprise! dolls. Supplies for arts and crafts were also given in... more

Natl. Women’s Hall of Fame honors three with ‘Keeper of the Flame’ award

Published: 12/18/2018 @ 10:00 am

The National Women’s Hall of Fame honored three local women Monday night. Susan Houde-Walter, Alexis Vogt and Carol Ritter Wright received the hall’s “Keeper of the Flame” award. It honors women who are courageous, trustworthy and brave. Ritter-Wright was a longtime reporter and columnist at the Democrat and Chronicle. “I and my three sisters, we were told we were worthless... more

THE MELISSA KILLELEAGH SHOW: Amanda Funk, Shelley Hoffman & Chris Felice (podcast)

Published: 12/18/2018 @ 10:00 am

On the newest episode of The Melissa Killeleagh Show, your host Melissa is joined by Passion Into Profits CEO, Amanda Funk and President, Shelley Hoffman as well as Chris Felice (host of Shame or Shameless podcast) as they discuss lifting people up, generating ripple effects for the future and what they want their legacy to be. . more

Belhurst hosts Geneva Chamber Business After Hours Mixer

Published: 12/18/2018 @ 10:00 am

The Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce held its most recent Business After Hours Networking Mixer at Belhurst on Wednesday, December 12th. Located at 4069 Route 14 South in Geneva, Belhurst was voted number three in USA Today’s Top 10 Wine Country Hotels, listed on the National Register of Historic Properties and voted one of the Most Romantic Places in New... more

FLX WEEKLY: Christmas week arrives as we wind down 2018 (podcast)

Published: 12/19/2018 @ 10:00 am

We are now officially less than one week away from Christmas. Join Jessica Lahr, Sydney Rogers, Josh Durso & Jim Sinicropi for the final episode of FLX Weekly of 2018 and find out if we have a chance at a White Christmas, talk about our favorite holiday foods and treats and get ready for the long holiday weekend ahead leading... more

Cayuga County movie theater to replace seats with recliners

Published: 12/19/2018 @ 10:00 am

Seeing movies at an Auburn-area movie theater will become a little more luxurious in March. The Auburn Movieplex 10 in Sennett has announced that it will replace the seating in all 10 of its theaters with plush luxury recliners that month. Assistant Manager Taylor Green said Tuesday that the theater has wanted to replace the seats for a few years.... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Students bring positive change to community through interactive program (podcast)

Published: 12/20/2018 @ 10:00 am

“Rachel’s Challenge” is coming to Seneca Falls. Thanks to a joint-effort between school officials, students, and community partners – a national program will be making its way to Seneca Falls – allowing members of the community, parents, and students to learn about kindness and respect toward others. The event will take place on January 8th, 2019 and will be open... more

Auburn PD says ‘no’ to skateboarding downtown

Published: 12/20/2018 @ 10:00 am

The Auburn Police Department has a message for skateboarders who have been doing tricks outside the new Equal Rights Heritage Center downtown: Stop it. The APD said Wednesday that a set of stairs near the intersection of South and Lincoln streets has become a popular spot for skateboarders to perform jumps from. The activity is not only dangerous, police said,... more

del Lago Resort & Casino announces Air Supply to perform at The Vine

Published: 12/20/2018 @ 10:00 am

del Lago Resort & Casino is pleased to announce soft-rock duo Air Supply will perform at The Vine on Friday, February 22nd at 8PM. Tickets go on sale on Friday, December 21st at noon and may be purchased in person at the del Lago Resort & Casino box office, by calling the box office at 315-946-1695 or at dellagoresort.com/entertainment. With... more

Legislators urge Cuomo to veto uniform standard bill that would impact beer, wine industries

Published: 12/21/2018 @ 10:00 am

A group of Finger Lakes-area state legislators today urged Governor Andrew Cuomo to veto legislation that was delivered to the governor for final action this week calling for the establishment of uniform standards for tastings of New York manufactured beer, wine, cider, and liquor. The legislation (S9040/A11203) received near-unanimous approval by both houses of the Legislature in the closing days... more

CBS to feature ‘Seneca White Deer’ in segment on Dec. 30

Published: 12/21/2018 @ 10:00 am

On Wednesday filmmakers for a program on CBS visited the former Seneca Army Depot, where Seneca White Deer, Inc. has been working overtime to preserve and grow the white deer population. Dennis Money, president of Seneca White Deer, Inc. said that his organization is overwhelmed with excitement at the prospect of receiving some national attention. “We are delighted for this... more

Holiday Shoppe and Movie Night held December 12th at Perkins School

Published: 12/14/2018 @ 10:00 am

Perkins School PTA ran it’s annual, non-profit Holiday Shoppe for students differently this year and it proved to be very successful. In recent years, it has been held in the school for a week in December and classes, accompanied by their teachers, took turns visiting it and purchasing all kinds of very inexpensive holiday gift items for family members. Gift... more

Eight local food pantries receive $21,000 in holiday donations from M&T Bank

Published: 12/18/2018 @ 10:00 am

In an effort to help local children, families and individuals in need during the holiday season, M&T Bank today announced a combined $21,000 donation to the Food Bank of the Southern Tier and seven other regional food pantries, nutrition programs and hunger-relief charities throughout the region. “The holiday season is an especially busy time for the local organizations that make... more

A holiday gift for Geneva — the Dove Block returns to local ownership

Published: 12/22/2018 @ 10:00 am

Geneva’s historic downtown Dove Block building is set to return to local ownership as part of a project that will secure the building’s future for years to come. The Dove Block Restoration Group, which is made up of local business and civic leaders, announced an agreement and financing Thursday that will return the landmark’s ownership to Geneva and begin the... more

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