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INSIDE THE FLX: David Ettman, Esq. talks campaign for judge in Seneca Co. (podcast)

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INSIDE THE FLX: David Ettman, Esq. talks campaign for judge in Seneca Co. (podcast)
On Friday, local attorney David Ettman talked about his campaign for judge in Seneca County – just days before Thursday’s primary. Over the next several days – conversations with all three candidates vying to succeed longtime Seneca County Judge Dennis Bender will be published on FingerLakes1.com. Ettman cited his diverse experience, time spent practicing in the local community, and his... more

Waterloo woman fails to appear, later found to have drugs at local jail

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Waterloo woman fails to appear, later found to have drugs at local jail
Deputies say a 48-year-old Waterloo resident was arrested last week after failing to appear in Tyre Town Court on criminal impersonation and drug charges. Deann R. Joll, 48, of Waterloo was arrested on a bench warrant for failure to appear in Tyre Town Court on criminal impersonation and criminal possession of a controlled substance charges. Deputies responded to a residence... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Donna Cathy vying to succeed Bender as judge (podcast)

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INSIDE THE FLX: Donna Cathy vying to succeed Bender as judge (podcast)
Former District Attorney Donna Cathy is vying to succeed longtime Seneca County Judge Dennis Bender, and her first test will come on Thursday, as primary voters turnout to let their voices be heard. On Tuesday, she appeared on Inside the FLX to talk about her campaign, the race, and much more. . AUDIO ONLY VERSION: more

INSIDE THE FLX: Porsch touts experience, endorsements ahead of primary (podcast)

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INSIDE THE FLX: Porsch touts experience, endorsements ahead of primary (podcast)
Last year, District Attorney Barry Porsch won voters to continue in his post as lead prosecutor. Now, the established district attorney is looking to become the next judge of Seneca County. On Tuesday, he visited the FingerLakes1.com studio to talk about his race, the future of the office, and his campaign efforts. . more

Former Tompkins County corrections officer convicted for sexual abuse of inmate

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Former Tompkins County corrections officer convicted for sexual abuse of inmate
A former Tompkins County Jail corrections officer was convicted Thursday for having sexual contact with a female inmate. According to the Tompkins County District Attorney, Michael Baker, 27, was convicted on sexual abuse charges. Officials said the incident happened in August and November of 2016. The DA said Baker was found guilty of subjecting another person to sexual contact when... more

Skaneateles man says he doesn’t remember DWI crash in Auburn

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Skaneateles man says he doesn’t remember DWI crash in Auburn
A Skaneateles man pleaded guilty in Cayuga County Court on Tuesday to a crime he said he doesn’t remember committing. Senior Assistant District Attorney Diane Adsit explained that around 10 p.m. on Sept. 1 of 2017 defendant Michael DeMarco, 40, went through a DWI checkpoint in Auburn and then fled — leading the police on a short high-speed chase that... more

Union Springs school district to sue town of Aurelius over tax revenue loss

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Union Springs school district to sue town of Aurelius over tax revenue loss
The Union Springs Central School District plans legal action against the town of Aurelius over lost tax revenue stemming from a commercial building’s incorrect assessment. The district’s board of education approved a resolution Monday to authorize legal counsel to pursue the recovery of what the district argues is a $108,445 loss in revenue. The district said town assessor Linda Wright... more

State appealing Cayuga County jury’s decision to release sex offender

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State appealing Cayuga County jury’s decision to release sex offender
An Auburn Correctional Facility inmate who had his mental competency questioned during a trial in Cayuga County in May has obtained a public defender after the state Attorney General’s office appealed the decision made by a Cayuga County jury. The inmate, only referred to in court documents as Donald G. but independently verified by The Citizen as 56-year-old Donald P.... more

Seneca Falls man admits using relatives’ identities to steal around $175k

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Seneca Falls man admits using relatives’ identities to steal around 5k
In June 2015, Raymond Tortorello Jr. went to the bank to obtain a loan, but he took someone else’s ID. Late last year, Tortorello, 30, of 312 Gravel Road, Seneca Falls, was arrested and charged with seven counts of first-degree identity theft and one count of third-degree grand larceny, all class D felonies. At the time, the Auburn Police Department... more

Man accused in death of Wayne County mother pleads guilty

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Man accused in death of Wayne County mother pleads guilty
One of the men accused in the death of Wayne County mother Julie Martin pleaded guilty Thursday to her murder. Prosecutors say Knowledge Couser was dating Martin’s daughter at the time. Couser, Martin’s daughter Jasmine Harlee, and two other men were all charged with the crime. The sheriff says they allegedly did it for the insurance money. Deputies found Martin... more

Case of the stolen Tom Reed signs to go to trial after defense rejects deal

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Case of the stolen Tom Reed signs to go to trial after defense rejects deal
The petit larceny charges against a Corning man accused of stealing a GPS tracker hidden in a campaign sign will move forward after his defense team rejected a deal from the Steuben County District Attorney's Office on Monday. Gary McCaslin, a 70-year-old retired pastor, was offered an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal, which would have seen the charges dropped so... more

DA Budelmann: Convictions on tax, cigarette fraud in Cayuga Co.

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DA Budelmann: Convictions on tax, cigarette fraud in Cayuga Co.
District Attorney Jon E. Budelmann announced that following months of investigation and prosecution, three agencies working together resulted in a conviction on several charges. Budelmann says Timothy W. Heburn, Jr., of Utica has been convicted of two felony-level crimes relating to tax evasion and tax fraud in Cayuga County Court. The case was prosecuted through Cayuga County’s NYS Crimes Against... more

LeSean McCoy’s ex sues for damages related to home invasion

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LeSean McCoy’s ex sues for damages related to home invasion
LeSean McCoy’s ex-girlfriend filed a lawsuit against McCoy and one other person on Monday regarding the home invasion at the athlete’s home back in July. The two people named in the suit are LeSean McCoy and Tamarcus Jerod Porter. Delicia Cordon who was allegedly injured during the home invasion at McCoy’s Georgia home , is suing for damages related to... more
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