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Cuomo: Canadian regulations would hurt Cayuga Milk Ingredients, NY farms

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Cuomo: Canadian regulations would hurt Cayuga Milk Ingredients, NY farms
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is getting involved in the debate over Canada’s proposed trade regulations that could impact Cayuga Milk Ingredients and dairy farms throughout New York. Cuomo said Monday that he opposes the regulations and sent a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urging the Canadian government to adopt rules that will respect existing trade relations between New York and... more

Seneca Co. Supervisors weigh future solar, wind, farm waste energy tax exemption

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Seneca Co. Supervisors weigh future solar, wind, farm waste energy tax exemption
The meeting didn’t even last 90 minutes, but the Seneca County Board of Supervisors heard a number of issues on Tuesday. Two public hearings were scheduled for potential adoption of local laws; one addressed the salaries of select officials in Seneca County, while the second addressed a tax exemption in New York for property owners with solar, wind and farm... more

Developments in 30-year-old tower dispute in Hopewell

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Developments in 30-year-old tower dispute in Hopewell
Disagreement over a communications tower installed on Route 488 in 1987 is still ongoing. A petition for reconsideration was submitted Jan. 6 to the Federal Communications Commission, seeking to overturn a Dec. 8, 2016 ruling that Verizon Wireless has to review the impact of the communications tower on the adjacent historic 1867 Oliver Warner Farmstead. It is the latest development... more

DEPOT DELAY: Seneca Co. Board members sound off over IDA bid process, lease agreement

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DEPOT DELAY: Seneca Co. Board members sound off over IDA bid process, lease agreement
For Seneca Falls Supervisor Stephen Churchill and Fayette Town Supervisor Cindy Lorenzetti there were always questions about controversial Depot sale. The sale of the former Seneca Army Depot has been a contentious issue within the Seneca County Board of Supervisors, as well as with bidders and constituents who now feel they were misled through the IDA’s process. It was a... more

NY Farm Bureau eyes farm-to-food bank bill, investment tax credit for farmers in 2017

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NY Farm Bureau eyes farm-to-food bank bill, investment tax credit for farmers in 2017
Under new leadership, the New York Farm Bureau has a handful of priorities for the 2017 state legislative session. New York Farm Bureau President David Fisher, who was elected in December, outlined the organization's agenda during a conference call with reporters Wednesday. The Citizen: Read More more

DEC issues new permits for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations

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DEC issues new permits for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations
The state Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the renewal of its Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation permits, ending an approximately year-long public comment and review process but also disappointing some water quality advocates in Cayuga County. The Citizen: Read More more

Finger Lakes Land Trust conserves 470-acre West Hill farm

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Finger Lakes Land Trust conserves 470-acre West Hill farm
The Finger Lakes Land Trust today announced that it has accepted the donation of perpetual conservation easements that will conserve the 470-acre Sheffield Farm on Ithaca’s West Hill. This extensive property is one of the largest remaining privately owned parcels within the town of Ithaca and features extensive fields and woodlands as well as frontage on State Route 79, Bundy,... more

Inside the FLX: IDA Exec. Director Bob Aronson talks depot, development, and more

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Inside the FLX: IDA Exec. Director Bob Aronson talks depot, development, and more
“It was a great opportunity to do something for the home team.” That’s how Seneca County Industrial Development Agency Executive Director Bob Aronson views his role in driving economic development. The IDA serves as an arm of government, which organizes and establishes deals to foster economic development. His roots run deep in Seneca County, as his grandfather’s business in downtown... more

NOT SO FAST: CEO refutes rumor of immigration raid at Red Jacket Orchards

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NOT SO FAST: CEO refutes rumor of immigration raid at Red Jacket Orchards
Reports have swirled that U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement members performed a raid in the area and detained 50 people who are classified as illegal immigrants. Those reports, posted on social media and through emails, suggested they were at Red Jacket Farms in Geneva. However, Brian Nicholson, president and CEO of Red Jacket, based in Geneva, said Monday that no... more

Wegmans, Wal-Mart pay Cayuga County fines for scale violations

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Wegmans, Wal-Mart pay Cayuga County fines for scale violations
Wegmans and Wal-Mart have both paid fines after the Cayuga County Weights and Measures Department found violations with some of the stores’ scales. Larry G. Roser, director of weights and measures, said January was supermarket scale testing month, where he inspected scales at all 13 supermarkets in the county. In his report to the county Legislature’s Public Works Committee, Roser... more
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