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Gas prices higher than last year, but cheapest they have been in 2018

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Good news for drivers hitting the roads this holiday season, as AAA forecasts prices at the pump to be the cheapest so far this year. The national average for a gallon of regular-unleaded is$2.45 a gallon, a new low for 2018. AAA says the national average price has dropped more than 50 cents since Memorial Day weekend. The group predicts... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Discussing how tourism and economic development are linked (podcast)

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INSIDE THE FLX: Discussing how tourism and economic development are linked (podcast)
The Seneca County Chamber of Commerce recently launched a new community guide aimed at connecting those staying and living in the Finger Lakes — with valuable local services. In this case, the most-recent publication – known as the “Finger Lakes Gateway Connections Community Guide” is aimed at decision makers who might be considering doing business or living in Seneca County.... more

Cayuga County tourism agency confirms new executive director

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Cayuga County tourism agency confirms new executive director
The Cayuga County Convention and Visitors Bureau has a new executive director, after the board Tuesday confirmed a replacement for Meg Vanek, who is retiring after 21 years with the agency. The bureau’s board of directors confirmed Karen Kuhl as the new executive director based on her experience with regional, national and international tourism, according to a release. Kuhl previously... more

Crews start removing highway ‘I Love NY’ tourism signs

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Crews start removing highway ‘I Love NY’ tourism signs
Crews have started removing hundreds of New York interstate highway tourism signs that the federal government said the Cuomo administration installed illegally. The state Department of Transportation says Thursday that the agency and Thruway Authority have begun removing the “I Love NY” signs located along the Thruway and other state highways. Crews were out along Route 490 in Pittsford and... more

Local food producers sought for market at Auburn welcome center

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Local food producers sought for market at Auburn welcome center
The New York State Equal Rights Heritage Center is seeking local producers of food items to be part of the Taste NY Market that will be located there. The market will be operated by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, which is looking for producers of honey, maple, dairy, baked goods, jams and jellies, pickles and other fermented items, sauces... more

State seeks bids to redevelop Thruway’s 27 service areas

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State seeks bids to redevelop Thruway’s 27 service areas
New York state is seeking bids for redeveloping the more than two dozen service areas along the 570-mile Thruway system. The Thruway Authority on Tuesday announced that has issued a request for proposals to make improvements at 27 travel plazas through public-private partnerships. The agency says the plan calls for offering a more diverse selection of food and beverage options,... more

How you can vote to help the National Women’s Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls secure a $150,000 grant

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How you can vote to help the National Women’s Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls secure a $150,000 grant
The National Women’s Hall of Fame is a finalist in the “Vote Your Main Street” initiative sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express. The NWHOF is in the process of rehabilitating the 1844 Seneca Knitting Mill as the National Women’s Hall of Fame’s new (old) home—a place rooted by its early trustees Jacob Chamberlain and Charles... more

SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Flagging concerns with FLX Welcome Center, City of Geneva

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SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Flagging concerns with FLX Welcome Center, City of Geneva
Concern about cost and process. In Geneva, residents and taxpayers alike have been asking questions about the Finger Lakes Welcome Center, since a pair of investigative reports were published by WHEC-Rochester, and the Geneva Believer. Both highlighted exorbitant costs in some aspects of the buildout, which was executed through a joint-effort between the state and city of Geneva. “It started... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Vincent Esposito of Empire State Development talks economic development in the Finger Lakes

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INSIDE THE FLX: Vincent Esposito of Empire State Development talks economic development in the Finger Lakes
For the Finger Lakes – the road to economic development has been a long, and often bumpy one, with a multitude of challenges being faced. However, significant changes in policy over the last decade have paved the way for new economic development in the region. While Governor Andrew Cuomo’s methods for producing that economic development through competition and regional zones... more

National Travel and Tourism Week

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National Travel and Tourism Week
National Travel and Tourism Week kicks off May 6-12, 2018 celebrating the value of travel and its impact on the economy, local businesses, and personal well-being. This year’s theme, “Travel Then and Now,” focuses on the contributions and accomplishments of the U.S. Travel Community – a $2.4 trillion-dollar industry in the United States. The Finger Lakes Regional Tourism Council (FLRTC),... more

‘THEIR FAULT, NOT OURS’: Seneca Nation responds as del Lago blames them for ‘unfair’ advantage

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‘THEIR FAULT, NOT OURS’: Seneca Nation responds as del Lago blames them for ‘unfair’ advantage
del Lago Resort & Casino is facing a ‘blatantly unfair competitive disadvantage’. That’s the word from Steven Greenberg, acting as spokesperson for del Lago Resort & Casino as they move toward ‘leveling’ the playing field. “When del Lago sought and won its casino license, it was done based on circumstances that have now significantly changed,” Greenberg explained. “The Seneca Nation... more

Cuomo urges commission to maintain Lake Ontario outflows to avoid flooding

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Cuomo urges commission to maintain Lake Ontario outflows to avoid flooding
Gov. Andrew Cuomo hopes the International Joint Commission reconsiders its plan to decrease Lake Ontario outflows beginning Friday. At 1 a.m., outflows will decrease from 8,950 to 8,550 cubic meters per second. Frank Bevacqua, a spokesperson for the International Joint Commission, said the reduced outflows coincide with the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway navigation season. But Cuomo is concerned... more

del Lago vs. Albany: Competitors will have billion dollar advantage if state fails to act

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del Lago vs. Albany: Competitors will have billion dollar advantage if state fails to act
The two biggest competitors of del Lago Resort & Casino have a billion dollar ‘Ace’ up their sleeve. Historic filings and reports from the last 20 years showcase a problem not dealt with by New York State officials. While much of the ‘heat’ has been on del Lago for their underperformance — officials in Seneca County are joining the casino’s... more

Study reveals visitor info along Erie Canal corridor

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Study reveals visitor info along Erie Canal corridor
Results from an Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor study are out, and they show a picture of what kinds of visitors pass through, strengths of the corridor and areas for improvement. The approximately 500-mile corridor spans the state canal system including the Erie, Champlain, Cayuga-Seneca and Oswego canals. It provides biking, boating and hiking opportunities, in addition to showcasing many... more

Tompkins County experiences best sales tax month, quarter and year

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Tompkins County experiences best sales tax month, quarter and year
Tompkins County Finance Director Rick Snyder presented the county sales tax report Tuesday, showing favorable results for 2017. The county’s share of receipts for 2017 totaled $35,262,872 — 6 percent above receipts for 2016 and more than $1.8 million dollars above budget, said Marcia Lynch, Tompkins County spokeswoman. Reconciled fourth-quarter receipts were up by 9 percent compared to the fourth... more

Concerns around del Lago’s performance not worrying local officials

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Concerns around del Lago’s performance not worrying local officials
When Moody’s Investors Services downgraded del Lago Resort & Casino’s ‘financial outlook’ — those in the region took notice. While it didn’t dampen the mood of last week’s one year anniversary at the $440 million facility, which employs more than 1,200 people — concerns over financial stability were raised. del Lago was expected to ramp up to about $250 million... more
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