‘ONE SENECA’: Initiative to drive economic development, tourism looks for revival in 2019

Published: 12/27/2018 @ 10:00 am

On Thursday, the Seneca County Board of Supervisors renewed one of their longest standing debates. It centrally revolved around ‘how’ funding used for the County’s Tourism Promotion Agency should be handed out. Occupancy Tax, or ‘Bed Tax’ as it’s called in other municipalities – takes monies that would otherwise go to the County for general use; and allocates them to... more

Supervisors ponder ‘Water & Sewer Authority’ while looking for consensus in 2019 (video)

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

It was the last regular session of the calendar year; and it’s been an active one for the Seneca County Board of Supervisors. While the supervisors will have a couple special sessions before the end of the year to take care of some clerical items – the lion share of legislating has concluded. Board Chairman Bob Shipley (R-Waterloo) said it... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Mitch Rowe discusses the current, future state of Seneca County (podcast)

Published: 12/04/2018 @ 10:00 am

There aren’t any hardline philosophies, and there has been a noticeable reduction in contention between the County Manager’s Office, and the Board of Supervisors since Acting County Manager Mitch Rowe took the helm in September. After the unexpected resignation of former County Manager John Sheppard — Rowe was tapped as an interim solution to the board’s short-term problem: Finding someone... more

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

Published: 12/04/2018 @ 10:00 am

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

No injuries despite two multi-vehicle accidents on Thruway as holiday weekend concludes

Published: 11/26/2018 @ 10:00 am

A pair of crashes on the New York State Thruway between exits 40 and 41 snarled traffic in Northern Seneca and Cayuga counties on Sunday. While there weren’t any injuries reported at either accident – it was enough to keep local first responders busy on the last day of a busy holiday weekend. Magee Fire Department and North Seneca Ambulance... more

Eastview Mall, Waterloo Premium among most-popular shopping centers in Upstate New York

Published: 11/28/2018 @ 10:00 am

Like to shop? The holiday season is here and shoppers are taking to area malls and shopping centers like always — and Yelp — has provided a regional ranking of the most-positively reviewed destinations for shopping. However, not all of them on the list are malls, exactly. Some of them are shopping centers and plazas that offer a slightly different... more

WEBER THIS WEEK: Jason Klug, Director of Entertainment at del Lago (podcast)

Published: 11/19/2018 @ 10:00 am

This week, Jason Klug joins Harold Weber in-studio for the latest edition of Weber This Week. Jason is the Director of Entertainment, Special Events and Audio/Visual Operations at del Lago Resort and Casino in Tyre. Hear about what goes into bringing national acts to northern Seneca County and find out what’s planned for the upcoming months at The Vine. . more

WEBER THIS WEEK: Bradley Zimmer of del Lago Resort & Casino (podcast)

Published: 11/12/2018 @ 10:00 am

Bradley Zimmer is in-studio as this week’s guest on Weber This Week. Zimmer is the director of sales at del Lago Resort & Casino. He has 20 years in the industry and was previously in senior leadership roles with Hilton, Marriott and Luxury Independent properties. . more

Phelps man charged with AUO, DWI, and leaving scene of crash in Junius on Halloween

Published: 11/02/2018 @ 08:00 am

The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Halloween at approximately 8 p.m. deputies arrested a 21-year-old Phelps man following a property damage accident on Nine Foot Road in Junius. Mason Bowen, 21, of Phelps is accused of fleeing the scene of a property damage accident, in which his vehicle left the roadway, and entered a farm field. Upon arrival... more

Deputies: Crash leads to DWI charge in Junius

Published: 10/19/2018 @ 08:00 am

Deputies say that on October 6th around 6 am they were called to the corner of Gassner and Powerly roads for the report of an accident. Upon arrival they found an SUV on the side of the road. It was determined that the operator of the vehicle was intoxicated. Deputies report that Jennifer L. Hauf, 39, of Waterloo was charged... more

WEBER THIS WEEK: Kyle Black & Mark Benjamin of Seneca Meadows (podcast)

Published: 10/22/2018 @ 08:00 am

Seneca Meadows representatives Kyle Black & Mark Benjamin are in-studio as guests on the Weber This Week show to talk about the northern Seneca County landfill amid contract negotiations to extend the host agreement with the Town of Seneca Falls. . more

WEBER THIS WEEK: Joell Murney-Karsten on del Lago’s Community Outreach Program (podcast)

Published: 09/24/2018 @ 08:00 am

Joell Murney-Karsten is del Lago Resort & Casino’s Community Outreach Coordinator and is in-studio for this week’s edition of Weber This Week to highlight del Lago’s involvement in several area events and programs. Then, a look at what’s del Lago has planned for this program in the upcoming months. . more

Supervisors ask NYS to revoke pensions of retired police working for CIN

Published: 09/26/2018 @ 08:00 am

After the Cayuga Indian Nation introduced a police force, and hired several former New York State Police – the Seneca County Board of Supervisors took notice. Due to the fact that the land claimed by the Cayuga Indian Nation has not been placed into trust – the supervisors believe this new police force has no authority. This despite having federally... more

Troopers: Three sought after grand larceny at Waterloo Nike store

Published: 09/04/2018 @ 08:00 am

State Police are searching for three suspects involved in a larceny that took place at the Nike store located on State Route 318 in August. The three suspects are accused of grand larceny, after stealing $1,300 in cash – and an iPhone from a woman’s purse, who was shopping at the store. The phone was later found tossed in a... more

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

Published: 09/11/2018 @ 08:00 am

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)

Published: 09/12/2018 @ 08:00 am

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

VIDEO: Vehicle ignites after multi-vehicle wreck on Thruway

Published: 08/26/2018 @ 08:00 am

A reported accident involving three vehicles snarled traffic along the New York State Thruway in Seneca County around 5 pm. First responders reported that two vehicles were on fire, with one of the vehicles being fully-engulfed. Those responding requested foam from Junius to help with the blaze. Crews from Clyde, Magee, and Junius fire departments were at the scene. It’s... more

WEBER THIS WEEK: Author & former Reveille editor Joe Siccardi (podcast)

Published: 06/25/2018 @ 08:00 am

On this week’s edition of Weber This Week meet Joe Siccardi, former resident of Seneca Falls. He now lives in Maine where he recently published a new book, “Heaven Shining Through”. Siccardi was also the former owner and editor of the Reveille Between The Lakes weekly newspaper. . more

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