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Deal struck between Airbnb and Seneca Co.

Deal struck between Airbnb and Seneca Co.
An agreement between Seneca County and Airbnb is expected to grow the tax base and allow the Airbnb to contribute “its fair share” of taxes. That’s the word that came down from officials from both organizations on Wednesday, as the deal, which will go into effect on May 1st — becomes reality. Seneca Airbnb hosts cater to a range of... more

Seneca7: The day around Seneca Lake on social media

Seneca7: The day around Seneca Lake on social media
Over 2,000 runners and bikers made started their day early in the morning on Sunday at the north end of Seneca Lake in Geneva and proceeded to propel themselves, as part of a seven person team, around the entire circumference of the lake before returning to Geneva late in the afternoon and into the early evening. – Full results &... more

Nearly 2,300 participants make trip around Seneca Lake in Seneca7

Nearly 2,300 participants make trip around Seneca Lake in Seneca7
The seventh-annual Seneca7, a 77.7-mile relay race, consisting of 328 seven-member teams running the circumference of Seneca Lake, was held on Sunday. The event began in downtown Geneva, with runners heading south along the west side of Seneca Lake, through Yates County, Schuyler County including Watkins Glen, and Seneca County, before returning to Geneva for a finish line celebration. Awards... more

Running coach dies during Sunday’s Seneca7 race

Running coach dies during Sunday’s Seneca7 race
It’s the last thing officials or enthusiasts in Geneva expected to have happen during the Seneca7 race. A Syracuse-area running coach died during the race, according to officials. Brendan Jackson, a triathlon trainer at Fleet Feet Sports Syracuse, suffered a serious medical emergency and died during the race. He had 30 years of coaching experience, and coached a wide-range of... more

Seneca County Arts Council scholarship available for 2017

Seneca County Arts Council scholarship available for 2017
The Seneca County Arts Council is offering a $500 scholarship to a 2017 high school graduate who plans to attend a college with a major in the arts. Applicants must be a resident of Seneca County. Applicants must be accepted and attending a college, university or post-secondary professional school to study either the visual, performing or written arts. Examples of... more

Athena ACE Association seeks scholarship applications

Athena ACE Association seeks scholarship applications
The Athena Award for Continuing Education (ACE) Association celebrates the 9th annual year of the Athena ACE scholarship. Application forms are available in the “Apply” section at their website, www.athenaace.org and can be submitted electronically to AthenaACEA@gmail.com or by mail to the following address: Athena ACE Association P.O. Box 744 Geneva, New York 14456 Applications for the scholarship will be... more

FLX WEEKLY: Mother’s Day Weekend preview, Lake Ontario shoreline erosion & top local photos from the new FingerLakes1.com Studio (podcast)

FLX WEEKLY: Mother’s Day Weekend preview, Lake Ontario shoreline erosion & top local photos from the new FingerLakes1.com Studio (podcast)
Join Jessica Lahr, Jim Sinicropi, Josh Durso and Jessamy Uticone for the first episode of FLX Weekly from the all-new FingerLakes1.com Studio in the North Park Building at Academy Square in Seneca Falls. Preview this weekend’s events, check out a ton of great local photos from across the region, a look at the upcoming weather forecast, and how we’ll be... more

$5 million gift from Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation to support local youth sports

 million gift from Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation to support local youth sports
The foundation created by the late Buffalo Bills founder Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. has awarded $5 million to Rochester Area Community Foundation to expand and improve opportunities for youth sports and recreation programs in the greater Rochester region including Ontario, Seneca, Wayne and Yates counties here in the Finger Lakes. This gift established the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Fund... more

FLX WEEKLY: Feels like summer in the Finger Lakes (podcast)

FLX WEEKLY: Feels like summer in the Finger Lakes (podcast)
Summer-like weather has finally arrived in the Finger Lakes. How long will it last? Find out and gets some great ideas on how to spend your weekend out and about around the region with Jessica Lahr, Jim Sinicropi, Jessamy Uticone and Josh Durso on this week’s edition of FLX Weekly on FingerLakes1.TV. Also, our favorite local photos of the week... more

3rd Trevor’s Gift Charity Wine Dinner less than a week away

3rd Trevor’s Gift Charity Wine Dinner less than a week away
It has been a yearly success that has raised money, awareness, and spirits. This year, event organizers hope to set the bar even higher – as Knapp Winery & Vineyard Restaurant hosts the third annual installment of the four course dinner. The dinner will be held on August 5, and will benefit Trevor’s Gift, a local backpack charity helping feed... more

Complete History of the Seneca Army Depot on Our Finger Lakes History with Walter Gable on FingerLakes1.TV

Complete History of the Seneca Army Depot on Our Finger Lakes History with Walter Gable on FingerLakes1.TV
The Seneca Army Depot in Romulus, NY played a major role in the United States’ defense plans during the major conflicts of the 20th century as well as the nuclear arms race and Cold War with the Soviet Union. In the premiere episode of Our Finger Lakes History on FingerLakes1.TV, Seneca County Historian Walter Gable takes an in-depth look at... more

Three arrested on felony welfare fraud charges in Seneca County

Three arrested on felony welfare fraud charges in Seneca County
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that three individuals were arrested on a variety of charges, related to fraudulently receiving public assistance in the area. Deputies say that Grace F. Compton, 25, of Ovid was arrested for offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree — a Class E felony, welfare fraud in the fifth degree, petit larceny,... more

Endicott man charged after boating accident at Sheldrake Point

Endicott man charged after boating accident at Sheldrake Point
// A boating accident at Sheldrake Point resulted in one man being arrested for boating while intoxicated, according to deputies in Seneca County. Around 12:09 am on August 21, deputies arrested Michael A. Agnellino of Endicott for boating while intoxicated after receiving reports of a boating accident at Sheldrake Point in the Town of Ovid. The subsequent investigation revealed that... more
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