DISASTER DECLARED: FEMA gives green light for funding assistance in Seneca Co., Southern Tier

Published: 10/02/2018 @ 08:00 am

FEMA took a big step on Tuesday – approving disaster declaration for those impacted by August flooding in Southern Seneca County, and the Southern Tier. Among the seven counties granted relief was Seneca County, where Lodi Point was hit particularly hard. The National Weather Service estimated that as much as 9 inches of rain fell in just hours – prompting... more

Troopers: Romulus man had BAC more than three-times the legal limit

Published: 09/25/2018 @ 08:00 am

State Police say a 33-year-old Romulus man was arrested on multiple charges – including two felonies – following a traffic stop on State Route 96. Adam J. Livingston, 33, of Romulus was charged with felony driving while intoxicated, felony aggravated driving while intoxicated, drinking alcohol in a motor vehicle while driving, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, aggravated unlicensed operation... 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

Morelle urged to get off the sideline by activists as incinerator issue looms

Published: 09/15/2018 @ 08:00 am

Joseph Morelle, Majority Leader of the State Assembly and a candidate for Congress in November, wrote key state officials this week to urge them to deny a permit for a proposed garbage incinerator in Romulus, but project opponents say he could — and should — do far more to kill the project. Morelle made his case in a Sept. 10 letter to... more

Dundee edges Tri-Town for first win of the season

Published: 09/17/2018 @ 08:00 am

Friday night was the beginning of homecoming weekend for the South Seneca school district. It also marked the first official game played under lights at their newly renovated Rich Stadium. Unfortunately, for the Tri-Town football team they will have to at least wait one more week before they can claim the first win on their new turf as Dundee edged... more

Deputies: Romulus man possessed controlled substance during stop

Published: 09/10/2018 @ 08:00 am

The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Romulus man following a traffic stop on State Route 336. Deputies say Seven S. Langley, 48, was charged with driving while ability impaired by a drug, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and failure to maintain lane. The charges stem from an investigation of suspicious activity. He was released and... 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

Another day, another lawsuit: Circular enerG pushes forward new legal action in bid to build incinerator

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

Circular enerG, a Rochester-based firm that is attempting to construct one of the largest trash burning facilities in the state, filed the second Article 78 lawsuit against the Town of Romulus, submitting a Memorandum of Law outlining its objections to the Town’s revised zoning laws that were drafted to further clarify the Town’s original zoning laws this Spring. The first... more

Driver airlifted, horse killed after accident on 96A in Romulus

Published: 08/27/2018 @ 08:00 am

The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports on Friday at approximately 11 pm deputies responded to a one car personal injury accident on State Route 96A in Romulus. Deputies report that Thomas Weiler, 76, of Rochester was driving his Honda CRV northbound on Route 96A near the West Blain Road, when it struck a horse in the road that had gotten... more

Cleanup continues around Lodi Point (video report)

Published: 08/28/2018 @ 08:00 am

WYDC Big Fox Reporter Rachel Midey visits Southern Seneca County to see how recovery efforts are coming in Lodi Point. . more

Open House session taking place for people impacted by Seneca Co. flooding

Published: 08/30/2018 @ 08:00 am

The New York State Office of Emergency Management will hold an “open house” informational session for people recovering from recent flooding in Seneca and Schuyler counties. The informational session will take place from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30 in the Sampson State Park Administration Building’s Conference room in Romulus. Multiple State Agencies will be on hand to answer... more

Two weeks after flash floods, cleanup continues in Seneca County

Published: 08/31/2018 @ 08:00 am

It has been more than two weeks since devastating flash flooding in Seneca County. Some properties were destroyed or damaged, most of them in and around Lodi, and cleanup has been a challenge. Rushing flood waters destroyed most of Jannette Brown’s home. Since then, she’s been there every day – scrubbing, cleaning and trying to pick up the pieces. “Every... more

Seneca Co. Coalition releases statement, checklist for residents cleaning up from flood

Published: 08/21/2018 @ 08:00 am

The Seneca County Suicide Prevention Coalition released the following statement after the devastating flooding, which took place last week in parts of Lodi, Interlaken, and Covert. The Coalition also released a series of resources, which are available below the statement. “We commend the hard-working local, state, and federal responders who continue to help Seneca County after last week’s devastating flood.... more

Resident asks state comptroller to re-examine Seneca County water rate hike

Published: 06/12/2018 @ 08:00 am

Mary Anne Kowalski is an outspoken opponent of a proposed rate hike for customers of Seneca County Water District No. 1. She claims the increase, which is set to take effect July 1, is premature and based on incomplete financial information. “I have tried repeatedly to get this information from the county manager and the Board of Supervisors,” Kowalski said.... more

Schuyler County joins chorus of opposition to Romulus incinerator

Published: 06/12/2018 @ 08:00 am

Schuyler County is the latest local government to oppose the proposed “Circular enerG” garbage incinerator project at the former Seneca Army Depot in Romulus, Seneca County, New York. Citing environmental concerns, negative effects on agriculture and tourism, and local opposition from the Town of Romulus and County of Seneca, the Schuyler County Legislature voted Monday against the project, which would... more

Deputies: Waterloo man possessed Suboxone at local jail

Published: 06/12/2018 @ 08:00 am

The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Saturday members of the narcotics unit arrested a Waterloo man on drug charges after an investigation at the Seneca County Correctional Facility. Shane W. Harris, 28, was charged with one count Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and one count of Promoting Prison Contraband, both Class A Misdemeanors. The arrest stems from... more

Romulus man airlifted after motorcycle collides with deer

Published: 06/15/2018 @ 08:00 am

Deputies say a 34-year-old Romulus man was airlifted to Upstate Medical Center after a motorcycle accident on State Route 414. The accident happened on Friday around 12:30 am when Cory Matthew, 34, was northbound on Route 414 in Lodi when his motorcycle struck a deer – causing him to be thrown from the bike. He then slid down the road,... more

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