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Landfill law rescinded by Seneca Falls board (video)

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Landfill law rescinded by Seneca Falls board (video)
The local law passed in 2016 that would have forced Seneca Meadows to cease operations in 2025 at the landfill on Route 414 has been rescinded. It was standing room only in the courtroom for the Seneca Falls Town Board special meeting Friday evening, May 5th. Members of the grassroots group Seneca Falls Environmental Action Committee were lining the street... more

EMOTIONS SPILL OVER: Alleged physical altercation between Town Councilors being investigated by SFPD

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EMOTIONS SPILL OVER: Alleged physical altercation between Town Councilors being investigated by SFPD
Tensions were running high during Friday’s special meeting where the Seneca Falls Town Board voted 3-2 to enact Local Law No. 2 of 2017. The new local law rescinds a previously passed local law entitled the “Waste Disposal Law,” which would have closed Seneca Meadows in 2025 — and prevented any additional landfill operations from opening in Seneca Falls. As... more

Seneca Falls man charged with obstructing during mental health investigation

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Seneca Falls man charged with obstructing during mental health investigation
On Sunday at 2:21 am members of the Seneca Falls Police Department arrested a town resident following an attempted mental health emergency. Leslie Roe, 61, of Seneca Falls is accused of attempting to prevent officers from arresting himself and another individual. Police say they were called to Van Renssalaer St. for a mental health emergency. While investigating the emergency, police... more

Seneca Falls woman charged with DWI in Waterloo

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Seneca Falls woman charged with DWI in Waterloo
A Seneca Falls woman was charged with driving while intoxicated in Waterloo on Saturday a little after midnight when deputies say they received a complaint from another driver. Lisa M. Keshel, 48, of Seneca Falls was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving with a blood-alcohol content of .08 percent or higher, and failure to keep right. The charges stem from... more

Sapio to challenge Porsch for Seneca County DA’s job

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Sapio to challenge Porsch for Seneca County DA’s job
A well-known area lawyer — and, until a couple of days ago, the town of Fayette justice — wants to become Seneca County’s next district attorney. Joe Sapio confirmed Friday afternoon he plans to challenge incumbent Barry Porsch this fall. Sapio, who has been practicing law for the last 15 years, had been town justice since 2012 but resigned from... more

Mynderse Athletics HOF seeks 1970 Blue Devils football team memorabilia & photos

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Mynderse Athletics HOF seeks 1970 Blue Devils football team memorabilia & photos
In October, the 1970 Mynderse Academy Blue Devils football team will be inducted into the Mynderse Athletics Hall of Fame. Organizers are seeking any photographs, newspaper clippings, video, or other memorabilia surrounding this team to use in the induction ceremony presentation and program. Anyone with something to offer is asked to contact Mynderse Athletics Hall of Fame committee member Ted... more

Corning’s ‘Glass Barge’ will take part in Canal Fest in Seneca Falls

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Corning’s ‘Glass Barge’ will take part in Canal Fest in Seneca Falls
The Corning Museum of Glass (CMoG) will bring its GlassBarge to this year’s Canal Fest. This all-new, world-class performance venue brings floating Hot Glass Demos to the Museum’s New York State neighbors along the Erie Canal and its connected waterways. The 2nd Annual Seneca Falls Canal Fest will be held July 7th through the 9th on both sides of the... more

Seneca Falls woman charged with trespassing

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Seneca Falls woman charged with trespassing
Members of the Seneca Falls Police Department say they arrested a Seneca Falls woman after a trespassing complaint. On May 8th at 11:25 pm police arrested Kelli D. Chandler, 44, of Seneca Falls for second-degree criminal trespass. The arrest stems from a complaint were Chandler is accused of illegally entering another residents home. She was issued an appearance ticket and will... more

COURT DOCS: Minor helped as trio held victim more than 12-hours in Seneca Falls to collect ransom

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COURT DOCS: Minor helped as trio held victim more than 12-hours in Seneca Falls to collect ransom
Court documents revealed on Friday outline the case against the three individuals accused of kidnapping a minor, and holding him against his will in order to obtain ‘ransom’ money. Seneca County District Attorney Barry Porsch announced that a Seneca County Grand Jury on Thursday filed an indictment charging Jesse James Dillsworth, Bryan A. Gonyou and Lisa J. Freer, all of... more

Seneca Falls school board honors staff

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Seneca Falls school board honors staff
Almost 125 years of total service to the Seneca Falls school district was feted Thursday night when the Seneca Falls school board honored four retiring staff members and one longtime school board member. Staff who were recognized were Caryl Chiarilli, elementary school health aide for 16 years; Rick Walton, middle and high school science teacher for 33 years; Diane Cappellino,... more

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

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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

HERRON: Children must be protected

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HERRON: Children must be protected
Mothers of Seneca County: You have spent tireless hours researching the benefits of breast milk versus formula, to immunize or not to immunize. You have compared car seats and brands of baby food . You have spent hours interviewing day care providers, and teaching your children basic manners and safety. You have done all of this out of the love... more

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

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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

EMINENT DOMAIN: Future of Ludovico Trail discussed in Seneca Falls

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EMINENT DOMAIN: Future of Ludovico Trail discussed in Seneca Falls
The Seneca Falls Town Board held a public hearing on a potential eminent domain claim on Wednesday, which involved a trail that runs along the canal. Under a proposed plan by Barton & Loguidice a sewer line would be placed underneath and along the sculpture trail. The sewer line would exist to handle the increased flow from new users outside... more

Judge rules against Seneca County: Siragusa rejects claim against Cayuga Indian Nation over tax issue

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Judge rules against Seneca County: Siragusa rejects claim against Cayuga Indian Nation over tax issue
Federal District Court Judge Charles Siragusa has dismissed a counter claim filed by Seneca County against the Cayuga Indian Nation. The claim sought a declaratory judgment that land purchased by the Nation since 2008 is not part of a recognized reservation and therefore subject to local property taxes. The Rochester judge rejected the county’s argument that the more than 1,000... more
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