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Some fracking waste found its way to Seneca Meadows

Some fracking waste found its way to Seneca Meadows
Hundreds of trucks roll into the Seneca Meadows landfill in Seneca Falls every day, dumping your garbage. But environmental advocates say, for years, trucks carried construction debris straight from Pennsylvania fracking sites. “The concerns are that they can contain the hundreds of chemicals that are used during the process, some of these chemicals are known or suspected carcinogens,” says Liz... more

Inside Portico by Fabio Viviani: Preview of brunch at del Lago’s upscale eatery

Inside Portico by Fabio Viviani: Preview of brunch at del Lago’s upscale eatery
When del Lago Resort & Casino opens its 205-room hotel and spa this weekend, Portico by Fabio Viviani will roll out something new of its own: brunch. Beginning Saturday, July 1, the eatery will offer brunch. Viviani, who visited the restaurant last week, previewed the menu during an event Thursday at Portico. He said it will mix some of the... more

Rochester man charged after trespassing, damaging property in Tyre

Rochester man charged after trespassing, damaging property in Tyre
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that a Rochester man was arrested on June 22nd for trespassing after he was removed from a business in Tyre due to unlawful conduct. Deputies say Richard J. Karre III, 28, of Rochester was removed and then returned a short time later damaging property at the Tyre business. Karre was charged with fourth-degree criminal... more

Multiple tractor-trailers involved in accident between Exits 41, 40 on Thruway

Multiple tractor-trailers involved in accident between Exits 41, 40 on Thruway
Emergency crews from northern Seneca County were called to mile marker 3157 on the New York State Thruway after a mid-morning accident involving at least two tractor-trailers slowed, and challenged traffic between Waterloo and Weedsport. Scanner traffic indicates that as many as three tractor-trailers were involved, but only one person was reported trapped. Junius and Magee Fire Departments, as well... more

Seneca County Democrats endorse candidates

Seneca County Democrats endorse candidates
The Seneca County Democratic Committee has endorsed two new challengers for seats on the Board of Supervisors. Ben Guthrie was endorsed to run on the Democratic line for supervisor in the town of Covert, a position now held by Republican Michael Reynolds. Rachel Weil garnered Democratic support for an at-large county supervisor seat from Seneca Falls. Party officials are seeking... more

Seneca Meadows drops Article 78 suit against Seneca Falls

Seneca Meadows drops Article 78 suit against Seneca Falls
On Thursday, Seneca Meadows, Inc. announced that they filed a Notice of Voluntary Discontinuance regarding the Article 78 lawsuit against the Town of Seneca Falls. The discontinuance was made possible by the repeal of the 2016 Waste Disposal Law, negating the need to challenge its legality. The notice was filed with the Seneca County Slerk’s Office on Wednesday and was... more

WEBER THIS WEEK: Previewing del Lago’s new hotel (podcast)

WEBER THIS WEEK: Previewing del Lago’s new hotel (podcast)
A look at the new del Lago Resort & Casino’s hotel opening up on July 1, 2017. Also, discussing the Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins, the NBA Finals, the AL East leading New York Yankees, and South Seneca’s state pentathlon champion Emily Lavarnway. Watch the full episode in the player below, on our YouTube Channel, or on the FingerLakes1.com App.... more

MELISSA KILLELEAGH SHOW: Olan Mack of Seneca Co. House of Concern & holistic health practitioner Isabelle Wellauer of Auburn (podcast)

MELISSA KILLELEAGH SHOW: Olan Mack of Seneca Co. House of Concern & holistic health practitioner Isabelle Wellauer of Auburn (podcast)
On this month’s edition of The Melissa Killeleagh Show on FingerLakes1.com, Seneca County House of Concern Executive Director Olan Mack is in-studio to talk about what inspires him to serve his community and to talk about an important fundraiser underway for the organization he leads. Then, meet Isabelle Wellauer, a holistic health practitioner from Auburn, NY. Check out the complete... more

Inside del Lago: Seneca County casino’s hotel opens July 1 with ‘world-class’ amenities

Inside del Lago: Seneca County casino’s hotel opens July 1 with ‘world-class’ amenities
Del Lago Resort & Casino’s 205-room hotel is opening earlier than anticipated. Jeff Babinski, del Lago’s executive vice president and general manager, announced Monday that the hotel will open Saturday, July 1 — two weeks before it was initially scheduled to open for guests. “We were always hopeful that we could go July 1, but didn’t want to make that... more

SMI gives update, speakers rail against landfill as supervisors meet

SMI gives update, speakers rail against landfill as supervisors meet
Seneca Meadows District Manager Kyle Black gave an update to the Seneca County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday regarding their ongoing efforts at the facility along State Route 414 to mitigate odors and continue working with the community. According to Black, construction of 15 acres of landfill liner are planned, as well as the completion of a 25 acre final... more

Tempers flare over opposition to Seneca Meadows landfill

Tempers flare over opposition to Seneca Meadows landfill
Protesters wanting to see a “Dump-free Community” were outside the Seneca Falls Town Hall again just prior to the town board meeting Tuesday night, June 6th. Tempers flared as several of those residents also sought to make their voices heard at the meeting, taking the allotted 3 minutes each to speak about their desire to see the Seneca Meadows landfill... more

Supervisor Lazzaro: New lawsuit against SF is ‘frivolous’

Supervisor Lazzaro: New lawsuit against SF is ‘frivolous’
Seneca Falls Town Supervisor Greg Lazzaro said Wednesday morning that the Town had been served with an Article 78 petition, calling into question the decision reached by the Town Board to pass Local Law No. 2 of 2017. It’s the second time this year that the Town or Town Board faces litigation over a local law. In February, the Town... more
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