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Seneca County completes ‘Public Works’ transition by hiring director

Seneca County completes ‘Public Works’ transition by hiring director
The supervisors didn’t make it easy, but eventually they moved to hire a new employee who will serve as the Seneca County Director of Public Works. Originally listed under a Rule 29 proceeding, the board instead moved to handle the resolution adopting the position under new business. On Monday, eight members of the board met – asking the candidate, who... more

del Lago Resort & Casino slots win honor from reader survey

del Lago Resort & Casino slots win honor from reader survey
Strictly Slots, the nation’s only monthly magazine dedicated exclusively to slot enthusiasts and video poker players announced the results of its 17th annual “Best of Slots” Reader’s Survey.  Just nine months after opening, del Lago Resort & Casino was recognized with 15 awards including four first place honors, making del Lago’s slots the top in New York State. The casino’s four... more

SAFETY SPOTLIGHT: Be careful on the roads during holiday season

SAFETY SPOTLIGHT: Be careful on the roads during holiday season
Second only to Christmas, Thanksgiving holds the hearts of Americans as a top pick in holidays according to a 2015 Harris Poll. But this season of family, feasting and football also brings with it added hazards for drivers. With shorter days and deer on the move, a time of celebration can quickly turn tragic; and for those of us who... more

OCTOBER REPORT: Sheriff Luce highlights significant moments for law enforcement

OCTOBER REPORT: Sheriff Luce highlights significant moments for law enforcement
The following is a republished release from Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce and Undersheriff John Cleere on police activity for the month of October. The Sheriff’s Office received more than 1,000 calls for service during the month of October and saw several significant arrests. LAW ENFORCEMENT: Total Calls For Service: 1055 Total Arrests: 62 NARCO: Total new drug cases: 7... more

Porsch earns third term as Seneca County DA

Porsch earns third term as Seneca County DA
Incumbent Seneca County District Attorney Barry Porsch, who was facing his toughest challenge yet, was re-elected to another four-year term Tuesday. Porsch, the county’s two-term DA, defeated challenger Joe Sapio by an unofficial vote of 5,113 to 2,883. Porsch ran on the Republican, Democratic and Working Families lines. Sapio appeared on the Conservative and Independence lines, and was trying to... more

Sessler siblings propose major commercial project in Tyre

Sessler siblings propose major commercial project in Tyre
A trio of local siblings has unveiled plans for a potential major new development not far from del Lago Resort & Casino. Craig and Verne Sessler, along with their sister, Jane Shaffer, have submitted plans for the construction of three hotels, five restaurants, three retail buildings, a bank and a fueling station on 32 of the 44.8 acres they own... more

ELECTION NIGHT LIVE 2017 (webcast replay)

ELECTION NIGHT LIVE 2017 (webcast replay)
Josh Durso, Jackie Augustine & Jim Sinicropi were live inside the all-new FingerLakes1.com Studio on Election Night for results, reaction, interviews and analysis from Tuesday’s vote in Cayuga, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Tompkins, Wayne and Yates Counties. Hear from Seneca Falls Town Supervisor Greg Lazzaro, successful Seneca Falls Town Council candidate Doug Avery, Geneva City Supervisor candidates Lou Guard &  Dom... more

Seneca County BOS holds budget workshop; questions loom about spending, efforts

Seneca County BOS holds budget workshop; questions loom about spending, efforts
“Nothing is going to be perfect,” explained County Manager John Sheppard at the start of Seneca County’s 2018 preliminary budget workshop. The effort was led by the Board of Supervisors, who sought additional information from Sheppard, who is the Chief Budget Officer. “We’re putting the squeeze on the contingency budget.” Sheppard noted that Seneca County is largely dependent on sales... more

ELECTION GUIDE 2017: Looking at all of the candidates, issues in Seneca County

ELECTION GUIDE 2017: Looking at all of the candidates, issues in Seneca County
Several important races are taking place in Seneca County, which will have long-term impacts on life for those voters getting ready to cast a ballot. The race for District Attorney has maintained it’s competitiveness — despite the incumbent, District Attorney Barry Porsch successfully fending off a primary bid by challenger Joe Sapio. Sapio stayed in the race after winning the... more

LORENZETTI: Clarification on race for Seneca County District Attorney

LORENZETTI: Clarification on race for Seneca County District Attorney
On Monday Sep.11, 2017, I received an anonymous phone call that District Attorney Barry Porsch filed a Notice of Claim against Seneca County. After my own investigating, I learned the notice was for $800,000 and was filed with Seneca County Attorney Frank Fisher’s office on day 89 (Sept. 8, 2017) of 90 days allowed for that action. The notice was... more

PERMIT RENEWED: Seneca Meadows has DEC permit renewed through 2025

PERMIT RENEWED: Seneca Meadows has DEC permit renewed through 2025
It isn’t the 10-year renewal that some thought might come after the public hearing was held this summer regarding the future of the Seneca Meadows Landfill. It wasn’t the short-term permit issuance that others thought might come as result of extensive comments received by DEC officials. On Tuesday, the New York State Department of Conservation moved to grant Seneca Meadow’s... more

Frank Caliendo coming to del Lago’s Vine on Dec. 29

Frank Caliendo coming to del Lago’s Vine on Dec. 29
Comedian, actor, and impressionist Frank Caliendo will perform at del Lago Resort & Casino’s entertainment venue, The Vine on Dec. 29 at 8 pm. Tickets go on sale at noon, Friday, Oct. 27, and may be purchased in person at the del Lago Resort & Casino box office, by calling the box office at 315-946-1695 or online at dellagoresort.com/entertainment. A... more

del Lago goes pink in support of breast cancer research

del Lago goes pink in support of breast cancer research
About 250,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year, and more than 3.1 million breast cancer survivors are alive in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Locally, more than 1,000 women in the Rochester and Finger Lakes regions will face a breast cancer diagnosis within the next year. However, in the last 20 years, there has... more

Deputies: Auburn man was drunk during crash on Rt. 318

Deputies: Auburn man was drunk during crash on Rt. 318
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on October 2nd at approximately 5:18 pm Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Donald J. Gregory Jr, 49, of Auburn for Driving While Intoxicated and improper U-turn. The incident stems for a two car property damage accident that occurred on State Route 318. While Deputies were on scene it was determined that Gregory was under the... more
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