Pets of the Week: The black & white of winter

Published: 02/24/2017 @ 05:00 am

The landscape outside the Beverly Animal Shelter remains the black and white of winter. Inside, the residents are primarily black and maybe white as well. Is it a quirk in the odds? Or might it be an evolutionary change to an increasing number of silky black offspring? Whatever the case, the BAS cat trees are overflowing with black felines hoping... more

Skepticism of Gov. Cuomo’s plan to save FLGR running high

Published: 02/26/2017 @ 05:00 am

First, there was the announcement from Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office that a plan to ‘save’ Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack would include a payment from del Lago Resort & Casino, which opened in Tyre this month. The exact amount of money is still being discussed and debated, but the proposal as Gov. Cuomo announced it would include a $440,000 payment... more

Ambulance workers save Waterloo man who was overdosing during crash

Published: 02/27/2017 @ 05:00 am

A 26-year-old male was saved after he was found to be overdosing on a narcotic during a car accident on Edwards Road in Waterloo. Deputies were called to the scene on February 21st around 11:38 am. The male operator of the vehicle, identified as Benjamin D. Jarlenski, 26, of Waterloo was still inside the vehicle in the ditch. He had... more

Waterloo woman facing five felony charges after welfare fraud investigation

Published: 02/27/2017 @ 05:00 am

A Waterloo woman is facing multiple charges after the completion of an investigation into welfare fraud in Seneca County. Deputies arrested Loan T. Lu, 38, of Waterloo on several charges after the welfare fraud investigation was completed on February 22nd. She was charged with two counts of first-degree offering a false instrument for filing, fourth-degree welfare fraud, misuse of food... more

Ovid man charged with DWI on North Rd. in Waterloo

Published: 02/27/2017 @ 05:00 am

An Ovid man is was arrested for driving while intoxicated after a traffic stop on North Road on Sunday. Police say that Robert P. Carroll, 25, of Ovid was charged with driving while intoxicated, failure to keep right, and failing to signal for a turn after a traffic stop. He was issued appearance tickets and will answer the charges at... more

TOP CHEF: An interview with del Lago’s Fabio Viviani

Published: 02/27/2017 @ 05:00 am

It is virtually impossible to list all of the things that Fabio Viviani does. Sleep doesn’t appear to be one of them. If you know who he is, it’s probably because you caught him on Bravo’s hit reality TV series “Top Chef,” where, thanks to his gregarious, vivacious personality, he earned the title of “Fan Favorite,” or on the spin-off,... more

Waterloo woman hospitalized after crash at busy Geneva intersection (photos)

Published: 02/27/2017 @ 05:00 am

A 74-year-old Waterloo man was traveling east on State Route 5, and was attempting a left hand turn – when deputies say his vehicle was struck by another traveling west on State Route 5 at the intersection with County Road 6. The crash caused delays at the scene for some time after the crash, which happened at 11:22 am. The... more

Audition for SCP’s ‘All My Sons’ is Thursday

Published: 02/28/2017 @ 05:00 am

On Thursday, March 2nd, Seneca Community Players will hold auditions for All My Sons, the first show of their 45th season of providing live theatre in the Finger Lakes. All My Sons by Arthur Miller was the playwright’s most commercially successful play, running for 328 performances on Broadway, while receiving critical acclaim and several industry awards. Craig Simmons, who has... more

Kenny Haas reacts to the Oscars (podcast)

Published: 02/28/2017 @ 05:00 am

Kenny Haas reacts to the Oscars and the big blunder with the announcement of the Best Picture winner. Also, a look at the top seeded Mynderse boys and girls basketball teams and the Syracuse Orange basketball team’s road woes. more

Waterloo Town Board takes first step toward clay mine moratorium

Published: 02/28/2017 @ 05:00 am

The Town Board has taken the first step toward adopting a moratorium on the construction of a clay mine in this Seneca County municipality. The board voted 4-0 in favor of that move at Monday’s meeting. Town Supervisor Gary Westfall and board members Mike Pfeiffer, Jamie King and Herb Meyer voted to go ahead with the zoning code amendment. Board... more

Committee approves purchase of body cams for law enforcement in Seneca Co.

Published: 03/01/2017 @ 05:00 am

The entire Seneca County Board of Supervisors will vote at their next meeting on a measure that drew interesting dialogue from the body. The Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to approve the purchase of body cameras, which will be purchased for the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office, as well as the Seneca Falls Police Department. The funds will come from the... more

FLX Weekly: March arrives in the Finger Lakes (podcast)

Published: 03/01/2017 @ 05:00 am

Join Jessica Lahr, Jim Sinicropi, Josh Durso & Jessamy Uticone on the first day of March to discuss everything going on in the Finger Lakes. The news that Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack would be saved, the early spring weather, body cams coming for Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies and a full weekend lineup of sports and events including championship games... more

Massive infrastructure project could cost $13.5M in Seneca County

Published: 03/02/2017 @ 05:00 am

Massive infrastructure project could cost .5M in Seneca County

Fixing the New York State compliance issues with three waste water treatment plants in Seneca County is going to cost taxpayers a great deal in the long-term. The Seneca County Board of Supervisors received an update from MRB Group addressing a series of required upgrades to treatment facilities in Sewer Districts No. 1 and No. 2. The Hillside, Five Points... more

With $150K, Finger Lakes Land Bank eyes four properties

Published: 03/02/2017 @ 05:00 am

With 0K, Finger Lakes Land Bank eyes four properties

Three years ago, Seneca County formed the Finger Lakes Regional Land Bank to acquire, rehabilitate and re-sell tax delinquent properties. This spring, the bank may finally begin to do just that. The Seneca County Board of Supervisors Finance, Assessment & Insurance Committee met Tuesday and was told the land bank has its eye on at least four properties when the... more

Two charged after fight in Waterloo; second jailed after acting out in court

Published: 03/02/2017 @ 05:00 am

On March 1st the Waterloo Police Department executed a pair of arrest warrants at 55 Washington St. The warrants stemmed from an altercation that took place on February 27th at the same address. Anthony M. Silbernagel, 27, and Charles Orego Sr., 42, both of that address were arrested by officers. Orego was charged with second-degree harassment and endangering the welfare... more

Inside the FLX: Seneca Co. BOS Chairman Bob Shipley talks local issues, 2017 outlook (podcast)

Published: 03/02/2017 @ 05:00 am

Seneca County is poised to have a great run over the next several years. Chairman of the Seneca County Board of Supervisors Bob Shipley sat down with Josh Durso on Thursday’s edition of the Inside the FLX podcast. His goals for 2017 include creating more continuity among the board, as well with other entities within the county to drive economic... more

Beverly Animal Shelter Pets of the Week: “Faux” Spring brings color

Published: 03/05/2017 @ 05:00 am

A “faux” Spring has passed through the Beverly Animal Shelter. We found a tiny bit of color amidst the black and white. Thinking of getting a matching pair of felines or canines? How about this week’s (almost) matching pair of “her and his” bookend cats? SNUGGLE Just a baby herself, petite Miss Snuggle was found in a taped-up box along... more

Local laws and litigation: Recent history of landfilling debate in Seneca Falls

Published: 03/05/2017 @ 05:00 am

The polarizing nature of the Seneca Meadows Landfill in Seneca Falls has folks from every walk of life weighing in. While the community remains largely split on the issues at play — this year is shaping up to be as important — if not more important than 2016. On March 14th a Public Hearing is scheduled to take place at... more

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