Stars over Waterloo (photo)
A plane streaking across the nighttime sky over Waterloo on Sunday Night. Photo by Justin Shaw
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Category: Waterloo
Waterloo ice cream stand in line for planning board review
A new ice cream stand may open this year at 29 Border City Road in the town of Waterloo. The Seneca County Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday do a site-plan review of the plans submitted for the ice cream stand by Jean Nardozzi. The ice cream stand would have access from Border City Road and Pre-Emption Road....
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Waterloo school board hears pitch for closed building
Although it sits on the edge of the business district, village officials are eyeing the vacant Main Street School as a key part of a revitalized downtown. The school, which was built in 1928, served as a high school, junior high school, middle school and multi-age elementary school before closing at the end of the 2013-14 school year. A small...
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Countrymax’s Honk finds new home and a new friend
After 16 years at the CountryMax in Seneca Falls, Honk the parrot has found a forever home. Having called the farm, pet and garden retailer home for so many years, Honk left recently to start his new life. He came to the store as a chick and was cared for by staff, who watched him grow into a beautiful macaw. He...
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Captivating clouds near Stivers Marina (photo)
The sun peeked in and out of the clouds making for some very cool streams of light on Seneca Lake near Stivers Marina on Wednesday. Photo by Lisa Duprey
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Thruway closed overnight near Exit 41 after tractor-trailer flips
The westbound lane of the New York State Thruway was closed overnight due to winds, which blew over a tractor-trailer. The accident happened around 11 pm on Wednesday, and the scene was finally cleared around 7 am on Thursday. It happened just feet away from the Exit 41 off-ramp. Crews were forced to remove the contents of the trailer before...
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Beverly Animal Shelter Pets of the Week: Luck is in the mind of the thinker
The anomaly of only black or black and white cats continues at the Beverly Animal Shelter. Perhaps it is a sign that winter will continue. On the other hand, is it that fear of bad luck? Remember, like beauty in the eye of the beholder, luck is in the mind of the thinker. So come to the Shelter and get...
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Waterloo trustee calls posting on village Facebook page ‘inadvertent’
Colby O’Brien, a member of the town Republican Committee, has filed a complaint over village Trustee David Duprey’s use of the village Facebook page. Duprey, a Democrat who is seeking another term in the March 21 village election, said it was an inadvertent mistake that he corrected as soon as it was pointed out to him. Duprey and fellow incumbent...
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WEBER THIS WEEK: Chris Pulito, VP of Hospitality & Jeff Babinski, Executive VP of del Lago (podcast)
Chris Pulito, Vice President of Hospitality at del Lago Resort and Casino is joined in-studio by Executive Vice President and General Manager Jeff Babinski as guests on Weber This Week on FingerLakes1.TV. Watch the episode LIVE at 3:00 pm on Monday afternoon… Watch the live stream on FingerLakes1.TV, the FingerLakes1.com YouTube Channel, or the free FingerLakes1.com iPhone or Android...
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Waterloo factoring casino revenue in budget talks
As village officials prepare a 2017-18 budget this spring, they are also focusing on obtaining a share of Seneca County’s excess sales tax generated by the del Lago Resort & Casino and other new developments. At Monday’s Village Board meeting — under new business — the board will consider a motion to approve the village’s request for the county to...
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Exceptional Senior games in Waterloo postponed until Tuesday 3/21
Due to the anticipated winter storm the Exceptional Senior Basketball Games scheduled for Tuesday night at Waterloo High School have been postponed until next Tuesday, March 21st. The girls game will be at 5:45 pm with the boys game to follow at 7:30 pm.
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Two sent to the hospital after accident in Seneca Falls
The Seneca Falls Police Department reports that they were called to a one vehicle personal injury crash on Bauer Rd. after a driver swerved to miss a deer. The driver, identified as Matthew J. Wade, 28, of Waterloo was northbound, went off the road — striking several trees and a utility pole before coming to rest in a wooded area....
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FLX WEEKLY: Winter Storm Stella Edition (podcast)
As Winter Storm Stella begins to wind down in the Finger Lakes, join the FingerLakes1.com Team to talk about the storm’s impact and what lies ahead for our weather this weekend. Originally streamed live at 1:00 pm on FingerLakes1.TV and our YouTube Channel…
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Seneca Falls sex offender headed to prison for violating probation
A sex offender living in Seneca Falls who was on probation is now staring at prison time. Tyler Ross, 21, pleaded guilty Monday in Seneca County Court to violating terms of his probation. Judge Dennis Bender is scheduled to sentence Ross April 17 to 2-6 years in prison. Ross, who was placed on probation in Yates County in 2015 for...
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CLEAR EM OUT: Officials ask for residents to clear around fire hydrants
When a winter storm the magnitude of Stella makes it’s way through, leaving nearly two feet of snow (or more) in some areas — it takes some work to get everything back to normal. The roads have improved significantly just one day removed from the biggest winter storm of the season, but Seneca County officials are asking for a hand...
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Beverly Shelter Pets of the Week: Quiet introvert or outgoing rascal?
Like people, the pets at the Beverly Animal Shelter have different personalities. Some may be quiet introverts who don’t like crowds. Others may be outgoing rascals who may keep the family busy playing. Unlike people, the pets will not judge you. If you love them, they will love you unconditionally… Yes, even the cats. LUCY A charming dark brown tiger,...
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Finalized deal saves horse racing, 1,200 jobs at FLGR; del Lago will pony up to help
The deal is finalized. It means that horse racing is preserved for at least two more years in Farmington. While the long-term stability and health of Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack is anything but certain — the deal finalized by Gov. Andrew Cuomo puts the facility on slightly more solid footing moving forward. As predicted though, the deal will come...
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Seniors evacuated to Holiday Inn after gas line breaks on Main St. in Waterloo
On Thursday at approximately 1:30 pm members of the Waterloo Police and Fire Departments were called to the area of 371 E. Main St. in the village of Waterloo for the report of a gas line break. When crews arrived it was learned that a contractor accidentally broke a one inch gas line while digging with a small excavator, releasing...
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