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Geneva takes HOF Classic; Mynderse opens with win over Whitman (W-FL round-up 12/2)

Geneva takes HOF Classic; Mynderse opens with win over Whitman (W-FL round-up 12/2)
After dropping their opening game to Gananda earlier this week, Brian Miller’s Geneva Panthers bounced back with two straight wins to capture the Waterloo Hall of Fame Classic title this weekend. On Friday night, the Panthers topped Lyons on a late Adrian Porter lay-up and then came back on Saturday night to defeat Weedsport 62-57  in overtime. Geneva was led... more

Rushville driver ticketed after three-car crash in Farmington

Rushville driver ticketed after three-car crash in Farmington
First responders were called to the scene of a three-car crash at the intersection of State Route 96 and County Road 8 in Farmington on Friday night. The accident happened around 8:34 pm Daniel Blank, 29, of Rushville was traveling south on County Road 8 and stopped at the sign at the intersection. Authorities say Maria Gallina, 17, of Seneca... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Steve Griffin of FLEDC talks economic development in the region (podcast)

INSIDE THE FLX: Steve Griffin of FLEDC talks economic development in the region (podcast)
“At the end of the day we have to be louder than the pessimists.” Steve Griffin, who serves as CEO of the Finger Lakes Economic Development Center, said the agency he leads serves a county that has seen surprising growth over the last 10 to 15 years. “It hasn’t been an accident,” he continued, adding that while some of the... more

Casella will be the new Yates DA

Casella will be the new Yates DA
While absentee ballots could change the results from election night, it appears Todd Casella has unseated incumbent Valerie Gardner in the race for Yates County district attorney. According to unofficial results posted by the Board of Elections Tuesday night, Casella garnered 2,704 votes, or 52.6 percent, to 2,435, or 47.3 percent, for Gardner. Approximately 550 absentee ballots were sent out,... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Yates Legislature Chairman Dr. Tim Dennis talks local issues (podcast)

INSIDE THE FLX: Yates Legislature Chairman Dr. Tim Dennis talks local issues (podcast)
On Episode #83 of the Inside the FLX Podcast Yates County Legislature Chairman Dr. Tim Dennis joined Josh Durso to discuss a wide range of topics. The discussion included thoughts on the recent election, ongoing economic development efforts, as well as his thoughts on some regional environmental issues. . 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

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

ELECTION GUIDE 2017: Looking at all of the candidates, issues in Yates County
In Yates County, a hotly-contested race for District Attorney has made headlines for the last several months. However, two other legislative races, as well as a Town Supervisor race in Barrington will also be having voters thinking long-and-hard this November. Valerie Gardner and Todd Casella will battle in an election, which has been marred by residency questions, petition issues, and... more

SOCCER: Marcus Whitman boys sneak by LeRoy, face Williamson on Saturday

SOCCER: Marcus Whitman boys sneak by LeRoy, face Williamson on Saturday
In this Section V Class C match, Marcus Whitman topped LeRoy by a score of 2-1. With all the final scoring coming in the last 12 minutes of the match, Marcus Whitman held on to advance to play Williamson (2nd seed) next Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Williamson. FL Times: Read More more

Canandaigua driver causes second crash while speeding by accident scene

Canandaigua driver causes second crash while speeding by accident scene
On Monday the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office and Canandaigua Ambulance were called to the scene of a three-car accident that happened at the corner of Andrews Rd. and North Rd. in the Town of Canandaigua. Deputies say that Arthur Coles, 27, of Canandaigua was traveling north in a pickup truck by the scene of an accident — where emergency vehicles... more

WEBER THIS WEEK: Marcus Whitman grad & MMA fighter Evander Russ (podcast)

WEBER THIS WEEK: Marcus Whitman grad & MMA fighter Evander Russ (podcast)
Meet Geneva native and Marcus Whitman graduate Evander Russ who competes in the world of Mixed Martial Arts and KUDO fighting. Hear Evander’s inspirational story and why he is studying to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. . You can donate to Evander at https://www.gofundme.com/takingcareofchavez . AUDIO ONLY VERSION: . more

Dan Murn wins Paddle Keuka 5K for second straight year

Dan Murn wins Paddle Keuka 5K for second straight year
Despite a stiff wind and choppy waters, paddlers took part in the Finger Lakes Museum & Aquarium’s second annual Paddle Keuka 5K canoe and kayak race on Saturday, August 5th. Fairport’s Dan Murn was the overall first place winner for the second year in a row, finishing the 3.1-mile course in 30:30 minutes. The first place winner in the male... more

1917 Ford Model TT Truck Cruises into 100 Years

1917 Ford Model TT Truck Cruises into 100 Years
Paul and Ginny Curtis’ 1917 Ford Model TT truck is celebrating its 100th birthday with a cruise-in car show during the Rushville Lions Club’s annual Community Days on Aug. 5. “We had talked about having a birthday party for the truck,” said Paul Curtis, a Rushville Lions Club member, “and when we were looking for other things to do at... more

Rushville, Macedon awarded $50K grants

Rushville, Macedon awarded K grants
The town of Macedon and village of Rushville have been awarded $50,000 Local Government Citizens Reorganization Empowerment grants. The grants were announced Monday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The money is to be used to implement shared services initiatives and explore dissolution and consolidations in order to reduce local property taxes and streamline government operations. Macedon, in Wayne County, received $50,000... more

Rushville woman faces drug, bail jumping charges

Rushville woman faces drug, bail jumping charges
Police say a Rushville woman was arrested after an investigation into the sale of narcotics in and around the Village of Penn Yan. Officers charged Nichole Homkes on Sunday on a Superior Court Warrant, which had been issued after a lengthy investigation into the sale of narcotics in Penn Yan. Police say Homkes was charged with third-degree criminal sale, and... more

Voters say ‘nay’ to dissolution in Rushville

Voters say ‘nay’ to dissolution in Rushville
The results are not official, but questions are already being raised about today’s vote in Rushville. Voters turned out to decide the fate of the village, which consists of a little more than 650 residents. Reports indicate that opposition to dissolution outweighed those in favor by roughly 75 votes. The unofficial count was 179 to 96. It was a process... more

Debrief Podcast: Supervisors weigh audit, DEC challenges City’s position, and dissolution

Debrief Podcast: Supervisors weigh audit, DEC challenges City’s position, and dissolution
On Thursday’s edition of the Debrief Podcast Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso tackled a big list of heavy topics happening in the region. The ongoing debate in Geneva around the former-Foundry, new regulations in Seneca Falls around Town Board meetings, as well as some newcomer items to the show list — including the Rushville dissolution, and efforts at the state-level... more

Bloomfield crash on 5&20 sends one to Thompson hospital

Bloomfield crash on 5&20 sends one to Thompson hospital
On Saturday around 3:41 pm deputies responded to the area of State Route 5&20 near Wheeler Station Rd. in Bloomfield for the report of a two-car crash with possible injuries. Upon investigation deputies learned that Dillon T. Robinson, of Victor was operating a brown 2002 Buick Century and failed to yield the right of way while turning left onto Wheeler... more

A Village Divided: Rushville heads towards dissolution vote

A Village Divided: Rushville heads towards dissolution vote
For as long as many in town can remember, the Village of Rushville has always been a village divided with part of it in Ontario County, the other in Yates County. But a pending vote for dissolution has made that division seem much more literal. “It tears us up, because it shouldn’t be this way,” said longtime Rushville resident Karen... more
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