
Citizens Bank backing affordable housing project in town of Geneva
Citizens Bank said it is playing a key role in the financing package for an affordable housing project in the town of Geneva. The bank, which has a branch on Hamilton Street in Geneva, said its Community Development Group is providing a …more
THE DEBRIEF: Breaking down the biggest stories of 2018 (podcast)
What were the biggest issues in 2018? Many of them came at the end of the year, as elected officials primed and previewed 2019 agendas. On this episode of The Debrief Podcast, Josh Durso and Ted Baker sit down to discuss what …more

Eastview Mall adds Prime Steak House to restaurant roster
A new eatery is open for business at Eastview Mall. Prime Steak House, a 8,600 square foot restaurant, is the second location for Prime, and the first in the Rochester region. The …more
W-FL FRIDAY: Justice Smith’s 39 not enough as Northstar tops Lyons; Mattoon’s big night gives Midlakes Lions Club Tourny title
One of the most highly anticipated games in Section V this season was played on Friday night as part of the 2018 Holiday Hoops Classic at Geneva High School. The Lyons Lions …moreGarbage truck crashes on Rt. 96 resulting in two-hour closure
Deputies say they responded to a crash involving a garbage truck on State Route 96 in the Town of Manchester on Saturday around 9:20 a.m. A Casella Refuse Truck was traveling on …more
Man appears on the news, later arrested on grand larceny charges in Ontario Co.
Deputies announced the arrest of a 39-year-old fugitive following his appearance on a Rochester-area morning show. Anthony Lamarca, 39, of Rochester was indicted on third-degree grand larceny charges after being on the …moreW-FL SATURDAY: Miles Brown becomes Section V’s all-time leading scorer in Geneva
Holiday tournament competition continued on Saturday across the region but the biggest story of the day came out of Geneva during the championship game of the 2018 Holiday Classic in which host …more
Deputies: Geneva pair arrested after Waterloo incident
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of two Geneva residents following a domestic incident, which took place in Waterloo on Dec. 23rd. Deputies say Anne E. English, 51, and Kyle …more
Pursuit crosses county lines; ends with rollover crash in Geneva (photo)
First responders in Ontario and Yates counties were busy with a pursuit, which ended with a car crash in the Town of Geneva on Sunday. While details of …moreW-FL MONDAY: Castrechini’s 31 for Gananda drops Midlakes; Comfort’s double-double leads Penn Yan
Gananda senior guard Jayden Castrechini scored 31 points as the Blue Panthers dispatched with visiting Midlakes on Monday night. Also, a Darren Miller double-double and a a 14-2 second …moreLATEST: Parents in Geneva urged to find alternate transportation for student walkers after attempted abductions
A total of three incidents have taken place in Geneva, which have police investigating – and the community on edge. A total of three students have encountered a …moreFinger Lakes, Southern Tier, and Central New York win big with economic development funding
The City of Geneva will see a series of projects funded by the Regional Economic Development Council after a series of announcements on Tuesday. “We are honored to …moreBelhurst hosts Geneva Chamber Business After Hours Mixer
The Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce held its most recent Business After Hours Networking Mixer at Belhurst on Wednesday, December 12th. Located at 4069 Route 14 South in …moreW-FL TUESDAY: Waterloo takes home 71-64 win from Newark; Marion girls stay undefeated
The Waterloo Indians boys basketball team made a big statement in the Finger Lakes East taking home a 71-64 win as Derek Slywka scored 10 of his 20 …moreFLX WEEKLY: Christmas week arrives as we wind down 2018 (podcast)
We are now officially less than one week away from Christmas. Join Jessica Lahr, Sydney Rogers, Josh Durso & Jim Sinicropi for the final episode of FLX Weekly …moreSearch for second burglary suspect continues after Victor home invasion
The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a 44-year-old Rochester man following the report of a burglary in progress in Victor. The incident unfolded on Gillis …moreTHE DEBRIEF: Legislators get raises, economic development debated, and Christmas music (podcast)
On this week’s episode of The Debrief – Josh Durso and Jackie Augustine debate a number of recent news stories – including pay raises granted to state legislators, …moreFROM THE EDITOR: It’s Facebook’s world, we’re just living in it
This morning you probably noticed a story that was published to our Facebook Page, in which the featured image did not match the content of the story. In …moreLegislators say funding for local roads and bridges is needed
State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today called on Governor Andrew Cuomo to “once and for all make New York State’s commitment to …moreW-FL WEDNESDAY: Lyons posts 93 points in rout of NR-W; Midlakes girls improve to 6-0
Wednesday night was a light night of action on the area high school hardwood with just one girls game on the slate that saw Midlakes improve to 6-0 …moreFinger Lakes Land Trust, Onondaga County receive millions to protect water quality
The Finger Lakes Land Trust announced Wednesday it was receiving more than $3 million from the state for projects protecting water quality in the Finger Lakes, while Onondaga …moreCrews respond to single-car crash with fire in Phelps (photos)
First responders from Ontario County were called to a one-car crash in Phelps late-Wednesday, and as crews from Phelps and Clifton Springs contended with the scene – a …moreW-FL THURSDAY: Pitifer’s Posse rolls past Devils for first Waterloo win over Mynderse since 2007
Thursday night’s girls & boys basketball doubleheader between crosstown rivals Mynderse and Waterloo had been highly anticipated in the days leading up to the showdown at Waterloo High …moreVan catches fire in West Bloomfield; no injuries reported
Deputies say no injuries were reported on Thursday in West Bloomfield when a vehicle caught fire near a home on Factory Hollow Road. First responders were called to …moreVictor woman charged with aggravated DWI after leaving scene of crash
Deputies say a Victor woman was charged with DWI after a property damage accident on State Route 444 at the intersection of Silverton Glenn Drive. They say Megan …moreTHE DEBRIEF: Discussing policing in Wayne, Facebook’s suffering, and NY’s shrinking size (podcast)
As the Finger Lakes closes in on Christmas – Josh Durso is joined by Ted Baker of Finger Lakes Morning News, who is heard daily on WGVA and …moreDeputies: Farmington man accused of illegally obtaining assistance from Geneva Housing Authority
Deputies report the arrest of a Farmington man following an investigation into public assistance. As result, Raymond Wolfgram, 43, of Farmington was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny after …morePort Gibson responds to two-car accident along Rt. 31
Late-Friday around 8:50 p.m. first responders were called to a two-car accident along Route 31 in Newark. The Port Gibson Fire Department was dispatched to the scene, along …moreA holiday gift for Geneva — the Dove Block returns to local ownership
Geneva’s historic downtown Dove Block building is set to return to local ownership as part of a project that will secure the building’s future for years to come. …moreCheribundi primed for more growth
While the cornerstone of the company is the tart cherry, things are looking pretty sweet at Cheribundi right now. The company is coming off its second year as …moreW-FL FRIDAY: Midlakes girls outlast Pal-Mac; Geneva boys top Penn Yan
Friday night in the Wayne-Finger Lakes basketball leagues saw some close games and key results including Nate Rich’s Midlakes Lady Screaming Eagles winning their 7th straight with a …moreUPSTATE HOOPS: Marcus Whitman Wildcats in-studio (podcast)
Marcus Whitman Wildcats girls and boys head coaches Bri Parzych and Greg O’Conner are in-studio with sophomore Maddie Ryan and senior Jon Donovan to talk about their season …moreSustainability and solid waste management director named
Ontario County will start the new year with a new Sustainability and Solid Waste Management Department and a new director of that department. The Board of Supervisors voted …moreAronson retires from court in Ontario County on Dec. 31
Stephen Aronson was a young attorney in the early 1980s when an opportunity arose to become a Canandaigua City Court judge. “I was 34 then, but I think …moreTraffic stop leads to aggravated DWI charge in East Bloomfield
Deputies say a 58-year-old Conesus woman was charged with aggravated DWI after a traffic stop on State Route 5 in the Town of East Bloomfield. Mary Lou West, …moreChristmas barn on County Road 23 (photo)
This barn on County Road 23 in Ontario County was waiting for just the right amount of snow to showoff for the camera. Photo by Shelly Lannon.moreWintry scene in the Finger Lakes (photo)
It was a truly wintry scene in the Finger Lakes in this shot. Photo by Shelly Lannon.moreA ‘Darling’ winter wonderland (photo)
This scene was also captured at Darling’s Tree Farm. Photo by Shelly Lannon.moreChristmas row in Canandaigua (photo)
This photo by Steve Eichorn captured the season after the sun went down in Canandaigua.moreCHRISTMAS GALLERY: Local photographer captures the season throughout FLX
His stunning photos shared to social media throughout the year always put a smile on the faces of those who encounter them. Steve H. Eichorn, a local photographer, …moreMultiple establishments hit in Ontario County for selling alcohol to underage patrons
Deputies say that nine employees at nine bars, eateries and stores in Ontario County last week were busted for selling alcohol to minors. It followed a countywide crackdown …moreThe biggest news stories from the Finger Lakes in 2018
What were the biggest stories of 2018? Inside the FingerLakes1.com Newsroom – a number of important stories – often breaking news events – were covered in 2018. It …moreThe biggest environmental stories from the Finger Lakes in 2018
Looking back on 2018, Gov. Andrew Cuomo deserves a “C-” grade for protecting the environment in the Finger Lakes during his eighth year in office. His administration certainly …moreWEBCAST REPLAY: Lyons vs NS-Christian & Geneva vs Rochester Prep at Holiday Hoops Classic
A holiday hoops doubleheader at the opening round of the Geneva Holiday Classic featuring one of the most highly anticipated match-ups in Section V this season between a …moreW-FL THURSDAY: Wayne-Finger Lakes teams fare well in holiday week tournament openers
Area high school basketball teams returned to the court on Thursday after a break for Christmas as holiday week tournaments kicked off across the region. Check out all …moreChristmas tree on Seneca Lake (photo)
The Christmas Tree at Seneca Lake looked particularly festive on this night. Photo by Thomas Liberio.moreSouth Bristol home destroyed by fire early-Sunday
First responders believe a golf cart could be to blame for a South Bristol home being completely destroyed after a morning fire. The call came in to dispatchers …moreProcess to name Ontario County solid waste manager may begin
In November, the Ontario County Board of Supervisors created a new department and position, a director of sustainability and solid waste management. The starting salary was advertised as …more
