Ithaca woman wraps houses in plastic, fears asbestos from former library
A woman in Ithaca has sealed up the homes she rents with plastic in fear of she says are chemicals coming from across the street. Susan Kramer’s properties aren’t hard to see. She has several on …more
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 …moreWayne-Finger Lakes BOCES selects new leader
A former Rochester City School District administrator is on track to be the next superintendent of Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES. The BOCES board said it has selected …more
‘Raise the Age’ law reforms justice system for youth in Tompkins and across the state
Earlier this month, police reported that three youth stabbed a man near the Ithaca Commons. The process for the felony …more
New farm bill could herald hemp resurgence in Southern Tier, Schumer says
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., have plenty of disagreements, with one notable …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 …more
Deputies: Drunk driver nearly struck vehicle on NYS Thruway
On December 26th at approximately 3:50 p.m. deputies responded to the Petro truck stop at 1255 State Route 414 for …more
It’s A Wonderful Run donates $10,000 to Seneca County House of Concern
The It’s A Wonderful Run 5K Committee made its first donation of the season last week to the Seneca County …more
SPORTSBOOK CONFIDENTIAL: Bowl Games & NFL Week 17 (podcast)
John previews Friday night NHL, Saturday’s big college football games and Bills/Giants/Jets plus the other NFL Week 17 action. Also, …more
After shutting down at Eastview Mall, Sears announces closure of Marketplace Mall location
The deadline for bids to keep Sears from bankruptcy is later today, but the end is near either way for the Marketplace Mall …more
Southern Cayuga valedictorian wins video game scholarship
When most people hear that someone is attending college to learn to make video games, they might think of complex …more
Auburn man charged with punching, choking woman
An Auburn man is facing criminal charges after allegedly attacking a woman Thursday night, the Auburn Police Department said. Emmanuel …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 …more
Kyle Williams announces retirement, gives emotional ‘thank you’ to teammates (video)
On Friday, Kyle Williams announced that he would be retiring from the NFL, playing his final game in a Bills …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 …more
Syracuse blows out St. Bonaventure to close pre-conference schedule (full coverage)
A near flawless performance from Tyus Battle in front of 21,968 fans led Syracuse (9-4) to an 81-47 victory over …more
SF Board accepts ball drop app despite concerns; moves landfill revenue to cover Vince’s Park shortfall
The final legislative session of the 2018 calendar year in Seneca Falls didn’t go without some controversy, as the Board …more
SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Sheriff-elect Brian Schenck on first term, goals for 2019 in Cayuga County
What does the future of law enforcement look like in Cayuga County as incoming Sheriff Brian Schenck takes office on …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 …more
First responders extinguish afternoon fire in Waterloo (photos)
First responders from Waterloo, Seneca Falls, Fayette, and Border City were called to a structure fire at 107 E. Elisha …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 …more
Cuomo vetoes additional time off for bereavement
A bill that would have allowed those grieving to take more time off to grieve the loss of a loved …more
Flight from Ithaca to D.C. diverted to Pennsylvania due to fire warning
A flight from Ithaca headed to Dulles International Airport in Washington D.C. has been diverted to State College, Pennsylvania. According …more
Newark Police: Teen facing charges after falsely reporting abduction
Police in Newark say a 17-year-old is facing charges after falsely reporting a home invasion and abduction. According to police, …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 …more
UPSTATE HOOPS: Miles Brown, holiday hoops review & predictions for 2019 (podcast)
Join Jim Sinicropi for the final edition of the Upstate Hoops Podcast for 2018 on Sunday morning. We’ll take a …more
Convicted felon hospitalized after consuming baggies of drugs at Wayne Co. Jail
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports new charges against an inmate, who was recently convicted on drug charges – and …moreCBS features Seneca White Deer on national segment (full segment)
Earlier this month film makers from CBS were in Seneca County filming a segment, which aired on Sunday. The segment, …moreYou’ll soon need a new ID, driver’s license in NY: Here are tips to avoid pitfalls
Beginning Oct. 1, 2020, New Yorkers will need a new form of identification to cross the U.S. border or to …moreDeputies: Lodi man arrested on multiple charges after violating protective order
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Lodi man on felony charges following the reported violation of …moreDeputies: 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 …moreOntario man charged with forcible touching after domestic incident
On Saturday at approximately 11:47 p.m. deputies in Wayne County arrested a 38-year-old Ontario resident on forcible touching charges following …more