Snow coming, bitter cold will return for New Years Eve
The National Weather Service has upgraded expectations of forecasts for parts of the Finger Lakes this weekend. While much of the region will only see a period of light snow, lake effect snow warnings have now been issued for Wayne …more
Stunning, frigid scene over Seneca Lake (photo)
Although it was a frigid evening at Sampson State Park the scene was amazing! The steam was rising over the water, a pastel sunset colored the sky, and the rocks and grass were covered in ice. Photo by Rachel Burkholder.more
Sheriff: Waterloo supervisor ticketed after leaving scene of crash
Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce says deputies were called to a one-car crash on December 22nd, where a driver fled the scene into a nearby wooded area. Deputies say the accident happened in the area of River Road and State …more
DEBRIEF: Breaking down the biggest political news in 2017 (podcast)
Episode #15 of the Debrief Podcast marked the final show of 2017 from Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso, who has discussed a variety of political, social, and economic issues in the FingerLakes1.com Studio. On the special, ‘year-end’ edition of the …more
Lyons hopes to make history
This Erie Canal community got an early Christmas present, when Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that a large portion of its downtown, park square and adjacent neighborhoods are being recommended by the state Board for Historic Preservation for placement on …more
Smith Center for the Arts looks to upgrade in 2018
It’s going to be a busy year at the venerable Smith Center for the Arts — and not all for the music, theatre and dance performances for which the opera house is known. 2018 will bring in what new Executive …more
Police: Cayuga County man with BAC three times legal limit charged with DWI
A Cayuga County man was arrested for drunk driving Friday night after crashing his car in the town of Victory, state police said. In a press release, police said 37-year-old Eric W. Richardson was taken into custody at around 11 …more
Springside Inn named one of 2017’s ‘best upscale hideaways’ in the northeast
The Springside Inn has been chosen as one of this year’s best retreats in the northeast United States. Earlier this month, travel blogger Malerie Yolen-Cohen published a list of the 18 best northeast hideaways in the Huffington Post, and as …more
Brutal wind chills, lake effect snow persist throughout the Finger Lakes tonight
Walking outside this morning might have felt like a shock for some, as the Finger Lakes experienced temperatures that haven’t been seen in recent memory. Forecasters say the temperatures will continue falling through Thursday, which will mean that staying warm, …moreTrombone Shorty coming to del Lago’s ‘Vine’ this February
del Lago Resort & Casino is pleased to announce that Trombone Shorty will be performing at its entertainment venue, The Vine on Feb. 23 at 8 pm. Tickets will go on sale at noon on Friday, Dec. 29 and may …more
Seneca Falls man arrested twice in December after violating order of protection
A Seneca Falls man was arrested a second time during the month of December after violating a stay away order of protection, according to police. On Friday, December 21st at 8:00 pm the Town of Seneca Falls Police Department arrested …moreOpen house set for new Junius highway barn
Town officials will have cider and doughnuts on hand for those attending an open house at the new town highway barn on Dublin Road. The open house will be noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29. The project has been …more
No. 31: Forge Cellars Riesling shows up on a list of Top 100 wines
Christmas came a bit early for the folks at Forge Cellars this year. The gift wasn’t delivered by Santa — or even UPS, for that matter …more14-year-old accused of string of Ithaca vandalisms; Police believe others involved
Ithaca Police have made an arrest in an investigation into several vandalisms of vehicles and buildings, but believe others are involved. Over the last several days, …more
Shining the sun over history in Seneca Falls (photo)
The Wednesday morning sun shines over the shoulders of Women’s Rights Advocates in Generations Bank parking lot as they gaze upon the back side of downtown …more
BURNING UP: Residents voice concerns about $365M proposal in Romulus
There wasn’t anything on the Romulus Town Board agenda that interested residents like the $365 million incineration facility proposed for a portion of the former-Seneca Army …moreDeputies: Waterloo driver involved in crash had to be revived via Narcan
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on December 20th at 5:00 pm deputies arrested a Waterloo man on multiple charges, which stemmed from an investigation …more
Exodus from New York continues as state loses thousands
New York gained population in 2017 — but it wasn’t reason to celebrate for officials, who lived through another Census review, which highlighted significant losses to …more
No Shave November yields $1,350 donation to Golisano’s by Seneca Co. Sheriff’s Office
Seneca County Correction Officers participated in a “No Shave November” fundraising event. Each officer paid a dollar a day not to shave. Female officers and civilian …moreSheriff: Savannah woman drove drunk, without a license plate
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Savannah woman for driving while intoxicated after deputies observed him driving without license plates. Lenay Richardson, …more
Beverly Animal Shelter Pets of the Week: Hunks of kitty for the New Year
With the upcoming New Year ’s Eve, some of You ladies may be looking for a new man in the New Year… Maybe a strong hunk …moreOfficials, stakeholders react as Canandaigua, Seneca lakes excluded from Cuomo’s 12th budget proposal
Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled his 12th proposal for the 2018 budget. Activists and elected officials alike are concerned that both Seneca and Canandaigua lakes were excluded …more
WEBCAST REPLAY: Penn Yan takes on Geneva in FL East showdown on FL1 Sports
The Penn Yan Mustangs take on the Geneva Panthers at Waterloo High School in a key mid-season Finger Lakes East match-up three days before Christmas. Jim …more
INSIDE THE FLX: Reporter Peter Mantius talks local headlines, changes in the news business (podcast)
How does a newspaper veteran with history and experience in Atlanta and the New York City-area get involved with covering some of the most-controversial topics in …more
Lansing grad goes around the world in a semester
Sophia Pitti-Daly graduated from Lansing High in 2015 with plans to go to Ithaca College to study biology education and become a high school science teacher. …more
Second woman convicted in Newfield murder case pleads guilty to conspiracy
A Dryden woman involved in a fatal robbery in Newfield last year pleaded guilty to conspiracy in Tompkins County Court on Wednesday afternoon. Colleen McColgin, 38, …more
Public hearing for traffic, parking law update set for Jan. 11
The Auburn City Council voted Thursday to set a date for a public hearing so residents can give their input on proposed changes to the city's …moreGOP tax overhaul will be felt by state, local governments
With Congress sending President Donald Trump a tax overhaul, state and local governments are preparing for some fallout. A look at some of the ways it …more
Woman sentenced for attempting to smuggle heroin, Suboxone into Moravia prison
A Queens woman was sentenced to a year in jail for trying to bring a package of narcotics into Cayuga Correctional Facility. Cassie L. Rodrigues was …moreDEC: Men arrested after shooting deer on public highway in Brutus
Two men have been charged with several misdemeanors for hunting a doe on a public road in the town of Brutus, according to the state Department …more
Golden Eagles lose shootout to C.G. Finney in Clyde (W-FL round-up 12/21)
It was up and down action in the gymnasium at Clyde-Savannah High School on Thursday night as Section V Independent C.G. Finney came to town to …moreGRINCHED: Bills lose in New England as Pats get another favorable call (full coverage)
Like several times before, the Bills looked like they had the New England Patriots on the ropes in their own stadium, but some negative plays and …more
Saturday matinee for Cornell vs. Niagara
Cornell will attempt to give Newman Nation an early holiday gift when it welcomes Niagara to Newman Arena on Saturday, Dec. 23 at 1 p.m. The …more
Syracuse falls to St. Bonaventure in OT (full-coverage)
Syracuse (10-2) overcame a 13-point second half deficit to force overtime but came up short in a 60-57 setback to St. Bonaventure (10-2) Friday night in …moreOntario woman hospitalized after crash on Rt. 104
The Sheriff’s Office says a Wayne County woman was sent to the hospital after a two-car crash on State Route 104 and Knickerbocker Road. Deputies say …moreDeputies: Palmyra man possessed controlled substance
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Palmyra man for Criminal possession of a controlled substance and multiple traffic violations. Justin M. Jewitt, …moreSheriff: Teen charged in Newark robbery, investigation remains active
A 15-year-old juvenile was arrested in connection with a robbery investigation, which took place after an incident at Crosby’s Arrow Mart in Newark. Deputies say the …moreSheriff: Tyrone man jumped from moving vehicle, died on Rt. 14A in Reading
The Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office reports that a 47-year-old Tyrone resident died after allegedly jumping from a moving vehicle. Deputies say that they received a call …more
Last call for yard debris in city of Geneva
With the snow melted, residents have one more shot at getting rid of leaves and yard debris. City DPW Director Mark Perry said it appears that …more
Waterloo man illustrates childrens book
Josh Mull of Waterloo, an art teacher at Canandaigua Primary School, is the illustrator for a children’s book titled “Escape to Cloud Castle,” written by fellow …moreGeneva Councilor Ken Camera: City needs to pony up for watershed group
The health of Seneca Lake correlates directly with the health of the city and region. That is the belief of Ken Camera. It’s why the Ward …more
State Comptroller’s Office to audit Seneca Falls in 2018
The State Comptroller’s Office will audit town of Seneca Falls financial records in 2018. Brian Butry, deputy press secretary for Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, said the town …more
