Senate will not consider Buerkle, Auburn native, for consumer safety chair
Ann Marie Buerkle, an Auburn native and former congresswoman, may not serve as chair of an independent federal agency after all. The U.S. Senate returned Buerkle's nomination to lead the Consumer Product Safety Commission to President Donald Trump last week, …more
Taxes going up for most Cayuga County-area towns
Homeowners in most towns in the Cayuga County area can expect to see bigger property tax bills in 2018. Of 25 town boards within Cayuga or just across the eastern county border, seven adopted budgets for next year that either …more
Crash closes portion of South Street Road in Fleming, four cars involved
A portion of South Street Road in Fleming was closed Tuesday following a four-car crash that sent one person to the hospital. The crash was reported around at 11:54 a.m. in the vicinity of 5700 South Street Road in Fleming, …moreDeputies: Shoplifters swipe over $600 in merchandise from Kohl’s in Victor
Three people were arrested following a shoplifting complaint at Kohl’s in Victor. On Saturday, Kohl’s employees reported that a man and a woman, later identified as Rodney Jasper and Angie Jasper, had stolen several fitness trackers valued at $639.92 from …more
Downtown Lyons properties nominated for National Register of Historic Places
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
Supervisor Venuti to lead Seneca Lake group
Of the 40 municipalities in the Seneca Lake watershed, slightly more than half are part of a group working to protect the lake and improve water quality. The new chairman of that group, officially called the Seneca Watershed Intermunicipal Organization, …more
Absent supervisors doom Seneca County local law giving raises
Money for raises for the 14-member Seneca County Board of Supervisors and 10 appointed and elected officials is in the 2018 county budget. But none of those raises will go into effect Jan. 1. A local law to authorize the …moreCornell researchers awarded $1 million for agricultural product development
A team at Cornell University received a $1 million reward in Tulane University’s Nitrogen Reduction Challenge, an international competition to find solutions to reduce harmful nitrogen runoff from farms to waterways. New Orleans-based Tulane has taken a particular interest in …more
Auburn North Division Street hydro plant project nears completion
After wet summer weather extended construction work at the North Division Street Hydropower Plant into the winter months, the facility bordering the Owasco River successfully generated power Friday. Construction began on the $6 million project in the spring and was …more
Ithaca woman pleads guilty to robbery on night of ex-boyfriend’s death
An Ithaca woman pleaded guilty on Friday to robbing her ex-boyfriend of his marijuana plants last December in Newfield in an incident which resulted in the man’s death. Jamie Gerhart pleaded guilty to felony first-degree robbery of Camden Rundell. According …more
Blankenberg drops 44 in Wayne victory; Marion girls beat Red Creek (W-FL round-up 12/27)
Mike Krauza’s Red Creek Rams will face Mynderse on Thursday at NYCC in Seneca Falls. The Lady Rams were looking to be undefeated heading into the …more
Cuomo announces $1.3M for waterfront upgrades for greater connectivity
On Tuesday, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that Watkins Glen would be part of the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program to develop projects that will spur economic …moreWaterloo man charged with aggravated DWI after incident
The Waterloo Police Department reports the arrest of a Waterloo man following an incident where law enforcement received multiple complaints of an erratic driver. Police say …moreExtreme cold continues in the FLX; New Years Eve looks frigid, too
Those who can tolerate Thursday’s frigid temperatures have truly acclimated to winter in New York. Forecasters say this is some of the coldest weather the region …more
Female cardinal soaking up the icy cold rays (photo)
On a cold Tuesday morning in our Farmington backyard, this female cardinal was bathed in sun and blown by the wind. Photo by Mike Sargent.more
Looking over the lake on a sunny, cold day (photo)
It was a balmy 12° as the sun shown on Cayuga Lake on Tuesday as seen from Fayette! Photo by Jerry Bergley.more
Unexpected guest on Christmas Day (photo)
Christmas morning in our Farmington backyard. This hawk made one of its’ periodic appearances. Good for a photo, but clears the rest of the birds out …more
Dramatic scene at Seneca Lake State Park (photo)
The sun and the clouds Wednesday morning made for some dramatic scenes at Seneca Lake State Park. Photo by Shelly Lannon.moreWinning ‘Take 5’ ticket worth $64K sold in Seneca Falls
Officials say a winning Take 5 ticket was sold in Seneca Falls. The winning ticket came from ‘Nice n Easy’ on Fall Street, and was worth …more
Local group pushes single-payer healthcare in NY
Those supporting an effort to get universal health care in New York — including members of a fledgling organization in Geneva — hope to convince state …more
Waterloo High students back extra bags for Trevor’s Gift
Members of the Waterloo High Rotary Interact Club took time out from their holiday celebrations to pack extra bags of food for the Trevor’s Gift food …more
Two dead after Newfield home fire
A fire killed two people and destroyed a mobile home at Ward Heights Trailer Park in Newfield on Wednesday. The Tompkins County Sheriff's Office responded to …more
Cuomo rolls out 5-point plan to combat student hunger, ‘lunch shaming’ in New York
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's latest 2018 State of the State proposal unveiled Thursday aims to end child hunger by ensuring students at schools across New York have …more
Owner of Osteria Salina in Auburn opens new restaurant at Destiny USA
The owner of the downtown Auburn eatery Osteria Salina recently opened a familiar restaurant at Destiny USA in Syracuse: Bambino's Bistro. Bambino's called Auburn home for …more
Cuomo: Two Auburn companies awarded low-cost power for expansion projects
The state is awarding low-cost power to two Auburn companies advancing multi-million dollar expansion projects. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the power allocations Thursday. The New York …more
Seneca County Chamber of Commerce to honor former state Sen. Michael Nozzolio
Former state Sen. Michael Nozzolio will be among the honorees next month at the Seneca County Chamber of Commerce's 50th annual dinner meeting in Geneva. Nozzolio, …moreDanielle Ponder to speak at Newark MLK event
Well-known greater Rochester area musician, attorney and social activist Danielle Ponder will deliver the keynote talk at Wayne County’s 31st consecutive observance of Dr. Martin Luther …more
Yates Legislature will have new leader
After four years as chairman of the Yates County Legislature, Dr. Tim Dennis will not seek the position in 2018. Dennis, a retired veterinarian, told the …moreNewfield fire destroys Ryan’s Towing garage
A fire early Wednesday morning flared up again and again throughout the day as flames destroyed the Ryan's Towing garage in Newfield. According to witnesses, the …more
Beverly Animal Shelter Pets of the Week: End of the year with Happy Tails
The end of the old year is a time for celebration at the Beverly Animal Shelter. It is a time to celebrate the successful adoptions of …more
Mynderse holds on to edge Clyde-Savannah; Midlakes girls now 9-0 (W-FL round-up 12/28)
In a highly anticipated boys varsity basketball game between a pair of state ranked Wayne-Finger Lakes teams, Mynderse held on to edge Clyde-Savannah 73-72 in the …more
Learn about Geneva city finances at Citizens Budget Academy
Learning about city budgeting might seem like some pretty dry stuff, but those who took part in the first Citizen Budget Academy last year said they …more
