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Police investigate stolen packages, ‘joy rides’ by juveniles in Auburn
Police in Auburn are asking for the public to be vigilant in locking vehicles and monitoring packages left on porches after a string of thefts. "Our department has investigated numerous larcenies from vehicles, as well ... more
No town tax in Geneva again, budget held flat despite pandemic
Officials in the town of Geneva say the 2021 budget has been approved. Town Supervisor Mark Venuti told Finger Lakes News Radio that he used conservative revenue projections to come up with the framework for ... more
COVID cluster continues to grow in Steuben County
The COVID-19 cluster in Steuben County continues to grow as public health officials were notified that 47 more residents tested positive for the virus. There are 317 active cases as of late-Monday. The individuals are ... more
More COVID cases connected to Keuka College outbreak identified, but students are resolving
The COVID-19 cluster tied to Keuka College continues to grow -- even as students recover. There have been 100 students infected with the virus, but more than 60 of them have recovered at this time ... more
Two more COVID-19 deaths reported in Schuyler County
Schuyler County has reported two new COVID-19 deaths. Public health officials received notification that two Schuyler County residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away. These are the first reported deaths related to COVID-19 ... more
Auburn students learning remotely in another state could be kicked out of district on Friday
A local family is facing expulsion from a local school after taking a trip to Missouri that never ended. Syracuse.com reports that the father of Tyler and Aiden Emmette told Auburn City School District officials ... more
Cayuga County sees significant uptick in COVID cases over the weekend
The number of COVID-19 cases in Cayuga County continues to climb as officials see one of the biggest single-day upticks since the pandemic began. A total of 22 new cases were identified over the weekend, ... more
Deputies: Lyons man assaulted person with metal baseball bat
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports that a 60-year-old Lyons resident was arrested on an assault charge following a violent incident. Leonard Burden, 60, of Lyons was charged with second-degree assault and first-degree criminal contempt ... more
Deadly intersection officially converted to roundabout in Ontario County
A dangerous intersection that has been the site of several tragic accidents in Ontario County has a new, safer way for vehicles to move through. Last week officials in Ontario County held a ribbon cutting ... more
Single-use plastic bag ban goes into effect in New York
The single-use plastic bag ban passed and signed by legislators and Governor Andrew Cuomo during the spring has taken effect. On Monday, the ban on single-use plastic bags took hold, after a DEC announcement two ... more
COVID relief before Election Day? Not likely to happen as Congress reconvenes to vote on bill
While some were hopeful that a bipartisan bill could be passed to create more economic relief for those impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic - it's likely now that it simply won't happen. Congress has effectively ... more
Fatal crash remains under investigation in Ontario County
A Clifton Springs man was killed in a weekend crash that shut down an intersection in the town of Seneca for upwards of three hours. The Ontario County Sheriff's Office says that the crash happened ... more
Deputies: Lyons man punched pregnant girlfriend in head
Deputies in Wayne County report the arrest of a Lyons man following a domestic incident on Franklin Street over the weekend. Odis Knight, 29, of Lyons was involved in a disturbance at a residence on ... more
ICYMI: Jeff Gallahan, Matt Miller meet in debate on FingerLakes1.com (watch or listen)
On Tuesday FingerLakes1.com hosted a live-streamed debate between two candidates for New York State Assembly District 131. The district, which includes Ontario and Seneca counties has had a single representative for two decades. At the ... more
New York State releases draft plan for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
On Sunday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the state Department of Health had released its draft COVID-19 Vaccination Administration Program. It will serve as an 'initial framework' for ensuring the safe and effective distribution of ... more
Possible COVID-19 exposure at Auburn gas station
An employee at the Red Apple Kwik Fill in Auburn has tested positive for the coronavirus after working five days between Oct. 7 and Oct. 14, according to Cayuga County health officials. Health officials are ... more
Movie theaters & ski resorts given the green light to reopen, but heavy restrictions in place
Over the weekend Governor Andrew Cuomo made two major announcement regarding economic activity in New York. Movie theaters were given the green light to reopen at 25% capacity outside of New York City beginning October ... more
Cuomo announces new COVID-19 strategy, may adjust restrictions this week
Governor Andrew Cuomo on Saturday announced a new strategy for combating COVID-19 into the upcoming fall and winter months. The new strategy will focus on targeting "micro-clusters". Cuomo said that targeting coronavirus would no longer ... more
Citation arrest in Seneca Falls after errant arrow embeds in Daniel St. home
On Thursday afternoon at approximately 4:40 pm the Seneca Falls Police Department issued a local law citation to Jonathan M. Tohafjian, age 28, of Fayette, following a Local Law complaint. Police were called to the ... more
Waterloo man arrested after multiple traffic infractions & failing to appear
On Thursday night, the Town of Seneca Falls Police Department arrested James L. Dyer, age 34, of Waterloo. The arrest stems from a 2019 arrest for offenses involving several traffic violations that led to Dyer ... more
Jordan-Elbridge High School goes remote through end of October after student tests positive
Add the Jordan-Elbridge High School to the list of area institutions that are moving to remote learning. Superintendent James Froio says a student with an extensive list of contacts tested positive for COVID-19. "This student, ... more
