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Officials unveil $2.5M upgrades at Fair Haven Beach State Park

On Tuesday, officials cut the ribbon on 'phase one' of resiliency upgrades at Fair Haven Beach State Park in Cayuga County. The project, which is helped by the Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative, is restoring ... more
Serious crash shuts down part of Rt. 104 in Cayuga County

First responders were called to a serious crash during the late-afternoon hours in Cayuga County. The call came in as a car vs. tractor-trailer, and shut down part of Route 104 in Fair Haven, according ... more
Cayuga County 911 dealing with massive workload since discovery changes took hold

Cayuga County E-911 has some staffing issues that it needs to resolve. At least that was the pitch heard by the Cayuga County Legislature this week when they met. E-911 Administrator Denise Spingler addressed the ... more
Sheriff: Deadly snowmobile crash under investigation in Cayuga County

Sheriff Brian Schenck says his office is investigating a fatal snowmobile accident that happened around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday in Fairhaven. He says investigation shows that 54-year-old Rodney Turner, of Red Creek was operating a ... more
Felony charge filed after arrest made in Cayuga County burglary

Sheriff Brian Schenck reports an arrest following a residential burglary, which occurred on Sunday around 4:45 p.m. in the village of Fair Haven. The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office says the crime was reported by the ... more
Millions coming to Cayuga County shoreline as part of REDI effort led by Gov. Cuomo

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the state is providing $43 million to advance 31 projects in Oswego and Cayuga counties as part of the first round of funding under the Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development ... more
Gov. Cuomo directs DEC to sue IJC over Lake Ontario flooding

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is filing a lawsuit against the International Joint Commission for its mismanagement of Lake Ontario water levels that caused catastrophic damage to ... more
Lake Ontario flood survey by IJC up now for shoreline residents

Property owners along Lake Ontario will now have an opportunity to share their input to the International Joint Commission, which is in charge of regulating the water levels. Homeowners along the shoreline are being encouraged ... more
Unconscious person pulled from water at Fair Haven State Park

An unconscious man was pulled from the water at Fair Haven Beach State Park Friday. County 911 dispatchers said the call for a man at the park came in 4:59 p.m. A lifeguard performed CPR ... more
Cayuga County winery wins Riesling Winery of the Year; others honored

Two recent wine competitions have yielded several awards for Cayuga County wineries, including a Riesling distinction for one producer. Colloca Estate Winery in Fair Haven was named the 2019 New York Riesling Winery of the ... more
FLX holiday weekend fireworks schedule
School is out, summer is in full swing and most Finger Lakes residents have a four-day holiday weekend on-tap to celebrate the Fourth of July. There will be fireworks in the skies above the region ... more
SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Sheriff Schenck talks recruiting challenge, changes coming from Albany

Earlier this year Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck was in-studio discussing his first month on the job following an uncontested election last fall. He succeeded longtime Sheriff David Gould. Now, Sheriff Schenck has several months ... more
IJC to hold conference call Friday regarding Plan 2014

Members of the International Joint Commission are scheduled to discuss the possibility of suspending Plan 2014. The commissioners are meeting by conference call and it's expected to happen Friday morning. This week, we told you ... more
Despite flooding, Fair Haven is ready for strong season

Lake Ontario water levels are at a record high. Restaurants are losing outdoor seating space. Boat slips at marinas are underwater. The village of Fair Haven in northern Cayuga County was in this position two ... more
Cuomo pledges $300M for Lake Ontario REDI plan to address shoreline flooding

Governor Andrew Cuomo kicked off the Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative, or REDI Commission on Monday in Rochester - promising upwards of $300 million to improve infrastructure along Lake Ontario. @NYGovCuomo kicking off ... more
FingerLakes1.com launches Patreon to support continued growth in local digital content

FingerLakes1.com has officially launched a Patreon Support model, for readers, viewers, and listeners who want to support our mission. For 20 years now, FingerLakes1.com has focused on delivering news and information in a unique, interactive ... more
Flooding along Lake Ontario in Wayne, Cayuga (photos)

As residents along Lake Ontario continue to deal with flooding that's approaching 2017-levels, many have taken to social media to share the sights they've encountered. Here are a few from the shores of Lake Ontario, ... more
Cuomo declares state of emergency along Lake Ontario shoreline

Governor Cuomo declared a State of Emergency for the eight counties impacted by potential Lake Ontario flooding: Cayuga, Jefferson, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, Oswego, St. Lawrence and Wayne. The Governor's order directs state agencies to protect ... more
Waterfront restaurant thriving in Fair Haven despite flood concerns

Now entering its sixth year of operations, a once-decaying commercial property on the shore of Little Sodus Bay continues to grow as Turtle Cove Resort & Marina. A little over five years ago, the waterfront ... more