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DAILY DEBRIEF: Cayuga Nation, officials in Cayuga County explore possibility of large casino, hotel in Union Springs

DAILY DEBRIEF: Cayuga Nation, officials in Cayuga County explore possibility of larger casino, hotel
- By Gabriel Pietrorazio For Seneca County, dealing with the Cayuga Nation has been simply burdensome, but in the neighboring Cayuga County, their collective future looks promising with a new pact, and a fresh start ... more
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Cayuga Nation says it will reopen Lakeside Entertainment immediately

Officials: Possible COVID-19 exposure at Lakeside Entertainment in Union Springs
- By Josh Durso The Cayuga Nation will reopen its Lakeside Entertainment gaming facility in Union Springs on Friday. They say normal operation, without restrictions will resume as soon as they deem appropriate. The Nation ... more
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Small protest held outside Lakeside Trading in Union Springs as Cayuga Nation dispute continues

Halftown: Decision confirms what Cayuga Nation has been saying for all these years
A small protest was held near a gas station and gaming facility operated by the Cayuga Nation in Union Springs on Wednesday. It did not result in violence, but the group yelled at some members ... more
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Union Springs leaders, lawyers lay out concerns as Cayuga Nation Dispute stalls (audio & video)

Union Springs Mayor Shattuck lays out concerns as Cayuga Natio
Union Springs Village Mayor Bud Shattuck has spoken with FingerLakes1.com, and the Village's legal team has provided documents that were sent to Cayuga Nation attorneys over the last 10 days. Video shows the dramatic moments ... more
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Cayuga County 911 dealing with massive workload since discovery changes took hold

Cayuga County issues state of emergency, all school districts will shut down
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
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Dollar General proposed in village of Union Springs

Dollar General proposed in village of Union Springs
Union Springs could have a new Dollar General store. That's if the Union Springs Planning Board moves forward with approval of plans to bring the new store to a site on Cayuga Street. The address ... more
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Former TRW site in Union Springs subject to DEC cleanup

Former TRW site in Union Springs subject to DEC cleanup
Two state agencies are seeking public input into a proposed expedited cleanup of contamination at the former TRW facility in Union Springs. The proposed cleanup includes excavating and disposing of 10,000 cubic yard of heavily ... more
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Union Springs man possessed needles, suspected concentrated cannabis in Penn Yan

Penn Yan man arrested three times in three days, this time for harassment, resisting arrest
Police say a Union Springs man was arrested on several charges following a traffic stop on Lake Street in the village of Penn Yan. Ethan Gerow, 24, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation, obstructed view, ... more
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Union Springs school board member resigns

Union Springs school board member resigns
The Union Springs Central School District is accepting letters of interest for potential appointees to a vacant board of education spot after a member resigned. Randy Gardner, who joined the board in 2018, sent in ... more
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New York pro Jamie Hartman crowned Cayuga Lake champ

New York pro Jamie Hartman crowned Cayuga Lake champ
On Sunday afternoon, for the second time in three tournaments, Jamie Hartman claimed a Bassmaster Elite Series victory. Both were special. But he couldn’t deny this one meant just a little more. Fishing in his ... more
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Gustafson takes Day 2 lead at Bassmasters Elite

Gustafson takes Day 2 lead at Bassmasters Elite
Canadian pro Jeff Gustafson came into the SiteOne Bassmaster Elite at Cayuga Lake with modest expectations. But his confidence has grown with each passing day — and on Friday, it grew by leaps and bounds ... more
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Chris Zaldain takes Day 1 lead at Bassmasters Elite on Cayuga Lake

Chris Zaldain takes Day 1 lead at Bassmasters Elite on Cayuga Lake
Chris Zaldain’s day couldn’t have started much worse. Or ended much better. The California native who now lives in Fort Worth, Texas, woke up Thursday to find that several of his best rod-and-reels had been ... more
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Bassmaster Elite Series returns to Cayuga Lake week

Bassmaster Elite Series returns to Cayuga Lake week
When the Bassmaster Elite Series visited Cayuga Lake in 2016, that late-June event saw lots of fish on beds. Next week’s return to this Central New York lake will find anglers facing a completely different ... more
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Cayuga Nation sues Showtime over “Billions” series

Cayuga Nation sues Showtime over “Billions” series
In the hit Showtime series “Billions,” it seems, everybody’s somebody. Ruthless hedge fund titan Bobby Axelrod evokes Steven A. Cohen, the billionaire founder of SAC Capital Advisors. U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades is a Preet Bharara ... more
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Union Springs district seeks bids from Realtors for shuttered elementary school

Union Springs district seeks bids from Realtors for shuttered elementary school
The Union Springs Central School District is moving forward in the process of putting its closed elementary school up for sale. At a board of education meeting Monday night, the board approved a resolution on ... more
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Public hears plan to deal with groundwater contamination in Union Springs

Public hears plan to deal with groundwater contamination in Union Springs
Officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency took questions on topics like long-term monitoring and geological changes as part of a public meeting in Union Springs Thursday on the agency's proposed plan to clean up ... more
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Union Springs school board to discuss $150K soil cleanup

Union Springs school board to discuss $150K soil cleanup
The Union Springs Central School District will hold a hearing on a proposal to pay for the emergency removal of contaminated soil under its bus garage. The community hearing is set for Aug. 12 at ... more
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Woman rescued, airlifted to Upstate Hospital after falling into boat propeller in Cayuga County

Woman rescued, airlifted to Upstate Hospital after falling into boat propeller in Cayuga County
A 36-year-old woman was rescued and airlifted to a Syracuse-area hospital after an incident on Independence Day in Union Springs. According to first responders, the woman fell into a running boat propeller at Hibiscus Harbor ... more
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SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Sheriff Schenck talks recruiting challenge, changes coming from Albany

EPISODE #28: Sunday Conversation with Casey McDonald on Congressional Campaign
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
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OUR FINGER LAKES HISTORY: The Cayuga Lake Long Bridges (podcast)

OUR FINGER LAKES HISTORY: The Cayuga Lake Long Bridges (podcast)
Did you know that there was a time when you could cross Cayuga Lake by bridge? When it was constructed, the Cayuga Lake Long Bridge was the longest bridge in the Western Hemisphere. Find out ... more
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FingerLakes1.com launches Patreon to support continued growth in local digital content

FingerLakes1.com launches Patreon to continue growth in 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
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