Soil scientist reviews farm tile drainage impact at Cayuga County watershed event
Partners For Healthy Watersheds, a collection of regional and local agricultural groups, hosted a soil science expert Thursday evening at Cayuga Community College for a public session on the impacts of tile drainage on watersheds ... more
MANTIUS: Legislature adjourns before NYS Assembly can vote on incinerator bill
The New York State Legislature adjourned before 10 p.m. Wednesday without voting on a bill aimed at derailing a proposed garbage incinerator in Romulus. The bill was a top priority among dozens of local officials ... more
DEC: Raw sewage leaking into canal in Seneca Falls
The DEC says that 10 gallons of raw sewage per minute have been spilling into the Cayuga-Seneca Canal throughout the day on Thursday. According to an alert issued by the state, it's not clear how ... more
State announces action plans to combat algal blooms on Owasco, Cayuga, Skaneateles lakes
Owasco, Cayuga and Skaneateles lakes are among 12 “priority waterbodies” across New York that received tailored action plans to address harmful algal blooms and protect water quality, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday. Developed in part ... more
Helming’s anti-incinerator legislation gets through Senate
The New York State Senate passed the bill to block a proposed garbage incinerator project from moving forward at the former Seneca Army Depot in the Town of Romulus. Circular EnerG is seeking to build ... more
Trail group files action over SF eminent domain decision
A non-profit group has taken legal action against the town of Seneca Falls to prevent the municipality from using eminent domain to build a larger sewer line through the Ludovico Sculpture Trail. Pittsford-based attorney Sheila ... more
Cayuga County officials seek source of power surges at Public Safety Building
Cayuga County officials are attempting to locate the source of power fluctuations after a surge adversely affected the 911 Center's radio systems approximately three weeks ago. County E-911 Emergency Communications Department Administrator Denise Spingler told ... more
Legislation will protect small businesses throughout rural, Upstate NY
Both houses of the New York State Legislature this week approved legislation co-sponsored by Senator Tom O’Mara to create jobs and encourage small business growth throughout rural, upstate New York. The legislation now goes to ... more
Family funds water filter for West Africa with spare change
The Martin family of Waterloo, collected and saved $120.00 in change for the purchase of a Hydraid BioSand Water Filter. Jason and Katie Martin’s children: Maria, Anneka, Julia and Justus were spurred to action (including ... more
Supervisors call on Albany to leave home rule to communities as incinerator looms (video)
Seneca County Board of Supervisors Chairman Bob Shipley tackled a familiar item at Tuesday's meeting during his remarks. The proposed Circular enerG incinerator was condemned again - this time receiving open criticism during open session, ... more
THE DEBRIEF: Unpacking Geneva contracts, new DRI money, and mental health data (podcast)
The hosts of the Debrief Podcast are tackling the biggest stories in the Finger Lakes over the last two weeks. Hosts Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso break down the latest in the search for Geneva's ... more
Schuyler County joins chorus of opposition to Romulus incinerator
Schuyler County is the latest local government to oppose the proposed “Circular enerG” garbage incinerator project at the former Seneca Army Depot in Romulus, Seneca County, New York. Citing environmental concerns, negative effects on agriculture ... more
Senate passes legislation focused on Lyme, tick-borne diseases
The New York State Senate recently passed a package of legislation to strengthen efforts to combat Lyme and tick-borne diseases. During this time of year, ticks are becoming active once again. In particular, Senator Helming ... more
USGS: Tiny earthquake reported in Lake Ontario
An earthquake so small that it registered just barely on the United States Geological Survey monitor was reported Tuesday morning. The 1.1 magnitude earthquake was reported approximately two miles northwest of Bear Creek in Ontario, ... more
Army Corps of Engineers resumes fight against hydrilla in Cayuga Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers this week began the season's treatment process for the invasive aquatic plant hydrilla in Cayuga Lake, hoping to build upon significant reductions from last year. On Tuesday, Corps staff ... more
DEC ‘pursuing’ Owasco dairy farm for clean water violations
An Owasco dairy farm previously cited for worker housing conditions is also being investigated by the state for violating clean water regulations. In February, four adults and five children moved out of the workers' house ... more
Circular enerG files lawsuit, locals blast latest attempt to push project
Circular enerG, Inc. has filed an Article 78 against the Town of Romulus and its Zoning Board of Appeals over a decision, in response to Romulus resident Alan Kiehle’s appeal, to vacate Zoning Officer Adam ... more
Bird Banding demo at Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve
Seneca Meadows, Inc. and Braddock Bay Bird Observatory of Hilton, NY, today announced that a bird banding demonstration will be held at the Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve on Saturday, June 2nd from 8:00 AM – ... more
Senator Helming, Assemblyman Finch deliver $500,000 to protect Village of Aurora from harmful algal blooms
Senator Pam Helming and Assemblyman Gary Finch today announced that they have secured $500,000 to purchase a new water filtration system for the Village of Aurora/Wells College water plant. Currently, the outdated system cannot filter ... more
Crestwood acknowledges possible leaks in Seneca Lake salt mines
An attempt to store liquefied propane gas in Seneca County salt mines, already stalled in the face of fierce opposition, has encountered further setbacks as the sponsors acknowledged the cavern may have leaks. The admission ... more
Report: Sewer overflow continues to contaminate New York waterways
Last year, billions of gallons of untreated sewage and storm water overflowed into more than 200 waterways in New York, and now the state comptroller is pushing to fix the problem. According to a recent ... more
