Syracuse seeks state permit to apply algae-killing pesticide to Skaneateles Lake
In a bid to protect its public drinking water from algal bloom toxins, the City of Syracuse is seeking a state permit to apply an aquatic pesticide to the northern end of Skaneateles Lake. The ... more
Local landfill shutting down, Auburn city officials say garbage will be taken elsewhere
The end is near for the landfill in Auburn. Public Works Director Mike Talbot told City Council last week that survey work for closure was starting at the end of the month. A new transfer ... more
Cuomo says announcement on COVID restrictions for Monroe, Onondaga counties coming as cases rise
Governor Andrew Cuomo said that Monroe and Onondaga counties would likely see new restrictions as part of a COVID Cluster mitigation strategy at the start of next week. The move came after officials reported some ... more
City Council votes to revisit police officer layoffs in Geneva
The Geneva City Council held its regular monthly meeting Wednesday, November 5th. The meeting was streamed due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, and one of the most-controversial topics from the group's last session was back on ... more
Watkins Glen mayor tests positive for COVID-19
The mayor of Watkins Glen has tested positive for COVID-19. On Tuesday, schools were closed due to positive tests within the community. Now, we know that Mayor Luke Leszyk tested positive for the virus after ... more
Updated budget forecast for NYS shows $63B hole created by Coronavirus Pandemic
New York State's budget leaders say that the Coronavirus Pandemic is going to have a major impact on finances moving forward. Robert Mujica, the state's budget director, issued an updated report saying that COVID will ... more
Despite warnings of consequences Geneva City Council cuts two probationary police officer positions
The Geneva City Council held its final meeting on the proposed 2021 Budget Wednesday meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19 concerns. Mayor Steve Valentino opened the meeting with the expectation that the Council had an ... more
Geneva City Council revisits budget items cut in last session, returns foundry voucher program
The Geneva City Council met Monday for a budget work session. The Council resumed virtual meetings via Zoom due to the increase in COVID-19. The Council continued to try and cut enough spending from the ... more
Divided Geneva City Council struggles with PAB law at another meeting on topic of policing
The Geneva City Council met Thursday in an attempt to finish redrafting the proposed public law that would establish a Police Accountability Board (PAB). Despite having seven sections of the proposed law to review, and ... more
Canandaigua city councilor, downtown business owner remembered after unexpected passing
The City of Canandaigua reports the unexpected passing of at-large Councilor Robert O'Brien. O'Brien had been elected in 2015 and owned a business on Main Street. His shop Good Life Tea was a staple downtown, ... more
Geneva City Council makes deep cuts to 2021 budget at contentious meeting
The Geneva City Council met Wednesday, October 21, 2020. The Council held a public hearing regarding lifting the New York State cap on property taxes and conducted a Council budget workshop. The meeting was held ... more
WEEKEND DEBRIEF: Discussing FLH/URMC partnership, NY’s evolving quarantine guidelines, COVID fines on local biz, and block party clusters (podcast)
A closer look at upcoming elections with big time local implications, a discussion about the future of medicine after an announcement by Finger Lakes Health and the University of Rochester Medical Center that they would ... more
Cuomo says he’ll strip funding to local goverments, schools if they don’t enforce COVID-19 guidelines
Local government beware: Governor Andrew Cuomo warned on Wednesday that state funding could be withheld if it's deemed that local entities fail to enforce social distancing, or crowd control limits. Last week he said it ... more
DEBRIEF: Advocates say there’s “no eviction moratorium” in New York, despite what Cuomo claims (podcast)
Cea Weaver says the stakes are very real for people who have been unable to pay their rent through the Coronavirus Pandemic. And one of the biggest protections that Governor Andrew Cuomo has touted throughout ... more
WATCH: Seneca County Board of Supervisors October Meeting in Ovid (video)
The Seneca County Board of Supervisors regular October meeting will be held at the Three Bears Courthouse in Ovid, NY on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be streamed live in ... more
Geneva City Council approves bodycam taskforce, holds hearings, and hears public comment at lengthy October meeting
The Geneva City Council held its regular monthly meeting Wednesday with seven-of-the-nine council members attending in person. Mayor Steve Valentino, who continues to quarantine following out of state travel, and Laura Salamendra (Ward 5) attended ... more
WEEKEND DEBRIEF: NY’s new rules for governing shut downs, theaters still shut down, and future of Farm Days (podcast)
This week it's all about the changes that are happening at the state and local level as fallout from the Coronavirus Pandemic continues to be evident. The state has new plans for how businesses will ... more
Geneva City Council struggles to understand what police accountability board will cost
The Geneva City Council met for nearly 3 hours Tuesday for a work session regarding the proposed public law to establish a Police Accountability Board (PAB) in Geneva. Despite Mayor Steve Valentino’s assertions when the ... more
Here’s how Governor Cuomo’s new COVID cluster rules work in hotspots
Governor Andrew Cuomo has initiated new rules for cluster zones or 'hot spots' for COVID-19 infection. So far the rules will only apply to downstate zip codes that are seeing higher-than-Upstate increases in cases. Cuomo ... more
Seneca Falls attempts to navigate budget questions as state, federal uncertainties loom
The preliminary budget in Seneca Falls is out. A series of workshops will be held in the coming weeks, as the Town Board explores ways to save money, and get the most out of what ... more
Cuomo threatens $10K fines for local governments that fail to enforce his executive orders
Last week Governor Andrew Cuomo said that local municipalities could face fines of up to $10,000 per day if they don't crack down on COVID-19 rule violators. He also threatened to shut down those communities ... more
