Ontario Supervisors committee to consider comment opposing incinerator
Serious concerns over potential impacts on the Finger Lakes are being cited in proposed comments on Circular EnerG LLC’s proposal to build and operate a $356 million waste-to-energy incinerator in Romulus in neighboring Seneca County ... more
What is the GNRC?
Beginning in 2018, the Geneva Neighborhood Resource Center (GNRC) launched a new marketing campaign and rebranding initiative designed to showcase stories from Geneva residents that promote neighborhood connectivity, opportunity, and inclusivity. The marketing materials reinforce ... more
Joe Holland, GOP candidate for NY governor, has Auburn connection
An attorney and small business owner with Auburn ties is mounting a longshot bid to become New York's 57th governor. Joe Holland is one of three candidates vying for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. In an ... more
Without brewery or funding, future of Auburn’s riverside market unclear
When the city of Auburn applies for $10 million in state funding June 1, its application could shed light on the future of one of the city's most prominent downtown areas. In 2016, the city ... more
Helming says legislation needed after multi-day lockdown at Auburn Correctional Facility
In the wake of a recent lockdown at Auburn Correctional Facility in Cayuga County, Senator Pam Helming is calling on Governor Cuomo and the Assembly Democratic Majority to support her legislation to crackdown on contraband ... more
Will New York raise the smoking age to 21?
Advocates and state lawmakers this year are again making a push to change the smoking age to 21 in New York. Efforts to raise the age from 18 to 21 failed in the state Legislature ... more
Former Geneva Human Rights head fired from similar job in Tompkins County
Karen Baer, who directed the Geneva Human Rights Commission for 16 years, has been terminated from the same position in the Tompkins County Office of Human Rights. Tompkins County Administrator Jason Molino informed Baer of ... more
Proposal to ban plastic grocery bags hits opposition by stores, Republicans
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo introduced a program bill on Monday (4/23) that would ban all single-use, plastic carryout bags at any point of sale in New York State. This action follows the release of the ... more
Auburn exploring possibility of implementing rental housing registry
Auburn's housing stock was the topic of Thursday night's Auburn City Council meeting. City staff including Senior Code Enforcement Officer Brian Hicks, Director of Planning and Economic Development Jenny Haines and Assistant Corporation Counsel Nate ... more
Longtime state Sen. John DeFrancisco will not run for re-election
A day after suspending his gubernatorial campaign, state Sen. John DeFrancisco said he will not seek another term representing the 50th Senate District. DeFrancisco, R-DeWitt, previously said it was "unlikely" he would run for re-election ... more
O’Mara to honor Chemung County Native as 2018 ‘Woman of Distinction’
State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) today announced that Kathryn J. Boor, a native of Chemung County and currently the Ronald P. Lynch Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell ... more
NYS Senator Thomas F. O’Mara honored with Audubon New York’s William Hoyt Environmental Excellence Award
Audubon leaders from across New York will meet in Glens Falls, NY, to present the annual William B. Hoyt Environmental Excellence Award to Senator Thomas F. O'Mara for his dedication to protecting New York's environment ... more
Seneca Supervisors committee again opposes Cayuga Nation trust application
Almost 12 years ago today, April 13, 2006, the Cayuga Indian Nation in Seneca Falls applied to put 129 acres of land it owns in Seneca and Cayuga counties into federal, tax-exempt trust. Despite strong ... more
DeFrancisco suspends campaign for NY governor
With support dwindling for his gubernatorial campaign, state Sen. John DeFrancisco said Wednesday he will no longer be "actively campaigning" for the Republican nomination. DeFrancisco, R-DeWitt, released a statement hours after fellow Republican gubernatorial hopeful ... more
Cynthia Nixon makes first appearance in FLX on Thursday, says ‘no’ to Crestwood, Circular enerG (video)
Cynthia Nixon brought her campaign to the northern shores of Seneca Lake on Thursday to announce her opposition to the Crestwood Liquefied Petroleum Gas Storage Project and the recently proposed garbage incinerator in Romulus. Both ... more
Molinaro pads lead with three endorsements in race for NY GOP governor nomination
Marc Molinaro has received one of the biggest endorsements in the race for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. Nassau County Republican Chairman Joseph Mondello endorsed Molinaro for governor Tuesday. The county represents 9.65 percent of the ... more
Cayuga County legislators vote to increase their salaries
Cayuga County legislators will get a pay raise in 2019. The Cayuga County Legislature voted Tuesday to increase its members' salaries from $10,100 to $13,500 a year. The vote, which is weighted, was not unanimous ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Geneva Believer Founder Jim Meaney talks City Manager Search Committee (podcast)
When former Geneva City Manager Matt Horn announced his exit from the community he served for a decade - many felt that it could mean difficult times for the City of Geneva. During his tenure, ... more
Taste of Wayne County to be held mid-July
The Village of Newark, the Greater Newark Chamber of Commerce, and the Wayne County Farm Bureau have joined forces again to host Taste of Wayne County for a second year in a row. This exciting ... more
Congressional Leader to Address Local Business Community
The Seneca County Chamber of Commerce has announced that it will host Congressman Tom Reed for a special legislative luncheon on Friday, May 4th at the del Lago Resort & Casino. Admission to the event, ... more
CCN to host Geneva Chamber Business mixer
The Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce held its most recent Business After Hours Networking Mixer at CCN International on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Located on Lehigh Street in Geneva, CCN is locally owned and operated ... more
