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NFL player’s brother arrested in Ontario County, charged with manslaughter in New Jersey
The brother of a New York Giants cornerback has been charged with aggravated manslaughter, according to prosecutors in New Jersey. A body was discovered at Janoris Jenkins home in New Jersey, which is 10 miles ... more
Inspiring students for 43 years in Geneva
Steve Muzzi planned on venturing into the business world after graduating from St. John Fisher College in 1975. Then he met Ed Tracey, who was just starting as principal of DeSales High School, Muzzi’s alma ... more
Fresh, local ingredients make for good vibes at Kindred Fare
Stating that the inspiration for the restaurant came from the city of Geneva itself, restaurant owner Susie Atvell says, “I wanted to do something local and seasonal with the region.” To do so, the Kindred ... more
Officials: Demolition of Parrott Hall in Geneva delayed ‘indefinitely’
The impending demolition by the state of a city landmark on the campus of the Cornell Ag Station is off. According to Acting City Manager Sage Gerling, the state has reversed course on a planned ... more
Geneva man arrested on felony drug charges
On June 19th at approximately 6:45 pm police arrested a 35-year-old Geneva man on drug charges following a multi-agency investigation. Jarimie M. Rugg, of Geneva was charged with third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance ... more
Geneva’s Parrott Hall to be razed
The effort to save a historic building on the Ag Station campus is apparently over. Jan Nyrop, director of Cornell AgriTech at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, informed employees Friday by email that ... more
Saturday Night on Seneca Lake (photo)
A view on the pier at the north end of Seneca Lake in Geneva. Photo by Nima Jneb ... more
GET LOCAL WITH SYDNEY ROGERS: Learning to sail at Seneca Sailing Academy (video)
Get your sails up and ready for the second episode of Get Local with Sydney Rogers on FingerLakes1.com! This time Sydney visits the Seneca Yacht Club and talks with members of the Seneca Sailing Academy ... more
Brittany’s Law fails to reach Assembly floor before session ends for 8th time
Another year without action on Brittany's Law. It had been passed by New York State Senate for an eighth time, but again, the measure failed to get to the Assembly floor for the crucial next ... more
Geneva developer sees big future in solar housing
The Lake Tunnel Solar Village is the first solar-powered housing project in the city, but it won’t be the last, said developer Ryan Wallace. A groundbreaking celebration is set for Thursday for the $8.53 million ... more
Geneva woman cleared of welfare fraud, other charges
A jury cleared a Geneva woman of welfare fraud and two other charges following a three-day trial earlier this year. Nia M. McCall was found not guilty of first-degree offering a false instrument for filing, ... more
Geneva Light Opera presents Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville” on stage at the Smith Opera House in July
For its 11th summer season offering, Geneva Light Opera presents Rossini's rollicking comic opera, "The Barber of Seville," with an outstanding cast of artists this summer in the historic Smith Opera House. The intriguing tale ... more
Teen charged with choking brother during domestic incident
Deputies say a 17-year-old Geneva resident was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child after a domestic incident involving his younger brother. According to authorities Marco T. Espana, 17, of Geneva was ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Brittany’s Law passes in Senate for eighth time, still no vote in Assembly
On Monday New York State Senate passed Brittany's Law. It wasn't the first, second, or third time the proposed legislation had gotten through one of the state's chambers. It was the eighth. The legislation would ... more
Geneva Police Chief Trickler will retire in July
Retirement is coming. Reporting by the Finger Lakes Times indicates that Jeff Trickler, chief of the Geneva Police Department will retire next month. Trickler said in an email to the Times on Monday that he ... more
Geneva murder trial starts Monday
The trial of a Geneva man accused of murder starts Monday in Ontario County Court. Willie “June” McKoy Jr., 31, faces charges of second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon in the Dec ... more
Parrott Hall preservationists plead for more time with state
A host of preservation groups, backed by the city, are asking state officials to delay the demolition of Parrott Hall, the first home of the Geneva Ag Station. On Thursday, leaders of the Friends of ... more
Police: Dog left inside 110-degree car in Geneva dies; owner charged with felony
A 29-year-old Geneva man was arrested on a felony charge after a dog died in a parked, 110 degree car in the city. The Ontario County Humane Society and Geneva Police Department were called to ... more
Geneva-based company to be featured on QVC
Geneva, NY based food technology company RealEats is excited to announce its national debut on QVC this Monday from 3pm to 6pm. RealEats is the first company to offer sustainably sourced, sophisticated meals that are ... more
Police: Felony charges pending in Geneva after search on Wadsworth St.
The Geneva Police Department reports the arrest of a Geneva man following an investigation, which was aided by the Ontario and Seneca County Sheriff's Offices. Police say Carlos J. Garcia, 24, of 34 Wadsworth Street ... more
BOMB THREAT IN GENEVA: School cleared after police search on North St.
The Geneva Police Department, Ontario County Sheriffs and New York State Police conducted a thorough search of North Street School after a bomb threat was found during dismissal on Friday. A staff member found a ... more
