Hector
Odessa man charged after stealing from storage unit
A Odessa man was arrested following a burglary investigation.According to a news release, the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office arrested Russell W. Crainey, 36, of Odessa for burglary and petit larceny. Charges allege that Crainey broke ... more
Woman arrested for DWAI drugs in Hector
Police arrested a Newfield woman after a traffic stop on June 4. According to a news release, the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office arrested Faith A. Bailor, 20, of Newfield for driving while ability impaired by ... more
Valentine’s Day options in the Finger Lakes
Are you and you looking for a Valentine’s Day adventure? Maybe a romantic get-away (or stay-cation) mixed with a touch of nature? Consider these two options! The Inn at Glenora The Inn at Glenora will ... more
Finger Lakes Land Trust accepts donation of property in Hector
The Finger Lakes Land Trust announced this week it has accepted the donation of a conservation easement from Rochester resident Jim Minor that will forever conserve 208 acres in the town of Hector, Schuyler County ... more
Two wanted after daytime theft of catalytic converters in Schuyler County
New York State Police are asking for the public's help identifying individuals involved in a series of thefts in Schuyler County. The thefts have taken place during the daytime hours. Specifically, police say that those ... more
Driver charged with aggravated DWI after being airlifted from Hector crash
The Schuyler County Sheriff's Office has provided an update on the one-vehicle crash that happened on State Route 414 on May 31. On Tuesday, Patrick Ward, 58, of Hector was ticketed for driving while intoxicated, ... more
6-year-old killed after being struck by car along Rt. 414 in Hector
Investigators with the Schuyler County Sheriff's office say they are investigating a fatal car vs. pedestrian crash that left a 6-year-old dead. On Saturday around 6:05 p.m. deputies responded to the crash, which occurred on ... more
Deputies: Driver airlifted from serious crash on Rt. 414 in Schuyler County
The Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a serious one-car crash. It happened on State Rt. 414 in the town of Hector around 5:49 p.m. on Monday. Deputies say the vehicle was traveling South of ... more
Wood stove to blame after home destroyed by fire in Schuyler County
First responders say a home was a total loss in Hector after a fire was reported there during the early-morning hours on Wednesday. The fire reignited shortly after crews left the scene around 6 a.m., ... more
Hector Wine Company celebrates 10 years in the Finger Lakes
On Saturday Hector Wine Company, a popular Finger Lakes winery with deep historic roots, celebrated its tenth anniversary and marked the milestone by releasing two new wines. Hector Wine Company was founded in 2010 by ... more
Deputies: Man sold vehicle that didn’t belong to him at scrap yard in Seneca County
The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a 63-year-old following an investigation into a scrapped vehicle. Charles McCoy, 63, was charged with falsifying business records and grand larceny after he had Champions Scrap ... more
Two years removed from 9-day boil water emergency, Watkins Glen still hasn’t tackled long-overdue system upgrades
Members of the Phish rock band were just about to begin their on-stage sound checks on Aug. 16, 2018, when state and local officials abruptly pulled the plug on their weekend music festival at the ... more
Finger Lakes Land Trust acquires 5.5 acres in Hector
The Finger Lakes Land Trust announced that it acquired a 5.5 wooded acre parcel in the town of Hector on Tuesday. The property includes more than 1,300 feet of shared boundary with the Finger Lakes ... more
OUR FINGER LAKES HISTORY: Fossenvue on Seneca Lake (podcast)
Between 1875 and 1901, Fossenvue was an important summer retreat on Seneca Lake that provided cultural stimulation in a natural setting. Seneca County Historian Walter Gable will explain how a group of seven friends in ... more
OUR FINGER LAKES HISTORY: Valois Castle on Seneca Lake (podcast)
It was called a "breath of Paris in the Finger Lakes" during the late 19th century. Built by Arthur E. Valois on the shore overlooking Seneca Lake, the history of Valois Castle has roots in ... more
Seneca Lake-area water systems promise new data on PFAS, while state keeps tight lid on information
Blindsided a month ago by intense public alarm over reports that their public drinking water showed traces of PFAS-class chemicals, officials in Watkins Glen and Montour Falls and Waterloo confirmed last week that they are ... more
Finger Lakes Distilling debuts a 10+ year-old malt whiskey
The new McKenzie Single Malt Whiskey, according to those behind it, is a 10.5 year old expression made from 100% malted barley, 75% of which was grown in New York State. It is a whiskey ... more
Decade old questions loom as Schuyler County Judge race moves forward
Schuyler County Attorney Steven Getman, who is running in November for Schuyler County Judge, declined last week to answer questions or provide requested documents about his role in a Seneca County scandal more than a ... more
Officials claim fears of water contamination likely overblown in Schuyler County
Pressed to respond to public alarm over a report that traces of the toxic PFAS class of chemicals had turned up in samples of local tap water, Schuyler County officials said this week they would ... more
