Category: Hector

An audit by the New York State Comptroller’s Office has uncovered significant deficiencies in the Town of Hector's employee compensation practices, including unauthorized salary payments, improper leave accruals, and unapproved separation payouts. … more: Audit reveals unauthorized payments and oversight failures in Town of Hector

After nearly five years of spearheading climate resilience and education initiatives, Gary Judson is stepping down as coordinator of the Hector Sustainability Committee. Judson, who founded the committee in collaboration with the … more: Gary Judson, founder of Hector Sustainability Committee, steps down

Defending champions once again topped the podium at Sunday's Hector Harvest 5K, held amid the scenic vineyards of Dalrymple Farm. Runners and walkers from across the region gathered to support the Hector … more: Defending champions shine again at Hector Harvest 5K

Ria's Wines is located in Hector, NY and recently introduced their "Golden Hour" event, complete with live music and light bites to come visit the tasting room, enjoy some wine and enjoy the … more: FLX WEEKLY: Ria D’Aversa of Ria’s Wines (podcast)

The Finger Lakes National Forest celebrated the return of its annual Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 4, marking the event's 26th year. Held at Potomac Pond from 8 a.m. to 10:30 … more: Finger Lakes National Forest hosts 26th annual fishing day

Hector Supervisor Justin Boyette has been charged with a felony DWI following an incident where his car was found in a ditch. The Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report on … more: Hector Supervisor Justin Boyette gets second DWI in 10 years; faces felony charge this time around

The Village of Montour Falls and the Town of Hector are introducing an eco-friendly initiative to Schuyler County with the launch of two Repair Cafes this spring. Aimed at reducing waste and promoting … more: Schuyler County launches repair cafes to foster sustainability and community

State police arrested a Hector man following an investigation into a one-car accident on County Route 14 in Catherine. On October 16, Shane Jacobs, 40, was charged with DWAI drugs following the … more: Troopers: Driver fled into woods after crash in Schuyler County

Residents in the town of Hector will soon have the opportunity to get to know the candidates running for public office there. The all-candidates forum is set to take place on … more: Forum set for Nov. 2 as Hector residents gear up for busy election: Three competitive races unfolding

New York State has awarded Hector and Montour Falls the Climate Smart Community certification, acknowledging their endeavors to mitigate and adapt to climate change impacts. The Climate Smart Communities program endorses local … more: Hector, Montour Falls earn ‘Climate Smart’ certification

The Schuyler County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal two-car accident that happened in the town of Hector. Credit: WETM-TV According to the sheriff's office, Angela Spang, 38, failed to yield to a … more: Fatal crash under investigation in Hector

The Schuyler County Sheriff's Office provided an update on a fatal one-car crash that happened on State Route 79 in the town of Hector. According to a news release, Jerry Barnard, 64, … more: Rollover accident turns fatal after driver suffers medical emergency in Schuyler County

Forest rangers with the state Department of Environmental Conservation say they recovered a stolen truck in Schuyler County. On January 6th around 2:20 p.m. while patrolling Connecticut Hill Wildlife area rangers found an … more: Sheriff’s office investigating after stolen truck from Seneca County abandoned in Schuyler wildlife area

Deputies say a 33-year-old Trumansburg resident was arrested after a property damage crash in Schuyler County on November 17th. According to a news release, Destiny Stevenson, age 33, was charged with aggravated unlicensed … more: Unlicensed driver ticketed after property damage crash in Schuyler

State police arrested three Burdett residents following a drug investigation in the town of Hector. According to a news release, the New York State Police Troop E , Violent Gang and Narcotics … more: Months long drug investigation involving state police, Elmira PD, and others results in three arrests after seizure in Schuyler County

Thanks to a partnership between the U.S. Forest Service and the Finger Lakes Land Trust, 24 wooded acres have been added to the Finger Lakes National Forest in the town of Hector, Schuyler … more: Finger Lakes Land Trust, U.S. Forest Service add 24 wooded acres to Finger Lakes National Forest

Deputies report the arrest of a Hector woman following an investigation into public benefits. Megan Meier, 42, is accused of receiving over $1,000 in benefits she was not entitled to receive. As … more: Hector woman charged with grand larceny after welfare fraud investigation in Schuyler

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 … more: Odessa man charged after stealing from storage unit

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 … more: Valentine’s Day options in the Finger Lakes