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Supreme Court rolls back protections for wetlands in broad ruling that favors farmers, developers, and polluting industries
New York State’s top environmental regulator today condemned the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling Thursday that will remove millions of acres of environmentally sensitive wetlands from federal regulation. The Montezuma Wildlife Refuge in Seneca, Wayne and ... more
Waterloo man accused of driving while intoxicated after stop over headlight
During a routine patrol on May 23 troopers from SP Waterloo station in New York State noticed a vehicle with a defective headlight on Waterloo-Geneva Road in the town of Waterloo. The driver, identified as ... more
DEC and DOH issue reminder for residents to stay vigilant as HABs season begins in Finger Lakes
The New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Health (DOH) have issued a reminder for New Yorkers to remain vigilant about harmful algal blooms (HABs) as the 2023 reporting season commences. The DEC's ... more
FLX TODAY: Montezuma fights invasive species, looks ahead to gorgeous Memorial Day weekend (podcast)
https://youtu.be/MuOz66dvbbA As Memorial Day weekend arrives here in the Finger Lakes, the time is perfect to catch migrating birds, growing wildlife, and picture perfect walking trails out at the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. Each month we ... more
Waterloo revitalization committee plans events to boost local businesses
In a bid to revitalize the town, Waterloo's Image, Identity, and Public Spaces Committee transformed into the Revitalization of Waterloo Committee in 2021. This change came after co-owner of Gridley Inn, Stephanie Krzysik, joined the ... more
FLX WEEKLY: Noah and Fred Bassette of Airy Acres Vineyard (podcast)
Noah and Fred Bassette of Airy Acres Vineyard in Interlaken join Jim Sinicropi live in-studio following the opening of their new wine tasting space. The vineyard, located on the sloping green hills overlooking the west ... more
Seneca County Board of Supervisors May committee meetings (webcast)
The Seneca County Board of Supervisors held its monthly series of committee meetings. Among the discussions was the future of a proposal to share a portion of sales tax collections with towns and villages across ... more
Waterloo man faces felony drug charges in Seneca Falls
Police arrested a Waterloo man following a suspicious vehicle complaint at a local business. James Hennigan, 28, was arrested for two counts of felony criminal possession of a controlled substance. Following their arrival on scene ... more
Teen arrested for bicycle theft in Seneca Falls
Police say a juvenile in Seneca Falls has been arrested after a bicycle theft. The Seneca Falls Police Department reports the arrest of an unnamed 13-year-old for stealing a bicycle. They were charged with one ... more
Seneca Falls woman accused of stealing money from employer
Police arrested a Seneca Falls woman following an investigation at the Corner Market. Tanya Hoad, 43, is accused of stealing money from the Corner Market while employed there. She was charged with one count of ... more
Police: Union Springs driver arrested after speeding in Seneca Falls
Police arrested a Union Springs man following a traffic stop in Seneca Falls. The stop happened on State Street, according to police, who say the driver, Kenneth Fisher, 43, was speeding. He was found to ... more
North Seneca Ambulance asks for donations as operational costs skyrocket
North Seneca Ambulance needs help. While it looks for funding from towns in the north end of the county, a letter went out to residents served by the ambulance company asking for contributions. Currently, financial ... more
Frost, freeze puts major stress on grapes across Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes region, a critical area for vineyards, has experienced significant damage following freezing temperatures on Thursday morning that caused about 50% crop loss at Lakewood Vineyards and an estimated 35% at Fox Run ... more
Seneca Falls man arrested after sex abuse investigation
Police arrested a Seneca Falls man on Wednesday following a sex abuse investigation. According to a news release, Bryndyn Neel, 33, was charged with forcible touching and sex abuse. He's accused of subjecting a minor ... more
Seneca County leader says they cannot handle influx of migrants because social services, housing are already strained
How should Upstate counties handle the prospect of asylum seekers being sent their way? While some counties have released broad resolutions opposing it, as state officials like Gov. Kathy Hochul mull over its options, Seneca ... more
Following Waterloo CSD budget rejection, new public hearing date set on next draft spending plan
Following the rejection of a proposed $50.1 million budget, voters in the Waterloo School District will have a second opportunity next month to approve a revised 2023-2024 school budget. In response to the budget's initial ... more
August trial date set for duo charged with 2022 shooting death in Seneca County
The trial date for Wayne Ellison Jr. and Christopher Kesterson, who stand accused in the 2022 fatal shooting of former local resident William Waugh, has been scheduled for August 21. Presided over by Judge Barry ... more
Waterloo voters reject budget: What happens next?
It doesn't happen very often, but one local school district will have to go back to the drawing board. The proposed 2023-2024 budget for the Waterloo School District was rejected by voters, falling short by ... more
North Seneca Ambulance needs funding from towns in Seneca County
The Fayette Town Board is deliberating a request for financial support from North Seneca Ambulance Inc. for their 2024 budget. In the board's May meeting, it was revealed that the Waterloo-based ambulance service seeks financial ... more
