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It would be devastating. That's the message from elected officials in Seneca and Cayuga counties, who note that Governor Andrew Cuomo's proposal to close three state facilities - would hurt the Finger Lakes - if ... more

Melissa Taylor resumed her position as Seneca County Director of Emergency Management in November after the Seneca County Board of Supervisors voted 13-0 to honor her request to withdraw her resignation letter from early in ... more

Former Seneca County Sewer and Water Administrator Mary Anne Kowalski said this latest set of reports should move the board to rethink the "expensive, unnecessary and misguided proposal to 'centralize' the two County Sewer Districts ... more

In 2018, the CDC produced new, shocking data that showed a 30 percent increase in suicide rates over the last two decades. That increase prompted a lot of discussion, dialogue, and ideas about what could ... more

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a 27-year-old Interlaken resident following an investigation into an incident at a Covert home. Philip Campbell, 27, of Interlaken was arrested on a warrant for unlawfully ... more

On this edition of the Loving Cup Podcast Seneca County Chamber of Commerce membership development director Mackenzie Green and destination marketing manager Rick Newman are in-studio with Katie MacIntyre to talk about their organization, the ... more

How well do you know your community? Each day the United Way of Seneca County has to fight to better understand the community they serve. It's difficult work - determining where the greatest need is ... more

Senator Pam Helming is reminding local homeowners that they have until Monday, February 4th to apply for grant funding through New York State’s residential assistance program for damage related to the flooding disaster that struck ... more

When it comes to economic development in Seneca County - there are several entities working toward a common vision. At least on paper. The Seneca County Board of Supervisors, Industrial Development Agency, and Chamber of ... more

On Thursday, the Seneca County Board of Supervisors renewed one of their longest standing debates. It centrally revolved around 'how' funding used for the County's Tourism Promotion Agency should be handed out. Occupancy Tax, or ... more

Tens of thousands visit libraries each year in the Finger Lakes region. Local libraries host community events - both educational and recreational - frequently serving under-served populations. In rural settings these facilities are even more ... more

It was the last regular session of the calendar year; and it's been an active one for the Seneca County Board of Supervisors. While the supervisors will have a couple special sessions before the end ... more

There aren’t any hardline philosophies, and there has been a noticeable reduction in contention between the County Manager’s Office, and the Board of Supervisors since Acting County Manager Mitch Rowe took the helm in September ... more

The Seneca County Chamber of Commerce recently launched a new community guide aimed at connecting those staying and living in the Finger Lakes — with valuable local services. In this case, the most-recent publication - ... more

The former administrator of Seneca County’s water and sewer districts is asking two state lawmakers to set up a public meeting in the south end of the county discuss a proposal to centralize the county’s ... more

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced $13 million program, which is available for restoration and recovery efforts following the severe flash flooding in August that severely impacted communities in the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions. "Extreme ... more

A coalition of organizations are coming together to generate positive change in some of the most-challenged communities in the Finger Lakes. The Greater Rochester Health Foundation, along with Seneca Towns Engaging People for Solutions - ... more

New York businesses and residents affected by severe storms and flooding on Aug. 13-14, 2018, can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Administrator Linda McMahon announced today. Administrator McMahon made ... more

After the Cayuga Indian Nation introduced a police force, and hired several former New York State Police - the Seneca County Board of Supervisors took notice. Due to the fact that the land claimed by ... more

The Seneca County Health Department will be offering free bacteria water sample collections and testing for drinking water systems impacted by flash flooding in August. On Wednesday, Sept. 26, and Wednesday, Oct. 3 homeowners will ... more

On Wednesday, Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning) toured the destruction in Lodi, as residents continue to rebuild, or attempt to do so in the wake of that flooding in August. Dozens of homes were destroyed, and ... more