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Two-car crash at busy Seneca Falls intersection highlights ongoing traffic concerns

First responders were called to the intersection of East Bayard and Ovid Streets in Seneca Falls on Tuesday afternoon following a two-car crash with injuries—marking the second collision at the site in under a week ... more
Crash in Seneca Falls briefly shuts down Route 414

A head-on collision at a busy Seneca Falls intersection sent one driver to the hospital and caused a brief road closure Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened around 1:57 p.m. at the intersection of State Route ... more
Erie Canal bicentennial exhibit opens at Women’s Rights Park

A new exhibit marking 200 years of the Erie Canal is now open at the Women’s Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls, the National Park Service announced Tuesday. Titled “Enterprising Waters: New York's Erie ... more
Northeast College names Dr. Eugene Spilker as new chiropractic AVP

Northeast College of Health Sciences has appointed Dr. Eugene Spilker as its new assistant vice president for chiropractic, the college announced Tuesday. Spilker will officially begin the role on July 7, overseeing the Doctor of ... more
Seneca Falls woman arrested for DWI in Waterloo

A Seneca Falls woman was arrested early Saturday morning in Waterloo for driving while intoxicated, according to local police. Jessica E. Trapp, 39, was pulled over at approximately 12:50 a.m. on June 7 after officers ... more
Seneca Falls man charged with DWI under Leandra’s Law

A Seneca Falls man was arrested Friday night after police say he was driving intoxicated with a two-year-old child unrestrained in the front seat. Bhavinkumar P. Patel, 37, was stopped by Town of Seneca Falls ... more
Emil Bove hosts town hall in Seneca Falls

Seneca Falls Town Board candidate Emil Bove Jr. led a spirited and respectful town hall Thursday night at the Seneca Falls Community Center, drawing residents from across the community for a discussion focused on transparency, ... more
Bonafiglia Foundation unveils plan for downtown Seneca Falls hotel

The Bonafiglia Family Foundation announced its intention to transform a vacant canalfront property into a premier hotel destination, offering economic incentives to qualified developers ready to bring the project to life. The development would include ... more
Nurse practitioner joins Seneca Falls primary care team

Lifecare Medical Associates in Seneca Falls has announced the addition of Camerin Scaglione, MSN, FNP-C, to its medical team. Scaglione brings significant experience in adult critical care and holds a Master of Science in Nursing ... more
Auburn man accused of resisting, fleeing police: Now faces multiple charges

A 38-year-old Auburn man is facing a series of criminal charges stemming from three separate warrants, including allegations of fleeing police and stealing a vehicle in Seneca Falls. John J. Pisano was arrested by the ... more
Seneca Meadows submits new landfill expansion plan

Seneca Meadows has submitted a revised draft environmental report to New York state officials as it seeks approval to expand its landfill, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The updated proposal, submitted May 28, is ... more
Ovid Street Bridge reduced to two lanes during DOT project

Traffic on the Ovid Street Bridge in Seneca Falls is now limited to one lane in each direction as construction work by the Department of Transportation begins a months-long project. According to the Seneca Falls ... more
North Carolina men arrested in Seneca County robbery case

Two men from North Carolina were arrested in Seneca County following a robbery investigation that led to the discovery of an active fugitive warrant. Seneca County Sheriff Timothy Thompson reported that on June 4 at ... more
Seneca Falls man charged with official misconduct, drug crimes

A Seneca Falls man has been arrested following an investigation into alleged official misconduct and drug activity. Robert D. Shields, 59, was charged with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the ... more
Seneca Falls Town Board June 2025 Meeting (webcast)

The Seneca Falls Town Board held their regular monthly meeting and public hearing on Tuesday, June 3 at the Seneca Falls Municipal Building. Full meeting video is below ... more
OBITUARY: Gloria Serling, of Seneca Falls

Gloria Serling (91) passed away peacefully on June 1st. A service will be held at 1PM on Tuesday, June 10th in the Chapel at Fort Hill cemetery in Auburn, with burial to follow in the ... more
Seneca Falls man charged with harassing, threatening child

A 23-year-old man was arrested Friday morning following an investigation into the harassment of a juvenile, according to the Town of Seneca Falls Police Department. Jamison M. Davis of Seneca Falls was taken into custody ... more
Seneca Falls Library launches ‘Color Our World’ summer reading

The Seneca Falls Library is bringing color, laughter, and learning to the community this summer with the launch of its annual Summer Reading Program. Themed "Color Our World," this year's initiative begins July 1 and ... more
Driver extricated after two-car crash on River Road in Seneca Falls

First responders in Seneca Falls acted quickly Saturday morning following a two-vehicle crash that required one driver to be extricated from their vehicle. At approximately 11:30 a.m. on May 31, the Seneca County Communications Center ... more