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Geneva man faces larceny charges in Tyre

Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson reports that deputies have arrested a suspect in connection with thefts at two businesses in Tyre. Lawrence Sullivan, 32, of Geneva, was charged with two counts of petit larceny following ... more
Truck bursts into flames on NYS Thruway in Seneca County

On February 4, the Clyde-Galen Fire District responded to a tractor-trailer fire on the Thruway near mile marker 316.2 westbound. Crews from multiple departments, including Tyre and Junius Fire Departments, quickly extinguished flames on both ... more
Clyde-Galen Fire District responds to Tyre crash

Clyde-Galen Fire District crews responded to a serious vehicle accident in Tyre on Jan. 28, where a car T-boned a tractor-trailer, blocking all lanes. Firefighters managed traffic control while EMS assessed patients. Once wreckers arrived, ... more
Car wedged under tractor-trailer on NYS Thruway; no injuries reported

Emergency crews responded to a dramatic crash on the New York State Thruway, where a car became wedged under a tractor-trailer. Despite initial reports that the car had been dragged beneath the trailer, all occupants ... more
Whiteout conditions cause rollover crash in Tyre; no injuries reported

Emergency crews responded to a rollover crash Saturday amid treacherous whiteout conditions in Tyre. The Clyde-Galen Fire District was dispatched on January 4 to a reported motor vehicle accident with possible entrapment. Upon arrival, crews ... more
North Chili man charged with DWI after incident in Tyre parking lot

A North Chili man was arrested Thursday night for driving while intoxicated following an incident in the Town of Tyre, according to the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Tim Thompson reported that Michael Distefano, 51, ... more
Significant damage after water flow incident at del Lago hotel (video)

Emergency crews from the Clyde-Galen Fire District responded to a significant water flow alarm at a local hotel this week after reports indicated water pouring from the ceiling of the building's lobby breezeway. Initial dispatch ... more
Multi-vehicle crash blocks Route 414 in Tyre; no injuries reported

A multi-vehicle crash on Route 414 near Love's Travel Stop in Tyre resulted in significant road blockage and debris but no reported injuries, according to the Clyde-Galen Fire District. Emergency crews were dispatched, and while ... more
Auburn woman charged with DWI in Tyre

A traffic stop late Friday in the Town of Tyre led to the arrest of a 47-year-old woman for driving while intoxicated. Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson reported that Verouna Greene, of Auburn, was arrested ... more
Firefighters Contain Black Brook Rd. House Fire

Less than 24 hours after battling a major structure fire in Tyre, firefighters from multiple departments were called to a house fire on Black Brook Road near West Tyre Road, where they worked tirelessly to ... more
Geneva woman threatened person, injured them during domestic incident

Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson reported the arrest of a Geneva woman following a domestic incident in the Town of Tyre on November 10. Kari M. Walsh-Forshay, 32, of Genesee Street, was taken into custody ... more
One airlifted from serious crash in Tyre

The Clyde-Galen Fire District was dispatched to a serious personal injury motor vehicle accident on the New York State Thruway in Tyre. Units from both the Tyre Station and Station 1 responded promptly to the ... more
New report highlights gambling industry risks as NY officials push for responsible play

As gambling’s global reach continues to grow, a new report by the Lancet is urging a public health-focused approach to counter gambling’s risks. In response, New York State officials and industry leaders met Wednesday at ... more
Town of Tyre transitions to .gov domain to boost online security

The Town of Tyre announced it has transitioned its official website to a new .gov domain, a move aimed at enhancing security and transparency for residents and visitors. Effective immediately, the town’s official website can ... more
LEGAL NOTICE: North Seneca Solar in Seneca County

NOTICE OF MAJOR AMENDMENT TO APPLICATION North Seneca Solar Project, LLC (Applicant) is proposing to construct the North Seneca Solar Project (Project), a proposed up to 90 megawatt (MW) solar powered major electric generating facility ... more
Two-vehicle accident reported at Rt. 414 and Rt. 318 in Seneca County

Emergency crews responded to a two-car motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Route 414 and Route 318 in Seneca County, according to Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire. Clyde Fire Department and North Seneca Ambulance were dispatched ... more
Casino revenue to eliminate town tax for Tyre in 2025

For the second consecutive year, property owners in the Town of Tyre will not have to pay a general fund tax, thanks to revenue generated by the del Lago Resort & Casino. The Town Board ... more
Maine man sentenced to up to 10 years for Tyre robberies

A Maine resident was sentenced to 3⅓ to 10 years in state prison after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges stemming from a series of robberies in Tyre. Ron Poore admitted to two counts of ... more
SUV ends up in woods near Byrne Dairy after crash with tractor-trailer in Tyre

The Clyde-Galen Fire District and Tyre District firefighters responded to a two-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer on September 21. Emergency crews, including Chief Officer C. Haig (Unit 962), were dispatched to the scene along with ... more