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Karl Karlsen will appear on CNBC’s “American Greed” tonight at 10 p.m.

Tonight, July 12, at 10 p.m. the story of Karl Karlson will appear in an episode of "American Greed" on CNBC titled "A Father's Greed." Karlsen was convicted for the murder of his first wife, ... more
Deer Haven Park Bus Tours are returning

After more than a year of Social Distancing, Quarantines and cancellations, the Deer Haven Park Bus Tours are back! On July 15th, Deer Haven Park will begin offering Bus Tours every Thursday and Saturday. Bus ... more
Deputies: Seneca Falls man punched person, threatened them with a knife during dispute

A Seneca Falls man faces felony charges after he threatened a person with a knife and physically assaulted them. The Seneca County Sheriff's Office reports that on Thursday around 2 p.m. deputies arrested Michael McLean, ... more
‘HALFTOWN NEEDS TO GO’: Saturday protest sparks Cayuga leadership promising to prevent evictions until August 31

A protest led by the Ithaca Tenants Union in partnership with the Party of Socialism and Liberation and Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫʼ Cayuga peoples grabbed the attention of the federally-recognized Nation's leadership and a crisis public relations firm ... more
Ithaca Tenants Union, advocates arrive to Seneca County ahead of looming Cayuga Nation evictions

The Ithaca Tenants Union came to the aid of Cayugas after their organization and other concerned citizens sought to stand as a watch guard against a possible looming eviction in Seneca County. The second court ... more
FLX WEEKLY: Rhett Ticconi of Seneca Falls Country Club in-studio (podcast)

Rhett Ticconi is the new General Manager and Director of Golf Operations at Seneca Falls Country Club. He will be in-studio with Sydney Rogers and Jim Sinicropi to talk about his new position, the growth ... more
Tours returning to Deer Park Haven this month for 2021 season

With the arrival of spring comes the promise of warmer temperatures, longer days, and a new season of tours at Deer Haven Park. Deer Haven Park will be offering Auto Tours again this year, every ... more
South Seneca CSD Superintendent Zielinski talks about remainder of school year

Even though progress is being made on the pandemic with more people being vaccinated by the day- schools remain in a state of flux. Each district has a different approach, and the hope of seeing ... more
Big changes in Sampson State Park master plan

There's going to be some significant improvements to Sampson State Park, as outlined in a master plan. The plan calls for a series of actions that are divided into the subject areas of natural and ... more
Felony charges for Romulus suspect in violent domestic incident, victim treated at Strong Hospital

Deputies arrested a 45-year-old Romulus man on a felony warrant following an investigation into a domestic incident that happened in Varick. Arrell Henhawk, 45, of Romulus was charged with second-degree menacing, second-degree assault, second-degree strangulation- ... more
Officials in Seneca County optimistic about Sampson being selected in 2021 for state designation

Officials in Seneca County say that despite setbacks created by the coronavirus pandemic they are ready and optimistic for what's to come in 2021 at Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Days before the coronavirus pandemic shut ... more
Multiple departments battle structure fire in Varick: House suffers serious damage (photo)

Firefighters were called to a blaze on East Lake Rd. in the town of Varick on Thursday. Multiple departments from Ontario and Seneca counties were called to the scene, which was described as a 'fully ... more
Earl Martin files Article 78 against Seneca County over sewer segmentation

Earl Martin has filed an Article 78 proceeding against Seneca County. It has to do with the County's decision to segment Sewer District No. 2. He's the owner of the former Hillside property, which was ... more
Seneca County IDA doesn’t accept Army transfer for depot land

The Seneca County Industrial Development Agency has tabled acceptance of land at the former Seneca Army Depot. They cited a need for more time to review the environmental cleanup report. The IDA Board of Directors ... more
SamSen gets rebranding along Seneca Lake: Now called Seneca Lake Resorts

SamSen, operator of Sampson State Park Marina, Seneca Lake State Park Marina, and Sampson Cabin & RV Resort in the Finger Lakes region announced a rebranding effort establishing itself as "Seneca Lake Resorts." SamSen was ... more
Hillside sale to Martin planned to move forward in Seneca County

Officials with the Seneca County Industrial Development Agency say no objections have been raised by the state regarding the controversial sale of the former Hillside property. The Varick parcel will be sold to local businessman ... more
Seneca County IDA approves PILOT agreement for former Hillside property

On Thursday the Seneca County Industrial Development Agency approved a resolution for a one-year PILOT agreement with Earl Martin. The payment in lieu of taxes covers the purchase of the former Hillside Children's Center property ... more
Seneca County police reform & reinvention survey results

The Seneca County Police Reform and Community Reinvention Committee, being led by leading Criminal Justice Officials and the Criminal Justice Advisory Board continues to move towards a reform that is effective and meaningful to respective ... more
Earl Martin seeks new PILOT to expand Deer Haven Park, but no jobs would be added

Earl Martin, the Seneca County resident who owns Deer Haven Park, has applied for financial assistance through the Seneca County Industrial Development Agency. A meeting is scheduled for Thursday (today) at noon, in a virtual ... more