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Yates predator pleads guilty, DA talks about others involved out on bail

Andrew Daugherty, a Starkey man accused of sexually exploiting a child over a seven-year period in Yates County and the Southern Tier, pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges earlier this week. His guilty plea is ... more
Yates DA Todd Casella gives update on sex abuse case involving 18 suspects, one victim

Prosecutors in Yates County shed new light on the investigation that left 18 indicted in a case they called one of the most difficult of their collective careers. A total of 18 people were arrested ... more
Yates County to receive $237,000+ to protect Seneca Lake

The Yates County Soil and Water Conservation District has been granted funding to construct a salt storage facility in the town of Starkey. The facility will cover an exposed salt pile, providing a safeguard against ... more
Dundee man arrested for trespassing

Police report the arrest of a Dundee man for trespassing. According to a news release, Jason M. Delleo, 42, of Dundee was arrested in Montour Falls for trespassing. Delleo violated a trespass order that was ... more
Starkey arson results in felony charge for Dundee woman: Sheriff says fires set to damage father’s home

New information has been learned about the arson arrest late-last week in the town of Starkey. First responders from Dundee and Yates County were called to 5790 State Route 14A for a reported structure fire ... more
Yates County legislature makes changes to weapons ban law, public hearing set for Wednesday

The Yates County Legislature will host a public hearing Wednesday on a proposed law that would ban the possession of weapons in any building owned, leased or operated by the county. The hearing will be ... more
Pedestrian hit and killed by train in Town of Starkey

On Wednesday afternoon, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a train. The accident happened in the Town of Starkey in Yates County. Sheriff Ron Spike says the investigation is ongoing ... more
Savannah motorcyclist airlifted after crash in Yates County

Deputies say a Wayne County man was airlifted from the scene of a car vs. motorcycle crash in the town of Starkey. It happened on Saturday, when Curvin Brubacher, 25, of Dundee was slowing down ... more
Pursuit on dirt bike lasts more than five miles in Yates County before ending in Schuyler

Deputies say a Rock Stream man faces a number of charges after fleeing from officers and leading them on a five-mile pursuit. It happened Sunday when deputies attempted to stop Joshua Roth on Pre-Emption Rd ... more
‘A NECESSITY’: USDA announces progress on $10.3M broadband investment in Yates County

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $10.3 million in investment, which will bring rural broadband infrastructure to more than 1,600 households, more than 300 businesses, and will cover more than 80 square miles in Yates ... more
‘KEUKA TO GO’: New food delivery platform coming to Yates County

Food delivery platform will give options to rural customers - By Josh Durso Keuka To Go a new digital and mobile platform is helping to get dinner delivered to your front door. Beginning January 27th ... more
New Freedom Village land owners plan to sell parcels

One of the people who recently bought the Freedom Village USA property said he and his partner will likely sell parcels of the land. “We will probably divide it up and sell it off,” Alvin ... more
10 fun things to do for under $65 on Keuka Lake

Keuka Lake is a large and unusually shaped member of the Finger Lakes family. Sometimes called "The Crooked Lake," Keuka Lake branches into two separate lakes on the north end. The lake is "anchored" by ... more
FingerLakes1.com launches Patreon to support continued growth in local digital content

FingerLakes1.com has officially launched a Patreon Support model, for readers, viewers, and listeners who want to support our mission. For 20 years now, FingerLakes1.com has focused on delivering news and information in a unique, interactive ... more
SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Steve Griffin talks Penn Yan’s big DRI win, and continued success in Yates County

Scream louder than the pessimists. That's how Steve Griffin has approached his role as CEO of the Finger Lakes Economic Development Center. But, now that he's been in the position for more than a decade ... more
Drilling rig catches fire next to Starkey Town Hall on Monday afternoon
Dundee firefighters were called to Seneca St. on Monday afternoon shortly after 2:00 pm on reports of a Moravec drilling rig that caught on fire next to the Starkey Town Hall. According to reports the ... more