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Schuyler IDA delays lease approval for Seneca Harbor property after controversy

Schuyler IDA delays lease approval for Seneca Harbor property after controversy
The Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) has deferred the decision to approve a new tenant for the Seneca Harbor waterfront site, formerly occupied by Horseheads Brewing. During Wednesday’s meeting, the board faced scrutiny over ... more
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Schuyler IDA chooses new brewery for Seneca Lake site spurring debate about transparency

Schuyler IDA chooses new brewery for Seneca Lake site spurring debate about transparency
Horseheads Brewing's tenure at a prime Seneca Lake location has come to an end as the Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency (SCIDA) opted to select a different brewery to take over the waterfront spot. The ... more
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Homeless man charged with impersonating office, resisting arrest in Watkins Glen

Homeless man charged with impersonating office, resisting arrest in Watkins Glen
A homeless man, Jairo Garcia-Hernandez, has been charged with multiple felonies including impersonation of a police officer, after two separate arrest incidents in Watkins Glen. Garcia-Hernandez, 25, initially caught the attention of local authorities on ... more
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Election Upheaval: Outcomes in Cayuga, Seneca, Wayne and Yates races + Auburn, Geneva, and Seneca Falls

New York Residents at voting poles
Election Day brought a significant reshuffling across the Finger Lakes region, with new leadership emerging in several key positions. While not all of the outcomes were expected, there were several notable winners and losers after ... more
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Montour Falls man gets 6 years for assaulting state trooper, burglary

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A Montour Falls man has been sentenced to six years in state prison following a series of crimes that included injuring a State Trooper, the Schuyler County District Attorney's office announced Thursday. The 28-year-old, Steven ... more
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Finger Lakes fall foliage season concludes with few ‘peak’ spots left

Finger Lakes fall foliage season concludes with few ‘peak’ spots left
The final week of New York’s fall foliage brings the season to a close with vibrant colors expected in select areas of the Finger Lakes and Hudson Valley, as well as New York City and ... more
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Watkins Glen PD issues alert after vehicle break-in attempts

Watkins Glen PD issues alert after vehicle break-in attempts
The Watkins Glen Police Department is cautioning locals against a wave of attempted break-ins in the residential areas of the village. Officials have reported multiple incidents where unknown individuals have tried to enter homes, and ... more
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EXCLUSIVE: EV adoption slow in the Finger Lakes, so grid build-up will happen over years

EXCLUSIVE: EV adoption slow in the Finger Lakes, so grid build-up will happen over years
As of June, the state DMV reported that more than 150,000 new electric vehicles had been registered in New York. Nationally, forecasts anticipated 14 million new EV's hitting the road this year. Those are both ... more
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Watkins Glen structure fire still under investigation: Vacant home destroyed

Watkins Glen structure fire still under investigation: Vacant home destroyed
Authorities in the village of Watkins Glen are probing the cause of a fire that inflicted significant damage on a vacant house early Tuesday morning. The blaze at 104 Lakeview Avenue was reported just before ... more
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House fire under investigation in Watkins Glen

House fire under investigation in Watkins Glen
First responders from around Watkins Glen were called to a structure fire in the village on Wednesday. The fire was reported around 7:40 a.m., according to first responders. Several departments from across Schuyler County responded ... more
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Montour Falls woman sentenced for string of burglaries in Schuyler County

Abortion: Doctor investigated over privacy laws and 10-year-old rape victim cleared
Virginia Taft, a 35-year-old resident of Montour Falls, was sentenced to state prison following her conviction for several burglaries within Schuyler County. Last month, Taft was found guilty on charges of burglary and criminal possession ... more
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Peak fall foliage engulfs the Finger Lakes and most of Upstate New York

Peak fall foliage engulfs the Finger Lakes and most of Upstate New York
The Finger Lakes and broader Upstate New York region are awash in vibrant autumn colors, with peak foliage observed in many areas. Cortland County is seeing a 70% color transition, dominated by vivid red and ... more
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Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office will collaborate with local groups for drug take back event

Cato Fire Departments hosts drug take-back Wednesday
In response to the dangers posed by expired or unused medications, the Schuyler County Sheriff's Office, in collaboration with the Schuyler County Coalition on Underage Drinking and Drugs (SCCUDD) and Schuyler County Public Health, has ... more
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Schuyler County Republicans award constitutional essay scholarship to nursing student

Scholarship: Places like Wendy’s offer scholarships worth up to $100,000
The Schuyler County Republican Committee has named Sarah Barr of Burdett, NY, as the recipient of their 2023 Constitutional Essay Contest Scholarship. The announcement was made during their annual Fall Dinner, where Barr, a current ... more
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Troopers: Driver fled into woods after crash in Schuyler County

Lyons man charged with DWI after hitting utility pole, not cooperating with deputies
State police arrested a Hector man following an investigation into a one-car accident on County Route 14 in Catherine. On October 16, Shane Jacobs, 40, was charged with DWAI drugs following the crash. State police ... more
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Forum set for Nov. 2 as Hector residents gear up for busy election: Three competitive races unfolding

Forum set for Nov. 2 as Hector residents gear up for busy election: Three competitive races unfolding
Residents in the town of Hector will soon have the opportunity to get to know the candidates running for public office there. The all-candidates forum is set to take place on Thursday, November 2 at ... more
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Schuyler man suffers severe injuries after becoming entangled in combine harvester

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A 40-year-old man was airlifted to Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre with grave injuries to his right foot and ankle following a farming mishap on Friday, Oct. 13. The Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office reported that ... more
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Effort continues to declare Finger Lakes a National Heritage Area

Effort continues to declare Finger Lakes a National Heritage Area
A bipartisan bill, introduced by Republican Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), aims to designate the Finger Lakes as a National Heritage Area. This move has garnered extensive support from several New York politicians, with the objective ... more
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Fall foliage near peak across the Finger Lakes region

Fall foliage near peak across the Finger Lakes region
According to the latest 2023 I LOVE NY Fall Foliage Report, the Finger Lakes region is showcasing vibrant fall colors, with most areas nearing their peak foliage conditions. Observers in Ontario County's Naples report close ... more
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