Why are ‘love letters’ to home sellers discouraged? Because fair Housing violations come with expensive penalties
Real estate agents are warning home buyers against writing “love letters” to sellers, despite the highly competitive market. Last week, News10NBC looked into this issue, after a local viewer reached out with a simple question: ... more
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Waterloo wins Class B Federation Championship
The Waterloo Tigers closed out an unbelievable season on Sunday afternoon, winning the New York State Class B Federation Championship, 68-35, over the Preston Panthers at Shenendehowa High School. NYS Federation Class B Champions 🏆 ... more
One hospitalized after Seneca Falls house fire
Several departments were called to a house fire in Seneca Falls during the early-morning hours on Sunday. Our partners at the Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire reported that Seneca Falls, Waterloo, Fayette, and Geneva were called to ... more
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Waterloo rolls past South Bronx Prep in Federation Tournament
Another game, another win for the Waterloo Tigers (27-1) as they rolled past the South Bronx Prep Cougars, 60-30, in the New York State Class B Federation Semifinal on Saturday afternoon at Shenendehowa High School ... more
NWS: Strong winds, power outages possible overnight
Power outages were reported across the Finger Lakes and Central New York during the afternoon and evening hours. The National Weather Service activated high wind warnings and wind advisories as gusts in excess of 45 ... more
Seneca Meadows attorneys say no ‘hard look’ taken with Local Law 3
Seneca Meadows Inc., owned by Texas-based Waste Connections, is claiming that the Seneca Falls Town Board violated state law in 2016 when it adopted Local Law 3-2016, which requires the landfill on Route 414 to ... more
What’s next for Willard on Seneca Lake? MRB Group chosen by IDA to help find answer
The Seneca County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) has hired the MRB Group to conduct a study on the former Willard Psychiatric Center in Seneca County. The study aims to determine the best use for the ... more
EXCLUSIVE: CEO of Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance opens up about region getting national distinction (video)
Earlier this month Meghan Lawton took the helm as leader of the Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance. For more than a dozen years, Lawton worked through an array of roles in the tourism space. As CEO ... more
Tops Markets undergo major renovations: Company plans big changes at all locations
Tops Friendly Markets has recently undergone a major transformation and is now Tops Remodeled Markets. The Williamsville-based grocer has invested significantly to modernize its 149 locations, with refurbishing completed in 31 stores in Western New ... more
Covert requests $10K in tourism promotion funds to maintain Camp Barton on Cayuga Lake
The town of Covert's request for $10,000 in Seneca County tourism promotion funds will be reconsidered by the Seneca County Board of Supervisors during its Economic Development and Tourism Committee meeting on Tuesday. The town ... more
Officers attacked, suffer injuries in string of violent incidents at Five Points
The New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) recently released a statement regarding the conditions at Five Points Correctional Facility in Romulus, detailing a number of violent incidents that have occurred at ... more
Major drug bust in Waterloo nets three arrests
Several individuals were arrested on drug and weapon charges in the Village of Waterloo on March 22, 2023. According to a press release from the Seneca County Sheriff's Office, the Narcotics Unit executed a search ... more
Generations Bank CEO on the health of our local community banks (podcast)
With the current economic landscape in the United States and the recent failure of Silicon Valley Bank, many Finger Lakes residents are naturally concerned about the safety of their own deposits in our regional community ... more
Montezuma Winery moving on expansion
Montezuma Winery, owned and operated by the Martin family, has announced the groundbreaking of a new tasting room that is expected to be completed by fall of this year. The 5,700-square-foot expansion of the tasting ... more
Walter Bennett wins race for mayor in Waterloo
Walter Bennett is the new mayor of Waterloo. He maintained his 12 vote lead over Democrat Gina Suffredini, making him the next mayor. Both the Republican and Democrat added 45 votes to their counts, bringing ... more
FL1 SPORTS PODCAST: NYSPHSAA Class B Girls State Champion Waterloo Tigers
The Waterloo Tigers Girls Varsity Basketball team are 2023 NYS Class B State Champions! Nate Sharman and Paul Russo are joined by coaches and players to talk about their historic season on the FL1 Sports ... more
Seneca Falls man threatened to burn woman’s house down in Lyons
Deputies arrested a Seneca Falls man following a harassment investigation in Lyons. Michael Valderlyke Jr., 40, of Seneca Falls was charged with aggravated harassment after a verbal argument. During that argument, he's accused of threatening ... more
Groundbreaking ceremony held for affordable, veteran housing project in Seneca Falls
Conversion work at the Huntington Building is picking up in Seneca Falls. While locals have noted more activity at the 1870s era building, which has been earmarked to become apartments for several years, a groundbreaking ... more
Trelina Solar gives $1,000 to Seneca County House of Concern
The Trelina Solar Project presented the Seneca County House of Concern, Food Pantry & Thrift Store with a $1,000 donation. This donation will provide resources for those in need with necessities such as food, clothes, ... more
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