Near-record September heat poses challenges for schools: Heat Advisory in effect again
As school resumes across the Finger Lakes, students and teachers are bracing for near-record heat, mirroring July-like conditions. A heat advisory has been announced for the Finger Lakes region, effective Tuesday, with potential extensions into ... more
Erie Canal cruises celebrate sixth consecutive sellout season
The Erie Canal cruises experienced yet another year of popularity last month, achieving sellout status for the sixth consecutive year, according to organizers. The three Lyons 2023 Fun on the Erie Weekend Canal Cruises attracted ... more
HEAT ADVISORY: How long do the 90s hold on? Hazy, hot, and humid across the Finger Lakes
The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a heat advisory effective from noon to 7 p.m. today for the entire Finger Lakes region, encompassing parts of Central New York and the Southern Tier. With ... more
Armitage Bridge in Tyre will reopen this fall, DOT says
The Armitage Road Bridge over the Erie Canal, which has been closed since April 2022, is set to reopen for vehicular traffic this upcoming fall, according to the state Department of Transportation (DOT). The Finger ... more
Police: Lyons woman faces larceny charge in Seneca Falls
The Seneca Falls Police Department arrested Rebecca A. Mayo of Lyons at 3:17 p.m. on August 29, following a warrant linked to an incident earlier this year. Mayo is accused of stealing merchandise from a ... more
Waterloo woman faces charge for drug-impaired driving in Seneca Falls
On September 1, the Seneca Falls Police Department arrested Amanda M. Johnston-Porter, 37, of Waterloo, charging her with driving while ability impaired by drugs. The arrest comes after an incident in March where authorities responded ... more
Seneca Falls man charged with aggravated harassment after threatening person over the phone
The Seneca Falls Police Department took Brandon L. Ferris, 30, into custody on August 29, based on an arrest warrant issued for him. The warrant was connected to an incident from earlier in the month ... more
Seneca Falls man charged with menacing, harassment, contempt, and burglary after two investigations
The Seneca Falls Police Department arrested 38-year-old Brandon A. Carlson on August 31, pursuant to two arrest warrants detailing domestic incidents. Carlson, a resident of Seneca Falls, faced charges stemming from allegations of threatening and ... more
Ovid man indicted by grand jury, accused of sexually abusing child in Seneca Falls: Held on $10,000 bail
On August 30, the Seneca Falls Police Department took George C. Stetson, 40, of Ovid into custody following a comprehensive investigation and a subsequent indictment by the Seneca County Grand Jury. The arrest stems from ... more
No HABs on Seneca, Keuka, or Canandaigua lakes this week: Two reported on Cayuga Lake
During the third week of the Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) survey, no blooms were reported on Keuka and Canandaigua lakes, while two were identified on Cayuga lake. A recent decrease in surface water temperatures, now ... more
Waterloo man pleads guilty to felony drug charge, faces 8-years in prison
Jayson Greenfield of Waterloo has pleaded guilty to a felony charge of second-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, according to prosecutors. The conviction comes with an impending sentence of eight years in prison, scheduled ... more
Seneca Falls audit reveals inadequate cash collection management
An audit aimed at assessing the Town of Seneca Falls' cash collection procedures has exposed significant lapses in the management and safeguarding of funds. The report, issued on August 25, 2023, uncovered that town officials ... more
Auburn man who stole SUV from Waterloo Outlet mall with dog inside pleads guilty
An Auburn resident, Jay Garrigan, has pleaded guilty to criminal possession of stolen property related to a case involving a stolen SUV with a dog inside. As per the Cayuga County District Attorney’s Office, Garrigan ... more
Ferrara rejects resolution requesting analysis of high lung cancer rates around Seneca Meadows Landfill
Seneca Falls Town Supervisor Mike Ferrara flatly rejected Wednesday calls for a town board vote on a proposed resolution that asks the state to conduct an analysis of high lung cancer rates in census tracts ... more
Seneca Falls Town Board could vote on new host agreement next week
The Seneca Falls Town Board is set to convene Tuesday to deliberate the adoption of a new host community agreement with Texas-based Seneca Meadows Inc. (SMI). The agreement, which was presented at an August board ... more
DEC: Tickets issued after truck found hauling asbestos illegally in Seneca Falls
The DEC highlighted an illegal hauler in Seneca Falls, in an incident where the driver was ticketed for not having proper permits to do so. Environmental Conservation Officers teamed up with inspectors from the New ... more
Seneca County declares housing state of emergency
Seneca County officials, led by Board of Supervisors Chairman Michael Enslow, have declared a state of emergency over an acute housing shortage. Following a nearly two-year comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment, concluded in June 2023, the ... more
RELENTLESS: Local Attorney Jessica Serrett joins Christine to talk life, career, and balance (podcast)
This week on the pod local attorney Jessica Serrett joins Christine to talk about her career, life, and what keeps her going. The two discuss balance, work-life in the Finger Lakes, and more in this ... more
del Lago Resort & Casino welcomes Hairball and Jeff Foxworthy to November lineup
del Lago Resort & Casino is amplifying its entertainment offerings with the addition of rock tribute band Hairball and renowned comedian Jeff Foxworthy to its November roster. Hairball, marking its 23rd year of electrifying performances, ... more
LETTER: Seneca Falls Town Supervisor responds to recent letter writers and Mr. Schmitter
For the record, a RINO is a Republican In Name Only! I strongly disagree with Mr. Schmitter’s response to a recent letter to the editor when he said “At this local level, the major issues that ... more
Waterloo will get new water district through USDA investment
As part of the Biden-Harris administration's ongoing commitment to improving infrastructure and fostering job growth, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Brian Murray announced today an investment of over $9 million ... more
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