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Police: SF woman charged after child observed wandering around Troy St. unsupervised
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On March 20th at approximately 12:34 p.m. police arrested a 32-year-old Seneca Falls resident on a number of charges following an investigation into unsupervised children. Police say Kaley L. Garman, 32, of Seneca Falls failed to maintain adequate supervision of her three-year-old …more
Seneca Falls man arrested on felony charge after domestic incident
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On Thursday at approximately 5:50 p.m. police responded to a local residence after a person reported hearing a male and female arguing. When police arrived, they located George A. Lopez, 23, of Waterloo inside a home along with a female and children. …more

del Lago casino in Tyre ready to offer sports betting
2 days ago
As the state Gaming Commission moves closer to legalizing sports betting in New York, del Lago Resort & Casino in Seneca County is preparing to accept wagers once regulations are enacted. Mark …more
Police: 89-year-old charged with forcible touching in Seneca Falls
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Police say an 89-year-old Seneca Falls man was arrested on Friday following a harassment complaint. Richard A. Conover, 89, of Seneca Falls was charged with one count of forcible touching and one …more
Seneca County murderer’s California trial set for August
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The capital murder trial of a former Seneca County resident is now scheduled for late August. Karl Karlsen is charged with first-degree murder in the 1991 death of his first wife, Christina. …more
Odor reporting portal launches online for local landfills
2 days ago
A local duo is taking a new approach to odor collection for those who are smelling two of the largest landfilling operations in the Finger Lakes. Complaints about the Ontario County Landfill …more
MORE REACTION: Residents, officials concerned after unexpected Hillside closure announcement
4 days ago
In a move that stunned many local residents – Hillside Family of Agencies announced that they would not renew a lease in the Town of Varick to continue operation of a residential …more
Police: Lyons man attempted to steal from SF liquor store
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On Thursday at approximately 6:09 p.m. police arrested a 21-year-old Lyons resident following a theft from a local liquor store. The Seneca Falls Police Department reports that they responded to D.A. Liquor …more

THE DEBRIEF: Discussing village election results, Ontario County Landfill, and Mentz Lagoon (podcast)
This week on The Debrief Podcast – hosts Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso discuss the future of communities that struggle to find or identify candidates willing to run …more
Study: 5.56 million visited the Finger Lakes region in 2018
How many people are visiting the Finger Lakes? A lot. The results of a comprehensive consumer behavior study were unveiled this week. The study was conducted by Travel Marketing …more
Local hospitals see ratings drop, but officials dispute scores
A recently updated hospital report card looks dismal for most hospitals statewide — with those in the Rochester/Finger Lakes area no exception. The majority of hospitals in the …more
AROUND THE LAKES: Previewing the Traveling Little Black Dress Fashion Show (podcast)
In just a few weeks one of Seneca County’s biggest fundraisers will take place in Seneca Falls. The Traveling Little Black Dress Fashion Show will arrive on April …more
FLX WEEKLY: The first day of Spring in the Finger Lakes (podcast)
Spring arrives today, but will the weather forecast back it up? Find out and take a look at your weekend ahead and discuss the top local stories of …more
Legislation to ban incinerator from Finger Lakes passes Senate, awaits Governor Cuomo’s signature
A week after the New York State Assembly unanimously passed legislation to stop incinerators in the Finger Lakes, the Senate also passed the legislation. The bill heads to …more
AAA: More Americans will take a family vacation this year
Families are planning to get away in 2019! According to AAA, nearly 100 million Americans will go on a family vacation this year. That number is slightly up …more
Settlement proposed in 2015 hepatitis scare at Seneca Falls McDonald’s
Did you consume food or drink at the McDonald’s Restaurant on Mound Road from Oct. 31 to Nov. 8, 2015? A class action lawsuit filed in November 2015 …more
Hearing on del Lago smoking area expansion continues Thursday
The Town Board will continue a public hearing that started Feb. 21 on the application of del Lago Resort & Casino for construction of an expanded smoking area …more
Republican Jack O’Connor wins Waterloo mayoral election
Unofficial results in the Village of Waterloo indicate that voters have chosen a new mayor for the upcoming term. Incumbent Democrat Ted Young was defeated, earning just 37 …more
Few counties in Finger Lakes do well in state ranking of ‘health outcomes’
The County Health Rankings & Roadmaps brings actionable data, evidence, guidance, and stories to communities to make it easier for people to be healthy in their neighborhoods, schools, …more
Three voice support for IDA incentives for Waterloo Container
Three people spoke in favor Monday of Waterloo Container receiving a financial benefits package from the Seneca County Industrial Development Agency for its $2.2 million warehouse expansion project. …more
Borst announces plan to seek Ovid supervisor seat
With incumbent Town Supervisor Walt Prouty not seeking re-election, Town Board member Joseph Borst has made known his interest in the position. Borst announced Monday that he is …more
Police: Seneca Falls man charged with DWI after striking telephone pole, totaling vehicle
On Monday at 11:50 p.m. the Seneca County 911 Center received a call reporting a personal injury crash. The initial reports received stated that a vehicle struck a …more
Waterloo village voters to choose mayor, two trustees and justice Tuesday
A three-way race for mayor, a contested race for two trustee seats and village justice highlight the village of Waterloo election Tuesday. Incumbent Mayor Ted Young, a Democrat, …more
Gas prices on the rise throughout the region
As the weather gets nicer and people travel for spring break, many drivers are noticing that the price of gas is going up. As of March 18, the …more
$348K coming to FLX through FLACRA for recovery community center
Senator Pam Helming announced that the Finger Lakes Area Counseling and Recovery Agency known as FLACRA has been awarded funding from the New York State Office of Alcoholism …more
How the pitch for New York City casinos could save the upstate ones
Perhaps only in New York could more casinos be viewed as a lifeline for the struggling ones in upstate. Powerful downstate casino giants have privately made the pitch …more
Congressman Reed calls for tax and program cuts
In a call with reporters on Tuesday, Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning) dove headlong into state issues, comparing and contrasting the state and federal budgeting processes. Reed’s comments focused …more
Comedian Jay Leno says the news keeps delivering content while performing at del Lago
Long-time host of the “Tonight Show,” Jay Leno, performed at Del Lago Resort in Waterloo over the weekend. The comedian took the stage to two sold out shows. …more
SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Tackling politics through committee action in the Finger Lakes
An increasingly small number of people are ‘satisfied’ with the way government works. That’s never been more true at the local level, where voters feel misled and misrepresented …more
AROUND THE LAKES: Fingerlakes Beard Bros talk fast success, long-term goals (podcast)
The Fingerlakes Beard Bros have a simple philosophy: Provide the best products – for guys in the Finger Lakes to make the most of their beards. Dustin Bovard …more
Sunrise along Seneca Lake (photo)
Sunrise along Seneca Lake on this day was quite stunning. Photo by Matthew Norsen.more
Deputies: Covert man held on felony charges after threatening woman with a weapon
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Covert man on felony charges following an altercation involving weapons and threats made toward a female victim. Vance …more
Deputies: Driver ticketed for having revoked license after Rt. 96 crash
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that they responded to a one-car crash along State Route 96 in Varick on Thursday around 4:30 a.m. Upon investigation, the driver …more
President Trump signs bill to study national designation for Finger Lakes region
A lands bill signed by President Donald Trump includes a provision authored by U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand study whether the Finger Lakes region should be designated as a …more
Assembly passes ‘incinerator bill’ after year of advocacy by local businesses, organizations
The Finger Lakes Community Preservation Act reached a milestone on Thursday. It passed a full-vote in State Assembly. That vote was viewed as the one thing that prevented …more
FLX WEEKLY: Feeling springy and Irish in the Finger Lakes (podcast)
It is finally starting to feel like spring is in the air this week in the Finger Lakes and just in time for St. Patrick’s Day Weekend! We’ll …more
Seneca Co. woman who convinced teen to kill husband in 1991 to be released
The Seneca County woman who was convicted in the murder of her husband in 1991, in which police said she convinced a group of teens to take part …more
INSIDE THE FLX: Discussing the impact of The Fatherhood Connection (podcast)
One of the easiest and fastest ways to improve the community is through family. The Fatherhood Connection, founded by Reggie Cox, has spent years connecting fathers with the …more
Gillibrand invites Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission to Seneca Falls
In 2017, Congress created the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission to plan events to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which …more
HPC says more information needed on Huntington project in Seneca Falls
After more than four hours of discussion Tuesday night, the town's Heritage Preservation Commission voted 6-0 to state that the proposed demolition of the Huntington Building has many …more
Federal judge upholds BIA decision on Cayuga Nation leadership
A federal judge has dismissed an effort to overturn a U.S. Department of Interior determination about who is in charge of the Cayuga Indian Nation of New York. …more
Shipley calls on Albany to address ‘Upstate’ issues; thanks Corona for 20 years of service
It’s time for state legislators and Governor Andrew Cuomo to deal with the many challenges facing the Finger Lakes region. That was the resounding message from Seneca County …more
DEC: Brush burning ban begins March 16th
A brush burning ban will be in effect beginning Saturday, March 16, the state Department of Environmental Conservation announced Tuesday. The prohibition, which expires May 14, is due …more
Belhurst Castle and Winery named a ‘World’s Best Wine Hotel’
This isn’t the first award for Belhurst Castle and Winery in Geneva. But the latest accolade for the historic hotel and winery overlooking Seneca Lake puts this Finger …more
DEALS OF THE WEEK: $1 tacos, 60 cent wings, Friday fish, and MORE!
There is so much to do in the Finger Lakes this week, and plenty of deals to enjoy! The FingerLakes1.com Local Marketing Alliance Team has found the following …more
WEBER THIS WEEK: Kaitlyn & Sal Franzone of Ciccino’s Pizzeria & Restaurant in-studio (podcast)
Ciccino’s Pizzeria & Restaurant has become a staple of the Seneca County and Geneva area dining and delivery scene. On this week’s edition of Weber This Week, meet …more
DRONE VIEW: The historic Three Bears in Ovid (video)
The Three Bears are a complex of buildings built in the mid-19th Century in Ovid, Seneca County in the Greek Revival style. Papa Bear, the largest of the …more
Increase in vaping among students concerns educators across region
As teen vaping numbers rise, so does the amount of confiscated devices and substances found at Canandaigua Academy — and pretty much any other high school across the …more