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Upstate casinos haven’t been billed by NYS for $13M in fees, per Comptroller’s audit
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There are still a lot of unpaid fees among New York’s casinos. Specifically, the four casinos opened in Upstate New York owe a total of $13 million in fees. An audit, which was reported earlier this month by The Buffalo News, highlighted …more
Police: Drunk driver had child in car with him during two property damage accidents in Seneca Falls
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Police say they arrested a 46-year-old man for DWI with a child in the vehicle after the report of two property damage accidents in Seneca Falls. Christopher Jensen, 46, of Seneca Falls was charged with DWI, driving with a BAC over 0.08%, …more

Police: Seneca Falls woman assaulted roommate with horseshoe
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Police arrested a 52-year-old Seneca Falls woman on several charges after she assaulted her roommate during a dispute. Tokyo George, 52, of Seneca Falls was charged with menacing, criminal possession of a …more
Police: Seneca Falls teen charged with unlawful imprisonment
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The Seneca Falls Police Department reports the arrest of an 18-year-old man following a domestic incident. Login Malchoff, 18, of Seneca Falls is accused of breaking property that belonged to another person. …more
INSIDE THE FLX: Allen Connely discusses local ARC merger and newly-named Mozaic (podcast)
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This week on Inside the FLX Allen Connely, CEO of the newly-named MOZAIC (formerly known as the Cayuga-Seneca ARC and Yates ARC) is in-studio discussing the merger that brought on the new …more
UPDATE: One dead after three-car wreck on Rt. 318 in Seneca County
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Sheriff Tim Luce has provided new information about the fatal crash on Route 318 Thursday in Junius. He says that around 2 p.m. deputies responded to a three-car crash. First responders from …more
Tax cap will lower for school districts, adding pressure to budgeting
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The tax cap is getting lower … at least a little bit for the time being. A slight decrease to the property tax cap for school districts is falling a little bit …more
Liquor store drive-thru window damaged by vehicle in Seneca Falls (photo)
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A new liquor store on Route 5&20 in Seneca Falls had some cleanup to do after a minor accident in their drive through lane. Seneca Falls Police Chief Stu Peenstra confirms that …more

Cuomo says he’s open to bail reform changes, but skeptical of ‘dangerousness’ clause
Governor Andrew Cuomo said he’s willing to consider changes to the cash bail reforms passed in 2019, which were implemented in recent weeks. “Do I believe the reform …more
FLX WEEKLY: Brad Ellis & Fall Street Brewing Grand Opening (podcast)
Brad Ellis has been in-studio before to help us taste Kobucha that he brewed in downtown Seneca Falls at Finger Lakes Kobucha. Today he joins us one week …more
Cuomo announces new $151M to pave local roads, bridges
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced an added $151 million in new funding to coincide with $743 million in direct state aid for local road and bridge projects across New …more
318 Asian Buffet offering Chinese New Year Eve special Friday night
The all new 318 Asian Buffet on Route 318 in Waterloo is hosting a special Chinese New Year Eve dinner which will feature their regular buffet items along …more
Former Seneca Finance Director Brandi Deeds gets another delay in court over felony charges
Another delay. Former Seneca County Finance Director Brandi Deeds has had court proceedings delayed again, as arguments on pretrial motions in the charges against her were adjourned. It …more
Congressman Reed will hold pair of town hall sessions in Seneca, Yates counties
Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) will focus on tax incentives for new energy technologies in a pair of town hall sessions scheduled this weekend. The meetings will be held …more
Sampson, Seneca Lake state parks will get new playgrounds
New playgrounds are coming to a pair of state parks in Seneca County. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is accepting bids at …more
Deputies: Waterloo man ticketed for DWI after running stop sign on Whiskey Hill Road
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Waterloo man for driving while intoxicated after a traffic stop on Whiskey Hill Road. Deputies say Derek Excell, …more
Smoke but no fire found after first responders called to Quality Inn
The Seneca Falls Police Department reports that they investigated a smoke condition at the Quality Inn located on State Route 414 in Seneca Falls during the overnight hours. …more
OUR FINGER LAKES HISTORY: When have the Finger Lakes frozen over? (podcast)
It is a very rare occurrence for the Finger Lakes’ two biggest bodies of water, Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake, to completely freeze over in the winter. It …more
Judge Doran re-appointed to head of courts in 7th Judicial District
Judge Craig Doran was named the administrative judge for the 7th Judicial District. Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks, with the approval of Chief Judge Janet DiFiore made …more
Seneca Falls DRI committee will hold second meeting on January 29th
The Seneca Falls Downtown Revitalization Initiative Local Planning Committee will hold its second meeting at the Community Center located at 35 Water Street at 6 p.m. on January …more
No agreement reached in Seneca Falls attempted murder case
Sentencing appears to be the main sticking point in a stabbing case, which is moving through Seneca County Court. Judge Barry Porsch gave both the defense for Christopher …more
Waterloo secures grand funding to help navigate solar facility application process
The town of Waterloo has been granted $28,000 in intervenor funds to help in its technical and legal participation in the application of Trelina Solar Energy Center to …more
Lawmakers, NYSUT respond critically to Governor Cuomo’s budget proposal
When the dust settled on Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2020 spending plan, which lawmakers will now debate furiously before the budget is passed in April – some local lawmakers …more
High speed chase spanning two counties leads to rollover crash in Ovid
Sheriff Tim Luce says his deputies helped the Geneva Police Department with a pursuit that occurred on January 16th around 2:45 a.m. Deputies were called to County Road …more
Cuomo’s plan for Medicaid includes incentives for savings to local government, more cost if expenditures rise
Governor Andrew Cuomo outlined his vision for changes to the Medicaid program in New York, which has created a shortfall of more than $2 billion for the upcoming …more
Enrollment at community colleges in Finger Lakes has declined 19-60%
Enrollment at community colleges is declining. Across the U.S., and also across New York State. Between 2010 and 2019, a report by the Times Union in Albany shows …more
Family Counseling Services says bail reform having negative impact on client safety in Finger Lakes
Family Counseling Services of the Finger Lakes says the new bail reform measures implemented on January 1st are having an impact. Not a good one, either. Cassandra Heyl …more
Waterloo woman leaves scene of DWI crash with Fayette man, who was also charged with DWI
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on January 19th at approximately 2:31 a.m. deputies responded to the area of County Road 121 in the town of Fayette …more
Waterloo driver ticketed after two-car crash in Bloomfield
On Monday the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office responded with East Bloomfield Fire and Ambulance to the area of Main Street and Oakmount Avenue for a reported two-car crash. …more
Deputies: Romulus home wasn’t insured, around $30K in damage after overnight blaze
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that they responded to a structure fire in Romulus during the early-morning hours on Tuesday. Around 3 a.m. deputies responded to 5658 …more
Convicted killer Emerson Tohafjian will go back on trial in February
Emerson ‘John’ Tohafjian will go on trail in a matter of weeks as a felony rape case moves forward. The convicted murderer faces felony rape charges, as well …more
Deputies: Waterloo man stole Go Kart, later sold it as his own in Seneca County
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Waterloo man following a theft investigation that started on January 15th in Romulus. Deputies say that Timothy Tandle, …more
Seneca Falls seeks buyer through RFP for property along Van Cleef Lake
Supervisor Mike Ferrara says the property consists of approximately 1.2 acres and is 'improved' with a two-story office building, containing approximately 9,680 square feet. The Town is seeking …more
Romulus Town Board, Planning Board have vacancies available for appointment
Deputy Supervisor Mike Joslyn says the vacancies include one spot on the Romulus Planning Board following the resignation of Mary Joslyn. Her term concluded, and she did not …more
Questions loom as Seneca works to get Sampson recognized by NYS
Will Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Romulus be the first state-run veterans cemetery in New York? That’s the question local officials are grappling with, as they look at …more
Rochester Diocese moves to close window for sex abuses claims this summer
The Rochester Catholic Diocese has filed a motion to set August 13th, 2020 as the deadline to file sex abuse claims. The diocese has filed for bankruptcy amid …more
SAFETY MOMENT: Protecting against Mercury exposure
Our team recognizes and trains for a variety of potential exposure hazards, and one potential hazard we can all work together toward eliminating is exposure to mercury. One …more
Speakers, marchers call for change as Women March rally draws crowd (full coverage)
Despite constant snow and bitter cold, women and men ventured out for the fourth annual Women March in Seneca Falls on Saturday. Feminists of all affiliations rallied and …more
GALLERY: Snow doesn’t stop Women March in Seneca Falls
The snow didn't stop approximately 2,000 from turning out to Seneca Falls for the 4h Annual Women March, held in the birthplace of Women's Rights. A number of …more
THE DEBRIEF: Debating the state of Upstate economy, ending the pledge, and more (podcast)
What were the biggest stories of the week in the Finger Lakes? There are several that have people talking, and this week on Episode #60 of The Debrief …more
Waterloo CSD could have new facilities director after Monday meeting
The Waterloo Board of Education will likely appoint a new Facilities Director for the Waterloo School District on Monday. The Finger Lakes Times reports that Donald Miller Jr., …more
One charged after domestic incident in Seneca Falls
The Seneca Falls Police Department reports the arrest of a 31-year-old Stanley resident following a domestic dispute. Jered Proctor, 31, of Stanley is accused of causing damage to …more
WEBCAST REPLAY: Waterloo Indians clash with Geneva at the Panther Den (FL1 Sports)
Crosstown Rival Waterloo Indians and Geneva Panthers meet on Friday night in Geneva in an important mid-season Finger Lakes East boys basketball showdown. Paul Russo and Kevin Sharp …more
Bob McKeveny receives Seneca Chamber’s 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award (video)
The Seneca County Chamber of Commerce and CFCU Community Credit Union announced on Thursday evening that Bob McKeveny has received the Chamber’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Working with Chamber …more
Police: Ovid man charged with aggravated harassment after warrants discovered during traffic stop
The Seneca Falls Police Department reports the arrest of Christopher Clemenson, 37, of Ovid following a traffic stop on Cayuga Street. Police stopped Clemenson for a traffic violation. …more
Menzo Case named Seneca Chamber’s 2019 Citizen of the Year (video)
The Seneca County Chamber of Commerce and Goulds Pumps announced last night at the organizations annual dinner that Menzo Case has received the Chamber’s Citizen of the Year …more
INSIDE THE FLX: Discussing the Finger Lakes Land Trust and conservation in the region (podcast)
What does the Finger Lakes Land Trust do? That’s a question the newsroom has gotten a number of times over the years. This week a conversation with Andy …more
Mitrano launches healthcare listening tour, will work with RIP Medical to pay off local debts
Tracy Mitrano, a Democrat seeking to challenge Congressman Tom Reed this fall says she’s working to shed light on medical debt in the Finger Lakes. She announced the …more

Sunset at 5 (photo)
A gorgeous view from Sampson. Photo shared by Rachel Burkholder.
Entering Seneca Lake (photo)
The canal entering Seneca Lake offered a different perspective than the typical shots we see. This moment captured by Lori Bonacci.
Wreaths Across America (photo)
After the Wreaths Across America Ceremony at Sampson this weekend. Photo by Bob Hayssen.
The breakfast club (photo)
Word spreads as more and more blue jays join the breakfast club at our home on Seybolt Rd in Fayette Photo by Karen Barto.