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SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Discussing the Finger Lakes Rural Health Network with Emilie Sisson (podcast)
4 hours ago
This week Josh Durso sits down with Emilie Sisson, of the Finger Lakes Rural Health Network discussing her work raising awareness and community education in rural parts of the region. Specifically, Sisson walks listeners through a unique training opportunity to gain skills …more
Casey McDonald wants to challenge Rep. Reed in primary for 23rd District
2 hours ago
Congressman Tom Reed (R-23) could face a primary challenge, if one Seneca County activist has anything to say about it. Romulus real estate developer and conservative activist Casey McDonald tells the Finger Lakes Times he’ll seek the Republican nod for the seat …more

Cayuga Lake hit with 33 toxic algae blooms; none reported yet on Seneca, Canandaigua, or Owasco
20 hours ago
In the opening days of the toxic algae season that is expected to intensify and stretch into early October, Cayuga Lake has taken a wide early lead in dangerous blooms spotted in …more
Mother sentenced in fatal beating of 3-year-old son
3 hours ago
A Seneca Falls woman will spend four to 12 years in prison for the fatal beating of her 3-year-old son. Alison Bovio pleaded guilty to manslaughter last October, admitting she was present when …more
Auburn driver charged for having suspended license, loose cargo on way to Seneca Meadows
18 hours ago
On July 15th at approximately 2:30 p.m. officers with the Seneca Falls Police Department charged an Auburn man with driving with a suspended license following a series of complaints to the Seneca …more
OUR FINGER LAKES HISTORY: Fayette native Robert S. Duncanson (podcast)
3 days ago
Born in Fayette in 1821, Robert Seldon Duncanson was one of few African American landscape painters of the nineteenth century, and he achieved levels of success unknown to his contemporaries. In this …more
Over 80 felony charges filed against two men in Seneca County sex abuse investigation
2 days ago
Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce reports the arrest of two individuals on dozens of felony charges following a lengthy child sex abuse investigation. Duane L. Porterfield, 62, of Romulus was taken into …more
THE DEBRIEF: Future of the Depot, Musselman, and War with Con Ed (podcast)
4 days ago
This week on The Debrief Podcast, Josh Durso is joined by Jackie Augustine and Ted Baker to discuss the week’s biggest headlines. The trio will discuss the latest on the waste-elimination efforts …more

del Lago wins top-honor again
Del Lago Resort & Casino announced on Thursday that it has received top honors at the 2019 Rochester Business Journal and The Daily Record Reader Rankings Awards. For …more
Road closures outlined by Seneca Falls PD ahead of Right to Run race
On Saturday, July 20th the Town of Seneca Falls will be hosting the Right to Run. This event will take place in Seneca Falls betwee 7:30 and 11:30 …more
Woman with ties to Seneca Falls found dead in Georgia; 15-year-old nephew lead suspect in homicide investigation
A 42-year-old with roots in Seneca Falls was found dead in Forsyth, Georgia, according to WMGT-TV. Monroe County investigators say they found 42-year-old Tryeflue Lerra O’Neal unresponsive at …more
Alison Bovio sentenced to 4-12 years in prison
The mother of a 3-year-old Seneca Falls boy murdered by his stepfather in May 2018 has received the maximum sentence. On Thursday, Acting Seneca County Court Judge Jason …more
FLX WEEKLY: Right to Run 19K race director Heather Zellers & hot weekend on tap (podcast)
Temperatures and humidity levels will be at high points for the summer so far this weekend with plenty of events happening across the Finger Lakes. In Seneca Falls, …more
FRESH TAKES: Kawhi, USWNT & Major League Baseball’s second half (podcast)
Paul Russo & Nick Felice return to the studio to talk about everything surrounding the U.S. Women’s Soccer team World Cup victory, Major League Baseball as the second …more
LOST FINGER LAKES: Casey Galloway of Café 19 in Seneca Falls (interview)
Café 19 is themed after the Women’s Rights Movement. All of the artwork on our walls are pop art images of suffragists from the Movement. We wanted to …more
Fire investigation team, Mercy Flight both respond to reported garage fire in Seneca Co.
First responders were called to a garage fire on State Route 414 in the Magee Fire District Monday afternoon. Several departments were initially called to the scene, which …more
Rep. Reed endorsed unanimously by GOP chairs in 23rd District
Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning) has been backed for another term, according to Republican Party leaders in the 23rd Congressional District. Citing his commitment to fairness and accessibility, and …more
Covert man had BAC nearly 3x legal limit during traffic stop in Waterloo
Troopers report the arrest of a Covert man following a traffic stop in Seneca County. On July 13th Troopers out of Waterloo arrested Alex J. Porter, 23, of Covert …more
Hemp production part of Empire Farms Days presentations
New this year, industrial grade hemp production will be discussed at Empire Farms Days Aug. 6-8 at the Rodman Lott & Son Farm on Route 414. The hemp …more
Proposed galvanizing mill in Romulus touted as environmentally benign, but many questions loom
While plans to build a $365 million garbage incinerator on a site at the former Seneca Army Depot were derailed by a state law enacted in May, a …more
Summer bird (photo)
A summer silhouette, as this hummingbird hangs near a branch. Photo by Missy Jones.more
Police: Seneca Falls man stole over $4,500 with debit card, forged check
On Thursday at approximately 4 p.m. police arrested a 34-year-old Seneca Falls man following a larceny investigation, in which more than $4,500 was stolen. Police say Michael Ellersick, …more
Details of Seneca Dairy Systems project unveiled
Information about Earl Martin’s Seneca Dairy Systems project proposed for a 75-acre parcel on the former Seneca Army Depot was presented to the public Thursday. Martin and consultants …more
Police: Seneca Falls man damaged property, prevented victim from leaving during domestic incident
On Sunday at approximately 9:30 p.m. police arrested a 32-year-old Seneca Falls resident following a domestic incident. Christopher Freeman, 32, of Seneca Falls is accused of intentionally damaging …more
Geneva contractor accused of forging docs; arrested on felony charges in Seneca Co.
Sheriff Luce reports felony charges, which were filed against a Geneva man following an investigation that spanned more than a month. Talon Robb, 29, of Geneva was charged …more
Suspected harmful algae blooms linger on Cayuga Lake
Although many suspicious blooms still linger, there were indications Friday that some of the harmful algae blooms on Cayuga Lake may have dissipated. Two state park beaches that …more
Three officers injured in Varick stand-off involving crossbow, burning mailbox & knife
On Wednesday night at about 7:00 PM, Seneca County Sheriff Deputies responded to a domestic violence incident in progress at 4698 Route 96A, in the Town of Varick. …more
Ovid man takes part in potential ‘game-changer’ clinical trial for heart failure treatment
A new clinical trial could be a game-changer when it comes to treating heart failure. It involves a device called the v-wave, and a local man is the …more
WEEKEND WEATHER: Pleasant mid-summer weekend awaits the Finger Lakes
After some heavy rain and storms in the southern and northern Finger Lakes on Thursday, the region is ready to settle in to a picture perfect summer weekend. …more
FLX WEEKLY: The busiest of summer weekends ahead in the Finger Lakes (podcast)
Summer in the Finger Lakes is here with the warm weather, a plethora of events and gorgeous scenery. We fill you in on everything going on in the …more
Mac’s Drive In serves as staple of summer in the Finger Lakes
Summer is here. And few stops in the Finger Lakes evoke feelings of summer like Mac’s Drive In, located on 5&20 in Waterloo, New York. A recent feature …more
Karl Karlsen’s California murder trial delayed until January
Karl Karlsen’s murder trial in California has been delayed. Again. The Union Democrat in Sonora, California, reports the delay stems from Karlsen’s lawyer claiming the former Seneca County …more
Shipley urges Seneca County to lobby for Sampson as state vets cemetery
New York is the only state in the country that does not have an official state veterans memorial cemetery. Bob Shipley, R-Waterloo, chairman of the Seneca County Board …more
Waterloo man charged after hit-and-run crash in Yates County
Authorities in Yates County arrested a Waterloo man on drunk driving charges following a hit-and-run accident on Pre-Emption Road in the Town of Benton late-Tuesday. Erick Hernandez, 32, …more
Police: Waterloo man accused of verbally, physically abusing small child in Walmart
On Tuesday at 11:45 a.m. police arrested Jody L. Valentine, 41, of Waterloo. The arrest stems from a child abuse call received at the Wal-Mart Supercenter located on …more
Tugboat operator saves woman from drowning in Seneca Falls
A quick-thinking tugboat operator in town for Canal Fest helped save the life of a town resident who found herself in peril after jumping into the Cayuga-Seneca Canal …more
Hughes unanimous choice to head Waterloo school board
Ellen Hughes is the new president of the Waterloo Board of Education. She was elected unanimously at Monday’s organizational meeting. Hughes was first elected to the nine-member board …more
Seneca County responds after supervisor says Cayuga Nation police should be stripped of guns
As debate continues in Seneca and Cayuga counties regarding the legitimacy of the Cayuga Nation Police Force – one supervisor from the Town of Seneca Falls sounded off …more
Expert says busy year coming for toxic algae blooms in FLX
The first suspicious algal blooms of the season have been reported on Conesus, Honeoye, Otisco and Keuka lakes, although none has been confirmed with high toxins — yet. …more
Sheriff: No one hurt after boat fire in Seneca Falls
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office has released new information about a boat accident that occurred on Cayuga Lake near Cayuga Lake State Park at the end of June. …more
Shores will not seek another term leading Waterloo school board
Mike Shores will not seek a new one-year term as president of the Board of Education at the annual organizational meeting Monday night. Shores, of 2981 East Ave., …more
More local parents relying on telemedicine for child healthcare
Telemedicine is a rapidly expanding medical service. The use of telemedicine has almost tripled over the past two years in upstate New York, according to Excellus Blue Cross …more
Fayette man charged with damaging septic pipe
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports on July 3, 2019 at approximately 11:30am, Investigators arrested John N. Amidon, age 65 of Canoga Island in the Town of Fayette. …more
Stormin’ over Seneca (photo)
Shot of a passing storm over Seneca Lake on Friday. Photo by Jim Porupski.more
Police: Seneca Falls man arrested on felony charges after credit card theft
On Friday at 12:46 p.m. the Town of Seneca Falls Police Department arrested Michael G. Ellersick, 34, of Seneca Falls following a theft complaint. The arrest stems from …more
Ripple effects from cold, wet spring impacting local produce
Maureen Carroll spent Friday perusing the produce selections at Cobble Creek Farm in Spencerport. “Strawberries, raspberries, those kinds of things,” she said. She was looking for items for …more
Osprey returns in Tyre (photo)
An osprey returns home to nest with dinner for his brood in Tyre. Photo by Jack Wagener.more
SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Three Bears, the Ovid Library, and a rich history (special episode)
This week on a special Independence Day edition of Sunday Conversation – two of South Seneca’s strongest advocates step into the studio to talk about the Edith B. …more