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Supervisors give County Manager Sheppard another four-year term
Published: 2 hours ago
In a special meeting held before the Seneca County Board of Supervisors’ standing committee meetings, the supervisors met to consider the future of County Manager John Sheppard. The resolution, which extended his tenure through 2021, was presented by Fayette Supervisor Cindy Lorenzetti …more
Sheppard seeks tax cap override for Seneca County
Published: 19 hours ago
Seneca County has been authorized to charge a 3 percent county sales tax since the early 1980s. In the 1990s, the county increased the sales tax to 4 percent by getting a home rule bill passed by the State Legislature. That authorization …more

Storms over the canal harbor (photo)
Published: 8 hours ago
The Seneca Falls Canal Harbor came to life on Tuesday as thunderstorms moved just south of the former village. Photo by Josh Durso.more
Rochester man charged after trespassing, damaging property in Tyre
Published: 10 hours ago
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that a Rochester man was arrested on June 22nd for trespassing after he was removed from a business in Tyre due to unlawful conduct. Deputies say …more
Inside Portico by Fabio Viviani: Preview of brunch at del Lago’s upscale eatery
Published: 10 hours ago | Updated: 4 hours ago
When del Lago Resort & Casino opens its 205-room hotel and spa this weekend, Portico by Fabio Viviani will roll out something new of its own: brunch. Beginning Saturday, July 1, the …more
Some fracking waste found its way to Seneca Meadows
Published: 19 hours ago
Hundreds of trucks roll into the Seneca Meadows landfill in Seneca Falls every day, dumping your garbage. But environmental advocates say, for years, trucks carried construction debris straight from Pennsylvania fracking sites. …more
Seneca Falls woman stole diamond ring, sold it in Geneva
Published: 1 day ago
A Seneca Falls woman has been charged with grand larceny in Ontario County after deputies say she stole diamond ring from a residence while employed as a home health aide in March. …more
WEBER THIS WEEK: Black & Benjamin of Seneca Meadows in-studio (podcast)
Published: 1 day ago | Updated: 1 day ago
Join Harold “Web Dog” Weber for another edition of Weber This Week as he welcomes Seneca Meadows facility director Kyle Black and community relations director Mark Benjamin in-studio to discuss the latest …more

Buttonwood Grove receives $50,000 farm grant
Buttonwood Grove Winery at 5986 Route 89 on Cayuga Lake has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the New York State New Farmers Grant Fund. The winery, which …more
Thunderstorms popping up throughout the FLX
Thunderstorms are firing up in the Finger Lakes this afternoon. Those heading outdoors are urged to use caution, as the National Weather Service issued warnings for a couple …more
Legendary blues musician Buddy Guy coming to del Lago
del Lago Resort & Casino announced on Monday that legendary blues musician Buddy Guy will take the stage at The Vine on Friday, August 11th. Tickets will go …more
Storms approaching in Seneca Falls (photo)
Thunderstorms were approaching Tuesday afternoon in Seneca Falls. Photo by Josh Durso.more
Finger Lakes Forecast: Work week begins showery, cool
The weather looks like it will start out active in the Finger Lakes, as showers and thunderstorms remain in the forecast for both Monday and Tuesday. Temperatures will …more
Tasting Tuesday event at del Lago to benefit Seneca County HOC
Tasting Tuesday gets underway tomorrow, June 27th, at 3:00 pm through 9:00 pm at del Lago Resort and Casino with all proceeds to benefit the Seneca County House …more
Seneca Falls Little League week #9 results
Seneca Falls Little League completed their 2017 regular season this week. Below are the results from Week #9, 6/18-6/24, as reported by managers of Major and Minor Divisions …more
Leisurely day at Cayuga Lake State Park (photo)
A leisurely game of cornhole at Cayuga Lake State Park in Seneca Falls on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Jim Sinicropi.more
Saturday in the park (photo)
Several people were out enjoying the weather at Cayuga Lake State Park in Seneca Falls late Saturday afternoon. Photo by Jim Sinicropi.more
Fourth Democrat enters race to challenge Tom Reed in 23rd Congressional District
A fourth Democrat is seeking the party’s nomination to vie for the 23rd House seat occupied by incumbent Republican Tom Reed of Corning. Eddie Sundquist, a native of …more
Roses in Bloom (photo)
A couple of roses blooming in Waterloo. Photo by Eric Baldwin.more
Waterloo Village Board adopts nepotism policy
The Village Board voted 5-0 Wednesday to adopt a new nepotism policy for the village handbook. The vote followed an executive session called to discuss the employment history …more
Seneca Falls board activates new rules; 80-person limit, metal detectors to be used
The Town of Seneca Falls has decided that the “tone and rhetoric” have grown to be a concern at monthly board meetings. Seneca Falls Town Supervisor Greg Lazzaro, …more
NY wine, wine chief on the move
New York’s 20 wine trails aren’t lost on Sam Filler, who recently took the helm at the New York Wine and Grape Foundation. The newly dubbed executive director …more
Seneca Falls Police: Have you seen this gator?
The Seneca Falls Police Department is asking the public for it’s help locating a missing John Deere Utility Gator. Police say sometime between June 13th around 6:30 pm …more
Trevor’s Gift Backpack Program kicks into gear for summer vacation
School has ended, but the Trevor’s Gift Backpack Program’s efforts to feed hungry children in Waterloo has not. During the summer nutritionally needy children can receive backpack food …more
Beverly Shelter Pets of the Week: Some of the Boys
The boys at the Beverly Animal Shelter are being featured this week. You can find them in all shapes, sizes and temperaments. Each of these boys is hoping …more
DEC to sample the air in Seneca Falls
Air samples will be tested for toxins at four locations in the town where children gather. The state Department of Environmental Conservation Tuesday approved the application of the …more
del Lago unveils new ‘slot’ technology for tournament play
del Lago Resort & Casino will be debuting new technology this weekend, during an interactive slot tournament on Saturday from 5 to 9 pm. The new technology provides …more
Muranda Cheese Company unveiling new event barn this weekend
A barn built in 1891 is getting ready to see new use, as Muranda Cheese Company is set to hold an “Open Barn” event this weekend. The barn …more
Storm bears down on Wolfy’s (photo)
The storm was bearing down on Wolfy’s along Cayuga Lake in Seneca Falls. Photo by Mary Sandroni.more
Unsettled weather returns for Finger Lakes
The next couple days are going to be wet in the Finger Lakes. Rain chances are going to gradually increase throughout the day on Thursday, according to FLX …more
Nozzolio tapped to lead economic development initiative for Finger Lakes
A private institution with deep business and family roots in the area announced a major new initiative that will promote the Finger Lakes region as a great place …more
DEC expands water quality monitoring program to all 11 Finger Lakes
All 11 Finger Lakes will now have citizen scientists collecting water quality data that is state-certified, a new development spurred on by the Finger Lakes Water Hub. Scott …more
Multiple tractor-trailers involved in accident between Exits 41, 40 on Thruway
Emergency crews from northern Seneca County were called to mile marker 3157 on the New York State Thruway after a mid-morning accident involving at least two tractor-trailers slowed, …more
Summer kicks off with sun, mid-70s for Finger Lakes
If mid-70s with plenty of sunshine is something you like — then summer is going to get off to the right start. Wednesday is going to see temperatures …more
US Lacrosse honors for 12 players in Section V
US Lacrosse announced its annual national awards, and the governing body’s girls lacrosse All-American and All-Academic teams includes 12 players from Section V schools. A pair of the …more
Arrest made in Seneca Falls church burglary
On Friday, June 16th at approximately 11 am members of the Seneca Falls Police Department arrested a former-Seneca Falls resident after an investigation into a December 2016 burglary …more
del Lago Summer IPA to launch this week
del Lago Resort & Casino is about to add one more unique feature to its repertoire. As it continues its promise to partner with local businesses, the resort …more
Pleasant days coming for FLX
The forecast looks good through the middle of the week. It’ll get a little wet, with showers and perhaps some steady rain making their way into the region …more
Future of Seneca County manager to be discussed
Will John Sheppard continue as Seneca County manager? That will be the topic of the Government Operations Committee of the Board of Supervisors at a special meeting set …more
Flexible seating empowers Romulus students for better learning
By first grade, most children have heard the story of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” where a young girl invades the home of a family of bears and …more
Flooding possible as thunderstorms develop on Friday
Thunderstorms with heavy downpours, which could lead to some flash flooding is expected to develop this afternoon. Around 3 pm is when FLX Weather Meteorologist Drew Montreuil says …more
GALLERY: Looking back at the Father’s Day storm
The weather was active on Father’s Day. While temperatures soared throughout the afternoon hours, the sky turned vibrant as a line of strong and severe thunderstorms moved through …more
Waterloo woman sent to Strong after crash on Hecker Rd.
Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce reports that a 19-year-old Waterloo woman was transported to Geneva General Hospital, then Strong Memorial for treatment of injuries sustained during a serious …more
Rainbow over the library (photo)
The rainbows after a brief shower Monday night could be seen from the FingerLakes1.com Studio. Photo by Thom Prati.more
SF board member’s harassment case postponed
Seneca Falls Town Board member Thomas Ruzicka pleaded not guilty Friday to a second-degree harassment charge in Waterloo Town Court. Represented by attorney Rome Canzano of Auburn, the …more
Penfield man charged with DWI in Seneca Falls
On Sunday around 1:05 am the Seneca Falls Police Department arrested a Penfield man after he was found to be driving while intoxicated. Edward J. Gleason, 45, was …more
Tractor-trailer bursts into flames in Tyre; no injuries reported
Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce says that on Friday around 9:52 am his office responded to State Route 414 in Tyre for a tractor-trailer fire. Deputies say that …more
Ettman will take on new role for Seneca County
David Ettman will not need a waiver of Seneca County’s residency requirement for his new job. A Varick resident, Ettman was appointed assistant county attorney this week by …more

Storms over the canal harbor (photo)
The Seneca Falls Canal Harbor came to life on Tuesday as thunderstorms moved just south of the former village. Photo by Josh Durso.
Storms approaching in Seneca Falls (photo)
Thunderstorms were approaching Tuesday afternoon in Seneca Falls. Photo by Josh Durso.
Leisurely day at Cayuga Lake State Park (photo)
A leisurely game of cornhole at Cayuga Lake State Park in Seneca Falls on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Jim Sinicropi.
Saturday in the park (photo)
Several people were out enjoying the weather at Cayuga Lake State Park in Seneca Falls late Saturday afternoon. Photo by Jim Sinicropi.