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Mynderse Academy Athletic Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony (webcast replay)
2 days ago
Watch the Mynderse Athletic Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony at New York Chiropractic College in Seneca Falls held on Saturday night at 5:30 pm inside the Delevan Theater. The Class of 2019 includes lifetime contributor Robert McKeveny, Michael Anderson (1986), Michael …more
Seneca Meadows lawsuit over local law delayed again
9 hours ago
Oral arguments in the Article 78 lawsuit filed by Seneca Meadows landfill against the town of Seneca Falls over Local Law 3 of 2016 will not take place Nov. 19, as tentatively scheduled. Instead, those arguments may not take place until sometime …more

INSIDE THE FLX: Discussing rural challenges with leaders from U.S. Department of Agriculture, Small Business Administration (podcast)
2 days ago
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Small Business Administration are two federally funded agencies that work hard to improve quality of life in rural communities. What many people may not realize, though, …more
Mystery group mails flyers for GOP candidates in SF, Waterloo
1 day ago
Households in the towns of Seneca Falls and Waterloo recently received glossy, color flyers from a group called Responsible Solutions for New York, endorsing five Republican candidates for town offices. A Google …more
FOLIAGE REPORT: Explore the Finger Lakes as colors of fall arrive!
3 days ago
Colors are finally being spotted around the region; and this weekend – the weather should cooperate at least 50 percent of the time. Get out and enjoy fall in the Finger Lakes. …more
INSIDE THE FLX: Democrats Sauvageau, Weil discuss campaign for at-large supervisor in SF (podcast)
3 days ago
This week, another two-part episode of Inside the FLX. As Election Day draws closer, we’re going to feature more-and-more of these episodes. The goal: To let voters see where candidates stand on …more
Shortage of high-dose vaccine impacting seniors
3 days ago
If you’re a senior, and you need the high dose flu vaccine, you may be having trouble getting your flu shot. That’s because there’s a shortage in the high-dose vaccine for those …more
Algae bloom appears near FLX Welcome Center in Geneva; busy HAB season on Seneca Lake
5 days ago
Bill Roege, who recently took over as HABs Director for Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association, says the last seven days have proven to be busy for volunteers working around Seneca Lake to …more

Brandon Burgess indicted and arraigned on robbery charges
Brandon Burgess, who sparked a manhunt after deputies said he robbed a 7-Eleven in Phelps in September, has been indicted on seven counts including robbery. The grand jury’s …more
Draft design of new Waterloo bridge unveiled during meeting
The preliminary design of a new Locust Street bridge shows a structure similar in many ways to the old bridge it will replace. The state Department of Transportation …more
FLX WEEKLY: Sharon Hogan from Thrive to Survive, your October weekend ahead and Union Block in Penn Yan (podcast)
Sharon Hogan from Thrive to Survive is in-studio to talk about how you can support their organization this month before a look at some great local fall photos, …more
Seneca Supervisors extend room occupancy tax for three years
Seneca County’s 3-percent tax on hotel, motel and other temporary lodging facilities will continue for another three years. The Board of Supervisors voted 11-0 Tuesday to adopt Local …more
INSIDE THE FLX: Mayor Kyle Barnhart discusses campaign for Lodi Town Supervisor (podcast)
Kyle Barnhart, while not a Democrat in affiliation, will be running on the top line of this November’s election in Lodi, Seneca County. Barnhart currently serves as mayor …more
Seneca Falls man accused of shoving woman down flight of stairs during domestic
Police say that a 57-year-old Seneca Falls man was charged with harassment after an alleged domestic incident, which occurred on September 25th. Robert J. Giggetts, 57, of Seneca …more
Phelps robbery, manhunt suspect indicted, under mental health observation
The Lyons man accused of robbing a Phelps convenience store has been indicted by an Ontario County grand jury, but his case will not proceed until he is …more
Police: Seneca Falls woman stole from customer while working shift at local business
Police report the arrest of a Seneca Falls woman following an investigation into employee theft. According to a press release, the Seneca Falls Police Department arrested Samantha Taylor, …more
‘TRIAL BY FIRE’: New finance director celebrated in Seneca, as supervisors signal that update could come from DA on Sheppard-Deeds investigation
Last year at this time the Seneca County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution instructing Sheriff Tim Luce to lead an investigative effort into Former County Manager John …more
Dick’s Sporting Goods CEO says $5M worth of assault rifles destroyed
Perhaps the biggest sporting goods chain makes a statement against assault rifles. The CEO of Dick’s Sporting Goods said the company has destroyed more than $5 million worth …more
Bird tower tracking continues at local wetlands
Braddock Bay Bird Observatory today announced that the radio tower atop Seneca Meadows landfill had eight bird detections from late April – late May. An American Woodcock tagged …more
Police: Corning man stole car in Seneca Falls, fled for months
On Monday at approximately 7:23 p.m. police arrested a Corning man following an investigation into the theft of a vehicle in the Town of Seneca Falls. The theft …more
Foggy morning (photo)
A foggy morning. Photo by Rachel Burkholder.more
Did you get your STAR rebate check yet?
If you didn’t get your property tax rebate check yet, don’t worry. The state is still sending hundreds of thousands more. Since August, more than 1.4 million tax relief …more
Fiery sunset in the Finger Lakes (photo)
A fiery sunset in the Finger Lakes. Photo by Billie Brinkerhoff.more
Lazzaro appoints unelected rep to serve as deputy supervisor in Seneca Falls
Seneca Falls Town Supervisor Greg Lazzaro has appointed TJ Casamassima to the position of deputy town supervisor. Previously a town councilor, Casamassima will serve as deputy supervisor in …more
Supervisors debate asking governor to close Seneca Nation casinos
It may be more symbolic than realistic, but the Seneca County Board of Supervisors will consider a motion Tuesday calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to close the Seneca …more
Waterloo woman charged with assault after victim pepper sprayed during family dispute at Fastrac in Ovid
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports the investigation of a family dispute, which left a Waterloo woman charged with assault; and a victim pepper-sprayed. Deputies say that on …more
SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Discussing HAB season with Frank DiOrio of Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association (podcast)
What’s up with all the algae? While experts and scientists battle with the ‘what’ is causing dozens of blooms each summer in lakes around the region – spotters …more
Interlaken driver charged with DWI after traffic stop
Deputies report the arrest of an Interlaken resident following a traffic stop on State Route 96. Catlyn Steger, 31, of Interlaken was charged with DWI, aggravated DWI, possession …more
Seneca Falls Democratic candidates to meet with voters
The full slate of Democratic Party candidates n the Nov. 5 election will discuss issues with voters at two events this month. Voters can speak with the candidates …more
Solar developer to file ‘scoping’ statement in Seneca County
The Florida solar energy company that wants to build a huge, 80 megawatt solar electric facility in the west end of the town plans to file the required …more
OUR FINGER LAKES HISTORY: A Whale of a Tale in the Finger Lakes (podcast)
The amazing story of how Waterloo became known near and far as “the place the whale burned” in the late 1800’s. A mammoth whale that was captured by …more
Auditors: Waterloo CSD ‘did not adopt realistic budgets’, leaving millions in reserve funds unnecessarily
The Waterloo Central School District has some work to do. A report released by New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s office outlined upwards of six reserve funds, which …more
No change in Reed’s stance on impeachment
Nothing has transpired over the past week to convince Rep. Tom Reed that the actions of President Trump and his dealings with Ukraine have reached the level of …more
Seneca IDA gives final OK to Seneca Dairy Systems incentives
Final approval was unanimously given Thursday by the Board of Directors of the Seneca County Industrial Development Agency to a financial incentive package for Seneca Dairy Systems in …more
Mark Benjamin continues Lodi supervisor campaign
Republican Mark Benjamin will have competition this fall in the race to become the next Lodi Town supervisor, as Democrat Kyle Barnhart will run against him in the …more
Illnesses at Seneca Falls MS cause new policy for sewer pipe repairs
On Sept. 26, several Seneca Falls Middle School students and a teacher in a classroom where the windows were open reported headaches and nausea. Their illness likely was …more
Trailblazers goes national, endorses Barnhart for Lodi supervisor
The Trailblazers PAC wants to see politics done differently. The organization was founded by Leslie Danks Burke following her own election bid for state senate in which she …more
No objections yet to lakeside land sale in Geneva
If city residents have concerns about the proposed sale of a 7.25-acre piece of property to the state, they’re apparently going to wait until November to air those …more
Senator Helming joins hundreds of students at Finger Lakes Works… With Their Hands!
Senator Helming recently joined local students, teachers, and skilled tradespeople on Thursday at the 14th Annual “Finger Lakes Works… With Their Hands!” event. This important local program brings …more
Wet spring delaying prime apple picking season in some isolated cases across Finger Lakes
Fall means apple season in the Finger Lakes. However, there were some meteorological factors at play over the last 12-months that have had an impact on this year’s …more
Pumpkin chuckin’ and wine at Varick Winery in Seneca County
From September through October, you can head to Varick Winery in Romulus to chuck pumpkins. The pumpkin chuckin’ opens at 9:30 a.m. on weekends ONLY! It works by …more
FLX WEEKLY: Liz & Marshall from Woody’s Bar & Grille and your October weekend ahead (podcast)
Chef Marshall Grady & Liz Comatis from Woody’s Bar & Grille are in-studio as we sample the world famous Bleu Bayou chicken wings along with 7 other unique …more
Seneca Lake-area water systems promise new data on PFAS, while state keeps tight lid on information
Blindsided a month ago by intense public alarm over reports that their public drinking water showed traces of PFAS-class chemicals, officials in Watkins Glen and Montour Falls and …more
Seneca Falls Town Board votes to legally reestablish historic district
By a 3-1 vote, the Town Board voted Tuesday to legally reestablish the town’s historic district. Earlier this year, State Supreme Court Judge Daniel Doyle ruled that the …more
Spectrum cable, internet prices going up… again
Spectrum rates are going up. The company has confirmed that some rates for TV Select and above will be going up. The broadcast TV surcharge will increase and …more
Pair of thefts lead to felony charges in Seneca County
After a pair of thefts at a local Walmart store, two Wayne County women were arrested on felony charges. Police say that on Monday, September 30th around 3:26 …more
Police: Seneca Falls man violated protective order by sending multiple text messages
Police say that a Seneca Falls man violated a stay away order of protection by sending text messages to a protected party during the month of September. Brandon …more
Tentative 2020 Seneca Falls town budget to be presented tonight
Details won’t be revealed until tonight, but the tentative 2020 town budget will be unveiled at the regular Town Board meeting. The tentative budget prepared by senior account …more