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Child struck by car in Seneca Falls, transported to Strong Memorial Hospital
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Police say a 40-year-old Seneca Falls man was arrested for endangering the welfare of a child and reckless endangerment after asking an 11-year-old to pull a car, which resulted in him being struck. Timothy P. Abell, 40, was charged with second-degree reckless …more
Finger Lakes or bust: how wineries are taking innovative approaches to changing climate
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The winters of 2014 and 2015 dealt Tom and Susan Higgins, the owners of Heart & Hands Wine Co. in the Finger Lakes, a one-two punch that left them concerned about the viability of their business. It started with the fierce winter …more

Police: Waterloo man left dog inside extremely hot vehicle
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Police say a 58-year-old Waterloo man was arrested in Seneca Falls after leaving a dog inside his vehicle during extreme heat. Steven L. Hollenbeck, 58, of Waterloo was charged with leaving a …more
Reed, Katko have big fundraising advantages
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Whoever wins the Democratic primary in the 23rd congressional district will have plenty of catching up to do when it comes to fundraising. With the Democratic primary set for Tuesday, incumbent Republican …more
DEC: Raw sewage leaking into canal in Seneca Falls
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The DEC says that 10 gallons of raw sewage per minute have been spilling into the Cayuga-Seneca Canal throughout the day on Thursday. According to an alert issued by the state, it’s …more
FLX WEEKLY: Primed up for another June weekend in the Finger Lakes (podcast)
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School’s out and the summer is officially underway this weekend. Join Sydney Rogers, Josh Durso & Jim Sinicropi for a look at your weekend event options, weather forecast, sports line-up, and some …more
MANTIUS: Legislature adjourns before NYS Assembly can vote on incinerator bill
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The New York State Legislature adjourned before 10 p.m. Wednesday without voting on a bill aimed at derailing a proposed garbage incinerator in Romulus. The bill was a top priority among dozens …more
Cayuga Nation Police Department adds captain, patrol sergeant
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Two more former state troopers have joined the Cayuga Indian Nation Police Department. They will work for Col. Mark Lincoln, the first superintendent of the tribe’s new law enforcement branch. James Stowell …more

Sheriff: Waterloo man choked, threatened to kill female during violent incident
A Waterloo man was arrested on multiple felony charges after a violent domestic incident on Tuesday, according to Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce. On Tuesday at about 10:32 …more
Traveling 9/11 exhibit brings firefighters’ stories to life, and Tyre
The 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit is in the Rochester region for the first time. It is part of the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Siller, a …more
del Lago takes to Albany for help equalizing ‘unfair’ playing field
The state could consider several avenues to help del Lago, which has failed to meet revenue projections since it opened in February 2017. State legislators, for example, could …more
Waterloo School Board gives Bavis 3.25 percent pay hike, rescinds January motion
School Superintendent Terri Bavis got a pay raise Monday, but still doesn’t have a contract extension — at least not yet. The School Board voted 5-3 to rescind …more
Seneca Falls Native Vincent Nicholas Giglio II passes away
Vincent Nicholas Giglio, II, known to friends as “Vinny” entered into Heaven on Saturday, May 19th, 2018 in Huntersville, North Carolina, after a long, courageous battle with heart …more
State announces action plans to combat algal blooms on Owasco, Cayuga, Skaneateles lakes
Owasco, Cayuga and Skaneateles lakes are among 12 “priority waterbodies” across New York that received tailored action plans to address harmful algal blooms and protect water quality, Gov. …more
Helming’s anti-incinerator legislation gets through Senate
The New York State Senate passed the bill to block a proposed garbage incinerator project from moving forward at the former Seneca Army Depot in the Town of …more
WEBER THIS WEEK: Jim Spina, Seneca Falls Parks & Rec Director (podcast)
Seneca Falls Director of Parks & Recreation, Jim Spina, is Harold Weber’s guest on Monday afternoon’s edition of Weber This Week on FingerLakes1.TV. Topics include this past weekend’s …more
Seneca Falls man guilty on felony strangulation charge
A 31-year-old Seneca Falls man pleaded guilty in Seneca County Court on Monday to felony strangulation, and will serve a year in County Jail. The court action came …more
del Lago Resort & Casino names new General Manager
Del Lago Resort & Casino will welcome a new general manager on July 9. For 30-year industry veteran Mark Juliano, assuming a leadership position with a major resort …more
Sheriff: Over 1,200 calls for service in month of May
Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce reports a steady month in his May service report, which was released on Monday. Highlighting the month was an off-duty deputy saving the …more
Tuesday morning greets FLX residents with cooler temps
The latest Finger Lakes forecast heading into the overnight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2:00 AM,. Cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind 9 to 13 mph becoming …more
SF to host services fair to highlight available resources in Seneca County
After gaining valuable feedback from the community earlier this spring, the Town of Seneca Falls and multiple agencies will partner to host a Community Services Fair. The event …more
1st Annual Memorial Poker Run in memory of Bob Plate
This weekend the Waterloo NY American Legion Riders Post 435 held Bob’s 1st Annual Memorial Poker Run. Bob Plate was a long time Seneca Falls resident. He lost …more
Romulus man airlifted after motorcycle collides with deer
Deputies say a 34-year-old Romulus man was airlifted to Upstate Medical Center after a motorcycle accident on State Route 414. The accident happened on Friday around 12:30 am …more
Trail group files action over SF eminent domain decision
A non-profit group has taken legal action against the town of Seneca Falls to prevent the municipality from using eminent domain to build a larger sewer line through …more
del Lago Resort & Casino’s Savor del Lago raises over $1,200 for Wounded Warriors in Action Program
del Lago hosted another successful Savor del Lago event on May 29th with proceeds benefitting the Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation Inc. (WWIA), Finger Lakes Chapter. WWIA serves …more
Women’s Rights Park commemorates 1865 freeing of slaves in Texas
President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation declared all enslaved persons in most Southern states free as of Jan. 1, 1863. That came during the Civil War — a conflict …more
Ford Library Summer Programs
Mark Benjamin, Seneca Meadows Relations Director, presented the Ford Memorial Library with a $1,300 grant to fund the Rick Riordan inspired Camp Half-Blood. Youth ages 8 and up …more
Cute Kitten in Seneca County (photo)
This cute playful kitten loves to play on our stack of firewood. Photo by Rachel Burkholder.more
Waterloo Library is presenting a special adult and teen reading show open to the community
Waterloo Library is hosting a professional teen and adult reading show, open to the community, on Monday July 23rd at 6PM, at the Waterloo Library, located at 31 …more
Deputies: Woman stole over $3,000 from Seneca County business
Deputies say a 59-year-old Avoca resident was charged with grand larceny and falsifying business records after an alleged $3,000 theft from a Town of Lodi business at an …more
Non-traditional youth games, activities promoted in Seneca Falls
Not all children are a good fit for traditional, organized team sports. Some do better with fun, nontraditional activities that don’t carry the pressure of athleticism, competition or …more
Air quality alert issued for Upstate NY for Father’s Day
An air quality alert has been issued for much of Upstate New York for Sunday. High heat and strong sunlight are expected to boost levels of ozone during …more
Flag Day record set at Waterloo High School
A new record has been set in Waterloo. Flag Day was one to remember in the Town of Waterloo where hundreds turned out to Waterloo High School for …more
Sheriff: Inmates possessed matches, tobacco at Seneca County jail
Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce reports the arrest of two inmates at the Seneca County Correctional Facility after they were found to be possessing prison contraband inside the …more
THE DEBRIEF: Unpacking Geneva contracts, new DRI money, and mental health data (podcast)
The hosts of the Debrief Podcast are tackling the biggest stories in the Finger Lakes over the last two weeks. Hosts Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso break down …more
del Lago Resort & Casino names new General Manager
del Lago Resort & Casino will welcome a new general manager on July 9th. For 30-year industry veteran Mark Juliano, assuming a leadership position with a major resort …more
Magee Country Diner seeks to expand, cites casino for more customers
Gary Schlegel is a big supporter of del Lago Resort & Casino. The facility, which opened in February 2017, is less than a mile from Schlegel’s Magee Country …more
del Lago Resort & Casino hosts 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit
del Lago Resort & Casino is pleased to announce it will host the 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit June 20th-26th. This is the first time the traveling exhibit …more
South Seneca seniors graduating with honors
This year, 17 South Seneca seniors have been awarded the distinction of honor graduate by earning a grade point average of 88 or higher. Honor graduates will wear …more
Special meeting cancelled in Seneca Falls
A special meeting originally scheduled for Thursday at 4 pm in Seneca Falls has been cancelled. The meeting was called to consider a bonding motion for $3 million …more
Police: Lodi man stole medication out of shopping cart at Walmart
On Tuesday at 9:08 pm the Town of Seneca Falls Police Department arrested a Lodi man at Walmart after a larceny investigation involving prescription pills. Keith L. Champion, …more
New Audubon Educator at Seneca Meadows Education Center
Seneca Meadows, Inc. today announced that Mary Jo Doyle has accepted the position of Audubon Environmental Educator for the Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve & Education Center. Mary Jo …more
Family funds water filter for West Africa with spare change
The Martin family of Waterloo, collected and saved $120.00 in change for the purchase of a Hydraid BioSand Water Filter. Jason and Katie Martin’s children: Maria, Anneka, Julia …more
Downtown Waterloo: Hotel feasibility studied, bowling alley to be razed
It’s been a long time since there’s been a hotel in downtown Waterloo. Long-time residents may remember the Brunswick Hotel at the corner of Virginia and East William …more
Lottery officials identify $1M winner as Waterloo resident
Lottery officials have identified the woman who won $1,000,000 on a scratch off ticket purchased at the Seneca Mini Mart in Waterloo. Mary Monahan, 61, a Waterloo resident …more
Supervisors call on Albany to leave home rule to communities as incinerator looms (video)
Seneca County Board of Supervisors Chairman Bob Shipley tackled a familiar item at Tuesday’s meeting during his remarks. The proposed Circular enerG incinerator was condemned again – this …more
Armed robbery reported at Byrne Dairy on 5&20 in Border City
Shortly before 4:00 am on Monday morning, an armed robbery occurred at the Bryne Dairy on Routes 5 & 20 in Border City. The suspect walked into the …more
INSIDE THE FLX: Vincent Esposito of Empire State Development talks economic development in the Finger Lakes
For the Finger Lakes – the road to economic development has been a long, and often bumpy one, with a multitude of challenges being faced. However, significant changes …more