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WATCH: Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance 100 year commemorative video
1 day ago
On April 25, 1919, the Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance founders came together in Auburn, New York to organize a cooperative to promote tourism in the region. 100 years later the tourism industry in the region has grown beyond their wildest expectations. Below …more
Waterloo Town Board may seek study of deteriorating sewer line concrete
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Concrete supporting manholes in the sanitary sewers along Routes 5 & 20 heading west to the Border City area is deteriorating because of a chemical used in construction some 20 years ago. The Town Board agenda on Monday includes a motion to …more

School resource officer charged in Seneca County
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Investigators with the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office report the arrest of a 20-year-old Interlaken resident following an investigation into an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student. Elesia M. Panipinto, 20, of Interlaken …more
INSIDE THE FLX: Outreach to rural veterans, and moral injury (Part 2)
2 days ago
Moral injury is defined as damage done to a person’s conscience or moral compass when that individual perpetrates, witnesses, or fails to prevent acts that transgress one’s own moral beliefs, values, or …more
THE DEBRIEF: Affordable Housing, Resisting Vaccines, Incinerator Bill, and MORE! (podcast)
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This week on The Debrief Podcast – Josh Durso and Ted Baker break down the latest headlines from around the region. The two discuss rent control advocacy across the state, a vacant …more
Kolb says costs to farms in labor bill ‘staggering’
4 days ago
Republicans in New York are pushing back against a bill, which they say would have a huge impact on local farms. Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua) and Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush …more
Seneca County urged to prepare solid waste management plan
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Seneca County does not have a state-mandated solid waste management plan. Valerie Sandlas, chairwoman of the Seneca Falls Environmental Action Committee, asked the Seneca County Board of Supervisors Tuesday to take steps …more
FLX WEEKLY: Clearing skies for a great spring weekend in the Finger Lakes (podcast)
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We’ve certainly had our fill of wet, cold weather this spring but the end may finally be in sight. Find out what the forecast looks like for this weekend along with a …more

INSIDE THE FLX: Stakeholders wrestle with reaching rural vets for services as transportation, housing lag (Part 1)
At this very moment there are more than 18 million veterans living in the United States. And the Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for their well-being. At …more
Perine’s junior season gets resurrected for Mynderse tennis
A torn ACL ranks at the top the an athlete’s list of worst nightmare. Meredith Perine knows the pain and misery a debilitating knee injury inflicts. The Mynderse …more
Funding available to help replace sewage systems on or near Cayuga Lake
Funding is available for property owners along the shore or near Cayuga Lake to replace failing or inadequate sewage systems, the Tompkins County Health Department said in a …more
Innovative project on Seneca Lake to study toxic algae
The health of the Finger Lakes may be in jeopardy as toxic algae are becoming more of a problem during the summer months. This year DEC and USGS …more
Village asks Fayette to exempt water plant from property taxes
Three village of Waterloo representatives asked the Town Board last week to consider exempting the village’s water treatment plant, water storage tank and other water system facilities from …more
Former Waterloo CSD teacher charged with sexual misconduct
State Police have arrested a former Waterloo gym teacher on sexual misconduct and child endangerment charges following an investigation. On Tuesday, Lindsey Halstead was arrested by state police. …more
Residents want clean Seneca Lake
A group of Seneca Lake residents is asking the Yates County Legislature to support their efforts to improve the quality of water in the Keuka Outlet and in …more
DraftKings Sportsbook officially under construction at del Lago Resort & Casino
Del Lago Resort & Casino is one step closer to accepting sports betting wages as construction for DraftKings Sportsbook at del Lago is officially underway. The more than …more
Is Cuomo waffling on opposition to Romulus trash incinerator?
Two months after both chambers of the state Legislature unanimously passed a bill to ban new waste incinerators in the Finger Lakes, Gov. Andrew Cuomo still hasn’t signed …more
Buoys to be deployed on Owasco, Skaneateles, Seneca lakes
The U.S. Geological Survey and the state Department of Environmental Conservation this week will deploy advanced new monitoring buoys on several Finger Lakes that officials say will allow …more
Laundromat owner in Waterloo objects to sewer hike
Chuck Hinkel, owner of the Laundry Depot on Virginia Street, told the Village Board Monday that he’d have to do 700 more loads of wash a year to …more
Seneca Supervisors may use grant to help Seneca Dairy Systems build new plant
If the Seneca County Board of Supervisors Economic Development & Tourism Committee gives its approval when it meets Tuesday, the full board will then consider a motion later …more
Watershed steward named for Seneca, Keuka lakes
Thanks to a state grant, Seneca and Keuka lakes now have a full-time steward to monitor and protect the watershed that serves both lakes. Ian Smith has been …more
Waterloo High holds Junior Prom on Saturday night
The junior class at Waterloo High School held their prom at del Lago Resort in Tyre on Saturday night, May 11, 2019. The junior prom court was: 5th …more
Deputies seek information after pup left tied to tree in wooded area in Tyre
Sheriff Tim Luce says his office is investigating an act of animal cruelty after a puppy was found tied to a tree in a remote, wooded area near …more
Twelve graduate from Corrections Officer Academy
Twelve new officers are on the job after graduating from the annual Corrections Officer Academy at the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office. In their monthly “snapshot” for April, Sheriff …more
Wanted: More foster care families in Finger Lakes
Families are in the spotlight this weekend as the nation celebrates Mother’s Day. With that in mind, there is a significant gap between the number of children in …more
Deputies: Two charged after reported fight at del Lago
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports on May 11th at approximately 10:30 p.m. deputies responded to del Lago Casino for the report of a fight in progress. Upon …more
Youth group explores homelessness in the Finger Lakes
Last September, members of the Seneca Falls United Methodist Church youth group had a sleepover — on the church lawn. The group, made up of sixth- through 12th-graders, …more
SLPWA seeks volunteer training coordinator for shoreline monitoring
The Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association is looking for a volunteer to serve as training coordinator for the organization’s shoreline cyanobacteria monitoring program. The program has grown significantly …more
Sunset along Cayuga Lake (photo)
Sunset along Cayuga Lake. Photo by Justin Shaw.more
SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Karen Springmeier of Finger Lakes Works discusses local workforce
Workforce development is that thing happening in the background that a lot of people take for granted in their local community. People are looking for jobs; and despite …more
Waterloo resident accused of stealing $21K from local home
Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce says a Waterloo resident was arrested on Friday following an investigation into more than $20,000 in stolen cash from a local residence. Kody …more
New deli and bakery set to open in downtown Waterloo
Tammy Hobby loves to cook and bake. So much so that she’s poured her heart and soul into opening the Corner Deli & Bakery on the four corners …more
Seneca Falls man arrested on six felony charges following drug investigation
Deputies say a 20-year-old Seneca Falls resident was arrested on six felony charges this week following an investigation into the sale of crack cocaine in Seneca County. Kalease …more
Waterloo students painting mural of video characters for Uproar Gaming
Eight Waterloo High art students love to paint. They also enjoy “gaming” or playing video games. Those two passions are coming together as art teacher Sarah Carey’s students …more
Foggy morning along Seneca Lake (photo)
It was a foggy morning along Seneca Lake in this shot taken Friday. Photo by Shelly Lannon.more
FLX WEEKLY: Mother’s Day Weekend in the Finger Lakes (podcast)
Will the wet, cool weather continue into the weekend? Find out along with some great deals for Mother’s Day and some great spring photos from across the Finger …more
Finger Lakes Museum to plant trees and build trails
The Finger Lakes Museum (FLM) was one of 10 applicants awarded a Trees for Tribs Grant through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The FLM’s project …more
Stories of success at Happiness House in Finger Lakes
What is it like living with autism? Jeremiah Iheoma wanted people to know. He was 10 years old when he wrote “My Super Life with Autism.” Illustrated with …more
Lazzaro, Lytle have heated argument over state audit
Supervisor Greg Lazzaro and Cayuga Street resident Christopher Lytle got into a heated argument at Tuesday’s Seneca Falls Town Board meeting over the recent state audit. It started …more
THE DEBRIEF: Discussing Geneva City Council Ward 6, Veto Power Proposal, and Decline in Local Enrollment (podcast)
This week on The Debrief Podcast – Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso debate the future of rural school districts, as a FingerLakes1.com exclusive shows significant declines in student …more
Townwide leaf & brush pick-up scheduled in Seneca Falls
There will be a Townwide pickup for LEAVES and BRUSH ONLY the day of MONDAY, MAY 20, 2019 ONLY . Leaves and Brush must be at roadside Sunday, …more
Former Boy Scouts employee who worked in Ovid area pleads guilty to federal child porn charge
A former Boy Scouts employee has pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography. Federal prosecutors allege 34-year-old Russell Ruth, of Lyons, uploaded five filed containing child porn to a …more
Mackenzie-Childs store in del Lago Casino closes
Some changes have taken place at del Lago Resort and Casino. The Mackenzie-Childs store there is now closed. Savor New York was a 2,000 square foot space inside …more
Will upstate casinos be allowed to offer mobile sports betting in New York?
Efforts to allow four upstate casinos and ones run by Native American casinos to allow for mobile sports betting is getting a boost from key state lawmakers who …more
Delay in Seneca County eavesdropping case
Oral arguments in the case of a former Ovid resident whose telephone calls were recorded by police as part of a 1985 murder investigation have been delayed. Acting …more
Waterloo man admits stealing from family member
A local man who stole more than $2,500 from a family member pleaded guilty to a felony charge Tuesday in Seneca County Court. Charles McNeil, 37, pleaded guilty …more
School districts struggle with providing opportunities for students as enrollment declines
What does the loss of hundreds, sometimes more than a thousand students over the course of several decades do to a school district? What kind of impact does …more
Hanging out in Ovid (photo)
This Rose Crested Grosbeak was near a feeder in Ovid. Photo by Rachel Burkholder.more