DAY OF CHANGE: President Joe Biden takes office in Washington D.C. (full coverage)
A day of change. Joe Biden has been sworn-in as the President of the United States. Follow along below with the latest from the nation’s capitol. 2 p.m. President Joe Biden called for unity after being sworn in to office as the 46th president of the United States. The ceremony was held outside the Capitol on Wednesday afternoon ... FULL STORY
New $1 fee would be added to most online DMV transactions in New York
One item inside Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s budget is a $1 fee, which would be attached to all online transactions made through the Department of ... MORE
Part of Rt. 31 in Cayuga County closed due to overturned tractor-trailer
Transportation officials say that an overturned tractor-trailer has resulted in State Route 31 being shut down. The closure is in both directions between Pump ... MORE
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Women March in Seneca Falls plan event for April 30th
On Inauguration Day, Women March In Seneca Falls announced a fifth consecutive year of grassroots organizing for social justice from the Birthplace of Women’s Rights. “Upon learning of the Biden/Harris aims for the first 100 days of their administration, we decided to ... MORE
Cortland outlines plan for welcoming students back, starting weekly COVID testing
SUNY Cortland will require students to test negative for COVID-19 before returning to campus and will test every student, faculty and staff member once a week throughout the spring semester, according to re-opening plan recently approved by SUNY Administration. The plan, which ... MORE
Snowy roads leads to crash in Genoa
First responders from the Genoa Volunteer Fire Department responded to a crash around 6:30 a.m. on East Genoa Road. They responded along with King Ferry Rescue and Cayuga Ambulance. A vehicle was found overturned in a ditch off the side of the ... MORE
Senate passes bill to prevent businesses from having to pay higher unemployment insurance rates
The State Senate today passed a bill that protects employers from paying higher unemployment insurance rates as a result of pandemic-related closures or layoffs. The bill was nearly identical to legislation authored and introduced by Senator Helming last summer. “The passage of ... MORE
GALLERY: Take a look around Washington D.C. on Inauguration Day
Inauguration Day is here. The historic moment has arrived- as Joe Biden takes office in Washington D.C. leading the United States. If you’re looking for full-coverage from the day – click here – we’re collecting the latest reports, information, and media on ... MORE
Steuben County Legislature approves 20 year limit for reps
Up until the end of 2020 the Steuben County Legislature had term limits. Legislators were limited to four, four-year terms. After passage of a resolution aimed at increasing institutional knowledge – the legislature will run with term limits of five. That means ... MORE
LOCAL SPORTS
Marc Blankenberg named Athletics Director at North Rose-Wolcott
The North Rose-Wolcott Central School District is excited to carry on the storied tradition of Cougar Athletics under the leadership of the district’s new Director of ... MORE
FLX LIVING
Sunset Restaurant in Auburn hits the market for $850,000
One of the region’s most well-known restaurants is officially on the market. The Sunset Restaurant in Auburn is listed for $850,000. The N. Division St. mainstay ... MORE
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For Adults and Teens: Let’s learn a new craft together! Miss Suzanne will teach you to make a DIY loom out of cardboard and then show you how to weave a beautiful wall hanging! This is a free, two-day class using the Zoom app. The sessions will take place on February 25th ... FULL DETAILS
Listen to stories and make a themed snack! Kits are provide by the Seneca Falls Library but must be picked up curbside. Free. Email tmontoney@senecafallslibrary.org to register ... FULL DETAILS
For kids in grades 1 and up: Our Lego Club has gone virtual! Listen to a fun story on Zoom and build a Lego creation based on the story! Join a second Zoom call to show off your final creation. You must register by emailing Miss Tara at tmontoney@senecafallslibrary.org ... FULL DETAILS
Beauty, it is said, is in the eye of the beholder. A new exhibit at the Arts Center of Yates County, featuring the work of photographer Howard LeVant and painter Cherry Rahn, explores how artists are Making the Look Beautiful in a myriad of styles and mediums. The Making the Look Beautiful ... FULL DETAILS
Join Miss Tara on the Zoom app for a special story time with your stuffies to help get you ready for bed! Register by emailing tmontoney@senecafallslibrary.org ... FULL DETAILS
Celebrate Chinese New Year on Zoom. Join us as we ring in the Year of the Ox with fun crafts and activities! Kits are provided by the Seneca Falls Library but must be picked up curbside. Free. Email tmontoney@senecafallslibrary.org to register ... FULL DETAILS
