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Skaneateles ‘Morgan’s Message’ club wins NYSPHSAA Winter 2025 Community Service Challenge
Skaneateles High School’s ‘Morgan’s Message’ club has won the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Community Service Challenge for Winter 2025. The Lakers were selected from 204 project submissions by the NYSPHSAA ... more
Woman charged with DWI after rollover crash in Elbridge
A Skaneateles Falls woman was arrested for aggravated DWI after crashing her pickup truck on State Route 31 in the town of Elbridge. New York State Police responded to the single-vehicle crash at approximately 8:37 ... more
Mother Appeals Ruling in Skaneateles School Gender Identity Case
A mother who sued the Skaneateles School District for socially transitioning her daughter without consent has filed an appeal after a federal court sided with the district, according to reporting this weekend by The Citizen ... more
Federal judge dismisses Skaneateles mother’s lawsuit over school gender identity policy
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a Skaneateles mother who claimed her constitutional rights were violated when her child was allowed to use a preferred name and pronouns at school without parental ... more
Smart Girl Stories partners with MailerLite to empower women and amplify voices
A 15-year-old entrepreneur from Skaneateles is taking her mission global with a new partnership aimed at uplifting women in tech and business. Hannah Williams, founder of Smart Girl Stories, announced a collaboration with email marketing ... more
Police arrest Syracuse man in Skaneateles grocery store robbery
A man accused of striking a store employee with his vehicle while fleeing a robbery in Skaneateles has been arrested. Robert E. Booth, 55, of Syracuse, was taken into custody on March 20 after a ... more
Skaneateles hockey wins third straight state title
Skaneateles hockey coach Mitch Major ended his career on a high note, leading the Lakers to a historic third straight state championship with a 3-0 shutout of Ogdensburg at LECOM Harborcenter in Buffalo on Sunday ... more
8 oldest founded small towns to visit in the Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes region of western New York is a scenic paradise, known for its outdoor adventures, deep-rooted history, and thriving wine industry. With over 150 wineries, the area has been compared to Germany’s Rhine ... more
Skaneateles hockey wins sixth straight sectional title
The Skaneateles boys' hockey team claimed its sixth consecutive Section III, Division II title with a 3-2 victory over Christian Brothers Academy/Jamesville-DeWitt in overtime on Monday night at the Upstate Medical University Arena in Syracuse. ... more
Redevelopment of Bird’s Nest Motel still on hold
Plans to redevelop the old Bird’s Nest Motel in Skaneateles remain stalled despite previous proposals. Developer Rick Moscarito scrapped an initial plan for a hotel and spa in favor of upscale extended-stay rooms, but no ... more
Finger Lakes Land Trust announces $500,000 matching challenge for Skaneateles conservation project
The Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) has announced a $500,000 matching gift from an anonymous donor to support the creation of the Shotwell Brook Conservation Area, a new 101-acre nature preserve just outside the village ... more
Cayuga County students excel at CNY art awards
Students from four Cayuga County-area schools—Auburn, Jordan-Elbridge, Skaneateles, and Union Springs—earned top honors at the 2025 Central New York Scholastic Art Awards. Among 4,555 entries judged in 17 categories, nearly 1,300 students received gold keys, ... more
Skaneateles event venue sold, renamed The Allyn Lodge
The Lodge in Skaneateles, a prominent venue for weddings and events, has been purchased by Woodbine Hospitality for $8 million. The property, New York’s largest freestanding timber structure, offers rustic charm with scenic views. Woodbine’s ... more
Skaneateles police investigate string of larcenies, stolen vehicle
Police are investigating a series of larcenies and an auto theft that occurred early Sunday morning in the village of Skaneateles. Authorities say several unlocked vehicles were targeted on Hannum Street, Orchard Road, Sinclair Street, ... more
Hidden Finger Lakes towns named among New York’s best
The Finger Lakes region is home to some of New York’s most charming yet overlooked towns, according to World Atlas. These spots blend natural beauty, history, and small-town charm, making them perfect for exploration. Aurora ... more
FLX WEEKLY: Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles (podcast)
Skaneateles is ready to welcome visitors for Dickens Christmas every Saturday and Sunday from Thanksgiving through Christmas. Maria DeMitchell, artistic director and John Michael Decker, associate director of Dickens Christmas will join Jim Sinicropi in-studio ... more
Dickens Christmas returns to Skaneateles on Nov. 29
The 31st annual Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles kicks off Nov. 29, transforming the village into an 1842 holiday wonderland inspired by “A Christmas Carol.” Running weekends through Dec. 24, the event features interactive street performances, ... more
Oswego man points knife at volleyball coach after daughter is benched, calls it a ‘joke’
An Oswego County man is facing charges after allegedly pointing a knife at his daughter's volleyball coach during a game on Sept. 23. Nicholas F. Griesmyer was arrested two days later for second-degree menacing, a ... more
Finger Lakes Land Trust secures 101 acres near Skaneateles to create new conservation area
The Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) has acquired 101 acres of open land just outside the village of Skaneateles, which will be transformed into a public nature preserve known as the Shotwell Brook Conservation Area ... more
