ISSUE OF WILL: Does enough support exist for a water authority in Seneca County?

Published: 06/16/2019 @ 11:22 am

Is it time for Seneca County to adopt the ‘authority’ model of providing water or sewer service to residents? While the Seneca County Board of Supervisors debates the prospect of a $24 million sewer consolidation project – they are also weighing the creation of an ‘authority’ to manage water or sewer. When County Manager Mitch Rowe assumed his role over... more

FingerLakes1.com launches Patreon to support continued growth in local digital content

Published: 05/28/2019 @ 12:44 pm

FingerLakes1.com launches Patreon to continue growth in digital content

FingerLakes1.com has officially launched a Patreon Support model, for readers, viewers, and listeners who want to support our mission. For 20 years now, FingerLakes1.com has focused on delivering news and information in a unique, interactive way and on a relentless, 24/7. 365 day a year publishing schedule. Whether that’s live-streaming local high school basketball throughout the winter, or showcasing in-depth... more

DraftKings Sportsbook officially under construction at del Lago Resort & Casino

Published: 05/14/2019 @ 10:30 am | Updated: 05/14/2019 @ 08:40 pm

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 6,000 square-foot lounge will be located on the casino floor near the entrance to The Vine Showroom. The luxurious sportsbook will boast a restaurant and bar, with seating for nearly 200 people.... more

Four Town water development in Ontario, Seneca named ‘Project of the Year’

Published: 05/03/2019 @ 08:32 pm | Updated: 05/07/2019 @ 09:20 am

Four Tow water development in Ontario, Seneca named ‘Project of the Year’

The Four Town Economic Development Water Project initiated by Town Supervisors and Council Members in Geneva, Phelps, Waterloo and Junius recently received recognition by the New York State Chapter of the American Water Works Association (NYS AWWA) as the 2019 “Project of the Year.” The water project significantly increases the number of residents receiving public water in each of the... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Discussing United Way partnership, and previewing Taste of Spring (podcast)

Published: 04/27/2019 @ 08:00 am | Updated: 04/27/2019 @ 08:08 am

Spring is here. We know this because the United Way of Seneca County is gearing up for their annual ‘Taste of Spring’ event, which will be taking place Thursday, May 9th at del Lago Resort & Casino from 5:30 – 8 p.m. While the event is a sure sign of spring – it reinforces the importance of local partnership provided... more

Auburn man leads deputies on foot pursuit at Waterloo Premium Outlets

Published: 04/26/2019 @ 10:07 am

Deputies say an Auburn man was taken into custody this week on charges related to a theft at a Junius shopping center. The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on April 23rd at approximately 3:15 p.m. deputies arrested Shawn B. Morrison, 41, of Auburn on two counts of petit larceny, and one count of criminal possession of burglars tools. Deputies... more

WEBER THIS WEEK: The Dog hangs it up after 50 years of local broadcasting… this is his last show (podcast)

Published: 04/21/2019 @ 10:51 am | Updated: 04/22/2019 @ 04:42 pm

After 50 years in local broadcasting, Harold “Web Dog” Weber will be officially handing up the microphone after one last edition of his long running Weber This Week podcast on FingerLakes1.com on Monday afternoon. Join the Dog along with Dave Barnick, Jack Dipolito, Greg Cotteril and Jim Sinicropi to recap a career that started at WSFW radio in 1969. . more

County manager says state of Seneca County is good

Published: 04/15/2019 @ 07:01 pm | Updated: 04/15/2019 @ 08:53 pm

After a little over seven months on the job, Seneca County Manager Mitch Rowe said he can safely say that the state of the county is good. “Despite the critical 2017 audit, we are now in a strong position,’’ Rowe said. “All of the corrections and adjustments recommended for 2017 have been made. Halle Stevens, our finance director, is doing... more

SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Seneca Co. Sheriff Tim Luce on progress, campaign, and future

Published: 04/14/2019 @ 12:00 am | Updated: 04/05/2019 @ 12:07 pm

Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce is seeking re-election. Four years into his first term as Sheriff – things have moved quickly. In this week’s Sunday Conversation – Sheriff Luce talks about his efforts to maintain and bolster accreditation, work toward a safer community, while balancing the needs of his office and its residents. He discusses the things he’d like to... more

Supervisors go with Hunt Engineers after contentious public comment during BOS meeting

Published: 04/11/2019 @ 10:00 pm | Updated: 04/11/2019 @ 10:09 pm

Seneca Falls took center stage during the public comment period of the Seneca County Board of Supervisors meeting held on Tuesday. The supervisors considered a pair of resolutions in committee last month, which came before the full-board on Tuesday to determine who would provide engineering services for Seneca County. An infiltration and inflow study for Seneca County’s two sewer districts... more

WEBER THIS WEEK: Jimmer McCormack, VP of Security at del Lago (podcast)

Published: 04/01/2019 @ 07:00 am | Updated: 04/01/2019 @ 04:58 pm

WEBER THIS WEEK LIVE AT 3 PM: Jimmer McCormack, VP of Security at del Lago (podcast)

If there is any business that requires strong security measures, it is a casino! Meet Jimmer McCormack, Vice-President of Security at del Lago Resort & Casino in Tyre who will be in-studio on Monday afternoon for Weber This Week. . Harold “Web Dog” Weber is officially retiring from broadcasting after nearly 50 years. His final episode of Weber This Week... more

INSIDE THE FLX: John Nabinger discusses campaign for Seneca County District Attorney (podcast)

Published: 03/28/2019 @ 12:50 am | Updated: 03/28/2019 @ 05:58 am

John Nabinger says his greatest quality as a candidate for District Attorney in Seneca County is his fairness and desire to see better for the community. This week Josh Durso caught up with Nabinger to discuss his campaign, the issues, and how he would approach the office if elected this fall. Nabinger will first have to make it through a... more

WEBER THIS WEEK: Kyle Black, Ben Zimmerman & Mark Benjamin on the Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve (podcast)

Published: 03/25/2019 @ 02:50 pm | Updated: 03/25/2019 @ 03:56 pm

WEBER THIS WEEK: Kyle Black, Ben Zimmerman & Mark Benjamin of Seneca Meadows (podcast)

Kyle Black, Ben Zimmerman & Mark Benjamin of Seneca Meadows are in-studio as guests on Weber This Week to discuss the Seneca Meadows Wetland Preserve, ecological monitoring and the preserve’s Audubon Important Bird Area designation. . more

Shipley calls on Albany to address ‘Upstate’ issues; thanks Corona for 20 years of service

Published: 03/13/2019 @ 06:54 am

It’s time for state legislators and Governor Andrew Cuomo to deal with the many challenges facing the Finger Lakes region. That was the resounding message from Seneca County Board of Supervisors Chairman Bob Shipley (R-Waterloo), who took last night’s meeting as an opportunity to address the lengthy list of concerns the legislators have with Albany’s efforts. “I feel it is... more

Deputies: Waterloo woman charged with aggravated DWI after attempting to flee crash scene

Published: 03/04/2019 @ 01:06 pm

The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that a Waterloo woman attempted to flee the scene of an accident along Whiskey Hill Road on Saturday around 10:30 p.m. She was subsequently apprehended and arrested on multiple charges. Deputies say Teagan A. Jahna, 24, of Waterloo was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of a property... more

Most supervisors in Seneca County will run again in 2019

Published: 03/03/2019 @ 12:16 pm

Eight Seneca County Board of Supervisors members whose terms expire this year have said they will seek re-election in November. The following people said they are circulating nominating petitions to run again: • Ernest Brownell of Junius. • Bob Hayssen of Varick. • Michael Reynolds of Covert,. • David Kaiser of Romulus. • Lee Davidson of Lodi. • Ralph Lott... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Christopher Folk talks platform as he runs for Seneca County District Attorney (podcast)

Published: 02/28/2019 @ 06:30 am | Updated: 03/02/2019 @ 10:19 am

INSIDE THE FLX: Christopher Folk previews his race for Seneca County District Attorney (podcast)

Christopher Folk says his unique experiences make him the ideal candidate for Seneca County District Attorney. With background in the tech space, plenty of management experience, and time spent in local courts as Waterloo Town Judge – Folk believes one of the keys to being a strong District Attorney is understanding how to grow and become better in the position.... more

TWO YEARS OF PROGRESS: A closer look at efforts to combat substance use disorders & mental health awareness (series)

Published: 02/20/2019 @ 07:38 am | Updated: 02/20/2019 @ 07:40 am

TWO YEARS OF PROGRESS: Seneca continues addiction, mental health efforts

Part I: Identifying the problem, weighing current challenges When it comes to creating awareness around mental health issues and substance use disorders – officials believe positive ground has been made up in the last few years. Margaret Morse, Director of Community Services for Seneca County agrees. Morse celebrated her two-year anniversary leading community service efforts in Seneca on Jan. 31,... more

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