Category: Varick
SamSen gets rebranding along Seneca Lake: Now called Seneca Lake Resorts
SamSen, operator of Sampson State Park Marina, Seneca Lake State Park Marina, and Sampson Cabin & RV Resort in the Finger Lakes region announced a rebranding effort establishing itself as “Seneca Lake Resorts.” SamSen was formed in 2018 as a result of ... MORE
Hillside sale to Martin planned to move forward in Seneca County
Officials with the Seneca County Industrial Development Agency say no objections have been raised by the state regarding the controversial sale of the former Hillside property. The Varick parcel will be sold to local businessman Earl Martin for $65,000. Since the state ... MORE
Seneca County IDA approves PILOT agreement for former Hillside property
On Thursday the Seneca County Industrial Development Agency approved a resolution for a one-year PILOT agreement with Earl Martin. The payment in lieu of taxes covers the purchase of the former Hillside Children’s Center property in Romulus. Tom Kime spoke with Finger ... MORE
Seneca County police reform & reinvention survey results
The Seneca County Police Reform and Community Reinvention Committee, being led by leading Criminal Justice Officials and the Criminal Justice Advisory Board continues to move towards a reform that is effective and meaningful to respective communities. They recently conducted and completed a ... MORE
Earl Martin seeks new PILOT to expand Deer Haven Park, but no jobs would be added
Earl Martin, the Seneca County resident who owns Deer Haven Park, has applied for financial assistance through the Seneca County Industrial Development Agency. A meeting is scheduled for Thursday (today) at noon, in a virtual setting, to consider the request, according to ... MORE
Young child dead in Varick after apparent accident; sheriff says it’s under investigation
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office says its investigating a fatal accident involving a young child, which happened on October 23rd around 10:25 a.m. It happened on Ernsberger Road in the town of Varick. Deputies were called there for the report of an ... MORE
Seneca County will petition Supreme Court to review decision on $6M in unpaid taxes by Cayuga Nation
Officials in Seneca County say they will be petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to review an issue connected to more than $6 million in owed property taxes. It brings the Cayuga Nation, and its properties owned in Seneca County back into the ... MORE
ICYMI: Jeff Gallahan, Matt Miller meet in debate on FingerLakes1.com (watch or listen)
On Tuesday FingerLakes1.com hosted a live-streamed debate between two candidates for New York State Assembly District 131. The district, which includes Ontario and Seneca counties has had a single representative for two decades. At the conclusion of 2020, Assemblyman Brian Kolb will ... MORE
WATCH: Seneca County Board of Supervisors October Meeting in Ovid (video)
The Seneca County Board of Supervisors regular October meeting will be held at the Three Bears Courthouse in Ovid, NY on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be streamed live in the video player below or on our ... MORE
History and fall foliage on full-display at Deer Haven Park in Seneca County
Looking for some fall fun in the Finger Lakes? Deer Haven Park extended vehicle tours into November, serving as a great opportunity for some spooky season fun. Reservations aren’t necessary, and while there’s a lot of history to explore on-site — the ... MORE
Seneca County law enforcement survey deadline is October 10th
Law enforcement agencies in Seneca County are enthusiastically entering into a ground-breaking collaboration with the community to make real change happen and they are asking for your help. They need to hear from actual members of our communities about their police agencies ... MORE
Supervisors push IDA leader for answers on former Hillside property sale to Martin (video)
The Seneca County Industrial Development Agency was well-represented at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors’ Government Operations Committee Meeting, which was held at the County Office Building. Executive Director Sarah Davis, who came into that role this year, was present along with two other ... MORE
Saturday tours at Deer Haven Park at former depot will continue into mid-November
Deer Haven Park is staying open through the Columbus Day weekend, according to a press release announcing the change on Thursday. The park announced an extension of the season for self-guided auto tours every Saturday through November 14th. “The additional five weeks ... MORE
Series of public forums on policing in Seneca County will take place this month
The Seneca County Police Reform and Reinvention Collaboration has announced three dates for community forums. The events will be held Monday, September 21st at the Ovid Fire Department; Wednesday, September 23rd at the Seneca Falls Community Center; and Thursday, September 24th at ... MORE
Hillside property in Seneca County sold to Earl Martin for $65K
Earl Martin has purchased the former Hillside Children’s Center campus. The sale will be completed between Martin and the Seneca County Industrial Development Agency for $65,000. He was the only person to submit a bid on the 172-acre parcel. His plan is ... MORE
