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Penn Yan woman airlifted after crash shuts down Rt. 14A
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Deputies say a 66-year-old Penn Yan woman was airlifted to Strong Memorial Hospital after a crash on State Route 14A in Ontario County. On Thursday around 6:35 p.m. Sandra Weaver, 66, of Penn Yan was traveling west on Route 14A when her …more
Penn Yan man released after violating court order, being arrested on felony charge
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Police say Timothy Bennett, 51, of Penn Yan was arrested on Saturday after receiving complaint that an order of protection had been violated. Police located Bennett at the location, which was in violation of the court order. Investigation determined that Bennett had …more

Penn Yan man released after violating court order, being arrested on felony charge
2 hours ago
Police say Timothy Bennett, 51, of Penn Yan was arrested on Saturday after receiving complaint that an order of protection had been violated. Police located Bennett at the location, which was in …more
Upstate casinos haven’t been billed by NYS for $13M in fees, per Comptroller’s audit
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There are still a lot of unpaid fees among New York’s casinos. Specifically, the four casinos opened in Upstate New York owe a total of $13 million in fees. An audit, which …more
Police: Drunk driver had child in car with him during two property damage accidents in Seneca Falls
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Police say they arrested a 46-year-old man for DWI with a child in the vehicle after the report of two property damage accidents in Seneca Falls. Christopher Jensen, 46, of Seneca Falls …more

Police chase Penn Yan man through village streets, yards before being taken into custody
The Penn Yan Police Department reports the arrest of a 34-year-old on several charges after he violated a protective order, and fled police on foot when they arrived. …more
Cuomo says he’s open to bail reform changes, but skeptical of ‘dangerousness’ clause
Governor Andrew Cuomo said he’s willing to consider changes to the cash bail reforms passed in 2019, which were implemented in recent weeks. “Do I believe the reform …more
FLX WEEKLY: Brad Ellis & Fall Street Brewing Grand Opening (podcast)
Brad Ellis has been in-studio before to help us taste Kobucha that he brewed in downtown Seneca Falls at Finger Lakes Kobucha. Today he joins us one week …more
Cuomo announces new $151M to pave local roads, bridges
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced an added $151 million in new funding to coincide with $743 million in direct state aid for local road and bridge projects across New …more
Congressman Reed will hold pair of town hall sessions in Seneca, Yates counties
Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) will focus on tax incentives for new energy technologies in a pair of town hall sessions scheduled this weekend. The meetings will be held …more
Penn Yan man arrested on multiple charges after domestic incident
Police say that 23-year-old Penn Yan man was arrested following a domestic complaint in the village. When the Penn Yan Police Department investigated, they took 23-year-old Tyler Wheaton, …more
Dundee man admits to shooting, killing two cats in Yates County
Deputies say a Yates County man is facing an animal cruelty charge after admitting to shooting and killing two cats. Stanley Clark, 46, of Dundee was charged with …more
OUR FINGER LAKES HISTORY: When have the Finger Lakes frozen over? (podcast)
It is a very rare occurrence for the Finger Lakes’ two biggest bodies of water, Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake, to completely freeze over in the winter. It …more
Judge Doran re-appointed to head of courts in 7th Judicial District
Judge Craig Doran was named the administrative judge for the 7th Judicial District. Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks, with the approval of Chief Judge Janet DiFiore made …more
Lawmakers, NYSUT respond critically to Governor Cuomo’s budget proposal
When the dust settled on Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2020 spending plan, which lawmakers will now debate furiously before the budget is passed in April – some local lawmakers …more
GoFundMe launched for owner of Penn Yan home after devastating fire
A GoFundMe page has been established for the owner of a Penn Yan home that was destroyed by a pair of fires over the weekend. Firefighters were first …more
Cuomo’s plan for Medicaid includes incentives for savings to local government, more cost if expenditures rise
Governor Andrew Cuomo outlined his vision for changes to the Medicaid program in New York, which has created a shortfall of more than $2 billion for the upcoming …more
Enrollment at community colleges in Finger Lakes has declined 19-60%
Enrollment at community colleges is declining. Across the U.S., and also across New York State. Between 2010 and 2019, a report by the Times Union in Albany shows …more
Family Counseling Services says bail reform having negative impact on client safety in Finger Lakes
Family Counseling Services of the Finger Lakes says the new bail reform measures implemented on January 1st are having an impact. Not a good one, either. Cassandra Heyl …more
‘KEUKA TO GO’: New food delivery platform coming to Yates County
Food delivery platform will give options to rural customers – By Josh Durso Keuka To Go a new digital and mobile platform is helping to get dinner delivered …more
Stunning sunset in Jerusalem (photo)
Ed Traphagan shot this one from the top of County House Road in Jerusalem.more
Rochester Diocese moves to close window for sex abuses claims this summer
The Rochester Catholic Diocese has filed a motion to set August 13th, 2020 as the deadline to file sex abuse claims. The diocese has filed for bankruptcy amid …more
Wintry mill (photo)
Looking back along the Outlet and a wintry mill. Photo taken by Tina Fenton.more
Deputies: Auburn driver, passenger sent to Strong Memorial Hospital after Phelps crash
First responders were called to a two-car crash at the intersection of County Road 6 and Cross Road in Phelps. Teresa Sepulveda, 49, of Auburn was traveling west …more
Dundee Scottish Festival cancelled due to lack of funding, new blood
At this point it looks like the Scottish Festival, which has been held in Dundee each summer for the last decade, is not happening in 2020. “It’s been …more
THE DEBRIEF: Debating the state of Upstate economy, ending the pledge, and more (podcast)
What were the biggest stories of the week in the Finger Lakes? There are several that have people talking, and this week on Episode #60 of The Debrief …more
Snowy outlet near Keuka (photo)
A different view of the Keuka Outlet. This photo was shared by Tina Fenton.more
Bright blue skies and plenty of sunshine (photos)
Keuka Lake was looking stunning on a sunny Monday afternoon in Penn Yan. This shot was captured by Tina Fenton.more
Deputies: Penn Yan man crashed his car, broke into home in Ontario County
Deputies arrested a Penn Yan man after he crashed his vehicle and allegedly broke into a home. Edwin Stebbins, 37, of Penn Yan was arrested on January 10th. …more
Penn Yan man charged with forcible touching, unlawfully dealing with a child after two investigations
A Penn Yan man was arrested on a variety of charges after two investigation concluded following an incident earlier this month. Police say that 55-year-old Vincent A.C. Swartz …more
INSIDE THE FLX: Discussing the Finger Lakes Land Trust and conservation in the region (podcast)
What does the Finger Lakes Land Trust do? That’s a question the newsroom has gotten a number of times over the years. This week a conversation with Andy …more
Mitrano launches healthcare listening tour, will work with RIP Medical to pay off local debts
Tracy Mitrano, a Democrat seeking to challenge Congressman Tom Reed this fall says she’s working to shed light on medical debt in the Finger Lakes. She announced the …more
New online wine program coming to Keuka College thanks to Hunt Country Vineyards
Everyone knows the Finger Lakes is wine country – USA Today just named it the country’s No. 1 Wine Region. But not everyone knows what makes Finger Lakes …more
Police: Penn Yan woman had stun gun at her apartment
Police report the arrest of a 42-year-old Penn Yan woman following an investigation at her home. Brenda Stratton, 42, of Penn Yan was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession …more
Penn Yan driver airlifted after cement truck overturns, shutting down Rt. 54A for 12 hours
A cement truck crashed in the Yates County town of Jerusalem on Wednesday, resulting in the closure of Route 54A for upwards of 12 hours. Finger Lakes News …more