Category: Finger Lakes
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Waterloo woman backs into police cruiser while police investigate disturbance; arrested for DWI
The Waterloo Police Department reports the arrest of a local woman following an investigation at a village business. According to a news release, Annette Sepulveda, 44, of Waterloo was arrested for DWI and backing unsafely. The arrest stems from an incident that occurred on February 24, where police responded to a local business for an…
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Rasmus Dahlin nets game-winner in overtime as Sabres top Lightning
Rasmus Dahlin scored his 15th goal of the season at 1:42 into overtime, giving the Buffalo Sabres a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on Thursday night. Buffalo (28-28-4) trailed 2-1 after 40 minutes, but Tage Thompson’s 18th of the season midway through the third period helped the Sabres get it…
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LIVE AT 4:30 PM: Whitman, Mynderse vie for sectional crowns in Friday double header (webcast)
FingerLakes1.com is live from Blue Cross Arena for Sectional championship night. At 5 p.m. the Marcus Whitman Wildcats square off with Avon for the Class B2 boys crown. Following the game at 7 p.m., the Mynderse Academy Blue Devils take the floor and battle the Hornell Red Raiders for the B1 title. Jim Sinicropi and…
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Clifton Springs YMCA suffers roof damage in wind storm
The Clifton Springs YMCA suffered extensive damage due to Wednesday night’s damaging winds. According to CEO Paul Birtel, the Clifton Springs location at 5 Crane Street had its roof surface peeled off. They said repairs shouldn’t disrupt programming. Get the latest headlines delivered to your inbox each morning. Sign up for our Morning Edition to start…
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Committee gives thumbs up to surplus vehicle plan to benefit Fayette, Interlaken
In a move that underscores the effort of inter-governmental cooperation, Seneca County’s Public Safety Committee approved a proposal to donate surplus sheriff’s office vehicles to the town of Fayette and the village of Interlaken. This initiative aims to support local law enforcement and municipal services by providing a 2017 Ford Interceptor patrol vehicle to Fayette…
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School districts in Cayuga County performed well on state tests, data shows
School districts in the Cayuga County area have showcased impressive academic performances, with all nine districts recording above-average scores in most subjects of the 2022-23 Regents exams, according to recent data from the New York State Education Department. This achievement marks a notable improvement from the previous year, emphasizing the region’s commitment to educational excellence.…
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Tompkins County deals with uptick in opioid overdoses
Tompkins County is grappling with a significant rise in opioid overdose deaths, sparking concern among local officials and community leaders. Six individuals have succumbed to opioid overdoses this month alone, including five deaths reported by law enforcement in the past ten days. This uptick marks a distressing trend in the county, surpassing the number of…
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Residents gather in Wolcott to hear about dissolution: Vote coming up March 12
In Wolcott, over a hundred community members gathered at a local middle school auditorium to discuss the potential dissolution of their village, a proposal that has stirred considerable concern among its residents. The second public hearing on the matter featured insights from Laberge Group, a consultancy hired to explore the implications of dissolving the village…
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Geneva Solar Village project revived: Home Leasing will take over Carter Rd. development
The Geneva Solar Village project, previously stalled, is now set to resume under the leadership of Rochester-based Home Leasing. The company is promising to deliver affordable solar-powered housing to the 212 Carter Road area. The property, currently owned by Ryan and Tracey Wallace through Sunlight Lane LLC, is expected to be acquired by Home Leasing…
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Planning board raises questions about proposed Chick-fil-A in Victor
The Victor Planning Board is deliberating a proposal to introduce a Chick-fil-A restaurant near the Eastview Mall, a plan that includes two drive-thru lanes and 65 parking spots on a two-acre site close to the mall’s southeast corner. Presented on Tuesday, the proposal has sparked discussions on the potential impact on local traffic, green space,…