It’s been a long year for the former-Pizza Hut in Seneca Falls, which closed seemingly for good earlier this summer. The restaurant was demolished this week, clearing up speculation about the future of the now-defunct restaurant. In January, FingerLakes1.com reported that Seneca Co. Code Enforcement closed down the location due to failure of a heating... more

In an official letter to the DEC, as part of the permit renewal process for Seneca Meadows Landfill along State Route 414 — legal representation of the Concerned Citizens and Waterloo Container blasted the state agency. The letter demands that the DEC rescind the Negative Declaration and treat the application as ‘new’ due to changed... more

You can find all kinds of personalities in the pets at the Beverly Animal Shelter. Some personalities are outgoing, some are rambunctious, and some demure. This week, we have 2 demure young ladies and one little fellow who still wants his Mom. CAPPUCCINO Estimated to be 6 months old, Cappuccino is a tiny tiger love.... more

Join Jessica Lahr, JIm Sinicropi and Josh Durso for a look at your weekend ahead. With just two more weekends left in August, find out how the weather is shaping up and what events are happening around the region. Also, we discuss the top local stories of the week on FingerLakes1.com and show you our... more

The family of Margaret Pollino, the 50-year-old Waterloo woman who was reported missing since Sunday has been found safe and unharmed. Pollino’s family posted the below update on Wednesday morning via Facebook: “Margaret Pollino has been found! She is safe and unharmed. The family has asked for privacy in this moment. We all would like... more

Friends and supporters of Joe Sapio will be hosting a Meet and Greet opportunity on Thursday, August 24th from 6:00 to 8:00pm, at the Seneca Falls Community Center. Joe Sapio graduated from Syracuse University College of Law (2001), and has over 15 years of trial experience, specializing in Criminal Law. Joe recently served as Fayette... more

On August 9th the New York Court of Appeals denied an appeal from a Waterloo man who sexually abused an eight-year-old child in 2011. In February 2015, Ronald Spoor was convicted in the Seneca County Supreme Court of criminal sexual act in the first degree, a class B felony, and was sentenced by Justice Daniel... more

Police say they were called to the scene of an accident involving a car and motorcycle on State Route 5&20 in the Town of Seneca Falls at the intersection of Balsley Rd. Seneca Falls Police say that Robert Andrews, 55, of Seneca Falls was traveling west on Route 5&20 when a passenger vehicle operated by... more

Together, Generations Bank and Seneca County House of Concern are preparing for this upcoming weekend of activities to benefit the hungry in Seneca County. Generations Bank will again be hosting its Taste & Tunes event and The Seneca County House of Concern will be hosting its 2nd Annual Canal Crawl Paddling Poverty. Taste & Tunes... more

Environmental attorney Douglas Zamelis’ back bowed under the weight of a stack of papers containing over 2,000 complaints about the odor coming from the Seneca Meadows landfill. Representing the grassroots group Seneca Falls Environmental Action Committee, Zamelis hefted the paper stack as he scolded Department of Environmental Conservation representatives at the public hearing for the... more

Police say a 41-year-old Waterloo man was arrested after a traffic stop on State Route 5&20 on Saturday. The stop happened around 11:03 pm and upon inspection of the vehicle, officers with the Seneca Falls Police Department say Donnie M. Huynh, 41, of Waterloo was found to be driving with a revoked license. His vehicle... more

District Attorney Candidate Joe Sapio, who seeks support from Seneca County residents this fall describes himself as dedicated. The former Fayette Town Judge, who served for more than five years, has a diverse personal and professional background that offers a unique perspective. On Thursday’s edition of the Inside the FLX podcast, Sapio talked about his... more

Over the winter officials in Seneca County condemned the Pizza Hut restaurant located on State Routes 5&20. It was a temporary closure caused by issues with a primary heating system. Readers have been quick to point out to us throughout the summer that, once again, it appears as though Pizza Hut has closed. This time... more

The sun sets on Wednesday evening in Downtown Waterloo with dramatic colors in the sky. Photo by Justin Shaw. more

Get ready for your August weekend ahead in the Finger Lakes as the Pirates of the Erie Canal invade Palmyra and wine lovers from across the state converge on Canandaigua for the New York State Wine Festival. Join Jessica Lahr, Jim Sinicropi and Josh Durso for a look at the top local photos of the... more

On Thursday, the controversial Seneca Meadows Landfill debate will once again be re-ignited as DEC officials hold a public hearing on the potential extension of a 10-year permit. While opponents and supporters of Seneca Meadows have sounded off regularly at monthly Town Board meetings in Seneca Falls — this will be the first opportunity for... more

What came first, the chicken or the cellophane? Waterloo High School science teacher Lisa Parish and her students tried to answer that question last year. Because of that, she has been accepted to the first class of the National Teachers Guild fellowship winners. Parish is one of 10 teachers from across the United States selected... more

At Tuesday’s regularly scheduled meeting of the Seneca County Board of Supervisors, Chairman Bob Shipley provided an update on the three pillars he has been working on since taking the leadership role in January. Perhaps the biggest issue that has challenged Seneca County during Shipley’s latest run as Chairman is the newfound difficulty in retaining... more

The appointment of a new high school principal will be the focus of a special meeting of the Board of Education at 7 p.m. Monday. The name of the person offered the position was not available Friday. The candidate was selected after the district re-advertised for applicants when the original candidate offered the job, Katharine... more

That didn’t take long. The Interior Board of Indian Appeals Thursday denied an appeal by a group of Cayuga Indian Nation members who challenged a decision to name the Cayuga Nation Council, led by Clint Halftown, as the official governing body of the tribe. The appeal was filed July 28 by Unity Council attorney Joseph... more