Summer is here. And few stops in the Finger Lakes evoke feelings of summer like Mac’s Drive In, located on 5&20 in Waterloo, New York. A recent feature by Syracuse.com | The Post Standard, showcased all the things that Mac’s Drive In is known for – including that landmark experience. There aren’t a lot of... more

Authorities in Yates County arrested a Waterloo man on drunk driving charges following a hit-and-run accident on Pre-Emption Road in the Town of Benton late-Tuesday. Erick Hernandez, 32, of Waterloo was charged with driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to keep right and aggravated unlicensed operation. Police say a utility pole... more

On Tuesday at 11:45 a.m. police arrested Jody L. Valentine, 41, of Waterloo. The arrest stems from a child abuse call received at the Wal-Mart Supercenter located on North Road. Police say it was reported that Valentine had a nine-month old baby in his custody. While inside the store, the baby was crying. Investigators determined... more

Ellen Hughes is the new president of the Waterloo Board of Education. She was elected unanimously at Monday’s organizational meeting. Hughes was first elected to the nine-member board in 2015 and re-elected in 2018. Her current term expires June 30, 2021. She was nominated by Charles Bronson, with a second coming from Coreen Lowry. Lowry... more

Mike Shores will not seek a new one-year term as president of the Board of Education at the annual organizational meeting Monday night. Shores, of 2981 East Ave., is completing his third year as president of the nine-member board that he joined in 2010. “I’ve told the board of my intentions. It’s time for someone... more

Village residents and landlords who violate village codes — especially those regarding unregistered vehicles, curbside trash and portable basketball hoops near a street — beware. Officials are looking to strengthen the code wording and remove ambiguities or gray areas, plus be quicker to impose fees for violations not corrected in a timely manner. Meeting in... more

This week Paul Russo & Nick Felice react to the 2019 NBA Draft that saw Zion Williamson go as the top pick. Then, a look around the league during the free agent frenzy before jumping to Major League Baseball and a discussion of who would be in the the dream Home Run Derby. . more

A Waterloo man is facing animal cruelty charges after allegedly dragging a dog while it was tied to the vehicle he was driving. Seneca Falls Police say the dog was dragged more than half a mile before the vehicle stopped. Police have charged Steven Arndt, 60, with aggravated cruelty to animals, carrying an animal in... more

“I didn’t rape her. She set me up.” Those were the words of Emerson “John” Tohafjian before he was arrested for rape and several other charges in June of 2018. A videotaped interview of Tohafjian at the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office was played during pretrial hearings in his case Monday in county court. Tohafjian faces... more

The two men squaring off Tuesday in a three-party primary election for Seneca County district attorney are touting their experience — albeit in different ways. Christopher Folk is leaning on the combination of his seven years as Waterloo town judge and his managerial skills in the high-tech sector, which he believes can improve how the... more

Police say a 57-year-old Liverpool man was arrested on felony charges in Seneca Falls following an incident and investigation at the Walmart store located on North Road. Steven M. Kilgore, 57, was a member of a group who worked together to steal more than $2,000 worth of electronics from the store, according to police. Through... more

Litigation involving a 2015 Hepatitis A scare at the McDonald’s Restaurant on Mound Road has been settled. Tuesday, State Supreme Court Justice Daniel Doyle approved a final order certifying a class of 1,073 plaintiffs and a settlement of just under $240 for each plaintiff. The June 18 hearing was to determine whether the proposed settlement... more

After winning their first Sectional Title since 2010, four captains and head coach Kierstyn DeCory will be in-studio on Tuesday afternoon to talk about their successful 2019 season. Morgan Kapp, Jordan Colegrove, Jillian Panek and Emma Smithers will be live on the FL1 Sports Podcast. . more

School Superintendent Terri Bavis will receive a 3.25 percent salary increase on July 1. The Board of Education voted 8-0 Monday to approve the pay hike. Board member Coreen Lowry was absent. The increase will bump Bavis’ salary up from $159,025 to $164,193. Bavis has been superintendent since July 1, 2016. Her current contract expires... more

Man’s best friends have been known to be mail carriers’ worst enemies at times. David and Gail Fridley have two pitbull mix dogs at their 9 E. Elisha St. home, and the Waterloo Post Office has not delivered mail to their house for nearly two weeks. The Fridleys say they’ve done all that’s been asked... more

This week Paul Russo and Nick Felice give their final thoughts on the NBA Finals and the league’s first ever Canadian champions, the Toronto Raptors. Also, a recap of the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach which was won by Gary Woodland and reaction to the Anthony Davis acquisition by the Los Angeles Lakers. . more

What does the future of education look like in Seneca Falls? This year the Seneca Falls Central School District is undergoing a leadership change. Jeramy Clingerman will become superintendent of schools this summer, as longtime leader Bob McKeveny ends his career. The two were in-studio for a wide-ranging conversation about the transition process, and the... more

On Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 11:30 am at the Burgundy Basin (1361 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY), Section V Athletics will induct the third class into its Executive Hall of Fame. Those being inducted are: Marty Martin, a retired athletic director for York Central School district and longtime Section V Girls Volleyball Coordinator; Kathy Smith,... more

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... more

A Geneva man was arrested on several felony charges after he allegedly threatened another person with a handgun. The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on June 11th at approximately 9:32 p.m. deputies arrested Alex M. Deyulio, 23, of Geneva following a traffic stop. Deyulio was charged with felony DWI due to a previous conviction,... more