Only six counties in New York state are without an emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and abuse. Three of them are local ones: Ontario, Seneca and Yates. That number will go down by one in 2020 when a shelter opens in an undisclosed location in Seneca County, operated by Safe Harbors of the... more

This week on Fresh Takes, Paul Russo & Nick Felice react to the series finale of Game of Thrones & Brooks Koepka’s May major championship victory at Bethpage Black. Also, getting caught up on all the NBA & NHL play-off action and a look ahead to the biggest day of the year in motorsports with... more

Concrete supporting manholes in the sanitary sewers along Routes 5 & 20 heading west to the Border City area is deteriorating because of a chemical used in construction some 20 years ago. The Town Board agenda on Monday includes a motion to accept a proposal from MRB Group of Pittsford for some $20,000 to write... more

Three village of Waterloo representatives asked the Town Board last week to consider exempting the village’s water treatment plant, water storage tank and other water system facilities from local property taxes. Mayor Jack O’Connor, Village Administrator Don Northrup and Water Superintendent Jim Bromka made the appeal. Fayette has assessed the village of Waterloo’s water facilities... more

The NBA Draft Lottery was conducted earlier Tuesday night and Paul Russo & Nick Felice have instant reaction to the New Orleans Pelicans getting the top pick and the chance to draft Zion Williamson. Also, the PGA Championship is set to get underway on Thursday at Bethpage State Park in New York. Also, a recap... more

State Police have arrested a former Waterloo gym teacher on sexual misconduct and child endangerment charges following an investigation. On Tuesday, Lindsey Halstead was arrested by state police. She was charged with two counts of sexual misconduct and one count of endangering the welfare of a child. Halstead is accused of having sexual contact with... more

Del Lago Resort & Casino is one step closer to accepting sports betting wages as construction for DraftKings Sportsbook at del Lago is officially underway. The more than 6,000 square-foot lounge will be located on the casino floor near the entrance to The Vine Showroom. The luxurious sportsbook will boast a restaurant and bar, with... more

Chuck Hinkel, owner of the Laundry Depot on Virginia Street, told the Village Board Monday that he’d have to do 700 more loads of wash a year to cover the proposed hike in his sewer bill. That was part of his argument against the proposed 19-percent sewer rate increase from $8.38 to $9.98 per 1,000... more

The junior class at Waterloo High School held their prom at del Lago Resort in Tyre on Saturday night, May 11, 2019. The junior prom court was: 5th Attendants – Katie Brown and Jarrad Wakefield 4th Attendants – Lauryn Yells and Billy Paine 3rd Attendants – Tia Parmelee and Dillon McCann 2nd Attendants – Morgan... more

Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce says a Waterloo resident was arrested on Friday following an investigation into more than $20,000 in stolen cash from a local residence. Kody J. Russell, 20, of Waterloo was arrested around 2:30 p.m. on Friday by deputies. He was charged with third-degree grand larceny, which is a Class D felony.... more

Tammy Hobby loves to cook and bake. So much so that she’s poured her heart and soul into opening the Corner Deli & Bakery on the four corners of downtown. That’s good news for those who love to eat. A Waterloo native, the former Tammy Bruch, is planning three days of a “soft” opening with... more

Deputies say a 20-year-old Seneca Falls resident was arrested on six felony charges this week following an investigation into the sale of crack cocaine in Seneca County. Kalease O. Reid, 20, of Seneca Falls was charged with three counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance; and three counts of third-degree criminal sale of... more

Eight Waterloo High art students love to paint. They also enjoy “gaming” or playing video games. Those two passions are coming together as art teacher Sarah Carey’s students are painting a special mural that will be placed in the new Uproar Gaming store downtown. School Superintendent Terri Bavis and Village Administrator Don Northrup talked about... more

On this week’s episode, Paul Russo & Nick Felice give their take on the NBA Play-offs as they move closer to the Conference Finals, discuss the first disqualification in Kentucky Derby history, and recap the first month of the Major League Baseball season. . more

Oral arguments in the case of a former Ovid resident whose telephone calls were recorded by police as part of a 1985 murder investigation have been delayed. Acting Seneca County Judge Daniel Doyle was scheduled Tuesday to hear a request by Doug Zammett to see the contents of those calls. The case was adjourned to... more

A local man who stole more than $2,500 from a family member pleaded guilty to a felony charge Tuesday in Seneca County Court. Charles McNeil, 37, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree grand larceny. He will be sentenced May 17 to one year of interim probation and drug court. Acting county Judge Daniel Doyle told McNeil if... more

A free event slated for Tuesday, May 7th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. is aimed at educating the community about housing options in Seneca County. On this episode of Around the Lakes Melissa Nesbit, Executive Director of Seneca Housing, Inc. and Joe McGrath, CEO of the Finger Lakes Regional Land Bank discuss the implications... more

Abigails was a popular restaurant for 34 years and its June 2018 closing saddened many. But the Routes 5&20 restaurant between Waterloo and Seneca Falls will reopen under new ownership, with a new name and with different food offerings — including a small craft beer brewery. Billy Weston of Seneca Falls bought the restaurant from... more

A Wayne County man who faced a felony charge after he allegedly threatened to shoot del Lago Resort & Casino staff has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor. Acting District Attorney Mark Sinkiewicz said Scott Furey, 49, pleaded guilty Monday in Seneca County Court to third-degree criminal trespass. Furey, of Walworth, was accused of making a... more

The Four Town Economic Development Water Project initiated by Town Supervisors and Council Members in Geneva, Phelps, Waterloo and Junius recently received recognition by the New York State Chapter of the American Water Works Association (NYS AWWA) as the 2019 “Project of the Year.” The water project significantly increases the number of residents receiving public... more