Shortly after 5 a.m. first responders were called to the scene of a restaurant fire in Seneca Falls. Firefighters were quickly dispatched to the Burger King restaurant along 5&20. Fayette, Waterloo, and Seneca Falls fire departments were all on-scene, along with the Seneca Falls Fire Department. The fire was quickly brought under control. more

Longtime Seneca Falls, NY resident Ann Sinicropi turned 100 years old on March 9, 2020. A party was planned to celebrate in her honor on March 21st but unfortunately had to be cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak and social gathering restrictions in New York State. A milestone of 100 years on this earth should... more

Police say a Seneca Falls man was arrested on a number of charges after an incident earlier in the month led to a pursuit, which was called off. On Friday at approximately 12:45 p.m. police arrested Patrick E. Goodell, 24, of Savannah following the violation of a court order earlier in March. On March 10th,... more

– By Josh Durso Social distancing comes with a lot of challenges. People are social creatures, so they crave interaction. During a pandemic like the one impacting most of the globe – Governor Andrew Cuomo called on mental health professionals across New York to create ‘networks’ for the community to leverage. How does that happen,... more

The Seneca Falls Police Department reports the arrest of a 50-year-old man on a petit larceny charge after two separate incidents at Walmart and Tops. Police say Daniel Babbitt Jr., 50, was charged with petit larceny. He’s accused of entering Walmart – placing several items into his cart and attempting to leave without paying. A... more

The Seneca Falls Police Department reports the arrest of a Waterloo man following a disturbance at a local residence. Kevin Erb, 33, of Waterloo is accused of engaging in a dispute with another person. While leaving the residence, he intentionally broke off a vehicle’s side view mirror. Police say when Erb was taken into custody... more

On Friday, March 20th at 4:16 p.m. police arrested a 38-year-old Seneca Falls woman following an arrest in February for menacing. Alisha Simmons, 38, was accused of menacing another person with a weapon this past winter, which resulted in a court order of protection being issued. Police say Simmons had repeated contact with the victim,... more

On behalf of the Seneca Falls Town Board and all of the Town's employees, we hope and pray that all of our town residents are safe and staying healthy! Please follow Governor Cuomo's "Stay Home Order" unless you are considered an essential worker by your employer. Practice 'social distancing' whenever you are with other people. Continue to wash your hands whenever you come in contact with someone or touch non- sanitized surfaces. more

– By Josh Durso One of Seneca County’s largest employers is teaming up with Senator Pam Helming to help hospitals across the region — and state — as the response to the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds in real-time. BonaDent, a local company that has operated for 75 years, spanning three generations — has taken its mission... more

We wanted to send out a statement in regard to the recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. We are taking things very seriously and have sent most of our employees home to work remotely. We wanted to assure everyone that our teas are harvested the prior year in the springtime in China, before the... more

For Kenny’s final episode of season 12, he addresses his public on St. Patrick’s Day to issue his own personal statement on the coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic that has brought day-to-day life in our country to a halt. Kenny Haas will be back in late August for season 13 of Kenny’s 2 Pennies. Until then,... more

Police report the arrest of a pair of Seneca Falls residents following an investigation into children left unattended outside an apartment complex. Daryl Bryerton, 27, and Aubrey Asbrand, 24, were arrested after two children were found outside an apartment complex. They were both charged with endangering the welfare of a child. Police say Bryerton was... more

Seneca Falls resident Melissa Brown has declared her candidacy for the position of county clerk, joining the growing list of Democrats running for office in Seneca County this year. Brown, 35, is a nine-year veteran of county employment. She graduated from Finger Lakes Community College with concentrations in fine arts, biology and biotechnology and from... more

Union Springs Village Mayor Bud Shattuck has spoken with FingerLakes1.com, and the Village's legal team has provided documents that were sent to Cayuga Nation attorneys over the last 10 days. Video shows the dramatic moments the Cayuga Nation Police moved into properties, taking them over. more

318 Asian Buffet inside the Finger Lakes Tea Company on Route 318 in Waterloo is offering a free meal on your birthday if you come with a party of five or more. The same deal holds for high school graduates later this spring. Inquire about 318 Asian Buffet’s party room for weddings, birthdays or graduation... more

A Seneca Falls man was ticketed after violating a protective order earlier in the week. Police say that on Tuesday around 1 p.m. officers arrested Daniel White, 52, of Seneca Falls following an incident involving a court order. White is accused of violating that protective order by being in the presence of the subject. Additional... more

On Sunday, March 15th at 12:24 a.m., police arrested Steven J. Sinicropi, 58, of Seneca Falls. The arrest stems from a domestic incident which Sinicropi violated a Class A Order of Protection by being in the immediate presence of the protected party. He was charged with Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree, a class A... more

The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Seneca Falls driver following a traffic stop on State Route 318. Deputies say Noah Robbins, 22, of Seneca Falls was observed failing to keep right in the Town of Tyre. After a traffic stop, Robbins was found to be intoxicated. He was charged with driving... more

The Seneca Falls Police Department reports the arrest of a 30-year-old following a mischief complaint at a local business. The incident occurred on January 23rd, according to police, who say that the suspect, identified as Joshua Kurdziolek, 30, damaged the window of a local business. Police say he then left the scene after damaging the... more

The Seneca Falls Police Department reports the arrest of a 50-year-old driver following a traffic stop on Black Brook Road. Officers arrested Wayne E. Smith, 50, of Seneca Falls for felony driving while intoxicated. They say the arrest stems from a traffic stop, which was initiated after Smith’s vehicle was seen operating erratically. Police determined... more