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

Geneva is moving forward with efforts to improve transparency with law enforcement. The Geneva Police Department and Geneva Community Compact Steering Committee announced the start of recruiting for volunteers to support a complaint process for the department. Complaint Resource Assistants, as they will be called, will train in department protocol and policies. They will provide... more

The Geneva City Golf Championship tournament is down to the final two participants and will feature a match-up between teacher and student. After a qualifying round to produce the 16-man field, and 3 rounds of match play at Big Oak GC and Geneva Country Club, the final match will be between Joey Maher and Bill... more

On Tuesday’s edition of the Debrief Podcast Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso are back discussing all of the latest issues including a sewage spill in Geneva, which resulted in the closure of one popular beach last weekend. The duo discussed Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s July fundraiser event, a DEC hearing in Seneca Falls on the future... more

Meet Geneva native and Marcus Whitman graduate Evander Russ who competes in the world of Mixed Martial Arts and KUDO fighting. Hear Evander’s inspirational story and why he is studying to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. . You can donate to Evander at https://www.gofundme.com/takingcareofchavez . AUDIO ONLY VERSION: . more

There could be thousands of new workers at the city’s transfer station on Doran Avenue in the future. But they won’t be people — they’ll be worms. The city is working with Seneca-based Organix Green Industries to create a vermiculture center at the transfer station. Organix operates a vermiculture center on County Road 4 in... more

Deputies arrested a 23-year-old Geneva resident on welfare fraud charges following an investigation into the illegal usage of an electronic benefits transfer card. Elizabeth A. Stedge, 23, of Geneva used the EBT card of another person who had been incarcerated in the jail, in order to purchase items with food stamps, which she wasn’t entitled,... more

A 16-year-old Geneva teen is facing a driving while intoxicated charge, according to deputies after an accident happened on Friday around 12:30 pm. Deputies say the teen is currently recovering at Strong Memorial Hospital and has been charged. The teen had to be airlifted from the scene after suffering leg and arm injuries following a... more

At one point in the not too distant past, the Geneva Police Department was nearly 10 officers shy of being fully staffed. That number has come down somewhat, but Chief Jeff Trickler said he still has a ways to go before the department is up to its full roster of 36 officers. He believes that... more

Taking over the presidency of Hobart and William Smith Colleges is sort of a homecoming for Gregory Vincent, an alumnus, renowned civil rights expert, attorney and award-winning educator. “It has been the honor of my career to come back to my alma mater to serve as president,” he said during a recent interview at his... more

Multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire at 2938 County Rd. 6 on Thursday afternoon. According to the Oaks Corners Fire Department the reported structure fire initially was toned out as a warehouse. That fire turned out to be a barn, which was located at the address on County Rd. 6. Oaks Corners Deputy... more

Deputies say a tractor-trailer fire resulted in the White Springs and West Lake Road fire departments to be called to the scene on State Route 14. The fire was noticed by the operator of the tractor-trailer around 12:24 pm on Thursday. Douglas Shoemarker, 59, of Shortsville noticed the rear tires on the passenger’s side of... 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

The waters at Seneca Lake State Park have been deemed clean enough for swimming. The state Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation reopened the beach Tuesday. Results of the testing were posted, and the beach was declared “clear after resample.” An Aug. 2 sample prior to the recent spill indicated acceptable levels of E.... more

Police say a 35-year-old Geneva man was arrested on August 4th at approximately 2:50 pm for possessing a large amount of Fentanyl packaged for sale in the City of Geneva. Stephen A. Sciarabba, 35, of Geneva was charged with third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance after he was taken into custody by the Geneva... more

The escape should have been immediately detected and prevented. That’s what Wayne County Sheriff Barry Virts said in a press release following the investigation into Wayne County Jail inmate Shawn Meachum. Meachum escaped from the Wayne County Jail after posing as a weekend-only inmate, which prompted a search for the Geneva-area resident. “The escape was... more

The sun on the dock on Seneca Lake in Geneva. View from Whites Pt. early in the morning. Photo by Sally Manion. more

A Geneva man is facing a second round of charges related to aggravated unlicensed operation — after he responded to a court date in Seneca Falls. Police say Archie J. McCoy, 58, of Geneva was previously arrested for violations of the vehicle and traffic law on July 22nd and was attending court at the Seneca... more

Downtown’s renaissance has been fueled in large part through its reputation as a place for good eats and great drinks. It’s only natural that great live music be a part of that trend, said the young men behind a new downtown music hall that opens its doors for the first time on Saturday night. FLX... more

The Geneva Business Improvement District is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director. The Geneva BID is seeking a full-time leader of its staff. Candidates should submit a resume and cover letter via email to Info@GenevanyBID.com. Salary will be dependent upon experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. The BID Executive Director is responsible... more