Finger Lakes Daily News News

Auburn Schools Budget Vote is Today

2013-05-21T05:00:00Z

School budget votes are underway around the Finger Lakes today. In Auburn, voters can weigh in on the 2013 to 2014 Auburn Enlarged City School District budget until tonight at 9:00. Take a look here at polling places in the city. If you're not ...

US Army Major and Senator Nozzolio to Speak at Sampson Memorial Day Service

2013-05-21T05:00:00Z

US Army Major Anthony Struzik fromerly of Seneca Falls, and State Senator Michael Nozzolio of Fayette are the featured speakers at a special Memorial Day Service at Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery Monday. Legislation that Nozzolio co-sponsored to...

How to Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims

2013-05-21T05:00:00Z

If you would like to help the victims of Monday's devastating tornado that struck Moore County, Oklahoma, you can donate to the American Red Cross. Click here to donate on the Red Cross' website, or text the word REDCROSS to 90999. &nbs...

Kevin Williams Explains EF5 Tornadoes

2013-05-21T05:00:00Z

Moore County, Oklahoma looks more like a scene from a disaster movie this morning. Damage has been extensive and widespread. Meteorologist Kevin Williams tells us about the power of an EF5 tornado. [audio:KWOKtornado.mp3][/audio]At least 51 people...

ARC of Yates Undergoing Major Renovation Project

2013-05-21T05:00:00Z

The ARC of Yates is involved in a major renovation and expansion of their North Avenue facility. Execuitve Director Kate Ring tells us more. [audio:ArcofYatesrenovation.mp3] ...

Assemblyman Finch Meets with Small Business Leaders About Road Construction

2013-05-21T05:00:00Z

The nightmarish construction on Grant Avenue in the town of Sennett has a lot of people fuming mad. The Auburn Citizen reports Assemblyman Gary Finch sat down for a meeting with small business owners in the area where construction is ongoing Monday....

Coalition Proposes Smoke Free Playgrounds in Dresden

2013-05-21T05:00:00Z

Helen Dunlap of the Tobacco Action Coalition of the Finger Lakes recently spoke with the Dresden Village Board asking them to consider adding a smoke-free policy for public playground areas. [audio:DunlapDresdenproposal.MP3] ...

Cayuga CC Board Expresses Support for College President

2013-05-21T05:00:00Z

Cayuga Community College President Dan Larson got some encouragement last night at a special meeting of the Board of Trustees. The college, in a news release, says the Board supports Larson, adding they will fully review the budget for a better under...

Penn Yan Teen Allegedly Texting When Accident Happened

2013-05-20T05:00:00Z

A 17 year old Penn Yan teen escaped serious injury after being involved in a one car accident Sunday afternoon on State Route 54A in the town of Jerusalem. The Yates County Sheriff’s Office reports Jordan Bush lost control of his car whi...

School Votes Throughout Finger Lakes Tuesday

2013-05-20T05:00:00Z

Voting on school district budgets, board members and separate propositions take place Tuesday throughout our region and the state. Geneva will be voting on a 45 million dollar budget, a 2.8 percent tax levy cutting nearly 13 positions and the...

New Patrol Boat for Cayuga County Sheriff's Office

2013-05-20T05:00:00Z

Sheriff David Gould reports that the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office has been granted a 2012 twenty-one foot Center Console Boston Whaler equipped with a tow rig and marine radar by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Pre...

Fire in Cayuga County Deemed Suspicious

2013-05-20T05:00:00Z

A fire that broke out on Jericho Road in Cayuga County has been deemed suspicious by Cayuga County Sheriff's Department. Sheriff David Gould and the Cayuga County Fire Investigation Team are conducting an investigation into a house fire which occurre...

Geneva Man Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Accident

2013-05-20T05:00:00Z

29 year old Ryan Hamburg of Geneva was seriously injured after being ejected from his motorcycle. According to the Ontario County Sheriff's Office Hamburg was driving east on Route five in the Town of Seneca when he lost control of the motorcyc...

Lt. Governor Bob Duffy To Speak This Week In Canandaigua

2013-05-20T05:00:00Z

Lieutenant Governor Robert Duffy will speak this Thursday in Canandaigua at the Why I Love the Finger Lakes Career Expo. More than 40 employers and agencies, including The Finger Lakes Radio Group, will be looking for future employees at the Ca...

FL Surgery Center Offering Free Tours

2013-05-20T05:00:00Z

The Finger Lakes Surgery Center is offering tours for children undergoing surgery. In a news release, the Center says free tours will be given Monday, June 3rd at 4:00 in the afternoon. Concerns among parents and children will be addressed on the to...

Stanley Man Accused of Having Sexual Contact with Minor

2013-05-20T05:00:00Z

A Stanley man is facing serious prison time. US Attorney William Hochul says David Allen Vickers is charged with driving a minor with the intent of engaging in sexual activity. 49-year-old Vickers is accused of driving the alleged young victim to Ne...

Search Continues for New Auburn Doubledays GM

2013-05-20T05:00:00Z

Opening day for the Auburn Doubledays is Monday, June 17th. Assistant GM Jason Horbal says he'll be extra busy this season. [audio:Doubledaysgm001.mp3][/audio]The first game will see the Doubledays take on Batavia at Falcon Park. Horbal was a gues...

Thunderstorms Rolling into FL Next Few Days

2013-05-20T05:00:00Z

It's beginning to feel more like summer, with temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s for the next few days. Meteorologist Kevin Williams says with the warmth comes thunderstorms. [audio:KEVINtstorms520.mp3][/audio]You can get the weather forecast...

Yates County Road Paving Project Starts Today

2013-05-20T05:00:00Z

The Yates County Highway Department will begin paving County Road 34, the Italy Turnpike Road, Monday. Traffic will be reduced to one lane and drivers are urged to use caution while passing through the work zone. The project is expected to take five ...

Poll: Governor Cuomo's Favorability Rating Rises

2013-05-20T05:00:00Z

Governor Andrew Cuomo seeing his favorability rating rise. A new Sienna Research Institute poll shows the governor has a 64-percent favorability rating, up two points from last month. A majority of New Yorkers support Cuomo's calls for non-Indian cas...