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

The family of Margaret Pollino, the 50-year-old Waterloo woman who was reported missing since Sunday has been found safe and unharmed. Pollino’s family posted the below update on Wednesday morning via Facebook: “Margaret Pollino has been found! She is safe and unharmed. The family has asked for privacy in this moment. We all would like... more

Deputies say an Arizona man was arrested in Covert after he was found to have an unregistered .40 cal semi-automatic handgun, and was under the influence of alcohol following a motor vehicle accident and dispute. Authorities were called to Lower Covert Rd. for the report of a dispute following a property damage accident, where Anthony... more

District Attorney Candidate Joe Sapio, who seeks support from Seneca County residents this fall describes himself as dedicated. The former Fayette Town Judge, who served for more than five years, has a diverse personal and professional background that offers a unique perspective. On Thursday’s edition of the Inside the FLX podcast, Sapio talked about his... more

This butterfly bush was the gathering place for butterflies on Friday. Here three Swallowtail butterflies made their stop. Photo by Rachel Burkholder. 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

Empire Farm Days will be hosted by Rodman Lott & Sons Farms located along State Route 414 in Seneca Falls on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week. Tuesday and Wednesday hours of operation will run from 9 am through 5 pm, and the event will wrap up on Thursday running from 9 am until 4... more

Deputies in Seneca County arrested a 13- and 15-year-old, charging them with third-degree burglary, as well as other charges after allegedly breaking into a secure office inside a residential facility in Varick and stealing property. The duo is also accused of damaging property after the initial break in, as well. The 15-year-old was charged with... more

This bee popped down for an emergency landing on this flower. Photo by Rachel Burkholder. more

Moving ahead with a plan that has drawn criticism from conservatives, the administration of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is awarding more than $7 million in grants to a variety of colleges around the state to offer courses to prisoners. The plan, first announced in January last year, is the culmination of an effort that began in 2014... more

Seneca White Deer is asking for donations and undertaking funding efforts to complete construction on a welcome center for the former Seneca Army Depot. The site, which had previously held tours in the past, will re-start those efforts. In doing so, organizers want to construct a welcome center to serve as a home base for... more

A thistle stands out in a patch of Queen Anne’s Lace in a field of wildflowers near Ovid on Sunday. Photo by Rachel Burkholder. more

The first weekend of August in the Finger Lakes features racing in Watkins Glen, the Sauerkraut Festival in Phelps and the Garlic Fest in Penn Yan. Get all the details and your first look at the weekend weather forecast, our favorite local photos of the week and discuss the top news and sports from across... more

A 22-year-old Lodi man is accused of raping an underage girl, according to state police. New York State Police charged Benjamin W. Frey, 22, of Lodi with third-degree rape after an investigation was launched following a complaint filed by the victim’s parents. He was arraigned in Lodi Town Court and remanded to the Seneca County... more

Ordinary cats need loving homes too. At the Beverly Animal Shelter, some felines are striking beauties. One picture is all it takes and someone comes to adopt them. On the other hand, there are many wonderfully sweet and affectionate cats that are a bit, if you’ll excuse the expression, “mousey”. Ordinary, reserved, dark Tigers they... more

Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputy Frank Eldredge is in-studio to talk about the new Mobile DARE Program that he is involved with and his experience being one of the premiere DARE Officers in New York State. Seneca Country Sheriff Tim Luce also joins in-studio to talk about his long relationship with Eldredge and the perception of... more

On Thursday’s edition of the Inside the FLX podcast Chad Lahr, owner and operator of Community Proud Apparel was in-studio talking about his company, brand, and a locally iconic t-shirt that has taken the Finger Lakes by storm this summer. Lahr discusses the growth of the region as a whole, and how he harnessed the... more

These roses are fragrant as well as beautiful and the rain this year has made them have lots of blooms near Fayette. Photo by Rachel Burkholder. more

Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested an Ovid man on numerous charges after a vehicle pursuit on Wednesday night. Deputies responded at about 7:00 pm to Route 5, west of the Village of Waterloo, for a property damage accident in which a white pickup truck struck the rear of another pickup truck and then fled the... more

Join FingerLakes1.com’s Jessica Lahr, Jim Sinicropi and Josh Durso for a look at the top local stories of the week and a look ahead to the last weekend of July here in the Finger Lakes. Also, a rundown of our favorite local photos from the past few days… . more