Seneca Army Depot: Local documentary focuses on past, present, and future of Romulus property (video)
An incredible three part series was published over the Memorial Day Weekend spotlighting the history behind the Seneca Army Depot in Seneca County. The feature published by WETM's Carl Aldinger takes a look at the ... more
Historic focus in Wayne County
It's been a significant year for Wayne County. Among the major events the historical transformation of the county's original courthouse and "gaol" (jail) into the present-day Museum of Wayne County History, and the headquarters for ... more
Part of Route 21 in Canandaigua renamed Ralph Calabrese Memorial Highway
A segment of Route 21 in Canandaigua was renamed the Ralph Calabrese Memorial Highway on Thursday in a tribute to the late Korean War veteran and advocate. The ceremony took place as part of the ... more
Women’s Walk of Fame debuts with ceremony in Seneca Falls on Friday (webcast)
This Friday, the first plaque for the Women's Walk of Fame in Seneca Falls will be placed by Generations Bank. Rick Newman joined Jim Sinicropi in studio to discuss the event taking place at the ... more
Major upgrades made to Fatzinger Hall in Waterloo
Fatzinger Hall, a historic performance space located on the second floor of the Waterloo Library and Historical Society in Seneca County, is set to reopen today after undergoing extensive renovations since 2021. The renovation project, ... more
Historic Macedon Aqueduct faces uncertain future due to erosion
The Macedon Aqueduct, a historic stone structure built in 1865, once played a pivotal role in carrying the Erie Canal over the Ganargua Creek, also known as Mud Creek, in the town of Macedon. As ... more
Together Women Rise event held in Seneca Falls as organization celebrates 20 years
Together Women Rise, a community of women and allies dedicated to promoting global gender equality, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with events across its 350 chapters nationwide. Co-founder Barbara Collins expressed her honor ... more
Seneca County will dedicate five new historical markers this summer
This summer, Seneca County will dedicate five new historical markers funded by the William G Pomeroy Foundation in 2022. The markers will be placed in various locations throughout the county. On June 3rd, two markers ... more
Local businesses will get recognized at Seneca Falls Walk of Fame
Generations Bank announced on Wednesday ten businesses in downtown Seneca Falls to receive plaques for the new Women’s Walk of Fame project. The first sidewalk plaque installment will occur at The Generations Bell Park located ... more
Tompkins County has a new historian to tackle local preservation
Tompkins County welcomes a new historian to continue the preservation and sharing of the region's rich history. Laura W. Johnson-Kelly was appointed as the new Tompkins County Historian during the April 4 meeting of the ... more
Varacalli will be awarded Carnegie Hero Fund Medal at ceremony Saturday in Seneca Falls
On Saturday, April 15, the community will recognize the heroism of Antonio Varacalli, the Italian immigrant who died while saving a young woman from drowning in the Cayuga-Seneca Canal April 12, 1917. For his heroism, ... more
Activist Angela Davis will speak in Auburn this June
The Seward House in Auburn has announced that renowned activist and author Angela Davis will be the featured guest speaker at a city-wide Juneteenth celebration. Davis is scheduled to address the audience on June 15th ... more
Happy 93rd birthday, Auburn City Hall!
On this date 93 years ago the ribbon was cut on Auburn, New York's new City Hall. A building built and gifted to the people of the City of Auburn by Mrs. Helen Osborne Starrow ... more
OUR FINGER LAKES HISTORY: Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (podcast)
Editor's Note: Watch the premiere LIVE on the FingerLakes1.com YouTube channel at 4 p.m. On this program in the Our Finger Lakes History series, Seneca County Historian Walter Gable tells us about the Montezuma National ... more
National Women’s Hall of Fame unveil eight inductees for 2023 class
The National Women's Hall of Fame has announced the eight women who will be honored at its 31st annual induction ceremony in September. The ceremony will take place at the Smith Opera House in Geneva, ... more
Vietnam vet from Farmington receives high school diploma
A Vietnam War veteran from Farmington has finally received his high school diploma, thanks to the efforts of State Senator Pam Helming. Rudolph "Rudy" van der Velden was born in the Netherlands and came to ... more
Vietnam War exhibit reception March 29 in Schuyler
The Schuyler County Historical Society will host a public reception on Wednesday, March 29, as part of the Brick Tavern Museum special exhibit honoring county residents who served in the Vietnam War. The reception for ... more
Generations Bank to unveil “Women’s Walk of Fame” project in May
Generations Bank announced on Tuesday that they will be launching the "Women's Walk of Fame" project by unveiling the first of eleven bronze plaques on Friday, May 12th. The groundbreaking event will take place at ... more
OUR FINGER LAKES HISTORY: Richmond Aqueduct (podcast)
Editor's Note: Watch the premiere LIVE on the FingerLakes1.com YouTube channel at 4 p.m. Join Seneca County Historian Walter Gable for this edition of Our Finger Lakes History. The Richmond Aqueduct carried the waters of ... more
