Seneca Falls News

Source: thenewcivilrightsmovement.com --- Sunday, May 19, 2013The murder of Mark Carson Friday night was the fifth - not third, as far too many mainstream media outlets and others are reporting - incidence of violent anti-gay hate crimes in New York City in just twelve days - less than two weeks.

A Seneca Falls man is facing rape charges after police say he had sex with an underage girl.

Nicholas B. Mahar, 22, of 136 Ovid St., Seneca Falls was charged with one count of third-degree rape following an incident that happened April 27, police said.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Francis G. "Frankie" Phillips IV wasn't born in Auburn and didn't go to high school here, but on holidays he would return to the city to be with his family.

The event made its debut on Sunday in honor of Mother's Day. So did a tree-planting event in honor of mothers at the Black Creek Preserve, among other more traditional activities.

Small strides, but some progress. That was the update from Fredonia Trustee Joseph Cerrie in regard to the consolidation discussions he announced in January between the village and town of Pomfret.

Kevin L. McCann, 41, of 2870 Stahl Road, Seneca Falls, was charged with felony sexual abuse and misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child.

The Sip and Shop event will be held from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 3550 State Route 89.