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Charles Bowman recorded a conversation ahead of an impending grand jury with Seneca County District Attorney Mark Sinkiewicz on Monday, September 21, 2020. He was joined by Scott Porter, a local Seneca Falls appellate and criminal defense attorney.

Charles Bowman of Fayette reflects upon last February when he had been allegedly detained and arrested by the Cayuga Nation Police Department after a brawl occurred following a press conference in Seneca Falls on Sat., Feb. 29.  Almost a year later, FingerLakes1.com unearthed evidence proving that those arrests never actually happened and Bowman weighs in on the latest reporting revelation.

The roundabout on Route 96 is finished, but that doesn't mean work along this busy corridor is over. Here's what's happening.

Ontario County officials Brian Young and Mary Beer give update on COVID-19 pandemic response, as cases rise and a busy holiday week approaches. Beer leads the health department, and gave insights into what contact tracers have encountered, as well as the efforts that are being undertaken to keep the community safe. 

Crowds repeatedly chant "We love you," which is directed toward President Donald Trump at the 'Million MAGA March' at the U.S. Supreme Court. 

Jack Posobiec, a correspondent at One American News Network, speaks about how he perceives the mainstream media while at the 'Million MAGA March' on Saturday, Nov. 14. 

Chris Cane, a resident of San Antonio speaks about what it'll take for him to accept the results of the 2020 presidential election while on the ground during the 'Million MAGA March' on Saturday, Nov. 14. 

Democratic challenger Dana Balter candidly speaks about what has changed since 2018 and why she believes that she'll unseat Rep. John Katko [NY-24] in her second attempt to reach Congress ahead of this Election Day.  This audio clip came from a conversation as a part of FingerLakes1.com's Race for Congress: 2020 candidate series that had been originally taped on Monday, October 12.

Democratic challenger Dana Balter believes that the status of the Supreme Court is in limbo and calls for residents in the 24th District to vote for the candidate who cares about Planned Parenthood and law of the land from the landmark case of Roe v. Wade. This audio clip came from a conversation as a part of FingerLakes1.com's Race for Congress: 2020 candidate series that had been originally tape...

Rep. John Katko [R-NY] talks about his bipartisan record ever since joining Congress in 2014, being consistently ranked among the nation's top most bipartisan members in the House of Representatives, according to the Lugar Center and Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy bipartisan index that evaluates how often each representative works across party lines for policy initiatives....

Rep. John Katko [R-NY] acknowledges his connection with President Donald J. Trump and addresses accusations of blind partisanship accusations that were brought against him by Dana Balter, his Democratic opponent for the 24th District.  This audio clip came from a conversation as a part of FingerLakes1.com's Race for Congress: 2020 candidate series that had been originally taped on Friday, Oct...

Dana Balter speaks from personal experience about the challenges that come with running for public office with fundraising for campaign contributions to stay competitive in her consecutive bids for Rep. John Katko's 24th congressional district.  This audio clip came from a conversation as a part of FingerLakes1.com's Race for Congress: 2020 candidate series that had been originally taped on M...

Democratic challenger Dana Balter claims that President Trump's China trade war has been destructive for local farms within the 24th District and that Republican incumbent Rep. John Katko [NY-24] enabled him. This audio clip came from a conversation as a part of FingerLakes1.com's Race for Congress: 2020 candidate series that had been originally taped on Monday, October 12.

Democratic challenger Dana Balter believes that she's the best fit for New York's 24th congressional district and explains the choice between her and Republican incumbent Rep. John Katko.  This audio clip came from a conversation as a part of FingerLakes1.com's Race for Congress: 2020 candidate series that had been originally taped on Monday, October 12. 

Rep. John Katko [R-NY] expresses the choice between him and his opponent in Democratic challenger Dana Balter as he seeks reelection to Congress for a fourth term.  This audio clip came from a conversation as a part of FingerLakes1.com's Race for Congress: 2020 candidate series that had been originally taped on Friday, October 16.

Rep. John Katko [R-NY] defends his record as a moderate Republican ever since being elected to serve the 24th District for Congress in 2014.  This audio clip came from a conversation as a part of FingerLakes1.com's Race for Congress: 2020 candidate series that had been originally taped on Friday, October 16.

Rep. John Katko [R-NY] explains why he supports the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett while thinking back to his time in Congress in 2016.  This audio clip came from a conversation as a part of FingerLakes1.com's Race for Congress: 2020 candidate series that had been originally taped on Friday, October 16.

Rep. John Katko [R-NY] talks about voting in favor of the Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019 and keeping his promise about protecting the Affordable Care Act on behalf of the 24th congressional district.  This audio clip came from a conversation as a part of FingerLakes1.com's Race for Congress: 2020 candidate series that had been originally taped on Friday, October...

Democratic challenger Tracy Mitrano sees quite a few similarities between Rep. Tom Reed [NY-23] and herself and speaks to them for voters to consider while casting their ballots for who's going to represent them in Congress after this Election Day.  This audio clip came from a conversation as a part of FingerLakes1.com's Race for Congress: 2020 candidate series that had been originally taped...

Democratic challenger Tracy Mitrano talks about what it means for her to reach out to the disaffected white voter demographic through the Democratic Party in her rematch bid for New York's 23rd congressional district.  This audio clip came from a conversation as a part of FingerLakes1.com's Race for Congress: 2020 candidate series that had been originally taped on Friday, October 16.

Democratic challenger Tracy Mitrano offers harsh criticism against President Donald Trump and her challenger Rep. Tom Reed [NY-23] for enabling him on the national stage. She also speaks without a filter about Reed and his involvement with the Problem Solvers Caucus in Congress.  This audio clip came from a conversation as a part of FingerLakes1.com's Race for Congress: 2020 candidate series...

Democratic challenger Tracy Mitrano talks about her personal connections to New York's 23rd congressional district despite being at the end of constant challenges from her opponent Rep. Tom Reed [NY-23] about her alleged affiliations to special interests.  This audio clip came from a conversation as a part of FingerLakes1.com's Race for Congress: 2020 candidate series that had been originally...

Democratic challenger Tracy Mitrano calls the record of Rep. Tom Reed [NY-23] into question after being elected to represent the congressional district since 2010.  This audio clip came from a conversation as a part of FingerLakes1.com's Race for Congress: 2020 candidate series that had been originally taped on Friday, October 16.

Democratic challenger Tracy Mitrano explains why her campaign office has filed for a cease and desist after her opponent, Rep. Tom Reed [NY-23] recently ran a television ad, which she claimed to be defamatory in nature.  This audio clip came from a conversation as a part of FingerLakes1.com's Race for Congress: 2020 candidate series that had been originally taped on Friday, October 16.

Democratic challenger Tracy Mitrano speaks candidly about the situation in Corning when the office of Rep. Tom Reed [NY-23] had been vandalized during this election season. This audio clip came from a conversation as a part of FingerLakes1.com's Race for Congress: 2020 candidate series that had been originally taped on Friday, October 16.