HomeLocalCayugaComprehensive Plan: Seneca Falls Should Recognize the Cayuga NationComprehensive Plan: Seneca Falls Should Recognize the Cayuga NationTue, September 26, 2023 by Greg Cotterill SHARE NOW The Cayuga Nation and American flags fly over Nation property in Union Springs. Photo by Greg Cotterill, Finger Lakes News Radio. The new Seneca Falls Draft Comprehensive Plan calls on the town to recognize the Cayuga Indian Nation’s right to elect its own leaders, and to purchase property to place into a federal trust. The draft plan includes 5-pages devoted to relations between the town and the Cayuga Nation. The Cayuga Nation has 101 acres in Union Springs placed into a federal trust. No Seneca County property has yet been placed into a federal trust. The Cayuga Nation has purchased 1,200 acres from willing sellers since 2005. Seneca Falls Draft Comprehensive Plan Get the top stories on your radio 24/7 on Finger Lakes News Radio 96.3 and 1590, WAUB and 106.3 and 1240, WGVA, and on Finger Lakes Country, 96.1/96.9/101.9/1570 WFLR.
