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Auburn superintendent discusses school safety, budget pressures on Inside Government
The superintendent of the Auburn Enlarged City School District said school safety concerns, budget uncertainty and ongoing absenteeism remain key challenges for the district during an appearance on Inside Government, a public affairs program hosted by Guy Cosentino. During the interview, Superintendent Misty Slavik discussed a recent school closure tied to a ... FULL STORY
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FL1 SPORTS: Syracuse Fires Autry, Lyons & Waterloo still alive, Sabers rolling (podcast)
Following another first-round exit in the ACC Tournament, Syracuse fired Red Autry. The FL1 Sports guys react to the news and discuss the names they want as the new head ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Senate restores Auburn center funding
Auburn could keep state support for its Equal Rights Heritage Center after Senate Democrats restored $200,000 in their budget plan, according to The Citizen. The funding, first secured in 2024 by state Sen. Rachel May, helps the city ... Read More
Hochul highlights enhanced transit security in New York
Gov. Kathy Hochul visited Moynihan Train Hall on March 12 to highlight security efforts by the New York National Guard and law enforcement agencies protecting transit systems across the state. Hochul met with members of Joint Task Force ... Read More
Wayne County man freed after 1990 double murder
A man convicted in a 1990 double murder in Wayne County walked free Thursday after decades in prison, according to RochesterFirst. Chad Campbell, now 50, was released on parole after serving time for the ...
Clyde pair charged in assault investigation
Wayne County sheriff’s deputies arrested two Clyde residents following an investigation into an assault that allegedly involved a baseball bat. Aaren Layton, 24, and Genoa Jackson, 23, both of Clyde, were arrested after deputies ...
State objects to Wells auction plan
Rare books and artwork from the former Wells College could end up in private hands, but state officials are pushing back, according to The Citizen. The New York State Education Department and Board of ...
Marion man charged after weapon found during traffic stop
Wayne County sheriff’s deputies arrested a Marion man after they said he was found with a prohibited weapon during a traffic stop in the Town of Lyons. Patrick W. Graham, 38, of North Main ...
State secretary visits Watkins Glen
Watkins Glen hosted a rare regional meeting Thursday as New York Secretary of State Walter Mosley outlined the proposed state budget, according to The Odessa File. Mosley spoke during the quarterly Southern Tier Regional ...
Bath man, two-time convicted felon, faces new felony charges
Police arrested a Bath man after officers said they saw him contact a person protected by a court order. The incident occurred around 12:52 p.m. March 11 while Village of Bath police officers were ...
Seneca Foods buys Green Giant frozen line
The Green Giant brand’s frozen and shelf-stable vegetables are back under one roof after a major acquisition, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Fairport-based Seneca Foods completed its purchase of Green Giant’s U.S. frozen ...
Historic Cayuga bridge reopening in April
Drivers in Cayuga County will soon regain a key crossing as Bonta Bridge reopens April 1, according to The Citizen. County Highway Superintendent Brian Soper told legislators Tuesday the bridge closed in December over ...
South Seneca voters approve $36.7M project
South Seneca school voters approved a $36.75 million energy project that will modernize buildings and eliminate the district’s use of heating oil, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The March 10 vote passed 105–58 ...
Developer makes third Lansing housing pitch
A developer is trying again to turn a former Lansing factory site into housing after two earlier proposals failed, according to The Ithaca Voice. Bomax Holdings presented a new concept to the Village of ...
DEC warns hikers about dangerous trails
Hikers planning trips to the Adirondacks or Catskills may want to reconsider after flooding and unstable trail conditions emerged this week, according to the Times Union. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ...
Yates passes tax levy override law
Yates County lawmakers approved a local law allowing a tax levy override if needed for the 2027 budget, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The Legislature held a public hearing March 9 before passing ...
SUNY expands child care for students
Student parents at several SUNY community colleges will soon have more child care options, including nights and weekends, according to Spectrum News 1. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced expanded services at 11 campuses to better ...
Upstate lawmakers push for more municipal aid
Upstate lawmakers are gearing up for a budget fight as they push for more funding for cities and towns outside New York City, according to Spectrum News 1. Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed $1.5 billion ...
Ontario man arrested in online exploitation case
State police arrested a 20-year-old Ontario man following an investigation into alleged online exploitation involving a minor. Brayden Bergfjord was arrested after investigators said he communicated online with a 12-year-old girl from Ottawa, Canada ...
Wind, rain and snow expected across Finger Lakes and Central New York this weekend
Residents across the Finger Lakes, Central New York and much of Upstate New York should prepare for a windy and unsettled weekend as a strong weather system moves through the region, according to the ...
SPORTS
Sabres’ eight-game win streak ends with home loss to Capitals
The Buffalo Sabres saw their eight-game win streak come to an end Thursday night with a 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals at KeyBank Center. Jakob Chychrun scored the go-ahead goal with 1:33 remaining in regulation, finishing a cross-ice pass ... Read More
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Students explore food industry, AI
Students across Cayuga County got a close look at the future of farming — and artificial intelligence — during a career day in Auburn, according to The Citizen. Growing Hope Cayuga hosted its Food Systems Career Day Thursday ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Gas prices jump as spring travel demand rises
The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline rose sharply over the past week as spring break travel increases demand, according to AAA data released March 12. The average price reached $3.598 per gallon, up nearly ... Read More
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AUBURN: City Council holds March 12 meeting (webcast)
Auburn City Council met March 12 at Memorial City Hall to take up a range of routine and policy-related items. The agenda included the first reading of a proposed zoning change that would allow cannabis dispensaries in the city to ... Launch Stream
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