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Unity House in Cayuga County among winners of state money
3 million to establish seven community-based Clubhouse programs for people with serious mental illness, including new programs serving Cayuga, Monroe and Oswego counties. The voluntary, member-driven programs are designed to help participants build social connections, ... more
Cayuga Community College proposes $31M budget
Cayuga Community College is advancing a $31 million budget for 2026-27 that includes higher spending and a modest increase in county support, according to The Citizen. The plan raises spending by $1.5 million, includes a ... more
State audit finds gaps in Auburn school building access controls
A state audit found the Auburn Enlarged City School District failed to consistently deactivate unnecessary building access badges, track shared credentials or prevent some users from holding multiple active badges, creating a potential risk of ... more
Auburn man charged after sawed-off shotgun found on Mann Street
An Auburn man was charged with felony weapon possession after police said officers found a sawed-off shotgun and ammunition during an investigation on Mann Street. The Auburn Police Department said its GIVE unit was contacted ... more
Skaneateles Antique and Classic Boat Show returns July 24
The Skaneateles Antique and Classic Boat Show returns to Clift Park July 24 to 26 with dozens of exhibitors and about 80 displays on water and land. The free show will feature classic runabouts, launches, ... more
What else happened at last week’s Auburn City Council meeting?
Editor's Note: If you're looking for earlier coverage of this week's city council meeting, including a data center moratorium and array of public safety measures click here or here. Auburn celebrated a historic high school ... more
Juvenile hospitalized after reported stabbing near Auburn Wegmans
A juvenile boy was hospitalized Friday morning after police said he suffered an apparent stab wound to the chest near the Wegmans store in Auburn. Officers responded around 7:30 a.m. July 10 and found the ... more
Auburn renews school police contract, accepts $193K violence prevention grant
Auburn will keep police officers assigned to city schools for another five years while expanding coverage at the junior high school under an agreement approved Thursday. The City Council also accepted $193,301 in state funding ... more
Auburn man charged after police find sawed-off shotgun, ammunition
An Auburn man was charged with two felony weapons counts after police said officers found a sawed-off shotgun and ammunition concealed at a Mann Street address. The investigation began Tuesday after an officer with the ... more
Auburn woman sentenced to 10 years in double stabbing case
An Auburn woman has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for a double stabbing in the city last year, prosecutors said. Kelly M. Vroman, 40, also received five years of post-release supervision, according to ... more
Auburn backs statewide data center moratorium, eyes local restrictions
Auburn officials are not waiting for a data center proposal to land at City Hall before deciding whether the city should act. The City Council voted unanimously Thursday to urge Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign ... more
Auburn council to weigh SRO deal, police grant and data center moratorium tonight
Auburn City Council will consider a new five-year school resource officer agreement, a $193,301 state police grant and a resolution urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign a one-year moratorium on new data center construction when ... more
Auburn man charged after domestic incident with injuries
An Auburn man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after police said a domestic incident left a victim injured early Monday. Christopher K. Barnwell, 26, was arrested after Auburn police responded to a reported domestic ... more
ARMA receives grant to launch podcast and audio recording suite
Auburn Regional Media Access has received a grant from the Skaneateles Area Arts Council to create a community podcasting and audio recording suite. The Auburn public access channel and community media outlet said the suite ... more
Tour Cayuga wins state tourism award for Harriet Tubman campaign
Tour Cayuga has received a 2026 New York State Tourism Excellence Award for a marketing campaign centered on Harriet Tubman's legacy in Auburn. The Cayuga County tourism agency was recognized for its "Where You Go ... more
Sheriff Schenck gives update after deputy arrested on rape charges
In a statement, Schenck said the Sheriff’s Office is fully cooperating with State Police and will continue doing so throughout the criminal investigation. Because an outside law enforcement agency is handling the criminal case, Schenck ... more
Cayuga Lake hydrilla treatment begins
Hydrilla treatment is underway on Cayuga Lake as state and county officials continue efforts to fight the invasive plant. The first application began Tuesday in the South Aurora Project Area between Wells College Bay and ... more
Cayuga SPCA is looking for volunteers
The Greater Cayuga SPCA is looking for volunteers to help at its satellite adoption location in Auburn. The shelter needs adoption counselors at the CountryMax location ... more
Auburn senior living facilities sue to lower tax assessments
Two Auburn senior living facilities want millions cut from their property assessments after the city’s latest reassessment, according to The Citizen. The lawsuits could shift more of the local tax burden onto other property owners ... more
