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Auburn residents raise concerns over new apartments
Residents voiced traffic and safety concerns over a proposed 50-unit apartment project at 197 North St. in Auburn, according to The Citizen. The $24 million plan by Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services aims to offer affordable ... more
Auburn man pleads guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide
A man from Auburn has pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide in connection with a fatal crash earlier this year. The Cayuga County District Attorney’s Office identified the defendant as Christopher Dewitt, 31, of Auburn ... more
The Haven’s open house brings carnival fun to Auburn
The Haven at Cayuga Counseling Services is throwing open its doors tonight for an open house celebrating Children's Mental Health Awareness Week. The event, happening from 5 to 7 p.m. at 17 East Genesee Street ... more
Auburn gains approval to add hotel tax
Visitors staying at hotels in Auburn will soon pay a new city tax, according to The Citizen. The 2025-26 New York state budget includes legislation authorizing Auburn to impose an occupancy tax of up to ... more
Auburn school officials defend budget proposal ahead of May 20 vote
Auburn school leaders are urging voters to support a $107 million budget proposal and a $7.2 million emergency HVAC referendum as the district navigates state aid uncertainty, aging infrastructure, and pressures to maintain student services ... more
Ex-Auburn hospital worker must repay $100K for theft
A former Auburn Community Hospital employee has been ordered to pay $100,000 in restitution after stealing medical supplies and selling them online, according to officials. Zachary Tabone, 33, pleaded guilty to grand larceny charges and ... more
Former Auburn inmate pleads not guilty to assault
A former inmate at Auburn Correctional Facility pleaded not guilty Tuesday to assault charges for allegedly punching a correction officer last year, according to The Citizen. Quincy Lundy, 32, faces two counts of second-degree assault, ... more
Auburn faces tough choices as city works to close budget gap ahead of July deadline
City officials in Auburn are grappling with a $2.8 million budget gap as they work to finalize the 2025-26 budget ahead of a July 1 deadline. City Manager Jeff Dygert and Comptroller Mary Beth Gleason ... more
Auburn to award $784K paving contract to Syracuse firm
Northern Asphalt will handle Auburn’s 2025 street paving project after submitting the lowest bid, according to The Citizen. The $784,405 contract includes curb and sidewalk work, and marks the second consecutive year the firm has ... more
Auburn man charged after threatening garbage collectors
An Auburn man was arrested after allegedly pulling a knife on city garbage collectors, according to first responders. Police say Frederick W. Stormes Jr., 65, confronted the workers Friday over how they handled his garbage ... more
Candidates lay out competing vision of taxes, leadership in Auburn school board forum
Auburn school board candidates laid out competing visions for the district's future Wednesday night during a forum hosted by Inside Government at Cayuga Community College, as voters prepare to weigh in on a proposed $107 ... more
Anti-Trump rally draws crowd in downtown Auburn
More than 150 people gathered at the New York State Equal Rights Heritage Center in Auburn to protest threats to democracy under the Trump administration. Organized by Indivisible Cayuga, the rally was part of a ... more
Court upholds conviction of former Auburn High officer
A former Auburn High School resource officer has lost his bid to overturn his convictions on multiple felony charges. William Morrissey III, who pled guilty in Cayuga County Court on September 26 to charges including ... more
Auburn City Council moves forward on budget, property sales and infrastructure plans
Auburn City Council advanced a series of budgetary and infrastructure measures during its May 1 meeting, while also recognizing local achievements through proclamations. Following public announcements, the Council issued proclamations for National Travel and Tourism ... more
INSIDE GOVERNMENT: Auburn school leaders talk budget, bonding, and cap (podcast)
During an April 29 episode of Inside Government hosted by Guy Cosentino, Auburn Enlarged City School District leaders discussed the upcoming May 20 vote, where residents will decide on a proposed $107 million budget and ... more
INSIDE GOVERNMENT: Dygert, Leeson talk Auburn’s budget gap (podcast)
As the City of Auburn continues wrestling with a significant budget gap, officials recently discussed efforts to close it on an episode of Inside Government with Guy Cosentino. Initially facing an $8.6 million shortfall, the ... more
CANDIDATES FORUM: Auburn school board hopefuls talk issues (webcast)
A candidates forum for the Auburn Enlarged City School District Board of Education was held on May 1, ahead of the May 20 election, where voters will decide on a proposed $107 million budget, a ... more
Auburn City Council faces $2.8M budget gap, moves toward tax cap override
Confronting a $2.8 million budget shortfall, the Auburn City Council focused heavily on fiscal strategies during its May 1, 2025, meeting, discussing possible spending cuts, utility savings, and a proposed override of the state property ... more
Auburn woman charged in welfare fraud investigation
A welfare fraud investigation in Cayuga County led to the arrest of a woman accused of improperly receiving public benefits. Marjorie Jones, 57, of Auburn, was arrested on April 28 on a warrant issued out ... more
