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NYS secures court victory against unlicensed “I’m Stuck” cannabis chain in Cayuga and Wayne counties

New York State has achieved a significant legal victory in its efforts to regulate the cannabis market, with the Wayne County Supreme Court issuing a permanent injunction and one-year closure order against the unlicensed cannabis ... more
Woman who threatened Kohl’s employees with taser during robbery in Auburn admits guilt before trial begins

A high-profile robbery case that was set to go to trial ended in an admission hours before its start, according to prosecutors in Cayuga County. Kahlila Bender-Baker, a 36-year-old woman from Syracuse, admitted to committing ... more
80-bed homeless shelter, Take 5 Oil Change proposals on Auburn Planning Board agenda

The city of Auburn's Planning Board is set to review two significant proposals on Tuesday: The construction of an 80-bed emergency homeless shelter by Syracuse nonprofit Housing Visions and the establishment of a new Take ... more
Casey Park Elementary School closed in Auburn due to water main break: Contractors working on fix

Casey Park Elementary School was shut down on Monday due to a water main break. The issue is not impacting other schools in the district, and it's expected that school will resume Tuesday. Officails said ... more
Auburn man arrested after larceny investigation in Wayne County

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has reported the arrest of Scott M. Atkinson, a 41-year-old resident of Auburn, following an investigation into a larceny incident in the town of Lyons. Atkinson faces charges of petit ... more
Auburn FD extinguishes fire at Boyle Center, assists residents

The Auburn Fire Department responded to a fire at the Boyle Center located at 149 Genesee Street on Friday, December 1 at 1:15 p.m. The Cayuga County 911 Center dispatched the firefighters following an automatic ... more
Auburn property owner pleads guilty to felony sex charge

An Auburn property owner has pleaded guilty to seeking sex with an underage girl. It went down in Cayuga County Court on Friday, as reported by The Citizen, when Anthony T. Bartolotta, 50, of Auburn, ... more
Lottery announces $19,292 winning TAKE 5 ticket sold in Auburn

The New York Lottery revealed today that a single top-prize ticket for the November 30 TAKE 5 midday drawing was sold in Auburn. The winning ticket, worth $19,292, was purchased at KWIK FILL #352, located ... more
Cayuga County officials say AMR closure won’t have major impact

Following the announced closure of the American Medical Response (AMR) station in Auburn at the end of the year, Cayuga County officials have reviewed ambulance data and found the impact to be "far less alarming" ... more
Fleming first responders go above-and-beyond transferring patient from Auburn to Albany

Local first responders from Cayuga County are credited with going above-and-beyond — transporting a critically ill patient from Auburn Community Hospital to Albany Medical Center. The incident was detailed in a recent Facebook post by ... more
Geneva duo faces weapons charges after shooting, stabbing in Auburn

Police say two men are in custody after a shooting and stabbing outside Harley's Pub on State Street in Auburn. Angelo Diaz III, and Matthew Williams-McIntyre, both 27, and residents of Geneva were charged with ... more
Syracuse man faces several felony charges after being found with fentanyl, cocaine, and other drugs on Arterial

Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck announced the arrest of a Syracuse man on multiple drug charges following a traffic stop in Auburn. Jerrell A. Brown, 35, faces two counts of criminal possession of a controlled ... more
Cayuga County Clerk-elect’s hit-and-run court appearance delayed

The court appearance of Brian Scanlan, the newly elected Cayuga County Clerk, has been delayed following his involvement in a hit-and-run accident in Owasco earlier this month. According to The Citizen, he was scheduled to ... more
Auburn’s new $1M skate park is now open at Casey Park

Auburn city officials have announced the opening of a new $1 million skate park located at Casey Park, marking a significant investment in recreational facilities for the city's youth. Open from dawn to dusk, the ... more
48th annual Holiday Craft Fair happening this weekend at Cayuga Community College

Cayuga County is set to celebrate the festive season with the 48th annual Holiday Craft Fair at Cayuga Community College this weekend. The event, known for showcasing a wide array of crafts and products, will ... more
Notary Prep Workshop on December 14 in Auburn at Cayuga Community College

Legal Author Alfred E. Piombino will teach an in-person seminar at Cayuga Community College for those interested in becoming a New York State Notary Public. The seminar is held on Thursday, December 14, 2023 and ... more
Auburn’s Yule Rock band set for holiday series

The holiday season in Auburn will be enlivened by the return of the Yule Rock band, set to begin their series of performances this Thursday, Nov. 30, at Moondog's Lounge. Now in its second year, ... more
Finger Lakes SPCA faces closure without critical funding

The Finger Lakes SPCA is in a dire financial situation, with only about a month left to raise the necessary funds to avoid closure. Officials reported that the organization is currently $18,000 short of its ... more
Cayuga County District Attorney’s Office undergoes staffing changes

The Cayuga County District Attorney's Office is undergoing significant changes with the recent resignations of three assistant district attorneys and the upcoming addition of four new prosecutors. Former assistant district attorneys Jonathan Ward, Britton Bouchard, ... more