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Free degree program launched at Cayuga Community College

Free degree program launched at Cayuga Community College
Adults in Auburn now have a shot at a tuition-free college degree, thanks to a new state initiative. Cayuga Community College is offering free associate degrees through the SUNY Reconnect program. The program covers tuition, ... more
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Auburn Downtown BID names Jesse Kline executive director

Auburn Downtown BID names Jesse Kline executive director
The Auburn Downtown Business Improvement District has officially appointed Jesse Kline as its new Executive Director, marking a significant leadership transition for the organization. Kline, who joined the BID in 2010 as Assistant Director, was ... more
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Auburn cracks down after debris falls again from vacant downtown building

Auburn cracks down after debris falls again from vacant downtown building
City officials in Auburn are taking emergency action against the owners of a deteriorating downtown building after debris fell from its facade for the second time in three years, according to The Citizen. The six-story ... more
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Auburn driver charged with DWI while five kids in car

Auburn driver charged with DWI while five kids in car
A 35-year-old Auburn resident was arrested after allegedly driving drunk with five children in the vehicle and crashing off a Seneca Falls roadway. Police say Casey Jackson was taken into custody on June 22 after ... more
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Auburn City Council approves new trash contract, welcomes new city manager

Auburn City Council approves new trash contract, welcomes new city manager
The Auburn City Council approved a new three-year landfill disposal contract and welcomed new leadership in city government and public safety during its meeting on Thursday. Councilors voted unanimously to award the contract to Casella ... more
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Asbestos discovery adds $22K hurdle to Auburn SPCA renovation

Asbestos discovery adds K hurdle to Auburn SPCA renovation
Renovations at the Finger Lakes SPCA in Auburn hit a bump after asbestos was discovered in the facility's flooring, according to The Citizen. The cancer-causing material was found in tiles during lobby demolition, prompting a ... more
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Public meeting set in Auburn for Harriet Tubman Byway project

Public meeting set in Auburn for Harriet Tubman Byway project
A public meeting will be held Monday, June 30, to gather community feedback on the proposed Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Byway (HTURB), a new initiative focused on education, preservation, and economic growth. Hosted ... more
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Auburn police seek public’s help to find missing man

Auburn police seek public’s help to find missing man
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating 64-year-old Lawrence Nunn, who has been missing since June 9. According to a media release from the Auburn Police Department, Nunn was last seen at his ... more
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Family searches for missing Auburn woman last seen Monday

Family searches for missing Auburn woman last seen Monday
A family in Auburn is pleading for help in the search for a missing 23-year-old woman who disappeared earlier this week. Brianna Williams was last seen Monday night, June 16, when she left her home ... more
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Former inmate indicted for attacking prison officers

Former inmate indicted for attacking prison officers
A former inmate is facing felony charges after allegedly assaulting corrections officers at Auburn Correctional Facility, according to The Citizen. Nashane A. Peterkin, 26, is accused of choking a sergeant, punching one officer, and biting ... more
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Downtown Auburn welcomes four new shops

Downtown Auburn welcomes four new shops
Downtown Auburn is buzzing with new businesses just in time for the summer event season, according to The Citizen. Two millennial-run ventures — Sew Enchanted Alterations and Love of Hauls Boutique — recently opened along ... more
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Auburn police update ‘Top 5 Most Wanted’ list following arrest

Auburn police update ‘Top 5 Most Wanted’ list following arrest
The Auburn Police Department has released an updated “Top 5 Most Wanted” list, highlighting suspects wanted on various felony and misdemeanor charges. One individual previously listed, Mikal Holbrook, was arrested on May 16, police confirmed ... more
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Auburn police respond to over 2,600 calls in May

Auburn police respond to over 2,600 calls in May
The Auburn Police Department released its monthly activity report for May, showing officers handled 2,617 calls for service and made 74 adult arrests, including 4 for felony offenses. The report highlights significant enforcement and community ... more
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Judge allows class action over solitary confinement of disabled prisoners: How is it tied to Auburn?

Judge allows class action over solitary confinement of disabled prisoners: How is it tied to Auburn?
A Brooklyn court ruled Monday that a lawsuit challenging New York’s use of solitary confinement on incarcerated people with disabilities can move forward as a class action. The decision grants class certification and denies the ... more
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Two eye leadership roles on Auburn school board

Two eye leadership roles on Auburn school board
Two members of the Auburn Enlarged City School District board have stepped forward to lead the group next year, according to The Citizen. Jim Van Arsdale is seeking the role of president, while Matteo Bartolotta ... more
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Auburn Community Hospital honors 83 employees for service

Auburn Community Hospital honors 83 employees for service
Auburn Community Hospital recently celebrated the dedication of 83 staff members whose combined service totals 1,340 years, including one employee who has spent half a century caring for his community. John Moschetti, who began working ... more
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Auburn man arrested after drug task force seizes cocaine, cash

Auburn man arrested after drug task force seizes cocaine, cash
A narcotics investigation in Cayuga County led to the arrest of an Auburn man and the seizure of cocaine, cash, and drug paraphernalia, according to the Finger Lakes Drug Task Force. Reynaldo A. Ratcliffe-Sierra, 29, ... more
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Auburn man violates court order by harassing victim

Auburn man violates court order by harassing victim
A man was arrested in Auburn on June 10 after police say he repeatedly violated an order of protection and resisted arrest during his apprehension. According to the Auburn Police Department, Kenneth Lafler contacted the ... more
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Auburn Council eyes budget with tax hike

Auburn Council eyes budget with tax hike
Auburn’s City Council is set to vote Thursday on a $49.8 million budget that includes a 3.84% property tax increase, according to The Citizen. The budget closes an $8.6 million shortfall through spending cuts, fee ... more
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