Category: Cato

A person escaped serious injury after a vehicle went into the water at Cross Lake Marina, prompting a rescue by a New York State trooper and the marina’s owner, according to the Cato … more: Car plunges into water at Cross Lake Marina; trooper, marina owner rescue occupant

A Fulton contractor was charged with a misdemeanor after a Cayuga County resident reported that the worker entered his camper without permission, the Sheriff's Office said. Deputies identified the contractor as … more: Fulton contractor charged with trespassing in Cato camper

The planned closure of Quimby’s Bridge will significantly increase emergency response times for Jordan firefighters serving the town of Cato, prompting changes to how departments are dispatched, according to Jordan Volunteer Fire … more: Quimby’s Bridge closure threatens longer emergency response times in Cato

Two women were arrested after Cayuga County deputies said they found a 6-year-old child in a car where the driver and passenger were using drugs at a Cato gas station. Deputies responded to … more: Two women charged after alleged drug use in car with child in Cato

The New York Civil Liberties Union has sued federal agents and two county sheriffs over a September 2025 immigration raid at a Cato factory, according to Spectrum News 1. The lawsuit represents four … more: Civil liberties group sues over Cato immigration raid

Gov. Kathy Hochul called last year’s federal immigration raid at Nutrition Bar Confectioners in Cato paralyzing for the community on the operation’s first anniversary, according to CNY Central. Immigration and Customs Enforcement … more: Hochul condemns Cato immigration raid one year later

A Cato man faces a drug possession charge after Cayuga County sheriff's deputies said he concealed cocaine while being transported following an earlier arrest. Deputies arrested Daniel J. Root, 56, on July … more: Cato man charged after cocaine allegedly found during transport

Two Cato residents face welfare fraud and grand larceny charges after authorities alleged they improperly received $2,447 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Homer H. Rice, 40, and Ivy Rice, 38, turned … more: Cato pair accused of $2,447 in SNAP fraud

A Cato man was jailed Friday after Cayuga County sheriff's deputies said they found him in a residence with a person protected by a full stay-away order. Daniel J. Root, 56, was charged … more: Cato man jailed after violating of stay-away order

The former Cato town clerk and tax collector deposited millions of dollars in property tax collections late and delayed nearly $883,000 in required remittances to the town supervisor, a state audit found. … more: Audit finds former Cato clerk delayed millions in deposits

A Cato man was charged with criminal mischief after Cayuga County deputies said he damaged a window and flowerpot during a domestic dispute in Conquest. Deputies responded to a residence around 8:10 … more: Cato man charged after property damaged during Conquest dispute

A Pennsylvania man faces several charges after Cayuga County deputies investigated a disturbance in Cato and a related traffic stop in Conquest, Sheriff Brian Schenck said. James J. Cowher, 47, of Coburn, … more: Pennsylvania man leaves scene of disturbance, faces menacing and DWI charges

The Super DIRTcar Series will return to Land of Legends Raceway in Canandaigua on Thursday, July 2, for the Stars and Stripes Spectacular. The Fourth of July weekend event will feature a … more: Super DIRTcar Series returns to Land of Legends for Stars and Stripes Spectacular

Cody Manitta picked up the first DIRTcar Sportsman Series victory of his career Friday night, holding off a late challenge from points leader Hunter Hollenbeck at Brewerton Speedway. Manitta, a 22-year-old driver … more: Cody Manitta earns first DIRTcar Sportsman Series win at Brewerton

The Cato Fire Department received a financial boost this week thanks to a donation from a company with ties to one of the community's largest manufacturers, according to Green Gator News. Steve … more: Cato Fire Department receives donation from Junkless Incorporated

Cayuga County voters will decide school budgets Tuesday across several districts facing the same core challenge: Rising costs that continue to outpace state aid growth and long-term revenue stability. The Auburn City School … more: Cayuga County school districts pitch budgets shaped by healthcare costs, inflation and staffing pressures

A Cayuga County woman was arrested after deputies say she provided a false identity and fled from law enforcement during an investigation into a reported shoplifting incident at a Dollar General in … more: Cato woman accused of giving false name, fleeing deputies after shoplifting complaint

A Cato man was taken into custody Monday night after deputies say he violated a court-issued order of protection during a domestic incident investigation. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office said deputies arrested … more: Cato man jailed after allegedly violating order of protection

A Cayuga County man is facing felony-level charges after deputies say he violated a court-issued order of protection during a late-night incident earlier this month. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest … more: Cato man jailed on contempt, family offense charges after protection order violation