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Auburn firm lands $116K park contract
A local company is set to revamp Wall Street Park in Auburn with new playground gear and a resurfaced basketball court, according to The Citizen. Paul F. Vitale Inc. submitted the lowest bid—$116,348—for the second ... more
Wind project draws fierce pushback in Cayuga
More than 200 people packed a hearing in Auburn as residents grilled developers over a proposed wind farm in Cayuga County, according to The Citizen. The Agricola Wind Project would install up to 24 turbines ... more
Fall train ride coming to the Finger Lakes
A new scenic rail trip will let visitors soak in Cayuga’s fall foliage by train, according to the Democrat and Chronicle. The Cayuga Leaf Limited, launching this fall from Waterloo, offers a 90-minute ride through ... more
Dogs left starving and disfigured, Auburn pair indicted
Two Auburn residents are facing felony and misdemeanor charges after prosecutors say they starved, neglected, and abandoned multiple dogs over a 16-month span. Kenneth Sulgar, 45, and Laura Hendrickson, 50, were indicted by a Cayuga ... more
Former U.S. bobsledder from Auburn drowns in Adirondack lake
Auburn native and ex-national bobsledder John D. Cogar drowned after jumping from a pontoon boat on Lower Saranac Lake, according to Syracuse.com. Cogar, 76, vanished on August 21. Dive teams found his body days later, ... more
Auburn and Geneva sites among those selected for historic preservation grants
A historic chapel, a grand mansion, and an entire village’s story are at the heart of new preservation efforts supported by the Preservation League of New York State. As part of its 2025 Preserve New ... more
Auburn intersection project starts Tuesday
Construction to widen the intersection at North Street and Standart Avenue in Auburn begins Tuesday, according to The Citizen. Casinella Excavating will handle the $509,000 project, which will close Standart between North and Vista for ... more
Auburn hospital buys land for parking, future growth
Auburn Community Hospital has spent $3.2 million on nearby properties to ease parking issues and support its $50 million expansion, according to The Citizen. Six properties were purchased since late 2023, including sites on North ... more
Willard Chapel gets $23.5K for preservation study
Auburn’s historic Willard Chapel just secured $23,500 in grants for critical preservation planning, according to The Citizen. The Community Preservation Committee received $18,500 from the Preservation League of New York State and $5,000 from the ... more
Five charged after stolen golf carts found in Weedsport
Five people, including four juveniles, face felonies after stolen golf carts were found early Tuesday in Weedsport, according to State Police. Troopers say the group fled on foot when officers arrived around 2:30 a.m. on ... more
Ithaca man pleads guilty to felony drug charge in Cayuga County
A man from Ithaca admitted this week to possessing a large quantity of cocaine during a search in Auburn last fall. Zachary V. Jackson Jr., 35, pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal possession of a controlled ... more
Cayuga County to move 911 backup center
Cayuga County will spend $1.2 million to relocate its backup 911 center to the Auburn Fire Department, according to The Citizen. The old site, in a closed county building, was found to contain asbestos. Officials ... more
$15M senior complex now assessed at just $20K
A Cayuga County housing project once expected to bring in $80,000 in taxes is now valued at just $20,055, according to The Citizen. The sharp drop stems from a state law requiring affordable housing to ... more
Finger Lakes small towns perfect for a fall getaway
If you're dreaming of crisp air, golden leaves, and peaceful lakeside mornings, the Finger Lakes region delivers—especially in late summer and early fall. These three small towns—Hammondsport, Corning, and Skaneateles—were recently featured by World Atlas ... more
Cayuga lawmakers reject hotel tax shift
Cayuga County legislators narrowly shot down a proposal to cut tourism funding and tax short-term rentals, according to The Citizen. The plan would’ve slashed the tourism office’s share of hotel tax revenue from 95% to ... more
Tap Root Fields to host 7th Annual Harvest Party Sept. 20
The 7th Annual Harvest Party at Tap Root Fields is set for Saturday, September 20, promising an unforgettable evening of music, food, and local community spirit — all to benefit the Skaneateles Lake Association. The ... more
Port Byron man accused of violating protection order
Deputies arrested a Port Byron man last week after he allegedly violated a court-issued order of protection by sending text messages to the protected party. According to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office, 40-year-old Eric C ... more
Man charged with stealing from Lowe’s in Sennett
Deputies say a man from Auburn turned himself in last week after being accused of stealing merchandise from the Lowe’s store on Grant Avenue Road. According to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office, 38-year-old Joshua A ... more
From Auburn to Canandaigua, advocacy drives food justice movement
It's early morning at Saint Alphonsus Food Pantry in Auburn or the FLCC Food Cupboard in Canandaigua and the room buzzes with quiet determination. Families line up at a community center, children clutching reusable bags, parents scanning tables stacked ... more
