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Supreme Court rolls back protections for wetlands in broad ruling that favors farmers, developers, and polluting industries
New York State’s top environmental regulator today condemned the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling Thursday that will remove millions of acres of environmentally sensitive wetlands from federal regulation. The Montezuma Wildlife Refuge in Seneca, Wayne and ... more
Auburn woman part of major drug trafficking ring between California and New York sentenced to 5 years in prison
Chalise A. Bullock, a 24-year-old woman accused of being part of a substantial drug trafficking operation spanning from central New York to California, was sentenced to five years in prison by Judge Thomas Leone in ... more
Cayuga Lake shore property sparks controversy in Aurora
A dispute over the future of a 300-foot slice of the Cayuga Lake shore owned by Wells College has gripped the village of Aurora. Kevin Fitzgerald, co-manager of the college's golf course and representing Aurora ... more
DEC and DOH issue reminder for residents to stay vigilant as HABs season begins in Finger Lakes
The New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Health (DOH) have issued a reminder for New Yorkers to remain vigilant about harmful algal blooms (HABs) as the 2023 reporting season commences. The DEC's ... more
Syracuse woman held on no bail after trying to pass fraudulent check at Cayuga County bank
Sheriff Brian Schenck says a Syracuse woman was taken into custody in Cayuga County and held without bail after attempting to pass a fraudulent check. Roberta Root, 55, was arrested for second-degree forgery and possession ... more
Auburn native sentenced in LA fed court for making interstate threats
Kiernan Major, an Auburn native, was sentenced to three years in prison followed by three years of post-release supervision by a federal court in Los Angeles. Major, who pleaded guilty last month to two counts ... more
Auburn man convicted of stabbing at local bar
A local Auburn man has been convicted of a knife assault on a bar worker in 2022. District Attorney Brittany Grome Antonacci of Cayuga County announced on Thursday that Gregory Jordan, 40, was found guilty ... more
Fillmore Glen State Park gets $1.8M grant: Money will help with future projects
Fillmore Glen State Park in Moravia has been awarded a state grant for the refurbishment of a crucial infrastructure. New York officials disclosed this week a $1.8 million grant package benefiting 28 not-for-profit organizations engaged ... more
FLX TODAY: Montezuma fights invasive species, looks ahead to gorgeous Memorial Day weekend (podcast)
https://youtu.be/MuOz66dvbbA As Memorial Day weekend arrives here in the Finger Lakes, the time is perfect to catch migrating birds, growing wildlife, and picture perfect walking trails out at the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. Each month we ... more
Brutus man accused of machete attack rejects plea deal in court
Christopher M. Laframboise, a 39-year-old Brutus man accused of attempting to decapitate another man with a machete, turned down a plea deal in the Cayuga County Court on Thursday. Laframboise, facing charges of second-degree attempted ... more
Cayuga County extends emergency order over migrants: Hochul says decision on housing coming ‘very soon’
Cayuga County has prolonged its state of emergency, aimed at prohibiting the influx of migrants and asylum seekers from New York State. The directive, extended by an additional five days, is a response to the ... more
Schumer in Cayuga County: ‘Dairy cliff’ ahead if federal program expires
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer was in the Auburn-area on Wednesday warning that the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program, a lifeline for Central New York dairy farmers faces expiration. This impending expiry threatens to ... more
Who will be Auburn PD’s next deputy chief?
The Auburn Police Department is currently in the process of identifying a new deputy chief, with the decision pending the results of a written civil service test. The appointment is slated to replace former Deputy ... more
Cayuga County Legislature May 2023 Meeting (webcast)
The Cayuga County Legislature met for their regular monthly meeting for May 2023 on Tuesday night in Auburn. Full meeting video appears below ... more
Harriet Tubman events grant winners announced in Auburn
The Cayuga County Tourism Office recently announced the recipients of the Harriet Tubman Inspired Events Grant. For the second year now, in the spirit of Harriet Tubman’s Legacy, we asked local businesses and organizations to ... more
Restore NY grant will help rehabilitate Bombardier Plant
In a significant move towards the redevelopment of the long-closed Bombardier plant, Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the city of Auburn will receive an $8.5 million state grant. The funding, provided through the Restore ... more
State cites Auburn nursing home for nurse sleeping on the job
The New York State Department of Health has issued citations to Auburn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center following an incident involving a sleeping nurse, which garnered attention after a video of the event went viral. The ... more
Grenades, handgun recovered after standoff in Auburn
Some residents were evacuated- and one person is in custody after an hours long standoff in the city of Auburn. The incident began when authorities received reports of a man, later identified as Thomas Harvey, ... more
REPORT: Firefighters called to ‘house explosion’ in Cayuga County
First responders in Cayuga County were dispatched to what was initially reported as a house explosion during the early evening hours on Saturday. Our partners at the Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire reported that the home was ... more
