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Auburn receives state grant to replace lead water line fixtures
The city of Auburn was recently awarded a grant from the state health department to fund the replacement of lead water fixtures in the city's water lines. Director of Municipal Utilities Seth Jensen said the ... more
State comptroller: Sempronius Fire Department should improve financial record-keeping

A state audit of the Sempronius Fire Department found lack of adequate oversight of financial activities. The New York State Comptroller’s Office released a report on Friday citing the department's lack of financial oversight during ... more
DOCCS: Cayuga Correctional Facility reforms solitary confinement, tests tablet initiative

The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision has announced its new and ongoing initiatives for 2018, and many of them actually take root in Cayuga County. In a budget hearing Tuesday, DOCCS' Acting Commissioner Anthony ... more
Lincoln Street parking lot in Auburn will permanently close Sunday night

The Lincoln Street parking lot in Auburn will permanently close at 11 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4 to make way for the construction of the $10 million Equal Rights Cultural Heritage Center. Work to create a ... more
Cortland man admits trying to meet child for sex in Cayuga County

When Domenick Krango drove to Aurelius last November, the 60-year-old said he wasn't just planning to visit the Fingerlakes Mall — he was hoping to have sex with a 12-year-old girl he met on the ... more
Auburn City Council sets public hearings for zoning code, CDBG funds

The Auburn City Council scheduled two public hearings next week regarding the update to the city zoning code and the 2018-2019 Community Block Development Grant Annual Action Plan. Council members voted unanimously to authorize the ... more
Saturday forecast looks better than Sunday in FLX

Saturday and Sunday are going to be active weather days here in the Finger Lakes. While temperatures will moderate significantly from what the region experienced on Friday -- it doesn't mean the weather will be ... more
Sheriff: Auburn woman killed after exiting disabled vehicle in Cicero

A 26-year-old Auburn woman was killed after being struck by a car in Cicero, according to the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office. Heather Lardeo, 26, of Auburn was traveling north on Route 298 around 5:23 p.m ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Montezuma Audubon director talks birds, records, & upcoming events (podcast)

It's been an incredible winter for local birders. According to Montezuma Audubon Center Director Chris Lajewski, a record-breaking number of bald eagles were spotted just a few weeks ago. Beyond those bald eagle sightings, a ... more
Driver sent to hospital after one-car crash in Aurelius

One person was transported to Auburn Community Hospital after a rollover accident in Aurelius on Friday, according to first responders. A one-car rollover was reported around 1 p.m., which resulted in first responders being dispatched ... more
Skaneateles girls hockey tops Alex Bay to advance to sectional finals (highlights)

Ioanna Christou and Meg Teachout each had a pair of goals and assists to lift the Skaneateles girls hockey team over Alexandria Bay, 6-3, in the Section III semifinals at the Skaneateles YMCA and Community ... more
GOP Rep. Katko has large financial lead over Democrats in CNY race for Congress

U.S. Rep. John Katko holds a sizable fundraising advantage over his potential Democratic challengers in the 24th Congressional District race, according to the latest campaign finance reports. Katko, R-Camillus, raised $256,884.15 in the fourth quarter ... more
Prospect Street closed to traffic Thursday for emergency water main repair

Residents and businesses around Prospect Street in Auburn will be without water for a few hours on Thursday as a water main break is repaired, the city announced Wednesday. The city will implement an emergency ... more
At Capitol dinner, Katko asks Tillerson for help with Lake Ontario water levels

It was a chance encounter, but it may be the first step in revisiting a water management plan affecting communities along Lake Ontario in U.S. Rep. John Katko's district. Before President Donald Trump's State of ... more
Another round of broadband infrastructure funding coming to the Finger Lakes
Round III of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s ‘nation-leading’ broadband program will mean $209.7 million of investment — ensuring 122,285 homes, businesses, and community institutions across the state will have access to high-speed internet. The entire project ... more
Snow showers, cold air returning to the Finger Lakes

It’ll be a mix of sun and cloud on Thursday with warmer temperatures spreading throughout the Finger Lakes. It’ll be a nice change for some — who were sent back into winter shock over the ... more
Auburn Police seek help finding missing runaway 13-year-old

Auburn Police are asking for help finding a runaway missing teen. Police say 13-year-old Nyasia Larkins left Cayuga Centers on January 26 with two other juveniles. All three are believed to have hitchhiked to the ... more
Police: Aurelius man charged with stealing money, phone from woman

An Aurelius man is facing a criminal charge after allegedly taking money from his girlfriend, according to the Auburn Police Department. Jason P. Colon, 37, 6557 Mullen Drive, was picked up on a warrant Wednesday ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb talks budget, campaign & future of New York (podcast)

Assembly Minority Leader and Gubernatorial Candidate Brian Kolb (R-Canandaigua) joins Josh Durso in-studio on Episode #94 of the Inside the FLX Podcast exclusively on FingerLakes1.com. During the discussion, Leader Kolb describes his frustrations and hopes ... more
Sheriff: Standoff in Cayuga County ends with fugitive being captured

Sheriff David Gould reports that on January 24th members of the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office located and arrested a fugitive from justice, who was wanted on felony charges in Alabama. Mark G. Sheehy, 28, was ... more
Auburn City Council looking at Casey Park, landfill, drinking water projects

The next steps for several ongoing Auburn-area projects will be discussed during Thursday's Auburn City Council meeting. Casey Park City planning staff members Renee Jensen and Tiffany Beebee will unveil the design for the new ... more
