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Auburn man charged after sexual harassment incident on Arterial West
An Auburn man has been charged following a reported sexual harassment incident that occurred while driving on Arterial West on June 3, according to a media release from the Auburn Police Department. Kevin Ostrander was ... more
$24M affordable housing project in Auburn advances
A proposed $24 million apartment complex in Auburn has cleared a major planning hurdle, according to The Citizen. The city’s Planning Board unanimously approved Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services’ site plan for the 50-unit development at ... more
Auburn rally to spotlight democracy on June 13
Indivisible Cayuga will host a public rally this Friday to “Celebrate Democracy” and support the national No Kings! Day of Action, the group announced this week. The rally, set for June 13 from 5:30 to ... more
Sweet Treat Trail returns to Cayuga County this summer
The Finger Lakes Sweet Treat Trail is back for its twelfth season, offering locals and visitors a self-guided journey through Cayuga County’s finest confections and farm-fresh flavors. Running from May through November, the 2025 trail ... more
Auburn honors Lafayette’s 1825 visit with new marker
Auburn has officially joined the Lafayette Historical Marker Trail, commemorating the bicentennial of General Marquis de Lafayette’s celebrated tour through the United States. On June 8, a new historical marker was unveiled in Exchange Street ... more
Auburn police update ‘most wanted’ list after arrest
The Auburn Police Department has released an updated list of its top five most wanted individuals, following the recent arrest of one suspect. Mikal Holbrook, 26, was taken into custody on May 16. He had ... more
Auburn City Council approves land sale, ambulance pact
The Auburn City Council met last week to address a slate of resolutions and public concerns, including the approval of a new ambulance service agreement, land sales, and updates to various city policies and operations ... more
Appeals court upholds convictions in three Cayuga County felony cases
Three felony convictions out of Cayuga County were upheld this week by a state appellate court, cementing long prison sentences for the defendants involved in robbery, assault, and two separate murder cases. District Attorney Brittany ... more
Falling concrete forces closure in downtown Auburn
Chunks of concrete fell from the top of a historic building in downtown Auburn on Friday, prompting emergency closures and renewed safety concerns, according to The Citizen. The debris came from 120 Genesee St., a ... more
Auburn man accused of resisting, fleeing police: Now faces multiple charges
A 38-year-old Auburn man is facing a series of criminal charges stemming from three separate warrants, including allegations of fleeing police and stealing a vehicle in Seneca Falls. John J. Pisano was arrested by the ... more
Wayne brothers donate $1 million to Auburn hospital
Brothers Dave and Doug Wayne have matched the largest financial gift in Auburn Community Hospital history with a $1 million donation to support the facility’s expanding health care services. “We sold our business. Our family ... more
Former Bombardier plant in Auburn sold for industrial redevelopment
A long-dormant manufacturing site in Auburn is set for a potential revival following its acquisition by a national commercial developer. On June 5, Auburn East LLC—an affiliate of St. Louis-based Commercial Development Company, Inc. (CDC)—announced ... more
Auburn man sentenced to 12 years after drug conviction
An Auburn man was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in prison after being convicted of drug possession charges stemming from a cocaine-related investigation. Terrance Hines, 45, was found guilty in April by a jury of ... more
Auburn police continue search for suspect after assault, standoff
An assault in Auburn triggered a multi-hour police standoff Sunday, but the suspect remains at large. One man was injured and treated at Auburn Community Hospital before being released. Police believed the suspect was inside ... more
Auburn to vote on ambulance deal, land sale policy Thursday
The Auburn City Council will meet Thursday evening to consider several key resolutions, including a $250,000 inter-municipal agreement to provide ambulance services to the Town of Owasco and a proposed update to the city’s land ... more
Auburn planning to review major housing project, chapel upgrades this week
The Auburn Planning Board will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. to review several significant development proposals, including a 50-unit apartment complex and improvements at a historic site. One of the evening’s key agenda items is ... more
One hospitalized after assault, standoff in Auburn
A violent assault on Washington Street in Auburn sent one person to the hospital Sunday evening, according to authorities. Police confirmed the victim was taken to Upstate Hospital for treatment. The Auburn Police Department alerted ... more
Auburn man stole neighbors car after 911 call
A man who called 911 for help is now facing charges for allegedly taking a neighbor’s car during the emergency. Corey A. Gamlen, 36, of Auburn, was arrested on May 20 at Kenyon Landing in ... more
Auburn extends ambulance deal with Owasco
Auburn will continue providing emergency medical services to the town of Owasco for another year, according to The Citizen. The renewed agreement includes a $250,000 payment and guarantees an ambulance stationed at the local firehouse ... more
