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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
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
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
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
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
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
THE LOVING CUP: Heidi Nightengale of Auburn & Laura Williams French of Jordan (podcast)

On this week's Loving Cup Podcast, host Katie MacIntyre welcomes Heidi Nightengale of Auburn & Jordan resident Laura Williams French in-studio to talk about gratitude and how their friendship turned into an International book publishing ... more
With help from Auburn area and Jim Kelly, Gavras Center advances $1.5M capital project

More than one year after receiving a state grant to support what was then an $880,000 expansion, the E. John Gavras Center is advancing a much larger capital project that will provide a new look ... more
Cayuga County Office Building in Auburn reopened after fire alarm scare

The Cayuga County Office Building at 160 Genesee St., Auburn was evacuated Monday afternoon following a fire alarm activation on the sixth floor. Auburn Fire Chief Joseph Morabito said there was no smoke or fire, ... more
Man representing fake haircut charity event arrested in Auburn
A Syracuse man who went around Auburn soliciting donations for a fake charity in November and December of last year was arrested Friday, the Auburn Police Department said. Deputy Chief Roger Anthony said 15 people ... more
Pedestrian struck on South Street in Auburn expected to make full-recovery
In an update from the Auburn Citizen, officials say the pedestrian struck in the City of Auburn late this week is expected to make a full-recovery. The male pedestrian who was hit by a car ... more
Auburn police: Calls for service, investigations decrease in December despite more arrests
Most numbers continued to drop for the Auburn Police Department in December as police reported an overall decrease in investigations and calls for service. According to the department's monthly activity report, police received 2,775 calls ... more
Democrats in three CNY counties to hold forum in Auburn, designate Katko challenger

Democrats in three of the 24th Congressional District's four counties will hold a forum and designate a candidate next month to challenge U.S. Rep. John Katko. The Cayuga, Oswego and Wayne Democratic committees will host ... more
New car wash project in Auburn, Cayuga County considering financial assistance from IDAs

A proposed car wash project with a location in Auburn and another elsewhere in Cayuga County is considering applying for financial assistance through the Cayuga County and Auburn Industrial Development Agencies, less than a year ... more
Hospital officials discuss new partnership between Auburn, Syracuse and Rochester

Convenience and customer service were some of the concerns raised Wednesday at a community discussion regarding Auburn Community Hospital's new strategic partnership, but officials reassured residents that the quality of care should improve. Last month, ... more
Auburn man who seriously injured couple in DWI crash resentenced for violating probation

When Peter Giacona was released from prison in August 2016, he was placed on probation in Cayuga County. But there were conditions he had to adhere to — and one was to abstain from drinking ... more
Rake the lake: Shoreline weeds, debris could be part of Owasco Lake’s harmful algae recipe

2017 was a rough year for Owasco Lake, but John Halfman has some ideas for improving its water quality and keeping harmful algal blooms from turning its beaches to pea soup. Halfman, professor of geolimnology ... more
FLX WEEKLY: Winter’s grip and Women March in Seneca Falls (podcast)

Finger Lakes residents are in the midst of one of the toughest stretches of winter weather of the season. How long will it last? Women March in Seneca Falls is set for Saturday with thousands ... more
THE LOVING CUP: Adam Winslow & Shane Truman of the Auburn Doubledays (podcast)

Auburn Doubledays General Manager Adam Winslow and Assistant General Manager Shane Truman are in-studio to talk about the ways their minor league baseball organization tries to give back to the Auburn community and surrounding areas ... more