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Man robbed Monday morning in front of Dunkin Donuts in Auburn

A man was robbed at knife point in front of the Dunkin Donuts on Genesee Street in Auburn on Monday, according to the Auburn Police Department. Reporting by the Auburn Citizen indicates that a witness ... more
Police: Utica man accused of rape at Auburn hotel

A 27-year-old Utica man faces multiple charges, including felony first-degree rape after an incident, which unfolded on Sunday. Police say Joseph McGrew Jr., 27, of Utica provided alcohol to a 20-year-old female in Auburn. The ... more
Former 84 Lumber location in Sennett sold

The former location of 84 Lumber in Sennett has been purchased by a realty group that plans to lease it for manufacturing or warehouse usage. Bouck Real Estate announced the sale Thursday. The Auburn agency ... more
Auburn developer sells Arby’s franchises to focus on growth

Dan Soules isn't retiring. He doesn't think he ever will. People have been mistakenly congratulating him on retiring since hearing that his Soules & Dunn Development Group sold its 40 Arby's franchises in New York, ... more
Man faces multiple charges including assault after hours-long standoff with police in Auburn

The Auburn man who fled onto a roof and was standing off with police for several hours on Sunday has been charged with third-degree criminal possession of a weapon first-degree attempted robbery and second-degree assault ... more
Auburn man denies assaulting, injuring police officer

An Auburn man has pleaded not guilty to attacking a police officer last year. Justin Gervais, 22, of 123 Wall St. Apt. 3, was arraigned Thursday morning in Cayuga County Court after a grand jury ... more
Auburn entrepreneur honored as one of ‘Women Who Make America’
An Auburn entrepreneur has been honored by a broadcasting station in Syracuse this week. Tracy Verrier, an agricultural entrepreneur and the executive director of Cayuga Strategic Solutions, a joint project between the Cayuga County Chamber ... more
Upgrades to wastewater treatment system could cost Auburn $2.25 million

After failing to get state support, the city of Auburn may bond for $2,250,000 to upgrade the disinfection process of its wastewater treatment plant and to map the city's sewer system. Seth Jensen, Auburn's director ... more
Cayuga County sheriff investigating allegation that BOCES student made threat on bus

The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office has opened an investigation following allegations that a 16-year-old Auburn student made threatening statements on a bus ride home from Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES. Auburn Enlarged City School District Superintendent Jeff Pirozzolo ... more
Fee frustrations could cause Prison City Ramblers to cancel Emerson Park car show

Fee increases at Emerson Park are causing a popular car show to reconsider its venue. The Prison City Ramblers, which have held a Father's Day car show for the last 26 years, are balking over ... more
Sheriff: Criminal charges pending in fatal accident in Fleming, alcohol a ‘contributing factor’

Cayuga County Sheriff David Gould reports that alcohol was likely a factor in the crash that killed one, and resulted in four others being sent to Upstate Hospital. He says the investigation remains active, and ... more
Cayuga County Sheriff Gould likely to retire; lieutenant intends to seek office
Detective Lt. Brian Schenck said he has filed paperwork launching a campaign to run for Cayuga County sheriff should Sheriff David Gould decide to retire from the position. Gould confirmed Wednesday that he and Schenck ... more
Auburn school district talks possible fund savings in light of $4 million deficit, Cayuga Centers

The Auburn Enlarged City School District discussed a possible way to save the jobs of school district employees who work at Cayuga Centers. Superintendent Jeff Pirozzolo discussed a possible plan at a budget workshop Tuesday ... more
Police: Walmart employee facing felony charges for stealing electronics

A Walmart employee is facing felony charges after stealing over $3,500 worth of electronics from the store's storage room, the Auburn Police Department said Tuesday. Gary D. Swarthout, 20, of 8728 Wilsey Road, Port Byron, ... more
Auburn Chamber Orchestra presents of History’s Hometown Tribute (full video)

Check out the full performance of the Auburn Chamber Orchestra presentation of History's Hometown Tribute on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at the Carriage House Theater at 203 Genesee Street in Auburn, NY. ... more
Owasco, Cayuga, Skaneateles lakes’ harmful algal bloom summit kicks off

Skaneateles, Owasco and Cayuga lakes took the spotlight Monday at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in the second of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's four harmful algal bloom summits statewide. The summits are part of ... more
Auburn water main break affects Grant Avenue businesses

The Auburn Citizen reports that some businesses on Grant Avenue are without water after a main break this morning. The leak was discovered over the weekend, which had originally ruptured on Friday. https://t.co/WuWNL2xvbD— Megan Ehrhart ... more
Cayuga County movie theater hosts children for celebration of Seuss

The sun did not shine. It was too wet to play. So, Saturday morning more than 100 parents and their kids went to TRACK Cinema to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday by watching “The Cat in ... more
Concert honors three of Auburn’s historic residents
The Auburn Community Orchestra married Auburn’s history and music Sunday in its Tribute to History’s Hometown concert at the Carriage House Theater. The small 100-seat venue that is part of the Cayuga Museum of History ... more
M&T Bank in Auburn re-opens after network outage
The M&T Bank branch in Auburn is temporarily closed due to a network outage, a company spokesperson said Monday. Julia Berchou, who handles corporate communications for M&T Bank, said in an emailed statement that the ... more
Auburn Schine Theater owners offering $5K for its old sign

The prospective owner of the Auburn Schine Theater is turning to the public to help with one part of the theater's restoration. Schines Theater LLC is offering $5,000 for the return of the 1938 art ... more