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Auburn’s State Street lot receives clean bill of health from environmental consultants
The former site of the Kalet's department store in Auburn is slated to be redeveloped as a public park, but the plan could face a legal challenge from an Auburn attorney who filed multiple lawsuits ... more
Macier: The heart of Auburn’s The Home
It’s a large, imposing brick building sitting on a busy Grant Avenue corner. Since 1865, its walls have been offering hope and comfort to those in need. Most locals and residents alike call it “The ... more
Public’s help requested after fire at Barr Transportation in Auburn
Authorities in Cayuga County are trying to determine the origin of a fire at Barr Transportation on York Street. The fire, which is now under investigation by the Auburn Police Department and Auburn Fire Department ... more
Auburn pedestrian airlifted after being struck by car
A 26-year-old pedestrian was airlifted to Upstate University Hospital after being struck by around 10:10 p.m. on Friday. Police say Kylle L. Hopkins, 26, was walking through an intersection at Genesee and Columbus streets when ... more
Delays abound for English assessments across Cayuga County area
Delays plagued English language arts assessments across Cayuga County-area schools Wednesday and Thursday. Auburn Enlarged City School District Director of Instruction Dennis Taylor and Port Byron Central School District Superintendent Neil O'Brien said the Central ... more
UPDATE: Thousands without power in Auburn-area Wednesday evening
Thousands were without power around Auburn as of 8 p.m. Reports began circulating around 7:30 p.m. that locations along the Arterial in Cayuga County — starting in the City of Auburn were without power. It’s ... more
Retirements may help Auburn school district avoid some layoffs in face of budget gap
Around 200 to 300 years' worth of experience will leave the Auburn Enlarged City School District after the end of the year. The district is looking to make cuts toward positions with incoming retirements to ... more
Legal loophole: Cayuga County DA lobbies to change DWI law, punish post-prison violations
In March 2013, David Manwaring was driving by the Fingerlakes Mall when New York State Police spotted him spinning his tires and veering onto the shoulder of Clark Street Road. At the time, troopers said ... more
Vacant home in Auburn destroyed by blaze
A vacant home on Sheridan Street in Auburn was a total loss after a fire during the early-morning hours on Thursday. Firefighters were called to the scene around 2:44 a.m. for a structure fire at ... more
FLX WEEKLY: West side Seneca wine trailin’ & weekend warm-up? (podcast)
Join Sydney Rogers, Jim Sinicropi & Josh Durso for a round-up of your week, and a warmer weekend ahead, here in the Finger Lakes. Check out a photo gallery of a Saturday spend on the ... more
Not ‘just some old building’: Auburn’s Osborne Library could face demolition if not repaired
A library that was once part of one of Auburn's most well-known families' home has been sitting vacant for over 20 years and although plans to save the historic building have been proposed in the ... more
Auburn man pleads guilty to possessing narcotics with intent to sell
An Auburn man has admitted to possessing drugs with the intent to sell. Nathan Smith, 26, of Auburn, pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class D ... more
‘Future to be determined’: Board weighs options for Auburn geospatial technology institute
The Institute for the Application of Geospatial Technology at Cayuga Community College in Auburn has no staff, no working website and is lapsed in its charitable status. The institute's board, however, says it's working toward ... more
Downtown Auburn block’s renovation to begin soon, one tenant signed
After going through "every inch" of the buildings, KyleCroft Development is ready to begin renovating the Nolan block. Asbestos abatement at the downtown Auburn buildings — 41, 43-51, and 53 Genesee St. — will take ... more
Keith Batman enters Assembly race to challenge Finch
Keith Batman, a former chair of the Cayuga County Legislature and past Scipio town official, has formally announced that he will seek the Democratic nomination in the 126th Assembly District race. Batman created a campaign ... more
Auburn projecting $70K loss in parking revenue for 2018-2019
The city of Auburn has proposed hiring a new attendant at the Lincoln Street parking garage, yet is forecasting a $70,000 loss in parking revenues from the current fiscal year. According to the preliminary 2018-2019 ... more
Auburn police looking for runaway teen who may be in Syracuse
The Auburn Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a 16-year-old girl who has not been seen since Saturday. Police said that Ayahja Bonner ran away from 36 Paul St. in Auburn ... more
THE LEADERSHIP JOURNEY: Chris Belfi of MaxPotential Coaching (podcast)
On this month's edition of the Leadership Journey, Gwen-Webber-McLeod welcomes Chris Belfi who is the founder of MaxPotential Coaching LLC in-studio. Learn about Chris and hear some of his methods for increased productivity and tackling ... more
Auburn will receive $50K for NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center
Mayor Michael D. Quill announced that the City of Auburn has been notified by Senator Pamela Helming (R-54) that the recently adopted New York State budget contains $50,000 to be provided to the City of ... more
Auburn man charged with DWI in Mentz
On Sunday a 35-year-old Auburn man was arrested for driving while intoxiated after a traffic stop in Mentz. William R. Garrigan III, 35, of Auburn was charged with driving while intoxicated, operating a motor vehicle ... more
Driver went wrong way on Arterial in Auburn; charged with DWI
State Police say a Maryland man was arrested for driving while intoxicated after a traffic stop on the Arterial in Auburn after he was observed driving the wrong way on Friday. Anthony L. Wienke, 28, ... more
