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Healthy communities expert suggests ways to improve Auburn’s walkability

Along with tobacco use and poor nutrition, lack of exercise is the leading cause of chronic diseases in the United States. It's estimated that only 10-percent of American adults get a recommended 30 minutes of ... more
FLX WEEKLY: April is here but where’s spring? (podcast)

Join Sydney Rogers, Jim Sinicropi and Josh Durso for this week's edition of FLX Weekly and round-up the top stories and news at FingerLakes1.com, the top local photos from the past several days, this weekend's ... more
Inside Good Shepherds Brewing’s new, bigger Auburn location

Green shag has given way to wood and steel at 132 Genesee St., where The Good Shepherds Brewing Co. will hold a grand opening Friday, April 6. Owner and brewer Garrett Shepherd held the soft ... more
Felony DWI charge after crash in Aurelius last week

State Police say a 26-year-old Weedsport man was arrested on felony DWI charges after a property damage accident on West Genesee Street Road in Aurelius. Andrew M. Stott, 26, of Weedsport was charged with felony ... more
Red barn, morning sky & big moon (photo)

The morning moon was large along this barn on Route 34 in Cayuga County. Photo by Todd Tanner ... more
Auburn contractor pleads guilty to violations, pays $18k in restitution

An Auburn contractor had his felony charges reduced after paying approximately $18,000 in restitution in an insurance fraud case, the Onondaga County District Attorney's Office said this week. Frank L. Gaglianese, owner of Gaglianese Underground ... more
Two Cayuga County districts subject to NY budget school spending mandate in 2018-19

Following adoption of the state budget last week, two Cayuga County districts, including the county's largest, will be required to submit building-by-building spending data to the state beginning in the 2018-19 school year. Auburn and ... more
Police: Auburn man arrested for attacking woman with box cutter

An Auburn man has been charged with multiple felonies for assaulting his girlfriend with a box cutter, the Auburn Police Department said. John Hook, 58, of 7 Washington St., was arrested early Monday morning following ... more
Auburn hospital could soon lease former nursing home from Cayuga County

Auburn Community Hospital's proposal to take over Cayuga County's former nursing home building could be taking shape. A draft lease proposal has circulated in committee meeting documents following an early March discussion where some legislators ... more
Auburn finalizing welcome center operation plans ahead of fall opening

With construction of the Equal Rights Cultural Heritage Center revving up in preparation of an October opening date, Auburn officials are busy putting together a plan for the management and operation of the $10 million ... more
Woman injured in grease fire at Auburn home

An Auburn woman suffered serious burns to her left arm Friday in a grease fire at her home. At around 11:53 a.m., the Auburn Fire Department responded to a home at 21 Court St. Upon ... more
Auburn man pleads guilty to sexually abusing child

An Auburn man has admitted to having sexual contact with a girl under the age of 11. Richard C. Gould, 55, of 63 Owasco St., pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of first-degree sexual abuse, ... more
State of the city: Summer construction projects show Auburn’s progress, improvement

Downtown Auburn will be a hub of construction this summer, as the result of a $25 million investment into public works by the city, accompanied by additional money from private investors. Auburn City Manager Jeff ... more
ARISE, Bizzari offer conflicting accounts of why mental health clinic won’t open in Auburn

A longtime central New York organization and Cayuga County's director of community services have conflicting accounts to explain why a satellite mental health office supported by a $750,000 grant will not be opening in Auburn ... more
Simplex Manufacturing celebrates 100 years in Auburn

Simplex Manufacturing Company has been in the Merritt family — and in Auburn — since 1918. The company, nestled between family homes and Rite Aid on Dunning Avenue on the city's west side, will celebrate ... more
State funding cuts could impact Booker T. Washington Community Center in Auburn

A funding source the Booker T. Washington Community Center in Auburn relies on could receive less state funding in the next state budget. The New York State Network for Youth Success, a group supporting after ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Cayuga Community College professor talks ‘state’ of media (podcast)

Cayuga Community College Media and Telecommunications Programs Director Steve Keeler joined Josh Durso in-studio to discuss the latest trends in media, the 'condition' that the industry has found itself, and the criticisms of those who ... more
FLX WEEKLY: No April Fools on Easter Weekend edition (podcast)

Finally, April arrives this weekend and we celebrate Easter on Sunday... two sure signs of Spring! On this week's edition of FLX Weekly Sydney Rogers, Josh Durso & Jim Sinicropi will fill you in on ... more
Police: Auburn man charged with felony assault
An Auburn man was arrested Monday and charged with felony assault after he hit another man with a baseball bat earlier this month. Christopher M. Liddle, 30, and the victim, a 32-year-old male, were involved ... more
Auburn man sentenced for promoting child pornography in Cayuga County

An Auburn man will spend some time in jail for sharing child pornography. Christopher Harrington, of 57 Walnut St., was arrested in October and charged with possessing and promoting child pornography, both felonies. At the ... more
Overnight fire at Kings and Queens Court Apartments in Auburn

An overnight fire at Kings and Queens Court Apartments in Auburn temporarily evacuated residents at the 65 and 63 South Street apartments around 3:30 a.m. Sunday. Auburn Fire Department arrived on the scene at 3:29 ... more