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First responders called to crash on Rt. 370 in Cayuga County

First responders were called to Route 270 in Cayuga County near Drake Road for the report of a crash with entrapment. The call came in shortly before 4 p.m. First responders said that the scene ... more
Another deadly snowmobile crash reported in Cayuga County

Crews in Cayuga County responded to a second fatal snowmobile accident this week on Thursday in the town of Conquest. First responders were called to 1058 Spring Lake Road around 5 p.m. for the report ... more
LATEST: Investigation continues after sheriff identifies victim in fatal Cayuga County boat launch accident

Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck said in an update on Monday that the cause of a fatal boat accident on Friday has not been identified. He reported that the investigation remained active. In the press ... more
Auburn man sentenced for stealing firearms from home in Conquest

An Auburn man was sentenced in Cayuga County Court on Tuesday to five years in prison, and was granted an override of violent felony status. Raymond Allen, 38, formerly of 293 Seymour St., Auburn, was arrested in ... more
SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Sheriff Schenck talks recruiting challenge, changes coming from Albany

Earlier this year Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck was in-studio discussing his first month on the job following an uncontested election last fall. He succeeded longtime Sheriff David Gould. Now, Sheriff Schenck has several months ... more
FingerLakes1.com launches Patreon to support continued growth in local digital content

FingerLakes1.com has officially launched a Patreon Support model, for readers, viewers, and listeners who want to support our mission. For 20 years now, FingerLakes1.com has focused on delivering news and information in a unique, interactive ... more
Auburn man arrested with stolen guns after Conquest burglary

Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck reports that after receiving tips from the public - stolen guns were located, and an Auburn man was arrested on multiple charges. Raymond J. Allen, 31, of Auburn was charged ... more
Cayuga County year-end sales tax report: Auburn excels, towns, villages lag behind

The final sales tax numbers for Cayuga County's multiple municipal governments show a strong year for the city of Auburn, but a weak performance by towns and villages in the area. As a whole, sales ... more
Sales tax revenues up in Auburn, down in Cayuga County’s towns and villages

Sales tax collection is trending upward in the city of Auburn through the third quarter of 2018 and holding relatively steady in Cayuga County. According to the latest monthly sales tax report from the Cayuga ... more
SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Running unopposed, Brian Schenck looks to build community in Cayuga Co.

Who will be the next sheriff in Cayuga County? Lt. Brian Schenck believes it should be him; and after Sheriff David Gould announced that he would not seek re-election - Schenck stepped up to the ... more
DEC: Discoloration on Owasco Lake not harmful algal blooms

An unidentified green discoloration on much of Owasco Lake seen earlier this week is not a harmful algal bloom, the state Department of Environmental Conservation said Wednesday. The DEC's Finger Lakes Watershed Hub first collected ... more
Multiple departments respond to Conquest fire (photos)

Firefighters brought a Conquest garage fire under control within 30 minutes, according to first responders on Monday night. Passerby reports indicated that smoke could be seen a significant distance from the source of the fire ... more
State police: Four arrested on drug charges in Conquest

Four people were arrested on numerous drug charges following the report of a suspicious vehicle complaint in the Town of Conquest. The report, which came in for Bush Hill Road resulted in cocaine being found, ... more