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Conquest town justice charged with DWI, obstructing officers
A Cayuga County town justice was charged with driving while intoxicated after a Saturday morning traffic stop by New York State Police. Lucas H. Ferrin, 42, of Port Byron, who serves as justice for the ... more
Explosion sparks massive house fire in Cayuga County; two injured
Firefighters from multiple departments responded to a house fire and explosion on Stickles Lane in Conquest late-Monday. The explosion, which triggered a full-scale emergency response, left two people injured—one of which had to be airlifted ... more
Truck slides off Rt. 38 in Conquest, sending one to hospital
A single-vehicle accident occurred on Route 38 in Conquest on August 2, sending one individual to the hospital. Conquest Fire Company and CIMVAC Ambulance swiftly responded to a report of a truck in a ditch ... more
Conquest prepares for Community Day amid new roadside stands
Conquest is abuzz with excitement as it gears up for its second annual Community Day on August 3. The event kicks off at 2 p.m. with a Kiddie Parade featuring Olympic-style medals as prizes. Attendees ... more
Two arrested in Conquest on trespassing and drug charges
Deputies responded to a trespass complaint at a vacant house in the Town of Conquest around 4:41 AM on July 11. Inside the house, they found Clarence L. Moore of Montezuma, who had cocaine on ... more
Sheriff: Conquest man tried engaging in sexually explicit conversation with children
Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck says a registered sex offender living in the town of Conquest has been arrested on new charges related to communication he had with an undercover police officer in Florida. Sheriff ... more
Conquest unveils plaque with town’s vision statement: “Strong sense of community and town pride”
The Conquest Planning Board has announced the completion of a new plaque displaying the town's Vision Statement, set to be installed within the Municipal Building. The final design, presented by Planning Board member Peggy Lillie ... more
Dozen fire departments battle garage fire in Cayuga County (photos)
Multiple departments battled a garage fire in Conquest over the weekend. On Saturday, January 6 around 6:30 p.m. first responders from Conquest, Cato, Montezuma, Ira, Plainville, Throop, Sennett, Wolcott, Savannah, Clyde, Victory, Red Creek, Fair ... more
Two dead after Cayuga County house fire: Cause under investigation
State Police in Auburn are investigating a fatal residential fire at 11267 Drake Road in the town of Conquest. On November 21 at approximately 6:00 a.m. a neighbor observed flames coming from the residence and ... more
FLX CANDIDATES: Lydia Patti Ruffini talks campaign for Cayuga County Legislature
Today we continue our series previewing local elections across the Finger Lakes by talking with one of the candidates running for Cayuga County Legislature. Redistricting has reshaped how Cayuga County's governing body will look in ... more
NYSP satellite station opens in Conquest to enhance response times
Cayuga County is now home to a new State Trooper satellite station, which was officially inaugurated into service on Thursday. This strategically positioned station at the Conquest Municipal Center, 1289 Fuller Road will host two ... more
Man pleads guilty to armed burglary in Cayuga County; co-defendants admit hinderance of prosecution
Michael Latour, a 23-year-old Elmira resident, has pleaded guilty to a charge of first-degree burglary, a class B armed violent felony, after he was accused of entering a home in Conquest, Cayuga County, and brandishing ... more
Cayuga County Legislature May 2023 Meeting (webcast)
The Cayuga County Legislature met for their regular monthly meeting for May 2023 on Tuesday night in Auburn. Full meeting video appears below ... more
Firefighters called to garage fire in Conquest
First responders in Cayuga County were called to a garage fire in the town of Conquest. Firefighters from Conquest, Cato, Victory, Red Creek, Port Byron, and first responders from Oswego Town RIT and AMR Ambulance ... more
State officials give green light to solar project in Conquest: Now Cayuga County will be home to one of the largest solar farms in New York
A large solar project in Cayuga County will move forward. The Citizen reports that a 200-megawatt solar generation facility in Northern Cayuga County has been approved. The Electric Generation Siting and the Environment unanimously approved ... more
Port Byron man arrested after shots fired investigation in Conquest: No injuries reported, but felony charges filed
State police say a Port Byron man was arrested after they investigated a 'shots fired' complaint in the town of Conquest. Walter Silensky, 55, of Port Byron was arrested for felony criminal contempt, criminal mischief, ... more
State official reviewing Cayuga County solar farm application will tour site
One of three state administrative law judges overseeing the application for a solar farm in northern Cayuga County will tour the site Thursday. Three judge panel will make recommendation to siting board The Citizen reports ... more
Conquest man dies after vehicle hits tree and catches fire
A Cayuga County resident died today following a single-vehicle crash in the Town of Cato. Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck says officers responded to Slayton Road in Cato for a one-motor vehicle crash on Friday, ... more
State review board set to hold hearing on solar farm planned for Conquest this week
The state review board that decides if the project to build a solar farm in Cayuga County will move forward is set to hold an evidentiary hearing this week. The New York State Board on ... more
