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Cayuga County school districts pitch budgets shaped by healthcare costs, inflation and staffing pressures

Cayuga County voters will decide school budgets Tuesday across several districts facing the same core challenge: Rising costs that continue to outpace state aid growth and long-term revenue stability. The Auburn City School District’s proposal ... more
ICE detentions spark weekend rally in Cayuga County

A roadside protest in King Ferry drew dozens of residents after a third migrant dairy worker was detained in six weeks, according to The Citizen. Organizers with the Finger Lakes Rapid Response Network said fear ... more
Luxury cat boarding opens in Cayuga County

Cats in the Finger Lakes now have a high-end vacation spot of their own, according to The Citizen. The King Ferry Cat Retreat opened in November in southern Cayuga County, offering short- and long-term boarding ... more
King Ferry man arrested after missing juvenile case in Wayne County

Deputies arrested a King Ferry man after an investigation into a missing juvenile case that began in early December, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies charged 19-year-old Calvin D. White of State Route 91 ... more
One injured in Route 90 crash in King Ferry

Emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle crash involving a utility pole Tuesday morning in the Town of Genoa. Cayuga County 911 dispatched Genoa Rescue just after 7:30 a.m. for a one-car motor vehicle accident with ... more
One airlifted, two others hurt after weekend crash in King Ferry

A serious crash early Sunday sent three people to the hospital — including one flown by helicopter — after their vehicle left the road and landed in a culvert in King Ferry. The King Ferry ... more
Cayuga County dairy farm earns state recognition

A King Ferry dairy farm is gaining statewide attention for its commitment to conservation, according to The Citizen. Fessenden Dairy has been named one of four finalists for the prestigious Leopold Conservation Award, given annually ... more
Driver injured in one-car crash in Cayuga County

A driver was treated for injuries after a car veered off Route 90 and struck a tree late Sunday morning near Mahaney Road, according to the King Ferry Fire Department. Fire crews from King Ferry ... more
Busy morning for King Ferry firefighters ends with quick response to house fire

Firefighters with the King Ferry Fire Department responded to three back-to-back calls early Sunday, including a structure fire that left minimal damage thanks to swift action by residents and responders. The first two calls were ... more
Driver hospitalized after Cayuga County crash

The King Ferry Fire Department, with support from the Genoa Volunteer Fire Department, responded to a single-vehicle accident on Route 34B near McGarr Farms early this morning. At approximately 8:15 a.m., a southbound pickup truck ... more
King Ferry Fire Department rescues dog and owner from cliffside in Cayuga County

A dog and its owner were safely rescued after falling over a steep cliff in the Oberon Drive area on Tuesday in a coordinated effort led by the King Ferry Fire Department and multiple other ... more
One airlifted after dirt bike accident in Cayuga County

One person was airlifted from the scene of a dirt bike accident in Cayuga County. Multiple emergency services responded to a dirt bike accident on Lake Lane in Cayuga County on Wednesday. Lansing Fire, King ... more
Man airlifted after being attacked by cow in Cayuga County

One person was airlifted from an animal attack in Cayuga County during the overnight hours. According to our partners at the Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire, a man was airlifted by LifeNet to a Syracuse hospital. Around ... more
USPS worker from Cayuga County sentenced for embezzling money orders while working in Ithaca

Stephen Perrine, a 40-year-old former employee of the United States Postal Service (USPS) from King Ferry has been sentenced to a year of probation for stealing money orders. The sentencing was announced by United States ... more
Historic church in Cayuga County gets $6,000 grant for steeple repairs

The First Presbyterian Church of King Ferry in Cayuga County is among 22 recipients of the New York Landmarks Conservancy's Sacred Sites Grants, securing a $6,000 award for steeple repairs. This historic religious institution is ... 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
DEBRIEF: East Hill Medical fills important void as communities struggle economically (podcast)

Keith Cuttler spends most of his days thinking about ways to get crucial medical services to the most-vulnerable parts of the Cayuga County. It's been an evolving challenge, since coming into his role with a ... more
COVID exposure at King Ferry Golf Course; Cayuga County caseload remains low

In the situational update for Friday, August 21st, health officials in Cayuga County noted a possible Coronavirus exposure at the King Ferry Golf Course. The course is located on Clearview Road. Officials say any person ... more
Cayuga County 911 dealing with massive workload since discovery changes took hold

Cayuga County E-911 has some staffing issues that it needs to resolve. At least that was the pitch heard by the Cayuga County Legislature this week when they met. E-911 Administrator Denise Spingler addressed the ... more


