Category: Montezuma

The New York State Thruway Authority will hold a public information session Thursday on plans to replace the Route 90 bridge over the Thruway in Cayuga County, according to the Finger Lakes … more: Public meeting set for Route 90 Thruway bridge replacement

The Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps will host a 2-mile kayaking event Wednesday, August 12, along Ninemile Creek and Onondaga Lake to highlight restored habitats, birds and other wildlife. The paddle is … more: Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps plans August kayaking adventure

A Montezuma man was charged with criminal possession of a weapon after probation officers found a rifle during a home visit, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Brian Schenck said deputies … more: Montezuma man charged after rifle found during probation visit

The Montezuma Audubon Center has opened its annual online auction, giving supporters a chance to bid on dozens of items while helping fund bird conservation and community programs across the Finger Lakes … more: Montezuma Audubon Center launches online auction to support conservation work

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

Drivers are finally rolling across a key Cayuga County bridge again after weeks of repairs, according to the Town of Montezuma. Crews closed the Route 90 Bridge over I-90 on March 4 to … more: Montezuma bridge finally reopens after weeks of detours

Drivers in northern Cayuga County will face a detour for several weeks as crews begin work on a bridge over the New York State Thruway. The Route 90 bridge over Interstate … more: Montezuma’s Rt. 90 bridge in closing for repairs

State officials want to overhaul how people use Northern Montezuma Wildlife Management Area, from where they park to how they reach viewing platforms and boat launches. The state Department of Environmental Conservation … more: DEC seeks input on Montezuma access plan

A fall raid at a Cayuga County smoke shop turned up guns, cannabis, and cash, according to The Citizen. State police say investigators seized large quantities of marijuana, unstamped cigarettes, firearms, and currency … more: Smoke shop raid leads to gun charges in Cayuga County

Community members are rallying to support a Cayuga County EMT and her family after a fire destroyed their Montezuma home. The fire broke out late Thursday morning on East Loop Road and … more: Montezuma first responder’s home destroyed by fire: Fundraising underway

Firefighters from multiple departments battled a second-alarm house fire on East Loop Road after crews were dispatched to Montezuma for a reported structure fire, according to Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire. Departments from Montezuma, … more: Second-alarm Montezuma house fire draws multi-county response

A Cayuga County smoke shop with a rocky past is once again in the spotlight after being raided by New York State Police on Friday. The store — Pipekeepers, located in … more: State police raid Cayuga County smoke shop with troubled history

A Montezuma man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he was caught driving with a blood alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office says 51-year-old … more: Montezuma man charged with DWI after crossing center line on Route 31

Hunters heading to Northern Montezuma or Lake Shore Marshes this fall will see new restrictions on pheasant hunting — part of a plan to improve safety and hunt quality. The DEC says both … more: New pheasant hunting rules announced for Northern Montezuma

Young hunters will get a chance to test their skills this fall at the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. The Montezuma Audubon Center in Savannah will host the 18th annual Robert F. DeRoo Memorial … more: Crowds expected as Montezuma hosts youth hunts

Birders across New York and beyond are invited to register for the 28th Annual Montezuma Muckrace, a 24-hour birding event set to begin Friday, September 5 at 6 p.m. and end Saturday, … more: Registration opens for 28th Montezuma Muckrace

A Montezuma man was arrested last week after allegedly threatening to damage someone’s property during a phone call, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested 34-year-old Adam W. Wiggins … more: Montezuma man charged after alleged phone threat

A morning crash at a Cayuga County intersection sent two people to the hospital. Emergency crews from multiple departments responded around 9:20 a.m. Wednesday to the intersection of Fuller and Carner roads in … more: Two hospitalized after Montezuma crash

A Cayuga County man is facing charges after environmental officers say he exceeded the legal limit for spring turkey hunting. Lieutenant Colesante and Environmental Conservation Officer Prentice responded to a … more: Hunter cited for illegally taking three turkeys in Montezuma