Niles

The Town of Niles Board of Appeals held a public hearing on December 5, 2024, and unanimously approved a building setback variance for an erosion control project at 75 Woodlot Landing. The meeting, presided over ... more

The Niles Board of Appeals unanimously approved a setback variance on Dec. 5 allowing a property owner to proceed with an erosion control project aimed at stabilizing a cliffside along Woodlot Landing. The meeting, held ... more

The Niles Town Board held its regular meeting earlier this month, approving key resolutions and addressing concerns from local departments. The board approved October's abstract of bills, including $8,571.25 from the general fund, $14,988.52 from ... more

U.S. Representative Brandon Williams recently appointed Taylor Weyeneth, originally from Cayuga County, as his chief of staff, marking a significant promotion within his office. Weyeneth, who previously held the position of deputy chief of staff ... more

Steven Cuddeback, a respected farmer, military veteran, and former chairman of the Cayuga County Legislature, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, following a brief battle with cancer. He was 65. Cuddeback, who owned and operated ... more

The Cayuga County Legislature met for their regular monthly meeting for May 2023 on Tuesday night in Auburn. Full meeting video appears below ... more

On Monday evening, a devastating house fire broke out in Niles, requiring the swift intervention of fire departments from both Cayuga and Onondaga counties. The inferno began around 8 p.m. at a residence located at ... more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Finger Lakes Land Trust have announced the permanent protection of 234 acres at Casa Farms in the town of Niles, Cayuga County, with a conservation ... more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation says construction on a $1.27-million project to improve public access at Carpenter Falls Unique Area in the town of Niles, Cayuga County is complete. “Carpenter Falls is ... more

No injuries were reported, but a home sustained heavy damage after a structure fire over the weekend in Cayuga County. Firefighters from several districts were called to Cream Hollow Road in Niles for a structure ... more

Carpenter Falls Unique Area off Route 41A in the town of Niles will be closed until 2022 for a $1.25 million dollar project, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation. The project will help ... more

Earlier this week a mother and her 5-year-old child were stranded at the bottom of a gorge in the town of Niles. After being unable to get back up from the gorge- they called 911 ... more

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

Sheriff Brian Schenck provided an update on the fall and rescue effort that took place at Carpenter Falls in the town of Niles around 4 p.m. on Tuesday. At approximately 4:06pm, the Cayuga County 911 ... more

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

Investigators said the fire started in the garage and took off uncontrollably. Doug, his wife Danielle, their three boys and two dogs made it out. Two pet turtles didn't make it. The family is safe, ... more

The state Department of Environmental Conservation hosted two public meetings in Niles Wednesday to serve as the start of a public comment period on proposed improvements to Carpenter Falls. The proposed Carpenter Falls Public Access ... more

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

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