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Man known for repeated state violations accused of shooting DEC turkey decoy in Cayuga County
John Rio, a 49-year-old man from Jordan in Onondaga County, has been charged with possessing a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle and discharging it from a public highway. According to the Department of Environmental ... 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
House fire engulfs Niles home, prompting major response
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
DEC, Finger Lakes Land Trust permanently protect 234 acres at Casa Farms in Niles
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
$1.27M improvements complete at Carpenter Falls in Cayuga County
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
Two alarm house fire rekindles in Cayuga County
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 will close for construction and reopen in 2022
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
Multiple departments called in for rope rescue at gorge in Cayuga County
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
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
Sheriff: Two airlifted after fall at Carpenter Falls in Cayuga County
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 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
Community rallies for firefighter’s family who lost everything in devastating Cayuga blaze
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
Public weighs in on DEC proposal for Carpenter Falls in Niles
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
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
Deputies: Drunk driver crashes car into Skaneateles Lake
Investigators in Cayuga County say a woman has been charged with driving drunk after they say she drove her car into Skaneateles Lake. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office says Malia M. Mcafee, 23, from Syracuse, ... more
Community remembers ice fisherman who died on Skaneateles Lake
Investigators said Alfred Coon, 82, from Homer, passed away after rescuers pulled him from the lake. EMTs and firefighters attempted "life saving measures, but were unsuccessful," according to state police. "Anyone who had a problem in the ... more
Snowplow strikes utility pole, taking down power lines in Niles
Nearly two miles of road in Southern Cayuga County was shut down for a period of time on Wednesday morning after a snowplow hit a utility pole - taking down power lines. The Auburn Citizen ... 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
