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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
SCAM ALERT: Owasco FD says someone is claiming to be selling their t-shirts
First responders in Owasco are warning area residents of a scam. The Owasco Fire Department said they received reports of a scam involving text messages targeting area residents. The text messages claim that the department ... more
Auburn man accused of DWI, harassment, and open container
On February 28th a suspicious person on Broadway Road in the town of Owasco caught the attention of troopers from the State Police Auburn barracks. The individual, later identified as James P. McInerney, age 63, ... more
Auburn woman charged with DWI after crash
State police arrested an Auburn resident following an accident investigation. Details of the accident were not released. However, state police said Dana Mason, 68, of Auburn was arrested for DWI and other violations. The charges ... more
Auburn engineers working to upgrade wastewater system: What does that mean for residents?
There are four areas in the city of Auburn where catch-basins, the grates that take storm water off the street, collect into pipes. Those pipes traditionally go to a stormwater treatment facility, then they go ... more
Finger Lakes Land Trust acquisition will help ensure long-term health of Owasco Watershed
The Finger Lakes Land Trust has announced the addition of 160 acres of land in the Owasco Lake Watershed to its conservation efforts. The trust has accepted a donation of a conservation easement on the ... more
State police: Two charged after Owasco home invasion
State police say they responded to a residence in Owasco on Wednesday for a home invasion robbery. Investigators located two suspects, who were taken into custody later in the day. Jason Mcdeid, age 32, and ... more
Auburn finds record-breaking amount of toxins in water sample at treatment facility: Is your drinking water safe?
There's no water emergency in the city of Auburn now, but after a record-breaking test sample taken at the Auburn water treatment facility, officials issued a stern warning. "Now is a good time to make ... more
Owasco Lake Watershed Nine Element Plan gets state approval
DEC Commissioner Basil Segos and Department of State Secretary Robert Rodriguez say the Owasco Lake Watershed Nine Element Plan for Phosphorus Reduction has been approved. The plan is an effort to restore and protect the ... more
Low levels of HAB toxins found in Auburn, Owasco’s untreated water
Low levels of toxins have been detected in Auburn's and Owasco's raw water, according to officials. Low levels of toxins associated with harmful algal blooms were found in raw water entering the city's and town's ... more
First HABs of 2022 spotted on Owasco Lake
The first harmful algal blooms on Owasco Lake this year were reported by health officials in Cayuga County on Thursday. The Owasco Lake Watershed Association reported the blooms to state agencies. The bloom was relatively ... more
Multiple departments called to structure fire in Owasco: No injuries reported
Firefighters from around Owasco were called to a working fire on Burtis Point Road. No injuries were reported, according to the Owasco Fire Department. However, it took multiple crews to bring the blaze under control ... more
Cayuga County seeks funds for park infrastructure improvements
The Cayuga County Legislature plans to apply for money through the New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) process to make infrastructure improvements at three county parks. What improvements will be made at Emerson Park? ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Aileen McNabb-Coleman, Cayuga County Legislature; no gas tax cap, but a heating fuel cap, the future of economic development, and money for parks (podcast)
In this episode, we talk with District 6 Legislature Aileen McNabb-Coleman. The legislature decided against a gas tax cap but will cap the tax on home heating fuel. It appears the Cayuga County Chamber of ... more
City of Auburn working with stakeholders to protect Owasco Lake, the city’s drinking water source
LaBella Associates and Behan Planning and Design presented a draft Water Source Protection Plan for Owasco Lake to the Auburn City Council Thursday night. Plan is meant to complement work already being done A community ... more
Boat destroyed, dock damaged after Fleming fire
The Owasco Fire Department was dispatched to a boat fire in Fleming on Thursday. The call came in around 8:30 a.m., according to firefighters. A Facebook post by the Owasco Fire Department indicated that the ... more
Aquatic invasive species threaten the Finger Lakes ecosystem: “We’ve got to stop the spread”
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this article listed Hydrilla as the most populous AIS in the Finger Lakes. In actuality, it's a more rare invasive species, but a high priority for eradication in the ... more
A home on Owasco Lake sold for $2.15 million, the highest local sale price on record
The sale of a home in Scipio may be the most expensive ever recorded for a residence on Owasco Lake. The 4,200-square-foot home at 35 Fire Lane 24 sold for $2,150,000 in April. The Cayuga ... more
Rotary Clubs, OWLA, students take on invasive tree-killing pest
The Auburn and Owasco Rotary Clubs are working with the Owasco Watershed Lake Association (OWLA) to combat an invasive pest. Asian pest kills hemlock trees The clubs are working with OWLA to treat hemlock trees ... more
