Home » Cayuga County »
Cayuga County
Auburn man charged after burglary incidents on Miller Street
An Auburn man was arrested this week after police linked him to two separate incidents at the same Miller Street residence, including an alleged burglary and later trespassing complaint. According to Auburn Police, officers were ... more
Auburn firefighters conduct specialized rescue training exercises
Firefighters in Auburn spent recent shifts training with specialized rescue equipment as part of ongoing efforts to prepare crews for complex emergency situations. The Auburn Fire Department said crews conducted a low-angle rescue training scenario ... more
Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office to host recruiting open house in Auburn
The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office will host an open house recruiting event later this month for people interested in careers as deputy sheriffs in the agency’s custody division. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, May ... more
Cayuga man charged after unauthorized ATM withdrawal in Auburn
A Cayuga man turned himself in to Auburn police last week after investigators connected him to an alleged unauthorized debit card withdrawal at a city gas station ATM. According to Auburn Police, Amonti J. Fletcher, ... more
Auburn school board candidates spar over spending, growth questions
A looming multi-million-dollar budget gap, disagreement over board leadership and concerns about Auburn’s long-term future dominated a wide-ranging forum featuring candidates for the Auburn Enlarged City School District Board of Education ahead of this month’s ... more
Lyons man killed in Cayuga County motorcycle crash
A Lyons man was killed and another remains hospitalized after a two-motorcycle crash involving an SUV Sunday afternoon in Cayuga County, according to New York State Police. Troopers said the crash happened shortly after 4 ... more
Deadly crash shuts down Cayuga intersection
A deadly crash involving a car and two motorcycles drew helicopters and emergency crews to Mentz on Sunday, according to The Citizen. State police said the collision happened around 4:15 p.m. at Centerport Road and ... more
Fair Haven rental fight heats up
A fight over Airbnb-style rentals is bringing residents back to a public hearing in Fair Haven, according to Spectrum News. Village leaders are considering a new law that would require short-term rental owners to get ... more
Budget fears dominate Auburn town hall
A packed town hall in Auburn turned into a blunt conversation about layoffs, contracts, and a growing deficit, according to The Citizen. City Councilor Craig Diego warned the upcoming budget could become “the craziest” he ... more
Auburn woman faces felony charges after violating court order at gas station
An Auburn woman was jailed last week after police said she violated a court-issued order of protection involving an employee at a local Speedway gas station. According to the Auburn Police Department, an officer conducting ... more
Penn Yan man jailed after Auburn indictment on robbery, domestic violence charges
A Penn Yan man was arrested last week after Auburn police investigators tracked him down on an indictment tied to an alleged domestic violence incident from earlier this spring. The Auburn Police Department said members ... more
Finger Lakes forecast: Weekly outlook for May 11-17
A cold snap to start the week will bring frost, freezing temperatures and a few spotty showers to the Finger Lakes and Central New York before a soggy midweek pattern settles in. By next weekend, ... more
Auburn man faces rash of charges after police chase through Oswego
An Auburn man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after leading police on a dangerous early morning chase through the City of Oswego while impaired by drugs. Oswego police said 37-year-old Andrew Jones was arrested ... 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
Auburn school officials warn of long-term financial strain despite balanced budget proposal
Leaders of the Auburn Enlarged City School District say the district’s proposed $112 million budget for next school year may balance on paper, but long-term financial pressures tied to staffing, transportation and state aid uncertainty ... more
Cayuga baseball captures second straight MSAC title ahead of postseason
Cayuga Community College baseball secured its second consecutive Mid-State Athletic Conference championship this spring after finishing 31-19 overall with a league-best 14-4 conference record. The Spartans edged Onondaga Community College for the title and claimed ... more
Moravia fifth grader saves choking classmate in school
A Moravia fifth grader jumped into action after a classmate started choking in school, according to The Citizen. Maddelyn Todd performed abdominal thrusts to clear the student’s airway during class at Millard Fillmore Elementary. Moravia ... more
Auburn man charged after domestic dispute in Seneca Falls
A 35-year-old Auburn man was arrested early Tuesday morning following a domestic dispute investigation in Seneca Falls. The Seneca Falls Police Department said Malcolm J. Bryant was taken into custody May 5 at approximately 5:38 ... more
Moravia man charged after resisting arrest during burglary investigation
A Moravia man faces charges after deputies say he resisted arrest while they investigated a reported burglary earlier this week. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office said deputies arrested Brandin S. Brown, 40, of Moravia, on ... more
