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Hot-button issue: Port Byron business selected as new Walmart supplier
Two years ago, Winky&Dutchy Inc., brought its business to central New York, moving much of the company to the village of Port Byron. Now, Winky&Dutch is making a different kind of move — this time ... more
Port Byron man had stolen car, controlled substance during investigation
State Police say a a suspicious vehicle complaint in the Village of Weedsport led to the discovery of a stolen vehicle around 2:46 am on North Seneca Street. Upon investigation it was determined that the ... more
Trooper accidentally discharged weapon at Montezuma standoff
New York State Police confirmed Friday that a trooper accidentally discharged a weapon during an hours-long standoff in Montezuma late last week. On July 13, state police were called to 7391 Fuller Road after a ... more
Sheriff: Port Byron couple fabricated child’s cancer diagnosis to solicit donations
A Port Byron couple has been charged with creating a fraudulent GoFundMe page by falsely claiming their child had cancer, the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office announced Monday. Martin D. LaFrance, 35, and Jolene M. LaFrance, ... more
Fire closes Savannah Bank in Port Byron
Savannah Bank in Port Byron will be closed for several days after a small fire broke out in the building Thursday evening. A passerby noticed the fire inside the 126 Main St. building and called ... more
After state aid concerns, Port Byron school district to have a tight budget
The Port Byron Central School District will have a tight 2018-2019 budget after state aid issues. At a district board of education meeting Thursday night, the board approved the 2018-2019 budget to be brought forth ... more
Port Byron village board votes to approve budget
Following a public hearing, the village of Port Byron unanimously voted to approve the proposed budget of $803,571 for the June 1, 2018 to May 31, 2019 fiscal year during a regular meeting on Monday ... more
Port Byron parents still upset with school leaders
Parents in Port Byron say Tuesday was another example of what they believe is a lack of communication between school leaders and parents. Two weeks ago, parents rallied, concerned about how school leaders handled the ... more
Port Byron man charged with DWI in Weedsport parking lot
State Police say a 29-year-old Port Byron resident was arrested for driving while intoxicated after being dispatched to a parking lot on State Route 34 in Weedsport. The incident unfolded on Friday and resulted in ... more
State police charge Port Byron student for making threat
State Police arrested a 13-year-old Port Byron student for making a claim to harm other students at the school. Troopers say at no time did investigators believe his threats would be carried put and at ... more
Officials: Student falsely reported bomb threat against Port Byron School District
A threat made over social media against the Port Byron Central School District on Monday was deemed non-credible. According to school officials, a student reported to district administrators and New York State Police that a ... more
Superintendent: Port Byron eyes communication changes after student arrest
After a student was charged by state police with making threats on social media last week, the Port Byron Central School District has vowed to improve how it communicates with parents in a crisis. A ... more
Port Byron parents angered at lack of administrative communication over school threat
About 40 people — many of them parents of students in the Cayuga County community — rallied Monday to express their frustration with how the Port Byron School District handled a recent school threat. A ... more
State Police: 12-year-old Port Byron student makes ‘terroristic threat’ on social media
A 12-year-old boy has been arrested on felony charges, according to State Police, after making a terroristic threat about students at the Port Byron School District. Police say that claims were made on social media ... more
Superintendent: Police investigate Port Byron student’s concerning Instagram post
New York State Police have opened an investigation at the Port Byron Central School District after a middle school student made a concerning post on social media Thursday night, Superintendent Neil O'Brien said. At around ... more
Was it the lottery? Port Byron would lose total state aid under Cuomo plan
The Port Byron Central School District could be in line to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in state aid during the state's next fiscal year. Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 2018-2019 executive budget proposal released Tuesday ... more
Port Byron’s $13 million school capital project approved by state
The Port Byron Central School District's latest capital project has the green light. District Superintendent Neil O'Brien said the $13 million project received approval from the state Jan. 9. The endeavor, which was approved by ... more
Major flooding in Cayuga County; Port Byron among hardest hit
On Friday, as warm air held on in the Finger Lakes -- several communities in Cayuga County were hit hard by flooding. While the National Weather Service reported that an ice jam along the Seneca ... more
