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Car crashes into tree near border of Scipio, Springport
First responders were called to a crash at the border of Scipio and Springport on Wednesday around 12:30 p.m. Scanner traffic indicated that a vehicle crashed into a tree. Two ambulances were called to the ... more
Parts of Central New York, Southern Tier see significant holiday flooding (video)
While heavy rain was a welcomed sight for some locations in parts of the region - as persistent, dry weather caused water table deficits - the Owasco Inlet in Southern Cayuga County saw flooding. While ... 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
Overturned tractor-trailer reported in Cayuga County on Rt. 34
Officials say Route 34 B between Goose Lane and Center roads was closed in the town of Scipio due to a crash. The crash involves an overturned tractor-trailer. It was reported around 6:25 a.m. This ... 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
Plow truck involved in crash in Cayuga County
First responders were called to a two-vehicle crash involving a passenger car and plow truck in Cayuga County. Early reports indicate that the crash happened on State Route 34 near the Mosher Road intersection. Scanner ... more
More than 700 without power for around two hours in Cayuga County
NYSEG reports that power has been restored to those impacted by an outage in Southern Cayuga County on Tuesday. The outage began during the late-morning hours, and continued for a couple hours. In the process, ... more
Woman who drove into ditch in Scipio charged with felony DWI
A Snyder woman with a previous drinking and driving conviction was arrested Saturday evening after her vehicle veered off the road in the Cayuga County. Mark O'Donnell, public information officer for Troop E of the ... 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
Route 38A in southern Cayuga County reopens after cargo spill
A corn spill closed down a three-mile stretch of Route 38A in Niles and Moravia for about an hour Wednesday morning. Both south and northbound lanes were temporarily closed between Globe Road in Niles and ... more
Thousands wake up without power in Cayuga County
More than a thousand households woke up in the dark around the City of Auburn as damaging winds battered the Finger Lakes overnight. Altogether 2,706 households were without power in Cayuga County. The outages were ... more
Two taken to hospital after Scipio head-on crash
Two men were transported via ambulance to a Syracuse hospital early Monday morning after a head-on crash in Scipio. State police reported two men were taken to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse after their vehicles ... 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
Batman unveils steps to end corruption in Albany at campaign event
New York State Assembly candidate Keith Batman outlined his plan to crack down on corruption and give New Yorkers an honest and open state government that works for them. “Corruption, greed and dishonesty have hurt ... more
Three injured, one airlifted from scene of Scipio crash
A two-car crash on Friday in the Town of Scipio sent several people to the hospital. According to first responders, three people were injured - with one of those individuals being airlifted from the scene ... more
Sales tax revenues up in Auburn, down in Cayuga County’s towns and villages
Sales tax collection is trending upward in the city of Auburn through the third quarter of 2018 and holding relatively steady in Cayuga County. According to the latest monthly sales tax report from the Cayuga ... more
SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Running unopposed, Brian Schenck looks to build community in Cayuga Co.
Who will be the next sheriff in Cayuga County? Lt. Brian Schenck believes it should be him; and after Sheriff David Gould announced that he would not seek re-election - Schenck stepped up to the ... more
DEC: Discoloration on Owasco Lake not harmful algal blooms
An unidentified green discoloration on much of Owasco Lake seen earlier this week is not a harmful algal bloom, the state Department of Environmental Conservation said Wednesday. The DEC's Finger Lakes Watershed Hub first collected ... more
