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Several departments battle garage fire in Sennett

Multiple departments were called to a structure fire in Calemad Drive in Sennett. According to the Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire, firefighters from Owasco, West Niles, New Hope, Cayuga, Montezuma, Weedsport, Port Byron, Conquest, and Mottville responded ... more
Syracuse woman held on no bail after trying to pass fraudulent check at Cayuga County bank

Sheriff Brian Schenck says a Syracuse woman was taken into custody in Cayuga County and held without bail after attempting to pass a fraudulent check. Roberta Root, 55, was arrested for second-degree forgery and possession ... 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
Liverpool man stopped for speeding charged with DWI

Troopers report the arrest of a Liverpool resident following a traffic stop in the town of Sennett. According to a release, Alexander Cole, 33, was speeding on East Genesee Street Road in Sennett. He was ... more
Mexican restaurant opening in Auburn area this week

Auburn residents will soon be able to enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine as Costa Grande, a new Mexican restaurant, is set to open just ahead of Cinco de Mayo. The eatery will be located at the ... more
Troopers: Auburn man arrested for DWI after speeding in Sennett

State police arrested an Auburn man for driving while intoxicated after he was spotted speeding. On Monday troopers stopped a vehicle on East Genesee Street in Sennett for speeding. The operator, identified as Brian Cuthbert, ... more
Senior housing development in Sennett completed: How will this help housing crisis in Cayuga County?

Sennett Meadows Senior Apartments, a new $15 million affordable housing development in Sennett, is now available for occupancy. The development includes 60 energy-efficient homes designed for people aged 55 and older, 18 of which are ... more
Auburn man charged with DWI after incident on Franklin St. in Sennett

An Auburn man was arrested for driving while intoxicated, according to a report by the New York State Police. Preston J. Smalley, 22, was taken into custody after troopers responded to an incident on Franklin ... more
Owens-Brockway in Sennett wins $2.8 million state grant for economic development

A Cayuga County business will receive nearly $3 million from the state for upgrades to its operation. Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc. has received a $2.8 million Empire State Development grant to upgrade its Sennett location ... more
Chipotle will open first location near Auburn

Get ready for Chiplotle near Auburn. Construction is underway for Cayuga County's first Chipotle Mexican Grill. The popular chain's store is being built on Plaza Drive off Grant Avenue in the town of Sennett - ... more
Motorcyclist charged with DWI in Cayuga County

Troopers say a motorcyclist was charged following a traffic stop on Friday. Ralph E. Hotaling, 65, of Elbridge was charged with driving while intoxicated. Hotaling was initially stopped for speeding on Grant Avenue Road in ... more
Auburn motorist charged with DWI after speeding

An Auburn resident was arrested after a traffic stop on Tuesday. According to a news release, troopers arrested Kiandra M. Love, 25, of Auburn for driving while intoxicated. Police observed a vehicle speeding on Grant ... 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
Fire at Owens-Illinois in Sennett

Firefighters were dispatched to Owens-Illinois in Sennett on Thursday for a structure fire. Sennett, Weedsport, Fleming, Auburn, Aurelius, and Owasco fire departments all responded to the scene with AMR Ambulance also providing support. Owens-Illinois is ... more
First responders battle vehicle fire in Sennett

First responders were called to a vehicle fire in the town of Sennett on Tuesday. It's unclear what time the call came in, but photos from the scene showed a vehicle fully engulfed in flames ... more
Bird nesting houses and bat houses now available at the Cayuga County Conservation District

Although it is still winter here in Central New York, spring will soon be here and birds will be returning to the area and starting to build nests. Help promote backyard conservation and increase the ... more
Cayuga County Legislature schedules public hearing on plan to cut membership from 15 to 11

The Cayuga County Legislature has scheduled a public hearing on a bipartisan plan to shrink the lawmaking body from the current 15, to 11 members. The hearing will be Tuesday, May 24 at 6 p.m ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Cayuga County Legislator Aileen McNabb on shrinking the legislature, the opening of Emerson Park and more (podcast)

In this episode, we talk with the District 6 Cayuga County Legislator about the proposal to shrink the legislature from 15 to 11 members, a new Director for Cayuga Strategic Solutions, American Rescue Plan Act ... more
Republican Williams files petitions to secure place on primary ballot for NY’s 22nd Congressional Disrtict

Republican Brandon Williams filed petitions on Monday to secure his place on the primary ballot for New York's 22nd Congressional District. Williams filed petitions on Monday, April 4 to qualify for the June 28 Republican ... more