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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
David Gould will not seek re-election in Cayuga County
Citing his health former sheriff and Cayuga County Legislature Chair David Gould says he won't run for re-election. Speaking with The Auburn Citizen, Gould said 'enough is enough' when asked about the thought process that ... more
State police: Union Springs man charged with assault, DWAI after ‘incident’ in Springport
On Wednesday, state police arrested a 55-year-old Union Springs man following a serious incident in Springport. According to a news release, Wayne Krueger, 55, was charged with driving while ability impaired, assault with intent to ... more
Union Springs man charged with driving while intoxicated
Police arrested a Union Springs man after a traffic stop.Robert A. Jacobs, 66, of Union Springs was arrested for driving while intoxicated. Troopers initiated a traffic stop after observing Jacobs crossing the center line on ... more
Cayuga County: Over $2 million in state grants awarded to preserve area farmland
Two Cayuga County farms were awarded over $2 million in grants as part of New York's farmland protection grants program. New York Agricultural Land Trust was awarded over $1.3 million to preserve 477 acres of ... more
Traffic stop leads to DWAI drugs arrest in Auburn
An Auburn resident was arrested after a traffic stop in Union Springs. According to a news release, State Police arrested Matthew Hehn, 28, of Auburn for driving while ability impaired by drugs. Troopers observed a ... more
Fleming man arrested following hit and run accident
Police say a Fleming man was arrested following a hit and run. According to a news release, State Police arrested Gordon J. Sewell, 66, for driving while intoxicated. Troopers responded to a hit and run ... more
Rt. 326 closed for three hours in Springport after overnight crash
First responders say no serious injuries were reported, but part of Route 326 in Cayuga County was closed for nearly three hours after a one-vehicle crash. Route 326 was closed in both directions between Connors ... more
Crews battle overnight structure fire in Cayuga County: Part of Rt. 90 closed for almost two hours
A major structure fire in Cayuga County left part of Route 90 between Davis Point Road and Waynes Point closed for nearly two hours. Several departments were called to the blaze in Springport a little ... more
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
Springport will hold public hearing to opt-out of New York’s marijuana law
The town of Springport is holding a public hearing this coming Monday, to hear from residents on its plan to opt-out of the state's new marijuana law. It won't mean that marijuana will remain illegal ... more
Sheriff: Springport man raped two victims in separate Cayuga County incidents
Sheriff Brian Schenck says a 31-year-old Springport man faces a number of charges after a rape investigation in the town of Brutus. The investigation began with the report that a 31-year-old male, identified as Justin ... more
REPORT: Bureau of Indian Affairs revealed Cayuga Nation never possessed public law contracts for law enforcement, tribal court
Just days before a grand jury assembles in Seneca County to start collecting testimonies that can eventually lead to criminal charges, a FingerLakes1.com investigation has revealed that the Cayuga Nation of New York has never ... more
Standoff ends peacefully after hours in Cayuga County
Sheriff Brian Schenck says that on Monday around 9 p.m. deputies responded to a residence on Rt. 326 in the town of Springport for a domestic incident, which turned into an extended standoff. Upon arrival ... more
Cayuga SHARE Farm foreclosure forces allies to earn 116k to save property
“That is the place where all of the other traditional Nations recognize as the center of the Cayuga Nation. It's the place where people come and connect with the land.” It took a summer cross-country ... 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
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
Cayuga County man arraigned on dozens of child pornography charges
A 54-year-old Cayuga County resident pleaded not guilty to all counts in a 49-count indictment accusing him of possessing and promoting child sexual performances. According to The Citizen, Richard Potter, of 741 Conners Road in ... 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
