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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
Suspicious vehicle leads to drug charges in Cayuga County

On Thursday, December 29th state troopers from the Auburn barracks were patrolling State Route 90 in Summerhill, New York when they noticed a suspicious vehicle. Upon further investigation, they arrested 22-year-old Cera E. Miller, a ... more
Several departments battle fire, cold in Cayuga County

Several fire departments were called to a structure fire on State Route 90 in Cayuga County. Among the departments dispatched to the blaze were Locke, Moravia, Sempronius, New Hope, McLean, Groton, and Long Hill. Others ... more
Woman charged with neglecting horses in Cayuga County says she had agreement with property owners

After a Cortland woman was charged with overdriving a half-dozen horses, leaving them malnourished at a property in Cayuga County, she has promised action after saying the owners of the property failed to provide adequate ... 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
Summerhill supervisor resigns, Cayuga County legislator steps down to take over

A legislator in Cayuga County, who has served the 9th District since 2017 will step down. But he won't be leaving elected office altogether. Charlie Ripley announced this week that he would step down at ... 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
Investigation into stolen Jeep, three burglaries continues in Cayuga County
A pair of law enforcement agencies in Cayuga County are asking for the public's help as a rash of burglaries is investigated. State Police and the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office are working together to investigate ... 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
Troopers: Student made violent threat toward others in Cayuga County

A 13-year-old Southern Cayuga Central School District student is facing felony charges after a violent threat directed at other students. Police say that they responded to the district on Monday after receiving a report that ... more
Summerhill Brewing: With strong local support, Cayuga County brewery expands

Summerhill Brewing needed to expand before much of Cayuga County even knew it existed. The brewery opened humbly in September 2016 in the southeastern corner of the county. It started with a 20-gallon system, or ... 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
Community vote set for Southern Cayuga schools’ proposed solar panel capital project

Residents are set to vote on the Southern Cayuga Central School District's proposed capital project for a solar panel array. A public hearing and vote are scheduled for January on a proposal for a $1.5 ... 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
Southern Cayuga school board picks new president, vice president

New leaders will head the Southern Cayuga Central School District Board of Education for the next school year. The board elected Susan Gloss president and Michael Huber as vice president at a board meeting at ... more
Cayuga County to state’s U.S. reps: Change FEMA’s mind about disaster declaration denial

Cayuga County thinks the Federal Emergency Management Agency was wrong to dismiss a disaster declaration for the southern end of the county, and is calling on state representatives to fix it. Heavy rains pummeled the ... more