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Police: Weedsport man threatened person’s home in Seneca Falls

Police: Weedsport man threatened person's home in Seneca Falls
Police arrested a Weedsport man following an investigation into threats made in the town of Seneca Falls. Jack Harris, 26, is accused of making a threat to damage the victim's home during an incident on ... more
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Geneva man pleads guilty to Auburn shooting: Will be sentenced later this year

Bail set at $100K in Auburn teen’s 50 count child pornography case: Victims were between 12-15 years old
Zachariah McKoy, 30, has entered a guilty plea to two felony charges relating to a June 2022 shootout that left an employee of the Lavish Lounge Bar & Restaurant injured. The Citizen reported the court ... more
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New stores and shops open up in downtown Auburn

New stores and shops open up in downtown Auburn
Downtown Auburn is witnessing a burst of new commercial activity, with four new businesses setting up shop, each offering a range of products and services. Hot Corner 315, located in Suite 101 of 41 Market ... more
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NYSP satellite station opens in Conquest to enhance response times

NYSP satellite station opens in Conquest to enhance response times
Cayuga County is now home to a new State Trooper satellite station, which was officially inaugurated into service on Thursday. This strategically positioned station at the Conquest Municipal Center, 1289 Fuller Road will host two ... more
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Report: 44% increase in population 65+ expected across Finger Lakes by 2040

Report: 44% increase in population 65+ expected across Finger Lakes by 2040
The SAGE II Commission, reconvened by Common Ground Health in 2022, has released a vital report addressing the escalating needs of the aging population in New York's Finger Lakes region. The report, which will influence ... more
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Auburn FD issues warning on proper fire pit usage after brief blaze

Auburn laundromat damaged, closed after overnight fire
A swift response from the Auburn Fire Department quelled a potentially hazardous blaze caused by an improperly placed fire pit on Thursday afternoon, prompting a reminder to the public to adhere to the city’s recreational ... more
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Alfred E. Piombino to lead Notary Exam Prep Workshop at Cayuga Community College

Alfred E. Piombino to lead Notary Exam Prep Workshop at Cayuga Community College
Alfred E. Piombino will teach an in-person seminar at Cayuga Community College for those interested in becoming a New York State Notary Public. The seminar on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 and runs from 9:00 a.m ... more
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Auburn launches third round of revitalization grants to support local businesses

Downtown businesses thriving in Auburn despite COVID-19 pandemic
The Auburn Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) is set to launch the third round of its Small Project Grant Fund on September 25, aimed at bolstering local businesses and entrepreneurs within the designated revitalization area. The ... more
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FLX TODAY: Sheriff Schenck talks recruiting event + updates on Port Byron, Cato larcenies (podcast)

FLX TODAY: Sheriff Schenck talks recruiting event + updates on Port Byron, Cato larcenies (podcast)
On this edition of FLX Today we begin a new monthly series catching up with Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck. Recruiting efforts, an expected contract with the Weedsport Central School District to expand the School ... more
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Dollar Tree growing in Auburn with third location

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Dollar Tree, the prominent discount variety retailer, is poised to augment its presence in Auburn by establishing a third store, situated on the city’s west side. The development, currently under renovation, is located at 314 ... more
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Cannabis attorney hopeful that David Tulley will be able to obtain cannabis license after legal case is settled

Cannabis attorney hopeful that David Tulley will be able to obtain cannabis license after legal case is settled
Joseph A. Bondy, a cannabis attorney from New York City, is formulating a legal defense for David Tulley, the proprietor of several unlicensed cannabis dispensaries in the Finger Lakes, which were mandated to cease operations ... more
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Auburn Walmart gets chicken shop to match Geneva store

Auburn Walmart gets chicken shop to match Geneva store
Shoppers at two local Walmarts now have a fresh option for their dining convenience, thanks to the opening of Krispy Krunchy Chicken outlets in Auburn and Geneva. This marks the Louisiana-based chain's first venture into ... more
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Weedsport CSD’s search for new superintendent narrows to two candidates

Weedsport Central School faces new lawsuits as part of Child Victims Act
The search for the next superintendent of the Weedsport Central School District has been narrowed down to two candidates, Luke Carnicelli and Gregory Stone, by the local board of education. Current superintendent, Shaun O’Connor, who ... more
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Tessy Plastics names Stafford Frearson new president

Tessy Plastics in Auburn will join COVID-19 fight, hire 200 employees to manufacture Abbott tests
Tessy Plastics, a prominent manufacturer with a global footprint, announced on Tuesday the appointment of Stafford Frearson as its new president. Frearson, who joined Tessy in 1997, previously held the position of vice president of ... more
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Troopers: Camillus man brought loaded assault weapon to Skaneateles wedding after being asked to leave, disarmed by guests before police arrive

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State police arrested a Camillus man on several felony charges after he brought a loaded assault weapon to a wedding reception in Skaneateles. The incident took place on Stump Road, according to troopers, who say ... more
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Auburn, Owasco call for stricter pollutant controls as Owasco Lake’s condition worsens

Auburn City Council urges state to put Owasco Lake back on impaired waterway list
The city of Auburn and the town of Owasco have intensified their demand for stricter pollutant controls for Owasco Lake after uncovering a revealing letter from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the state ... more
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Inmate at Auburn prison pleads guilty to assaulting officers

Auburn prison gets permission to force-feed inmate on hunger strike
Prosecutors say an inmate at the Auburn Correctional Facility has admitted to attacking officers there during a 2022 incident. Dejour Nesmith, an inmate from Rochester currently serving a 23-year term at Auburn Correctional Facility, has ... more
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Sheriff’s office investigates larcenies at Port Byron, Cato school events

Sheriff's office investigates larcenies at Port Byron, Cato school events
Local law enforcement is seeking public assistance in identifying suspects linked to a series of larcenies at school events in Port Byron and Cato. On September 15, several vehicles parked at Port Byron School were ... more
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ACH names Joshua Alexander as chief operating officer

ACH names Joshua Alexander as chief operating officer
Auburn Community Hospital announced the appointment of Joshua Alexander as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective September 12. Prior to this role, Alexander distinguished himself as the Manager of Business Administration for the Nursing Department ... more
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