Thousands of licenses will be suspended across Finger Lakes if vision tests aren’t completed this week
Thousands of drivers in the Finger Lakes and across New York State are at risk of having their licenses suspended if they fail to complete a required vision test by December 1. This directive, issued ... more
Former Cayuga County Legislature Chair Steve Cuddeback passes away at 65 after battle with cancer
Steven Cuddeback, a respected farmer, military veteran, and former chairman of the Cayuga County Legislature, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, following a brief battle with cancer. He was 65. Cuddeback, who owned and operated ... more
Waterloo woman charged with grand larceny, other felonies after stealing car and bringing it to scrap yard
Christina M. Bartlett, a 36-year-old resident of Waterloo was arrested and now faces four felony charges. The charges include grand larceny, falsifying business records, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, and unlawful possession of a ... more
Sennett voters reject proposal to appoint highway superintendent: Job will remain elected
Voters have officially said 'no' to change in the town of Sennett. In a recent referendum, voters decisively shot down a proposal to transition the position of highway superintendent from an elected one to an ... more
Two dead after Cayuga County house fire: Cause under investigation
State Police in Auburn are investigating a fatal residential fire at 11267 Drake Road in the town of Conquest. On November 21 at approximately 6:00 a.m. a neighbor observed flames coming from the residence and ... more
Tractor-trailer bursts into flames along Thruway in Cayuga County (video)
A tractor-trailer caught fire along the Thruway in Cayuga County. While there were no injuries reported, the incident caused a log-jam of traffic near Exit 40 in the Weedsport area. Traffic was temporarily reduced to ... more
Sheriff: Cayuga County woman caught driving under influence of illegal drugs
Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck reports that one person was taken into custody on November 20 after deputies responded to a suspicious incident on Rt. 34 and VanHorn Rd in the town of Cato. The ... more
Have you seen this person? State police seek leads in grand larceny investigation at Camillus Verizon store
State Police are asking for the publics assistance with identifying an individual captured on surveillance video. State Police is attempting to identify the individual in the photos below in regard to a grand larceny investigation ... more
What stores are open on Thanksgiving? Holiday shopping hours announced by grocers, retailers
As Thanksgiving approaches, residents in the Finger Lakes and Central New York can plan their last-minute grocery runs and shopping needs around the holiday hours of various retailers. Wegmans Food Markets, Tops Friendly Markets, ALDI, ... more
Thruway Authority approves massive budget for ‘infrastructure’ improvements amid toll hike
The New York State Thruway Authority's Board of Directors has approved a $1.3 billion budget for 2024, marking an increase of $115 million from the previous year. This budget boost primarily focuses on infrastructure improvements ... more
ANNOUNCEMENT: Micron Community Engagement Committee Survey
Don't miss this chance to be heard! The Micron Community Engagement Committee invites you to complete our four-minute survey to help us inform how to invest millions of dollars in the Central New York community ... more
Auburn Chamber Orchestra and Genesee Street Voices combine for Holiday Concert
The Auburn Chamber Orchestra will be joined by the Genesee Street Voices in a combined holiday concert entitled “Sounds of the Season.” It will be performed at Skaneateles High School, 49 East Elizabeth Street in ... more
What’s next for Cayuga County Clerk-elect after leaving scene of accident?
Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck provided clarifications regarding the delayed ticketing of clerk-elect Brian Scanlan, following a hit-and-run accident on November 11. Scanlan, who was recently elected as Cayuga County clerk, crashed into a parked ... more
Taste NY celebrates 10 years with contest series
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Taste NY, a program dedicated to promoting New York State food, beverages, and agritourism, two new social media contests were launched last week. These contests, part of a ... more
Multiple felony convictions upheld in Cayuga County
The Appellate Division in Rochester has affirmed the convictions in several notable felony cases from Cayuga County. Among these, the Cayuga County District Attorney's Office reported the upholding of convictions against Brian Lawrence and Paul ... more
WellNow vs. Excellus: Finger Lakes healthcare crisis looms if deal isn’t reached soon
If something doesn’t change between now and Jan. 1, 2024 two of the biggest names in Upstate New York healthcare will part ways. WellNow Urgent Care says it will stop accepting Excellus BlueCross BlueShield health ... more
Auburn will hold 36th holiday parade next weekend: What to expect?
The 36th Annual Holiday Parade, a cherished community tradition in Downtown Auburn, is set to take place on Saturday, November 25, at 5 p.m. The parade will begin at East Genesee & North Fulton Streets, ... more
State seizes Auburn restaurant for unpaid taxes
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance has seized the Don Juan Café Restaurant in Auburn due to nonpayment of taxes. The Citizen reports that the restaurant, located at 104 Chapman Ave., currently ... more
Brutus man sentenced to 13 years for attempted murder during machete attack
Christopher M. Laframboise of Brutus has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for a violent machete attack against a man and his family. Laframboise was convicted of second-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault for ... more
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