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Auburn Firefighter to Share Stories of Historic Factory Blazes in Lunchtime Lecture
The Cayuga Museum of History and Art will host a special lunchtime lecture on Friday, April 25, spotlighting the dramatic history of Auburn’s industrial-era fires and the firefighters who battled them. Lt. Brian Jessie of ... more
Cayuga Community College to Host NJCAA Division III World Series Over Memorial Day Weekend
Cayuga Community College is preparing to host the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III Baseball World Series for the second consecutive year at Falcon Park in Auburn, bringing top-tier college baseball and a ... more
REPORT: Auburn Museum Loses Federal Grant After Trump Cuts
The Cayuga Museum of History and Art in Auburn will no longer receive a $50,000 federal grant, according to The Citizen, after President Trump’s executive order targeted the agency that issued it. The funding, awarded ... more
Auburn Transfer Station Cleaning Days Offer Free Disposal for City Residents
Auburn residents will have two opportunities this spring to clean out unwanted items at no cost during the city's Transfer Station Cleaning Days on April 19 and May 3. The event, exclusively for City of ... more
Auburn to Celebrate Earth Day With River Cleanup, Tours, and Community Swap Shop
The City of Auburn is inviting residents to roll up their sleeves and celebrate the planet with a full slate of Earth Day events on Saturday, April 26. The day begins at 9:30 a.m. with ... more
Haven’s Open House to Spotlight Trauma-Focused Services for Children and Families
Families in Cayuga County are invited to a carnival-themed evening of fun, games, and support at The Haven’s Open House on May 7. The event will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on ... more
Former Auburn Inmate Sentenced for Assaulting Two Correction Officers
A former inmate at Auburn Correctional Facility has been sentenced to two additional five-year prison terms for attacking two correction officers in a 2023 assault. Yakez Cornett, previously incarcerated on a 12-year sentence for a ... more
Auburn Chamber Orchestra to Present Free Concert of Symphonic Marches This May
The Auburn Chamber Orchestra is inviting the public to a stirring celebration of classical music’s most iconic marches at its upcoming concert, “Symphonic March Madness,” on Sunday, May 4. The performance, conducted by Dr. Victor ... more
Auburn Voters to Decide on $7.2M School HVAC Project
Next month, Auburn Enlarged City School District voters will weigh in on a $7.2 million emergency project to upgrade HVAC systems at four elementary schools. The district says aging equipment at Casey Park, Genesee, Herman, ... more
Auburn Police Thank Public After Missing Elderly Individual Safely Located
The Auburn Police Department is thanking residents near Grant Avenue Plaza and Standart Woods Apartments for their help in safely locating a missing elderly individual on Wednesday. Officers were able to contact the family and ... more
BEYOND THE FRONT PAGE: Auburn Education Foundation Hosts Awards Next Month (podcast)
The Auburn Education Foundation will host its annual Hall of Distinction Awards on Friday, May 16, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn, recognizing five distinguished alumni who have made significant contributions locally and globally ... more
Prison City Brewing Expands with Urban Farm Project
Prison City Brewing in Auburn is launching a major expansion of its urban farm with the help of new hydroponic equipment purchased from local grower Strawberry Fields, the company announced Tuesday. Starting in May, the ... more
Auburn Renews Push to Host CNY Welcome Center
Auburn officials are rallying behind state legislation to relocate the Central New York Welcome Center from Syracuse’s Destiny USA mall to Auburn’s Equal Rights Heritage Center (ERHC). A Senate bill backing the move has already ... more
Law Enforcement Experts to Share Safety Tips at Auburn Seminar
United With Christ Church is bringing together law enforcement professionals for a free Personal Safety Seminar on Friday, May 16, aiming to equip residents with practical tools to stay safe in everyday situations. The event ... more
Cayuga Centers Settles Retaliation Suit, Faces Child Welfare Lawsuit
Cayuga Centers quietly settled a federal lawsuit earlier this month involving claims that CEO Edward Myers Hayes retaliated against a former executive who investigated him for alleged age discrimination, according to The Citizen. Filed in ... more
Auburn Announces Early Trash and Recycling Pickup for Easter Week
The City of Auburn has issued a public notice reminding residents that trash and recycling collection will occur one day early throughout Easter week, beginning Monday, April 14. To accommodate the holiday schedule, city officials ... more
Fire Erupts at Auburn Prison, No Injuries Reported
A weekend fire broke out on a cell block at Auburn Correctional Facility, triggering alarms and prompting a swift response, according to the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Correction officers quickly contained the ... more
Police Arrest Suspect After Holiday Inn Thefts in Auburn
Auburn police arrested a man after multiple victims reported over $6,000 in stolen property from the Holiday Inn. The suspect, identified as Travis Ryan, was taken into custody on April 13 following a brief foot ... more
Auburn PD Releases ‘Most Wanted’ List: Have You Seen Them?
The Auburn Police Department has released its updated list of the city’s five most wanted individuals and is asking for the public’s assistance in locating them. The list includes five suspects wanted in connection with ... more
