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Local hospitals share millions through Excellus program
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Millions was shared between several local hospitals and health centers in the Finger Lakes and Central New York, according to officials with Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. Thirty-six upstate New York hospitals and health centers, including eight in the Finger Lakes region, last year …more
Downtown crash causes Auburn street closures, 1 transported to hospital
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A few blocks of Auburn’s downtown streets were closed Monday afternoon due to a two-car crash in which one person was injured . The Auburn Fire Department reported there was a two-vehicle crash on North Street, right in front of the Auburn …more

Auburn police urge people to lock vehicles after several entered without permission
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Footprints in the snow led the Auburn Police Department to discover that someone entered several vehicles in a city neighborhood Monday morning. Around 5 a.m., APD patrol officers noticed footprints going up …more
WEEKLY DEALS: Beard Bros Giveaway, Ciccino’s 2 for 1 Happy Hour, Mardi Gras on Cayuga Lake & Coach’s Amazing Home Plate!
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This week marks another week of deals here in the heart of the Finger Lakes. There’s plenty to see, do, and more-importantly SAVE by checking out this week’s biggest deals! Be sure …more
Wegmans temporarily lowering prices in shutdown aftermath
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To help those still working to make ends meet after the extended government shutdown, Wegmans announced it is lowering prices temporarily for certain foods. Among other products, Wegman’s pasta sauce will drop …more

Shoppers disappointed as Payless liquidates, shuts down all stores
Last week, Payless ShoeSource announced all of its stores in the United States and Puerto Rico will be closing – the latest retail chain falling victim to online …more
Deputies: Fair Haven man accused of grabbing, pushing resident during domestic incident
Deputies report the arrest of a Fair Haven man following an investigation into a domestic incident. Dylan C. Williamson, 25, of Fair Haven was charged with second-degree harassment …more
Cayuga County emergency management deputy director placed on leave
The deputy director of the Cayuga County Emergency Management Office has been placed on administrative leave, according to an email obtained by The Auburn Citizen. Cayuga County Planning …more
State comptroller faults Moravia assessor for some property tax exemptions
An audit by the state comptroller's office that reviewed property tax exemptions of 85 properties in the town of Moravia found a number of key failings by the …more
The end is near: Auburn landfill has about two years of life left
Auburn’s landfill has just under two years of life left. In preparation of its cap-off, the city is planning on constructing a transfer station, where trash will be …more
Cayuga Community College buying former Neighborhood House child care site
Cayuga Community College is buying a shuttered former Auburn day care staple under a plan to expand the college’s child care program. CCC’s board of trustees approved the …more
Man pleads guilty to stabbing in Locke
A Cortland man’s guilty plea to assault in Cayuga County Criminal Court Thursday for a stabbing incident last summer satisfied an attempted murder charge he once faced. Bryan …more
FLX WEEKLY: Valentine’s Weekend in the Finger Lakes (podcast)
Join Jessica Lahr, Sydney Rogers, Josh Durso and Jim Sinicropi for a look at your week in the Finger Lakes and a look at the Valentine’s Day Weekend …more
Three hospitalized after electrical fire at milk plant in Cayuga County
Several departments were called to an electrical fire at an Aurelius milk processing plant on Thursday. The Auburn Citizen reports that around 10:20 a.m. crews were called to …more
Tax deadline extended for some Cayuga County municipalities
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Thursday issued an executive order extending the property tax payment deadline for numerous municipalities throughout the state, including Cayuga County, after severe winter storms made …more
SUNY Chancellor Visits Cayuga Community College
State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson today visited SUNY Cortland and Cayuga Community College as she continued her statewide tour of SUNY’s 64 campuses. At …more
Gillibrand announces study of Finger Lakes as a National Heritage Area
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand announced Wednesday that efforts to designate the Finger Lakes region as a National Heritage Area has cleared its first hurdle after it passed the …more
Cayuga County fire chiefs express lack of faith in emergency management deputy director
In the wake of multiple sudden resignations in the Cayuga County Emergency Management Offices, fire chiefs from departments across the area have questioned how the office can continue …more
Are you receiving a smaller refund this tax season? Here’s why
Tax season is in full swing but many aren’t happy with their returns as refunds shrink while others wind up owing the Internal Revenue Service, or IRS. They’re …more
Auburn resident elected member at Bond, Schoeneck & King law firm
Bond, Schoeneck & King has announced that Stephanie M. Campbell, an Auburn resident who works at the law firm’s Syracuse office, has been elected a member of the …more
THE DEBRIEF: Splitting NYS, upcoming elections, and increasing engagement (podcast)
Check out a special Wednesday Edition of The Debrief Podcast exclusively on FingerLakes1.com. Jackie Augustin joins Josh Durso to break down the latest headlines, which include local election …more
Section III high school basketball playoff brackets set
The 2019 Section III boys basketball playoff brackets have been released on Wednesday. Check out all the classifications for the boys and girls tournaments. Click here for Section …more
Rep. Reed lends support to bill funding more school resource officers
Rep. Tom Reed is among 11 members of Congress who are proposing a bill to fund hiring additional school resource officers. The School Resource Officer Act was introduced …more
Rt. 34 in Sennett shut down after 18 cars burn at Pick-N-Pull Auto & Recycling
North Street Road, otherwise known as Route 34 has been closed by transportation officials as crews deal with a major fire at Pick-N-Pull Auto Parts & Recycling Center …more
Auburn couples celebrate decades together
Every Valentine’s Day, The Citizen features a few Cayuga County-area couples that have been married for several decades. This year, we present one couple that has been married …more
Auburn man charged with punching, strangling girlfriend
An Auburn man is facing three felony charges after assaulting his girlfriend, police reported Tuesday. The Auburn Police Department said David L. Cuatt, 26, and his girlfriend got …more
Tractor-trailer rolls over, involved in crash with another vehicle near Weedsport on Rt. 31
A tractor-trailer rolled over in Cayuga County during the late-morning hours. A passenger vehicle was also involved in the wreck. The crash happened at Pump Road along Route …more
Finger Lakes jails profiting off some of state’s highest inmate phone rates
nmates in the Monroe County Jail are paying some of the highest phone rates in the state — and three times that of some nearby counties, a new …more
Cato-Meridian’s Chalon works to become one of the top players in Cayuga County
Despite being more than six feet tall, Cassie Chalon spent most of her freshman season on the bench. Not getting much playing experience or training before joining the …more
Manktelow introduces legislation to protect domestic violence victims, and their unborn children
Assemblyman Brian Manktelow (R,C,I,Ref-Lyons) and Assemblyman Michael Reilly (R-South Shore) announced the intention to introduce legislation to protect not only women who are victims of domestic violence but …more
Travel Advisory issued in Cayuga, Seneca as snow, wind, and freezing rain impact region
Both Cayuga and Seneca counties have issued Travel Advisories, as wintry weather impacts the region. Click here to see live coverage of the winter weather in the Finger …more
Auburn company takes city to court over denied project
An Auburn business is legally challenging the city’s denial of a variance request to construct a pole barn on a vacant lot. In October, when Bouley Enterprises Inc. …more
DEC public meeting on Skaneateles fisheries postponed
A public information meeting held by the state Department of Environmental Conservation on the state of fisheries on Skaneateles Lake scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed. With the …more
State police investigating construction equipment theft in Sennett
State police announced Monday morning that a piece of construction equipment was stolen from a Sennett business. The Auburn barracks is investigating the theft of a 2011 Caterpillar …more
Local officials testify to restore AIM funding after Cuomo’s proposed cut leaves many reeling
Restore the funding. With local officials from across New York State at the Capitol today testifying before the state Legislature’s fiscal committees on the impact of Governor Andrew …more

Local hospitals share millions through Excellus program

Downtown crash causes Auburn street closures, 1 transported to hospital

Auburn police urge people to lock vehicles after several entered without permission

WEEKLY DEALS: Beard Bros Giveaway, Ciccino’s 2 for 1 Happy Hour, Mardi Gras on Cayuga Lake & Coach’s Amazing Home Plate!

Wegmans temporarily lowering prices in shutdown aftermath

Shoppers disappointed as Payless liquidates, shuts down all stores

Deputies: Fair Haven man accused of grabbing, pushing resident during domestic incident

Cayuga County emergency management deputy director placed on leave

State comptroller faults Moravia assessor for some property tax exemptions

The end is near: Auburn landfill has about two years of life left

Cayuga Community College buying former Neighborhood House child care site

Man pleads guilty to stabbing in Locke

FLX WEEKLY: Valentine’s Weekend in the Finger Lakes (podcast)

Three hospitalized after electrical fire at milk plant in Cayuga County

Tax deadline extended for some Cayuga County municipalities

SUNY Chancellor Visits Cayuga Community College

Gillibrand announces study of Finger Lakes as a National Heritage Area

Cayuga County fire chiefs express lack of faith in emergency management deputy director

Are you receiving a smaller refund this tax season? Here’s why

Auburn resident elected member at Bond, Schoeneck & King law firm

THE DEBRIEF: Splitting NYS, upcoming elections, and increasing engagement (podcast)

Section III high school basketball playoff brackets set

Rep. Reed lends support to bill funding more school resource officers

Rt. 34 in Sennett shut down after 18 cars burn at Pick-N-Pull Auto & Recycling

Auburn couples celebrate decades together

Auburn man charged with punching, strangling girlfriend

Tractor-trailer rolls over, involved in crash with another vehicle near Weedsport on Rt. 31

Finger Lakes jails profiting off some of state’s highest inmate phone rates

Cato-Meridian’s Chalon works to become one of the top players in Cayuga County

Manktelow introduces legislation to protect domestic violence victims, and their unborn children

Travel Advisory issued in Cayuga, Seneca as snow, wind, and freezing rain impact region

Auburn company takes city to court over denied project

DEC public meeting on Skaneateles fisheries postponed

State police investigating construction equipment theft in Sennett

Local officials testify to restore AIM funding after Cuomo’s proposed cut leaves many reeling

Cotton candy sky along Owasco Lake (photo)

Icy sunrise on Owasco Lake (photo)

No swimming at Owasco Lake (photo)

Long night in downtown Auburn (photo)