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William LeVea seeks parole for the 6th time while serving sentence for deadly Cato wreck
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William LeVea is trying for his sixth time to get released early from prison, for an alcohol-fueled road-rage killing in 2009. LeVea chased 41-year-old Christopher Spack in Cato for miles, repeatedly ramming his SUV into Spack's truck until Spack spun out and …more
Liverpool man sentenced for raping teen in Weedsport
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Wesam Aziz will spend six months in jail and 10 years on probation for raping a teenager in 2017. In January, Aziz, of Liverpool, pleaded guilty to second-degree rape, a class D felony, for having sex with a 13-year-old girl in Weedsport …more

Public hearing for possible changes to term limits, lengths in Cayuga County
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The Cayuga County Legislature on Tuesday approved a public hearing for a local law to temporarily change term lengths, a first step in the process to prepare for possible redrawing and reapportioning …more
New rent-to-own business expected to open in downtown Auburn
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A new rent-to-own business will open in the downtown Auburn storefront recently vacated by Pawn King. Quality Rental Purchase and Sales will open at 39 Genesee St. in about a week to …more
Skaneateles school district budget ready for voters after board approves spending plan
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The Skaneateles Central School District's proposed 2019-20 budget is ready for voters. The district's board of education approved the proposed budget at a special meeting April 9. That meeting's minutes were approved …more

Wegmans doesn’t want customers reusing old bags after 2019
Stepping away from plastic and towards more environmentally friendly options, Wegmans is cutting down on plastic. Company representatives said it will do away with disposable plastic bags before …more
Auburn board approves Pawn King’s move
After appearing before the Auburn Zoning Board of Appeals, a secondhand store was granted the right to operate in a neighborhood commercial zoning district. Pawn King, which had …more
Deputies: Drunk driver crashes car into Skaneateles Lake
Investigators in Cayuga County say a woman has been charged with driving drunk after they say she drove her car into Skaneateles Lake. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office …more
Owasco Lake during sunrise (photo)
A familiar view as Owasco Lake woke up on Tuesday. Photo by Todd Tanner.more
Bluefield Manor in Auburn seeks tax agreement extension
Auburn’s Bluefield Manor is seeking an extension on a soon-expiring tax agreement in hopes of avoiding a sudden increase in tax payments that officials say could make the …more
Auburn board grants approval to Pawn King’s move
After appearing before the Auburn Zoning Board of Appeals, a secondhand store was granted the right to operate in a neighborhood commercial zoning district. Pawn King, which had …more
State DOT workers will pick up roadside trash for Earth Day
Employees of the state Department of Transportation will be picking up trash along roads across New York to mark Earth Day. April 22 is celebrated as Earth Day. …more
Dana Balter thinks Katko is beatable in 2020
Democrat Dana Balter was a political newcomer with little name recognition who faced a daunting task in 2018: Defeat John Katko, a Republican congressman who had vanquished two …more
Gould will lead United Way in Cayuga County
Former Cayuga County Sheriff David Gould will be leading the United Way after recently being named President of the Board of Directors. He had been on the board …more
SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Peter Mantius discusses groundwater testing, Hakes Landfill, Greenidge, and Cayuga Regional Digester
Throughout the winter, Peter Mantius spent his days reporting on some of the most-important environmental issues facing the Finger Lakes region. Doing so with more than 20 years …more
Some downtown Auburn businesses voice concerns about back-in parking
It’s been almost a year since back-in, on-street parking was installed along a downtown strip of Genesee Street in Auburn. The goal behind ditching front-angle parking was to …more
Sterling center to host Lake Ontario shore cleanup
The Sterling Nature Center will host a spring beach cleanup from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 27, at the center, Jensvold Road, Sterling. The annual cleanup, taking …more
What’s happening in the food, beverage and tourism scenes?
Local food and local drink are huge in the Finger Lakes region, which the Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce has long recognized. Inspired by ongoing developments in the region’s …more
Army Corps of Engineers to start $100K temporary fix for Fair Haven break wall this summer
A $100,000 construction project will temporarily fix the broken break wall in Fair Haven. It’s a step forward for the tourism-dependent village that is fighting its way back …more
Audit faults Cayuga Co. for purchasing arrangement, process
The Office of the State Comptroller this week finalized an audit of Cayuga County’s procurement and claims processes, finding, among other things, that the county did not properly …more
FLX WEEKLY: Your Easter Weekend ahead in the Finger Lakes (podcast)
As we move past the half-way point of April it is starting to feel more and more like Spring in the Finger Lakes. Easter Sunday is coming up …more
INSIDE THE FLX: Michael Kracker of Unshackle Upstate discusses $175.5B NYS budget
New York State has adopted a $175.5 billion budget. What does that mean for Upstate New York? Well, it has serious implications – as noted by Unshackle Upstate. …more
Auburn City Council wants to see state act, assist with Arterial change
In two separate resolutions, the Auburn City Council called on the state Legislature for city assistance. The council passed a resolution Thursday requesting Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the …more
Budelmann is no fan of cashless bail, other criminal justice reforms
Criminal justice reforms shouldn’t simply gut, or throw away systems that have worked. That’s the message from Cayuga County District Attorney Jon Budelmann, who spoke with Finger Lakes …more
‘Color Run’ to help support Auburn nonprofit
Cayuga Community College is continuing a colorful tradition to help support an Auburn nonprofit. Organized by Cayuga’s Faculty Association, the 'Cayuga Cares with Color Run' takes place next …more
Finger Lakes Beef—It’s what’s for dinner
The New York Beef Council enticed five culinary schools from across New York State to experience a two-day “Farm to Fork” Beef Tour and Cooking Competition here in …more
Man accused of selling stolen item at pawn shop in Auburn
Auburn police said a man stole a Blu-ray disc player Monday and lied on the form he filled out while selling it. Auburn Police Department Deputy Chief Roger …more
Jordan-Elbridge school district’s budget ready for voters
The Jordan-Elbrdge Central School District's 2019-20 proposed budget is ready to be voted on next month. The district's total proposed budget is set to be $31,825,000, according to …more
Dana Balter wants a rematch against Rep. John Katko after 2018
The former democratic candidate who took on Rep. John Katko last year in the 24th district made the announcement Tuesday night at the PressRoom Pub in Syracuse. In …more
Creativity will be needed when it comes to water protection in Cayuga County
After meeting with regional leadership from the state Department of Environmental Conservation, it’s clear the Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council will have to get creative in finding funding …more
Legislature approves new committee to advocate on veteran issues
A Cayuga County Legislature Committee approved the formation of a volunteer board to advise the county’s Veterans’ Service Agency and help ensure local veterans’ needs are met. The …more
A walk at Emerson (photo)
A great day for a morning walk. Photo by Todd Tanner.more
Four dogs die in Cato barn fire on Monday
First responders say four dogs died in a barn fire in the Town of Cato overnight. Firefighters were called to a barn along Route 34 in Cato around …more
Balter expected to become third candidate vying to challenge Rep. Katko for 24th District
Two candidates have already presented as runners in the 24th Congressional race, which is getting an early-start this year. By the end of the day – it could …more
Equal Rights Heritage Center in Auburn plotting marketing strategy
Although it’s been operating since last fall, the New York State Equal Rights Heritage Center in Auburn is still seeking a marketing strategy. The city plans on hiring …more

William LeVea seeks parole for the 6th time while serving sentence for deadly Cato wreck

Liverpool man sentenced for raping teen in Weedsport

Public hearing for possible changes to term limits, lengths in Cayuga County

New rent-to-own business expected to open in downtown Auburn

Skaneateles school district budget ready for voters after board approves spending plan

Wegmans doesn’t want customers reusing old bags after 2019

Auburn board approves Pawn King’s move

Deputies: Drunk driver crashes car into Skaneateles Lake

Owasco Lake during sunrise (photo)

Bluefield Manor in Auburn seeks tax agreement extension

Auburn board grants approval to Pawn King’s move

State DOT workers will pick up roadside trash for Earth Day

Dana Balter thinks Katko is beatable in 2020

Gould will lead United Way in Cayuga County

SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Peter Mantius discusses groundwater testing, Hakes Landfill, Greenidge, and Cayuga Regional Digester

Some downtown Auburn businesses voice concerns about back-in parking

Sterling center to host Lake Ontario shore cleanup

What’s happening in the food, beverage and tourism scenes?

Army Corps of Engineers to start $100K temporary fix for Fair Haven break wall this summer

Audit faults Cayuga Co. for purchasing arrangement, process

FLX WEEKLY: Your Easter Weekend ahead in the Finger Lakes (podcast)

INSIDE THE FLX: Michael Kracker of Unshackle Upstate discusses $175.5B NYS budget

Auburn City Council wants to see state act, assist with Arterial change

Budelmann is no fan of cashless bail, other criminal justice reforms

‘Color Run’ to help support Auburn nonprofit

Finger Lakes Beef—It’s what’s for dinner

Man accused of selling stolen item at pawn shop in Auburn

Jordan-Elbridge school district’s budget ready for voters

Dana Balter wants a rematch against Rep. John Katko after 2018

Creativity will be needed when it comes to water protection in Cayuga County

Legislature approves new committee to advocate on veteran issues

A walk at Emerson (photo)

Four dogs die in Cato barn fire on Monday

Balter expected to become third candidate vying to challenge Rep. Katko for 24th District

Equal Rights Heritage Center in Auburn plotting marketing strategy

Owasco Lake during sunrise (photo)

Hoopes Park in Auburn (photo)

Outlet to Owasco (photo)

Colorful view over Owasco Lake (photo)