GET LOCAL: CAYUGA

New York must improve procedures for measuring, disclosing data on algal toxins
6 hours ago
The City of Auburn is asking the state Department of Health to address New York’s rapidly spreading toxic algae crisis by adopting stricter standards for sampling, measuring and publicly disclosing levels of toxins in public drinking water. “There are no comprehensive drinking …more
Inside the projects up for Auburn’s $10M grant
14 hours ago
Several projects were part of Auburn's winning proposal in the state's $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative competition this summer. Now, as a local committee decides how it will spend that $10 million, each of those projects is up for a piece of …more

Upstate NY hospitals would suffer from federal funding cuts, Schumer says
14 hours ago
Senator Chuck Schumer is pushing for a federal prescription pricing program to be maintained for rural hospitals after plans were announced that would cut funding. The cuts are being proposed for the …more
THE DEBRIEF: Election headlines, campaign ads, and victory odds ahead of Election Day (podcast)
2 days ago
What’s the latest on local, regional, and state elections? Voters are only a few weeks away from #Decision2018; and while a lot of focus has been on national issues – some seriously …more
Man sentenced for injuring Auburn police officer
2 days ago
A former Auburn man was sentenced to prison Thursday for seriously injuring an Auburn police officer while resisting arrest last year. In December, the Auburn Police Department responded to a call for a …more

Auburn City Council picks firm to design landfill-replacing transfer station
The Auburn City Council Thursday approved the hiring of an Albany engineering firm to design a transfer station as a preemptive move to prepare for the eventual closure …more
Weedsport again fires DPW employee who filed harassment claim
Following an emergency board of trustees meeting Friday afternoon, the village of Weedsport on Saturday terminated the public works employee who had filed a harassment and workplace violence …more
FLX WEEKLY: Snow in the forecast & hot sauce in the studio (podcast)
The bottom is dropping out on the weather here in the Finger Lakes and we may even see snow this weekend. Get all the detail and prep for …more
LOCATE Finger Lakes announces summit, guest lineup for event
An experienced, notable and diverse line up of presenters and panelists scheduled to speak at the LOCATE FINGER LAKES Summit later this month was announced today, highlighted by …more
Auburn City Court Judge candidates Thurston, Buschman participate in forum
The two candidates in the race for Auburn City Court Judge made their case to the court of public opinion Thursday in a televised presentation at Cayuga Community …more
JOINING FORCES: Cayuga Community College, Le Moyne sign landmark transfer agreement
It’s all about creating more opportunities. Cayuga Community College President Dr. Brian Durant and Le Moyne College President Dr. Linda LeMura signed a formal agreement enhancing opportunities for …more
Cayuga County CAFO farmers say unity, not blame, needed to protect water
Jon and Julie Patterson are the sixth generation of their family to work the land at Patterson Farms, an approximately 1,400 cow dairy farm that straddles the border …more
Skaneateles fire truck runs off road while responding to call
A Skaneateles fire truck was involved in a single-vehicle accident early Monday morning on Benson Road while responding to a reported residential fire. There were no injuries when …more
State seeks bids to redevelop Thruway’s 27 service areas
New York state is seeking bids for redeveloping the more than two dozen service areas along the 570-mile Thruway system. The Thruway Authority on Tuesday announced that has …more
Downtown Auburn restaurant redecorates, refocuses as it turns 2-years-old
Downtown restaurant Gusto Italiano is celebrating its second birthday with some new decor. Owners Dario and Lucia D’Angelo, and their family, took a few days to visually transform …more
First flakes of the season fall, but warm-up coming for Friday
The first flakes have officially flown for some parts of the Finger Lakes. But don’t worry, it wasn’t enough to impact travel. The light dusting in some places …more
WEEKEND EVENTS: Family Fun to Sheer Terror in the Finger Lakes October 19th – 21st
Halloween is just around the corner and the Finger Lakes are in full swing with scary, fun and family friendly events scattered across the region! This weekend has …more
Rainbow in the sky over Owasco (photo)
This Beautiful rainbow overlooking Owasco Lake was seen this afternoon after a shower moved up the lake.Taken along Ensenore Road. Photo by Melissa Martin.more
FREEZE WARNING: Temps drop, snow showers possible for some
Forecasters with the National Weather Service say multiple counties in the Finger Lakes are going to be faced with the first freeze of the season tonight. The weather …more
House Republicans launch $645K ad campaign against Dana Balter
The national campaign committee for House Republicans has decided to spend $645,000 to help Rep. John Katko in an increasingly expensive election against Democrat Dana Balter. Until Tuesday, …more
OWLA reveals results of 2017 Owasco Lake tributary sampling
The Owasco Watershed Lake Association released the results of its 2017 Tributary Sampling Results survey, a program designed to identify potential sources of harmful algal bloom-promoting nutrients for …more
Cayuga County committee advances DPW plan to full Legislature
A Cayuga County Legislature committee Tuesday approved a resolution to create a unified Department of Public Works to manage all the county’s facilities. The Legislature’s Ways and Means …more
Old barn in the Finger Lakes (photo)
The quintessential old barn in the Finger Lakes. Still standing, and rugged from a long, useful life. Photo by Hugh Van Staalduinen.more
Get ready for winter? Farmer’s Almanac claims long, snowy season ahead
The first flakes of the season will likely fall this week, and if long-term forecasting from the Farmer’s Almanac is accurate, it will be the start to a cold and …more
Helming, O’Mara hold big fundraising leads
The campaigns for the region’s two Republican incumbent state senators are well ahead of their Democratic challengers just weeks away from election day, according to state Board of …more
Syracuse teen admits to robbing Byrne Dairy in Auburn
A Syracuse teen pleaded guilty to robbing an Auburn convenience store with a loaded weapon over the summer. Tuesday morning in Cayuga County Court, 18-year-old Javon English pleaded …more
Cayuga County flu clinics ahead of season
The Cayuga County Health Department is advising neighbors to get their flu shots ahead of flu season. In October, the Department will be hosting two different flu clinics: …more
Wegmans is testing another layer of convenience at flagship store
Wegmans is adding a layer of convenience to … convenience. It just started testing an app called Wegmans 2GO at its flagship store on Monroe Avenue in Pittsford. …more
Auburn teen sentenced for attempted knifepoint robbery of 75-year-old man
A 19-year-old Auburn man was sentenced to jail and a term of shock probation for attempting to rob an elderly man at knifepoint in June. On Tuesday, Cayuga …more
Helming, Baldridge debate showcasing differing governing styles
While the 54th New York Senate District candidates generally agreed on many issues, a battle of governing style arose during the candidate debate held at Cayuga Community College …more
Tractor-trailer travels off road, overturns along Rt. 38 (photo)
First responders say one person was transported to an area hospital after a tractor-trailer accident in Locke late-Monday. The accident happened around 8 pm and was reported to …more
Large dairy farms herded through permitting loophole as toxic algae blooms threaten local waters
New court-ordered rules designed to control manure runoff from dairy farms into streams and lakes won’t apply to the vast majority of the state’s large industrial farms because …more
Cayuga Women’s Business Trust partners with Generations Bank
The Cayuga Women’s Business Trust announced it is moving its lending program to Generations Bank. The trust facilitates loans to women in business who reside and work in …more
Auburn native John Walsh, ‘America’s Most Wanted’ creator, stars in TV ad for Katko
With Election Day three weeks away, a prominent Auburn native is playing a starring role in a new television commercial supporting U.S. Rep. John Katko’s re-election campaign. John …more
Auburn elementary school placed on lockout after suicidal threat from parent
An Auburn elementary school was placed on a short lockout Monday afternoon. The lockout was put in place after the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office reported that a parent …more

Rainbow in the sky over Owasco (photo)
This Beautiful rainbow overlooking Owasco Lake was seen this afternoon after a shower moved up the lake.Taken along Ensenore Road. Photo by Melissa Martin.
Old barn in the Finger Lakes (photo)
The quintessential old barn in the Finger Lakes. Still standing, and rugged from a long, useful life. Photo by Hugh Van Staalduinen.
Relaxing Autumn Spot in Cayuga County (photo)
There are many places to enjoy the beautiful Fall weather we’ve been having. This was taken at Emerson Park on Friday afternoon. Photo by Rachel Burkholder.
A Beam of Light in Cayuga County (photo)
Sunday morning sunrise on Owasco Lake. Photo by Todd Tanner.