Denise Spingler, Cayuga County's longtime 911 administrator, answers questions about her time in that role and her next steps.
- Robert Harding
Judge Thomas Leone served since 2007. He retired at the end of April.
- Robert Harding
U.S. Rep. Claudia Tenney represents towns in the northern half of Cayuga County. She is hoping Kailee Buller will represent the other half of the county in Congress.
- Robert Harding
Auburn City Councilor Craig Diego held a town hall meeting on Saturday.
- Robert Gavin Albany Bureau Chief
A bill to give tax breaks to volunteer firefighters in New York was rejected in a procedural vote. Then came social media comments suggesting that some lawmakers' homes should burn.
- Katy McCumber
The Finger Lakes Rapid Response Network led about 50 protesters in a rally and remembrance march on May 9 to and from the locations where three men were recently detained by ICE in King Ferry.Â
- Katy McCumber
On Friday morning, a young man stopped into a Hispanic-owned convenience store in southern Cayuga County.
Auburn City Councilor Craig Diego praised the firefighters' unions for their negotiating skills, but criticized the provision that may prevent job cuts.
New York's U.S. senators are asking for more than $12.3 million to support six Cayuga County projects — most of which have already been endorsed by U.S. Reps. John Mannion and Claudia Tenney.
The hotel would be located in a zoning district where the maximum building height is 40 feet.
The $2.5 million program to fund research is part of the state Department of Environmental Conservation's Harmful Algal Bloom Roadmap.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday said state leaders have agreed on a framework agreement on a $268 billion state budget that would increase aid to the City of Buffalo by at least $40 million. But leaders of the Legislature say there's no deal just yet.
Cuddy has served as the county's public health director since 2014.
Neighbors are concerned about the size of the campus and whether there will be adequate parking.
It was an eventful Auburn Planning Board meeting on Tuesday.
The new lumberyard will be located on a vacant property between Cottage and Seymour streets.
Canandaigua National Bank plans to open its first Auburn location in spring 2027.
It will be the first debate involving the Democratic candidates in the 24th Congressional District.
Congressman Michael Lawler endorsed Auburn native Kailee Buller for Congress.
The Cayuga County budget slashed funding for the Cornell Cooperative Extension by $52,000 over two years.Â
On Monday, Sen. Thomas O'Mara, R-Big-Flats, who represents eastern Allegany County, offered a new description for Gov. Kathy Hochul: "She's been a chameleon."
Hochul, lawmakers considering new limits for ICE collaboration in New York as budget agreement nears
Gov. Kathy Hochul and top lawmakers could reach a tentative agreement on the next state budget as soon as this week – including new policies to limit the extent that police could share information with federal immigration officers.
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Explore Easter Sunday brunch in Ontario County, from lakefront buffets and castle dining to farm-to-table menus, craft beer pairings, and intimate chef’s tables.
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New York DEC, USCG, Buffalo and the Naval Park are removing legacy fuel and stabilizing USS Croaker and USS The Sullivans to protect the Buffalo River.
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New York is investing $8.2 million to replace the Malden Turnpike bridge over I-87 in Saugerties, improving safety, clearance and connectivity in Ulster County.
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DEC Forest Rangers conducted rescues, wildfire responses, trainings, prescribed burns, and public outreach across multiple New York counties in early March 2025.
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As the 2026-27 budget process winds down, the Auburn City Council will consider whether to override the property tax cap.
The Auburn City Council will vote to award the road program contract as it awaits the final state budget, which will determine how much transportation infrastructure funding the city receives.
The House of Representatives passed the farm bill on Thursday.
The city of Auburn's 2026-27 budget process resumes on Thursday.
The project will be the subject of a referendum on June 23.
The New York State Park Police Academy had 33 graduates in its most recent class.
The Cayuga County Legislature is considering a proposed local law to ease the residency requirements for positions within the county attorney's office.
The buoy is part of the Finger Lakes Institute's ongoing Owasco Lake watershed monitoring program.

