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Month: October 2018

Cayuga County attorney abruptly resigns

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Cayuga County attorney abruptly resigns
Longtime Cayuga County Attorney Fred Westphal resigned suddenly Tuesday, ending an approximately 30-year career with the county, but officials are not discussing any reasons behind the resignation. According to a letter of resignation submitted Tuesday to the Legislature Chair Patrick Mahunik, D-Auburn, Westphal met Monday with the Chair and Legislator Ryan Foley, D-Auburn, who chairs the Government Operations Committee, to... more

John Katko, Dana Balter debate: A bombshell and pleasantries (video)

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John Katko, Dana Balter debate: A bombshell and pleasantries (video)
Rep. John Katko and Dana Balter faced off Wednesday night in a debate aired live on Syracuse.com that included a series of bitter exchanges and accusations. In the course of nearly an hour, both candidates ultimately found room to agree on some issues, and even say something nice about each other. After debating issues for almost 40 minutes, Katko and... more

Shortsville man arrested on weapons charge after Williamson school placed on lockdown

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Shortsville man arrested on weapons charge after Williamson school placed on lockdown
Deputies say they investigated a suspicious condition at the Williamson High School this week. As result, a Shortsville man was arrested on Wednesday, at noon after officers were called to investigate an unoccupied vehicle. They say a vehicle parked and unoccupied had an open gun case in the back seat. After the school went into lockdown – school officials contacted... more

Mitrano holds forum in Seneca Falls addressing economy, national security, and more (video)

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Mitrano holds forum in Seneca Falls addressing economy, national security, and more (video)
On Sunday, Democratic Candidate for Congressional District 23 Tracy Mitrano held a community forum – taking, and answering questions from the general public. She discussed the future of the Southern Tier, the economy, healthcare, national security, and some hyper-local environmental issues. Mitrano also engaged in some one-on-one style conversations at the end of the event – discussing other local issues... more

SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Batman vows to create meaningful change for 126th

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SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Batman vows to create meaningful change for 126th
As Keith Batman, the Cayuga County Legislator who held the Chairmanship until 2018, sat down with FingerLakes1.com little more than a week before Election Day – he was optimistic about his odds. While beating any incumbent can be difficult – challenging Republican Gary Finch in the 126th Assembly District has Batman optimistic. He’s a formidable opponent, but Batman is hearing... more

Mynderse boys soccer season ends in heartbreaking fashion

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Mynderse boys soccer season ends in heartbreaking fashion
The No. 3 seeded Mynderse Academy boy’s soccer season ended in heartbreaking fashion on Wednesday night in the semi finals as the team fell to No. 2 Letchworth/Warsaw United 3-2 in the second half. “I thought we came out on fire,” Blue Devils coach Lisa Anderson said. “We played with heart. We never gave up, and we’re a solid team.... more

Brissett, newcomers lead Orange hoops in exhibition opener (full coverage)

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Brissett, newcomers lead Orange hoops in exhibition opener (full coverage)
Oshae Brissett’s 22-points led the Syracuse men’s basketball team to a 77-45 victory over the College of St. Rose in Thursday night’s exhibition game at the Carrier Dome. A pair of newcomers, Elijah Hughes and Buddy Boeheim, contributed heavily with 19 points each. The trio each notched three three-pointers while Brissett led both teams with 14 rebounds. Paschal Chukwu contributed... more

Class A football semis: Dream match-ups with Canandaigua/Victor & East/Irondequoit

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Class A football semis: Dream match-ups with Canandaigua/Victor & East/Irondequoit
All season Class A has been the talk of the area. That will be true again on Friday night as the class features a loaded doubleheader semifinal at The College at Brockport, with four state-ranked teams looking to advance. Here are three things to know about each game. Read More Class A football semifinals: Dream matchups with Canandaigua/Victor and East/Irondequoit https://t.co/w7q9UhE69t... more

Cornell Cooperative Extension to operate Taste NY market in Auburn welcome center

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Cornell Cooperative Extension to operate Taste NY market in Auburn welcome center
The Taste NY market inside the Equal Rights Heritage Center in Auburn will be run by part of the Cornell Cooperative Extension network after the city council approved an approximately three-year lease agreement. The council voted unanimously Thursday to approve a contract with the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, to operate a Taste NY market in a 500-square-foot section... more

‘It takes all of us’: Cayuga County DWI program director awarded for efforts

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‘It takes all of us’: Cayuga County DWI program director awarded for efforts
At a DWI checkpoint last Friday night, officers from the Auburn Police Department and Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office were joined, as they often are, by Tracie Coulson. Coulson, the county’s STOP-DWI deputy director, was recently honored by the state STOP-DWI Association with the William T. Smith Award for just that kind of willingness to go above and beyond in her... more
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