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Sales tax revenues up in Auburn, down in Cayuga County’s towns and villages

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Sales tax revenues up in Auburn, down in Cayuga County’s towns and villages
Sales tax collection is trending upward in the city of Auburn through the third quarter of 2018 and holding relatively steady in Cayuga County. According to the latest monthly sales tax report from the Cayuga County Treasurer’s Office, the city of Auburn has collected more sales tax this year compared to last year, while the county has seen a very... more

SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Running unopposed, Brian Schenck looks to build community in Cayuga Co.

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SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Running unopposed, Brian Schenck looks to build community in Cayuga Co.
Who will be the next sheriff in Cayuga County? Lt. Brian Schenck believes it should be him; and after Sheriff David Gould announced that he would not seek re-election – Schenck stepped up to the plate. On Wednesday, he visited the FingerLakes1.com studio where he discussed his campaign, local issues around policing, and how he aims to continue improving community... more

New Hope Fire Department audited for insufficient money tracking procedures

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New Hope Fire Department audited for insufficient money tracking procedures
The New Hope Fire Department was audited by the New York state Comptroller’s office for inadequate board oversight of financial activities for the audit period of Jan. 1, 2016 to Nov. 1, 2017. The key findings of the audit, released on Tuesday, indicated that the board of directors of the fire department did not adequately oversee or establish internal controls... more

Cayuga County to state’s U.S. reps: Change FEMA’s mind about disaster declaration denial

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Cayuga County to state’s U.S. reps: Change FEMA’s mind about disaster declaration denial
Cayuga County thinks the Federal Emergency Management Agency was wrong to dismiss a disaster declaration for the southern end of the county, and is calling on state representatives to fix it. Heavy rains pummeled the Moravia area with two storms between July 1 through 14, causing nearly $4 million in damage. Despite meeting its threshold for federal aid, in December... more

West Niles Fire Department audit shows lack of financial activity oversight

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West Niles Fire Department audit shows lack of financial activity oversight
An audit of the West Niles Fire Department cites a lack of documentation and clarity of financial activities. The audit was released by the New York State Comptroller’s Office for the audit period of Jan. 1, 2016 – July 26, 2017; with an objective to determine if the board of directors provided adequate oversight of operations “to ensure financial activity... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Batman talks budget process, infrastructure spending, and local disasters (podcast)

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INSIDE THE FLX: Batman talks budget process, infrastructure spending, and local disasters (podcast)
On Thursday’s edition of Inside the FLX the individual tasked with leading Cayuga County’s largest governing body – is in-studio talking about elections, the budget process, infrastructure, environmental issues, as well as the prospect of being excluded in a ‘disaster declaration’ by the White House. Keith Batman, Chairman of the Cayuga County Legislature, who recently won re-election to continue serving... more

ELECTION NIGHT LIVE 2017 (webcast replay)

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ELECTION NIGHT LIVE 2017 (webcast replay)
Josh Durso, Jackie Augustine & Jim Sinicropi were live inside the all-new FingerLakes1.com Studio on Election Night for results, reaction, interviews and analysis from Tuesday’s vote in Cayuga, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Tompkins, Wayne and Yates Counties. Hear from Seneca Falls Town Supervisor Greg Lazzaro, successful Seneca Falls Town Council candidate Doug Avery, Geneva City Supervisor candidates Lou Guard &  Dom... more

ELECTION GUIDE 2017: Looking at all of the candidates, issues in Cayuga County

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ELECTION GUIDE 2017: Looking at all of the candidates, issues in Cayuga County
With five contested legislature races, two available seats on Auburn City Council, and a number of other Town Council races taking place in Cayuga County — voters will have a lot to decide on in less a little over a week. Candidates are in their final preparations, talking with voters, and getting to know their possible-constituents. What issues are the... more

Roadside ditches in Owasco Lake watershed need work

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Roadside ditches in Owasco Lake watershed need work
The Owasco Lake Watershed Inspection Program assessed more than 100 town and county roadside ditches in the watershed totaling just under 10 miles. More than five miles, the program determined, are high priority to be stabilized. Ditches, especially when not properly maintained, are one of the culprits for transporting sediment and nutrients into water bodies. Kathryn Vellone, an assistant watershed inspector,... more

Cayuga County Legislature allocates $1 million for emergency road repairs

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Cayuga County Legislature allocates $1 million for emergency road repairs
With flooding damage from July storms to southern Cayuga County roads wracking up large price tags, the county Legislature voted Wednesday night to allocate $1 million from the highway department’s fund balance for repairs. Cayuga County Highway Department Superintendent George Wethey said initial damage estimates are $1.3 million to county roads and infrastructure alone. “It could be better,” he said.... more

Southern Cayuga County works to rebound with nearly $4 million in flood damage

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Southern Cayuga County works to rebound with nearly $4 million in flood damage
Driving down North Glen Haven Road in the town of Niles Wednesday, "for sale" signs dotted the southern part of the road, sandwiching a crew of Cayuga County Highway Department workers as they replaced a washed out culvert. With the road bank caved in, and trees hanging precariously on the hillside up above, Doug and Kathy Sage walked up their... more

Two Cayuga County highway superintendents receive awards

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Two Cayuga County highway superintendents receive awards
Two Cayuga County highway superintendents received attendance awards at the 72nd annual School for Highway Superintendents conference June 14 at Ithaca College. Patrick Steger, the superintendent for the town of Niles, received a 30-year attendance award. Kent Walter, the superintendent for the town of Aurelius, received a 25-year attendance award. The annual highway school consists of topics related to highway... more

Newly relocated Cayuga County Fair approaches

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Newly relocated Cayuga County Fair approaches
This summer, the Cayuga County Fair will be held in a new location: The Ward W. O’Hara Agricultural & Country Living Museum and Dr. Joseph F. Karpinski Sr. Educational Center at Emerson Park in Owasco. Fair hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 8, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 9. The Citizen: Read More more

25-year-old charged with disseminating indecent materials to 12-year-old Cayuga County child

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25-year-old charged with disseminating indecent materials to 12-year-old Cayuga County child
Sheriff David Gould reports that last Thursday, the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office initiated an investigation into an allegation that an adult male from Syracuse had been engaging in inappropriate online contact with a 12-year-old child from Cayuga County. As a result of that investigation, 25-year-old Joshua E. Mauro of 209 ½ Lawrence Avenue in Syracuse was arrested on Monday for disseminating... more

Former Niles town supervisor requests compensation for his water warning signs

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Former Niles town supervisor requests compensation for his water warning signs
A former town of Niles supervisor who posted water danger signs around the city of Auburn and town of Owasco in November is asking Cayuga County for compensation after the signs were taken down. Charlie Greene posted approximately 200 signs around the Owasco Lake watershed in mid-November, warning people of lethal toxins in the water and telling them to stay... more
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