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Officials: Student falsely reported bomb threat against Port Byron School District

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Officials: Student falsely reported bomb threat against Port Byron School District
A threat made over social media against the Port Byron Central School District on Monday was deemed non-credible. According to school officials, a student reported to district administrators and New York State Police that a bomb threat was circulating on Facebook. The threat indicated that a bomb threat would be carried out sometime this week at the Port Byron School... more

Superintendent: Police investigate Port Byron student’s concerning Instagram post

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Superintendent: Police investigate Port Byron student’s concerning Instagram post
New York State Police have opened an investigation at the Port Byron Central School District after a middle school student made a concerning post on social media Thursday night, Superintendent Neil O'Brien said. At around 7 p.m. Thursday, O'Brien said a student posted something on Instagram that caused concern at the district, which asked state police to investigate. In a... more

State Police: 12-year-old Port Byron student makes ‘terroristic threat’ on social media

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State Police: 12-year-old Port Byron student makes ‘terroristic threat’ on social media
A 12-year-old boy has been arrested on felony charges, according to State Police, after making a terroristic threat about students at the Port Byron School District. Police say that claims were made on social media about him harming students — during the school day. Investigators say they don’t believe the threats would have been carried out, nor do they believe... more

Port Byron parents angered at lack of administrative communication over school threat

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Port Byron parents angered at lack of administrative communication over school threat
About 40 people — many of them parents of students in the Cayuga County community — rallied Monday to express their frustration with how the Port Byron School District handled a recent school threat. A 12-year-old student at the district was arrested on Friday by New York State Police for making a threat to harm students at school on social... more

Superintendent: Port Byron eyes communication changes after student arrest

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Superintendent: Port Byron eyes communication changes after student arrest
After a student was charged by state police with making threats on social media last week, the Port Byron Central School District has vowed to improve how it communicates with parents in a crisis. A letter to parents about the incident and communication strategy was sent electronically around 1 p.m. Wednesday, district Superintendent Neil O'Brien said. Copies of the letter,... more

Was it the lottery? Port Byron would lose total state aid under Cuomo plan

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The Port Byron Central School District could be in line to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in state aid during the state's next fiscal year. Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 2018-2019 executive budget proposal released Tuesday has Port Byron among a handful of districts across the state that would see a net decrease in state funding. Neil O'Brien, the district superintendent,... more

Major flooding in Cayuga County; Port Byron among hardest hit

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On Friday, as warm air held on in the Finger Lakes — several communities in Cayuga County were hit hard by flooding. While the National Weather Service reported that an ice jam along the Seneca River caused flooding from Montezuma to Port Byron and Weedsport, the excessive rainfall did not help matters. As of 10:30 am on Friday, the river... more

Port Byron’s $13 million school capital project approved by state

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Port Byron’s $13 million school capital project approved by state
The Port Byron Central School District’s latest capital project has the green light. District Superintendent Neil O’Brien said the $13 million project received approval from the state Jan. 9. The endeavor, which was approved by taxpayers in August 2016, includes renovations to the football field, asbestos flooring removal at A.A. Gates Elementary School and Dana West Junior-Senior High School, more... more

Thruway traffic congested on Monday in Cayuga County after tractor-trailer fire

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The New York State Thruway Authority reports on Twitter that westbound traffic between exits 40 and 41 is congested after a tractor-trailer burst into flames. According to first responders, a tire on the truck caught fire, which led to the trailer igniting. The tractor-trailer was hauling garbage, according to those at the scene. Traffic was initially stopped, as the entire... more

Thruway traffic congested on Monday in Cayuga County after tractor-trailer fire

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The New York State Thruway Authority reports on Twitter that westbound traffic between exits 40 and 41 is congested after a tractor-trailer burst into flames. According to first responders, a tire on the truck caught fire, which led to the trailer igniting. The tractor-trailer was hauling garbage, according to those at the scene. Traffic was initially stopped, as the entire... more

Thruway traffic congested on Monday in Cayuga County after tractor-trailer fire

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The New York State Thruway Authority reports on Twitter that westbound traffic between exits 40 and 41 is congested after a tractor-trailer burst into flames. According to first responders, a tire on the truck caught fire, which led to the trailer igniting. The tractor-trailer was hauling garbage, according to those at the scene. Traffic was initially stopped, as the entire... more

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

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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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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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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
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