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State to send school tax relief checks of up to $600 for homeowners, $1,500 for seniors
June 16, 2026, 2:40 pm | Source
Hundreds of thousands of eligible homeowners in Western New York are soon expected to receive up to $600 to offset the cost of school taxes, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday.
CAP Cayuga/Seneca: Why Head Start is more than a preschool program
June 16, 2026, 9:00 am | Source
One of the things we see every day at Community Action Programs Cayuga/Seneca is that families rarely face just one challenge. A parent struggling to afford groceries may also be worried about paying rent. A family seeking diapers for their…
'The call to serve': 14 Vietnam vets from Cayuga County added to honor roll
June 16, 2026, 8:30 am | Source
Seven of them were from Auburn.
Cayuga County honors 2026 Senior Citizens of the Year
June 16, 2026, 8:15 am | Source
Cayuga County honored its 2026 Senior Citizens of the Year at the May 26 meeting of the county Legislature at the Sterling Nature Center.
Longtime Cayuga County campground begins new chapter
June 15, 2026, 1:30 pm | Source
Sold recently for $7 million, the campground has a five-year vision for improvements and is also preparing for the arrival of Micron workers.
HOPE for Holy Family: Group seeks pledges to save historic Auburn church
June 15, 2026, 8:30 am | Source
The Vatican has given the group a deadline of early August.
Poll: What should Auburn do about e-bikes?
June 14, 2026, 12:00 pm | Source
With results from last week's poll: What do you think of Cayuga County's office building move?
'The voice this moment needs': Auburn celebrates Pride Month
June 14, 2026, 8:15 am | Source
“Celebrating here as a community is just the next chapter for Auburn to continue that fight.”
Cayuga County National Guard member promoted
June 13, 2026, 11:00 am | Source
LATHAM — Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of a member of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of his capability for additional responsibility and leadership:
Tubman sculpture returning to Auburn for Juneteenth celebration
June 12, 2026, 3:30 pm | Source
The celebration will also include several free events next week.
Back on track: After injury, 8-year-old Cayuga County ATV racer returns for championship
June 12, 2026, 8:30 am | Source
"My favorite thing about racing is winning."
East Hill to host downtown Auburn sidewalk sale for new facility
June 10, 2026, 10:00 am | Source
East Hill Medical Center in Auburn will hold a downtown sidewalk sale to support construction of its new facility on Grant Avenue.
From acting to activism, Auburn's Gambaiani does it all with 'great sense of hope'
June 10, 2026, 8:45 am | Source
Our Citizen of the Month for June is an actor and environmental activist who will perform a show about his "Road to Auburn" Friday.
Cayuga County Recovery Fest taking place Saturday
June 9, 2026, 11:00 am | Source
The second annual Cayuga County Recovery Fest will take place this weekend, featuring live music and inspirational messages.
Unity House of Cayuga County welcomes new board members
June 9, 2026, 10:00 am | Source
They joined the board in April.
Cayuga County village, known for July 4 fanfare, has more competition this year
June 9, 2026, 8:45 am | Source
“We go from this sleepy little village of 800 people in the winter to Fourth of July weekend with upwards of 8,000 or 10,000 people lining Main Street on parade night."
Two Cayuga County towns take action against energy storage systems
June 9, 2026, 8:15 am | Source
One town did so in response to a proposal to lease land there for a Tesla model.
Cayuga County town lets controversial home build continue after neighbor complaints
June 8, 2026, 8:30 am | Source
Neighbors think it looks like a commercial pole barn — and they don't understand why their town allowed it to be built next to their homes.
Poll: What do you think of Cayuga County's office building move?
June 7, 2026, 12:00 pm | Source
With results from last week's poll: What's your favorite downtown Auburn mural?
Comfort and connection: Speakers share stories of recovery at Auburn event
June 7, 2026, 8:45 am | Source
The nonprofit's staff said it was inspiring to hear their clients' stories of recovery and perseverance.
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