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Auburn man hits $422K jackpot at Cayuga County gaming center
August 12, 2026, 9:00 pm | Source
The jackpot was the second there in 21 days.
Large WWII-era artillery shell found in basement of Cayuga County-area home
August 12, 2026, 2:10 pm | Source
The shell was found last week in a home that for years was the medical office of a prominent doctor who served in World War II.
'That was our baby': Erie County's long – and expensive – ownership of the Bills stadium
August 12, 2026, 10:30 am | Source
Erie County taxpayers spent more than $800 million on Bills stadiums over five decades. Here’s where the money went – and what changes now.
CAP Cayuga/Seneca: Helping families thrive, not just get by
August 11, 2026, 9:30 am | Source
For many families, stability can feel like a moving target, it means balancing work, family responsibility, household expenses and all the unexpected moments that come from everyday life. Most months, families find a way to make it work. But when…
Blakeman sounds off on Hochul's data center moratorium
August 10, 2026, 3:25 pm | Source
Bruce Blakeman slammed Hochul's July 14 executive order to impose a moratorium on the state's approval of permits for any data centers that use 50 or more megawatts of power.
Poll: What do you want to see most at Fingerlakes Mall?
August 9, 2026, 12:00 pm | Source
With results from our last poll: Do you miss downtown Auburn's street festivals?
For Joe Andreessen, Dawson Knox and other Bills, 'one chapter ends and another begins'
August 9, 2026, 2:55 am | Source
While Bills fans relished the opportunity to see all that the new stadium has to offer, players used the night as a dry run for what the upcoming preseason and regular season games will be like.
Blakeman sounds off on Hochul's data center moratorium; Dems tie his position to Trump
August 8, 2026, 5:00 pm | Source
Bruce Blakeman slammed Hochul's July 14 executive order to impose a moratorium on the state's approval of permits for any data centers that use 50 or more megawatts of power.
Cayuga County National Guard member promoted
August 8, 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:
How's the food at the new Highmark Stadium? For starters (and entrees), there’s just so very much
August 8, 2026, 10:30 am | Source
How's the food at the new Highmark Stadium? Let's start name dropping. There's a second Southern Junction location. Matty Matheson's chicken parm sandwich. Pham's Kitchen. Chiavetta's. Babcia's. Mumbo wings. Anderson's.
Can't get tickets to a Bills game? How about a ticket to tour the stadium?
August 7, 2026, 3:30 pm | Source
The Buffalo Bills will begin offering a behind-the-scenes look at their new stadium, while cashing in on the interest in their new building.
What Bills fans should know when traveling to and from new Highmark Stadium
August 7, 2026, 12:00 pm | Source
The debut of the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park comes with several changes to know for fans, beginning with Saturday’s Return of the Blue & Red practice.
Bills Mailbag, new stadium edition: Bills say tours to be offered soon to the general public
August 7, 2026, 11:00 am | Source
Jay Skurski answers your questions about the new Highmark Stadium in this special edition of the Bills Mailbag.
Orchard Park nearing permit process for parking in private lots for Bills games
August 7, 2026, 10:15 am | Source
Orchard Park Supervisor Joseph Liberti said the town hopes to have the permit system in place by 2027, and leaders are working on fees and enforcement.
The soundtrack of Bills fandom: Will ‘Shout,’ ‘Mr. Brightside’ move to the new stadium?
August 6, 2026, 12:15 pm | Source
As the Bills prepare to move to new Highmark Stadium, fans wonder which beloved game day audio traditions will come along with them. (It appears the train horn will be back.)
Construction watch: As opening day nears, crews wrap up final touches on Highmark Stadium
August 5, 2026, 5:00 pm | Source
Hundreds of workers are still onsite, working through thousands of punch list items. But the stadium is ready to welcome fans for Saturday's Return of the Blue and Red practice.
Diocese asks court to OK sale of two Auburn properties
August 5, 2026, 1:55 pm | Source
Previous agreements to sell them have fallen through.
New stadium's seating pattern a way to enhance Bills brand
August 5, 2026, 1:00 pm | Source
The gradient seating pattern will represent Bills colors and be configured in a random design meant to enhance team branding, while giving the seating bowl some personality.
When sunrise, sunset will be in Cayuga County if daylight saving time becomes permanent
August 5, 2026, 8:30 am | Source
As a bill works its way through Congress, people in the area are split on the possibility.
The new stadium comes with high costs. Will that change what it means to be a Bills fan?
August 4, 2026, 12:00 pm | Source
Tickets to Bills’ home games this season for the most part are only available on the secondary market, expensive and hard to come by, making just picking up and going a thing of the past.
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