Cayuga County NY News

Local news from Auburn, Weedsport, Moravia, Union Springs & More

Maple Weekend Saturday and Sunday is the first of two Maple Weekends across the state. Visit www.nysmaple.com to find a producer near you to visit and tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and also March 27 and 28. Central New York -- While people throughout Central New York are enjoying the sun and warm temperatures, maple... Full story »

Aurora NY -- A Wells College administrator said Friday she would appeal a North Carolina jury’s order for her to pay $9 million to her lover’s wife. Anne Lundquist, dean of students at Wells since 2006, called the judgment “ludicrous’’ and said she will start the appeal process on Monday. “The decision is not based on reality. I certainly don’t... Full story »

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) A New York woman who owes $9 million to her lover's wife in North Carolina says she plans to appeal the court judgment against her. The News & Record of Greensboro reported 49-year-old Anne Lundquist of Aurora, N.Y., didn't attend the two-day trial in Greensboro earlier this week, and wasn't represented by an attorney. Lundquist says she... Full story »

Brian Hutchings is accused of abusing his power to gain benefits. Full story »

Auburn police officer Brian K. Hutchings was indicted Wednesday on 14 charges accusing him of everything from bribery to misconduct that involved a personal business deal at his residence. Hutchings faces up to seven years imprisonment on the most serious felony bribery charge. Under that count, Hutchings is accused of accepting personal services in exchange for agreeing to not... Full story »

Brian Hutchings is accused of taking bribes, using his position to harass a business owner. Full story »

Auburn, NY -- The arrest of an Auburn police officer has been announced by the Auburn Police Department. The officer, who has not yet been identified, was arrested Wednesday, according to a news release from the department. A news conference on the arrest is scheduled for noon today at the Auburn Police Department, where more details are expected to be... Full story »

'I don't think you will see any districts that won't be making some cuts' (video). Full story »

By contributing writer Dorothy Long Auburn, NY — The message may be centuries old, but the Rev. John Elmer, pastor of the Syracuse Vineyard Church, has found a new way to deliver it. Thanks to modern technology, Elmer is able to tape his Saturday night sermon at the church just over the city line in Geddes, and the congregation... Full story »

After 41 years at Syracuse radio station WRVO, station manager John Krauss is retiring. During his tenure, he has held eight different positions and has seen the digital transformation of radio. Before he goes, Krauss answered some questions about hisJohn Krauss Age: 61 Hometown: Brooklyn Home: Oswego Education: St. Lawrence University Favorite type of music: Oldies Hobbies: Model trains... Full story »

The House of Representatives could vote on the historic legislation this weekend. Full story »

Cayuga, NY--The boil and water conservation advisory remains in effect for residents of the Village of Cayuga and the Town of Aurelius Water District #3 along Route 90, said the Cayuga County Health Department. The breach in the village's intake line has been repaired and the water treatment plant is performing well, the department staid. Over the next few days... Full story »

Auburn NY -- Thomas Squires, Onondaga County's deputy comptroller the past 13 years, said today he's taking the job of his dreams when he starts later this month as Cayuga County's new administrator. "This is exactly the opportunity and job I was looking for....I wanted to be part of a management team that makes decisions. That's what drove me and... Full story »

Auburn NY -- Onondaga County Deputy Comptroller Thomas Squires is taking a new job in a different county, officials confirmed today. Squires was hired Tuesday night to be the new administrator in Cayuga County and will start in that position at the end of the month. “I think he’s going to be a good fit here in Cayuga County,’’ county... Full story »

Throughout NYS -- The days have been warmer and the nights are still cool and that means only one thing. It's time to make maple syrup. And it's time for people throughout the state to get out and visit a maple producer. There are two Maple Weekends -- March 20 and 21 and March 27 and 28. Many maple producers... Full story »