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March 2, 2026
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Cayuga County Sheriff Schenck Reflects on Tenure, Jail Accreditation, and Priorities: Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck discussed his decision not to seek reelection, citing family as his primary motivation. During a recent interview, Schenck reflected on nearly three decades with the Sheriff's Office and highlighted key achievements, including accreditation for both the road patrol and jail divisions. He also mentioned ongoing efforts to accredit the Civil Division. Schenck will focus on departmental priorities for the remainder of his current term. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Mar 2)
February 16, 2026
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Oswego County Legislature Chairman Jim Weatherup Enters 120th District Assembly Race: Jim Weatherup, the chairman of the Oswego County Legislature and former Hastings town supervisor, has launched his campaign for the open 120th District Assembly seat in northern Cayuga County. Weatherup, a Republican from Central Square, will seek both the Republican and Conservative lines in the upcoming election. The seat became available after current Assemblyman Will Barclay announced he would not run for reelection. Weatherup is the first to formally announce his candidacy for the district. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 16)
February 5, 2026
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Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay to Step Down and Not Seek Re-Election: Will Barclay, who has represented the 120th Assembly District in Upstate New York since 2003, has announced he will not run for re-election and will resign as Assembly Minority Leader. His district covers communities including Oswego, Pulaski, Fulton, and Central Square. Barclay became minority leader in 2020 and focused on issues such as nuclear power and pandemic-era regulations. He emphasized the importance of a smooth leadership transition as he steps away after 23 years in office. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 5)
December 18, 2025
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New York Cannabis Tracking Law Challenged in Court by Fulton County Processor: A cannabis processor in Fulton County has filed a lawsuit seeking to halt New York's recently adopted marijuana tracking system. The challenge centers on the state's 'seed-to-sale' requirement, managed by Metrc, which mandates tagging individual cannabis products. The plaintiff argues these rules significantly increase business expenses and were implemented without proper legislative approval. A court has issued a temporary restraining order for the plaintiff, and further arguments are planned. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 18)
December 10, 2025
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Clipper Brings Snow and Gusty Winds, Lake Effect Expected in Finger Lakes Region: A fast-moving clipper system is bringing snow and gusty winds to the Finger Lakes, Central and Western New York, and the Southern Tier. Precipitation is expected to start as snow, change to a wintry mix at lower elevations, and then shift back to snow as temperatures drop. Lake effect snow bands could continue into Thursday and Friday, following a significant temperature decrease and strengthening winds. Several counties are under ongoing winter storm alerts. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 10)
November 25, 2025
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Frosty Freestyle II Girls Wrestling Tournament Set for December 27 at Midlakes: Midlakes High School will host the second annual Frosty Freestyle II girls wrestling tournament on December 27, drawing more than 250 competitors from across New York. The event is expanding from last year, adding a team scoring format and expecting participation from notable programs such as Fulton and Cicero-North Syracuse. Matches will occur across multiple gymnasium mats, beginning in the morning. Organizers anticipate increased attendance due to the lack of competing tournaments that weekend. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Nov 25)
October 31, 2025
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Cayuga Community College to Offer Veterans Benefit Information Sessions in November: Cayuga Community College will host informational sessions for veterans and military families in collaboration with agencies from Cayuga and Oswego counties this November. These events are part of the college’s fall Cultural Speaker Series, providing opportunities to learn about compensation, medical care, education assistance, and property tax relief for veterans. The first session will be held at the Auburn campus on November 3, followed by a second at the Fulton campus on November 17. Both events are open to the public. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 31)
October 30, 2025
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Cayuga Community College Achieves Third Year of Enrollment Gains: Cayuga Community College has experienced a third consecutive year of enrollment increases, going against the broader trend of declining student numbers at colleges statewide. College leadership noted that recent strategies have helped attract both traditional and nontraditional students to its Auburn and Fulton campuses. However, demographic changes across upstate New York, including fewer high school graduates, present future challenges. The college remains focused on maintaining steady enrollment amid these shifts. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 30)