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Auburn City Council Reviews Budget and Considers Extended Cannabis Retail Hours. The Auburn City Council will continue its review of municipal budget proposals at its upcoming meeting. Council members are also set to vote on a change to allow cannabis dispensaries to operate from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., extending their current permitted hours. Several additional resolutions are scheduled for discussion during the session. Decisions are expected to impact local business operations and city governance policies. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Apr 16) Finger Lakes Auburn, NY

Auburn City Council to Review Cannabis Hours, Capital Plan at Upcoming Meeting. The Auburn City Council will meet this evening at Memorial City Hall to discuss several significant topics, including updates to cannabis dispensary operating hours and the city's upcoming five-year capital spending plan. The proposed ordinance would allow licensed dispensaries to remain open later, a change that has sparked debate among residents regarding potential impacts on safety and neighborhoods. Additional agenda items include long-term infrastructure funding and department reports. Decisions made could influence city revenue and future initiatives. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Apr 16) Finger Lakes Auburn, NY

Mozaic Receives $630K Grant for Auburn Facility Expansion, Job Growth, and Healthcare. Mozaic has secured over $630,000 in state funding to expand its Center for Community, Arts, and Technology in Auburn. The grant will enable the addition of workforce development space and a new clinical wing, with services tailored to individuals with disabilities and those facing barriers to employment. The expansion aims to improve both job training opportunities and healthcare access in Cayuga County. State agencies are partnering on the project to address local needs for economic and health support. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Apr 15) Finger Lakes Auburn, NY

Auburn Medical Practice Owner Admits Guilt in Federal Drug Distribution Case. Andrew Catalone, a 72-year-old nurse practitioner from Youngsville, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing controlled substances with intent to distribute. Prosecutors said Catalone, who previously operated a medical practice with offices in Auburn, was charged following an investigation into his handling of prescription drugs. The plea was entered on April 9, 2026. The case highlights ongoing concerns about drug distribution in local medical settings. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Apr 15) Finger Lakes Auburn, NY

Cayuga Museum to Host Susan B. Anthony Program in Auburn on April 15. The Cayuga Museum of History & Art will present a program titled “Organize, Agitate, Educate: How Susan B. Anthony & Cayuga County Reformers Fought for Change” at the Carriage House Theater in Auburn. The event is scheduled for April 15 at 6 p.m. and aims to highlight the efforts of local and national reformers in advancing social justice. Community members are encouraged to attend and learn about the region's historical contributions to reform movements. (Source: Finger Lakes Times on Apr 14) Finger Lakes Auburn, NY

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