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Auburn Man Arrested After Infant Injured in Assault, Faces Multiple Charges. A two-month-old child in Auburn sustained severe head injuries during a domestic incident that led police to arrest Jason L. Brown. Authorities responded to Auburn Community Hospital following reports of injuries suspected to be caused by child abuse. Investigators say the infant was struck by a video game hard drive, resulting in a skull fracture and brain bleed, and was transferred to Upstate University Medical Hospital. Police also discovered firearms Brown could not legally possess during a search of his home. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Jan 2) Finger Lakes Auburn, NY Syracuse, NY

Penn Yan Woman Sought on Charges of Abandoning Child and Animals. Penn Yan police are actively searching for a 43-year-old woman accused of abandoning both a child and animals in a residence. Authorities have issued a Superior Court arrest warrant accusing the woman of child abandonment, endangering the welfare of a child, criminal mischief, and abandonment of animals. Investigators believe she may have fled to the Syracuse or Baldwinsville areas as they continue their search. Police urge those with information to contact law enforcement rather than intervene directly. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Jan 1) Finger Lakes Syracuse, NY Baldwinsville, NY

Auburn High School Student Achieves Second Place in Esports State Finals. An Auburn High School senior earned second place in a statewide esports competition, competing in Super Smash Bros. at the Empire State Scholastic Esports Federation Fall Championships. The event was hosted at Syracuse University and featured participants from across New York. The accomplishment was announced by the Auburn Enlarged City School District. This recognition highlights local student talent in competitive gaming. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Dec 31) Finger Lakes Auburn, NY Syracuse, NY

Thruway Toll Enforcement Leads to Vehicle Seizures and Numerous Tickets in New York. A series of enforcement operations on the New York State Thruway this fall resulted in the impoundment of 170 vehicles and the issuance of over 1,000 tickets. State Police Troop T, in coordination with the Thruway Authority, focused on motorists who regularly avoided tolls or misused license plates, targeting areas in Albany, the Hudson Valley, and Syracuse. Authorities report that some vehicles had suspended registrations and accumulated nearly $82,000 in unpaid tolls and fees. Partial recovery of these amounts has already taken place. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 30) Finger Lakes Albany, NY Syracuse, NY

Eight-Story Apartment Building Proposed for Former Ithaca Fire Station Site. A proposal has been submitted to develop an eight-story, 77-unit apartment complex at 309 College Avenue in Ithaca, replacing the former Fire Station No. 2. The property, recently sold for $5.53 million, is now set to become a new residential project aimed at revitalizing Collegetown. Developers Nick Robertson and Charlie O’Connor, who are active in the area, lead the effort. The new building is expected to address local housing demand and contribute to community renewal. (Source: The Ithaca Voice on Dec 29) Finger Lakes Ithaca, NY Syracuse, NY

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