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A Cayuga County resident has died of COVID-19, the 106th virus-related fatality in the county since the pandemic began in March 2020.

A ballot question that could grant New Yorkers the right to a "healthful environment" has strong support among voters, but some special-interest groups are divided on the issue, especially pro-business

State Sen. John Mannion, whose district includes most of Auburn, will headline a get-out-the-vote rally for Cayuga County Democrats on Friday.

AUBURN — New York Republican Chairman Nick Langworthy has a message for voters reviewing the five questions on the reverse side of the general election ballot: "Just say no."

President Joe Biden has approved a disaster declaration for upstate New York counties, including Cayuga, affected by the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred in August.

One thing is certain: The Cayuga County Legislatures 15th district will be represented by a Brian.

Candidates in competitive Cayuga County Legislature races spent thousands over the last few weeks ahead of the early voting period.

Active COVID-19 cases in Cayuga County are at a three-week low and hospitalizations are at the lowest point since early September.

The Cayuga County Health Department met the state-imposed COVID-19 vaccine mandate with minimal staffing losses.

Most of the 105 residents who have died of COVID-19 were unvaccinated, according to the Cayuga County Health Department.