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1. Auburn Fire Chief shows concern about fire protection amongst possible staffing cuts (cnycentral.com) ā Auburn officials are weighing steep tax hikes or deep cuts to city departments, including potentially eliminating up to a dozen firefighter positions that could slow emergency response times. Neighbors and union workers plan to rally before Thursdayās council meeting as leaders work to close a $5 million budget gap that could reshape everyday services across the city.
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2. Law scholar Alfred Piombino leads NYS Notary seminars at Cayuga Community College (fingerlakes1.com) ā Aspiring and current notaries in Auburn can attend rare in-person New York State Notary Public workshops and an update briefing at Cayuga Community Collegeās Workforce Development Center on Grant Avenue starting April 30. Led by noted scholar Alfred Piombino, the paid sessions cover exam prep, legal responsibilities, and recent law changes, with limited space and required preregistration for Auburn and Fulton dates.
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3. Mannion vs. Buller: 5 takeaways from fundraising reports for Auburn-area candidates for Congress (auburnpub.com) ā Auburn-area voters get an early look at the money race between Rep. John Mannion and Republican challenger Kailee Buller in the 22nd Congressional District, where fundraising could shape how competitive the contest becomes. The piece also highlights other recent Auburn and Cayuga County stories, from criminal cases to school budget concerns, underscoring how national politics and local issues are intersecting this year.
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4. Syracuse.com's girls lacrosse rankings (through April 15): 2 undefeated teams remain (syracuse.com) ā Section III girls lacrosse is nearing midseason, and Auburnās squad heads to Skaneateles Friday night as part of a packed slate of key matchups. Two teams, South Jefferson and West Genesee, remain undefeated while Auburn looks to climb the regional rankings against strong competition.
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