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🌱 Auburn man gets prison time for injuring officer during DWI arrest

Auburn, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Auburn! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Auburn man gets prison time for injuring officer during DWI arrest
  • Want state aging leaders to answer your questions in Auburn?
  • How East Hill’s expansion could change healthcare access in Auburn

Also on today's calendar: Mcardell + Westers — PRISON CITY BREWING and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 70.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Auburn man sentenced to four years for assaulting police officer (fingerlakes1.com) — An Auburn man has been sentenced to four years in state prison after a jury found he injured an Auburn police officer while resisting arrest during a 2025 DWI investigation. Prosecutors say the officer suffered a severe ear injury requiring surgery, and the sentence includes three years of post-release supervision, underscoring local courts’ tough stance on assaults against police.
   

2. State aging leaders to speak at Auburn senior forum Aug. 25 (fingerlakes1.com) — State aging leaders will visit Auburn on August 25 for a “Seniors Need to Know” forum at Bluefield Manor, focusing on issues affecting older adults. Hosted by the Cayuga County Council of Senior Citizens, the event runs 1–3 p.m., costs $10, and requires advance registration by August 17.
   

3. East Hill Medical Center marks National Health Center Week in Auburn (fingerlakes1.com) — East Hill Medical Center in Auburn is celebrating National Health Center Week while preparing a major expansion of its Grant Avenue facility next year. Serving about one in four Auburn residents, the nonprofit plans new spaces, added services, and improved access alongside staff and patient appreciation activities this week.
   

4. Report: Auburn Attorney Off Ballot in NY-24 (fingerlakesdailynews.com) — An Auburn attorney’s bid to appear on the NY-24 congressional ballot has been blocked after a judge dismissed his lawsuit over missed service deadlines and an insufficient number of valid petition signatures. Unless his planned appeal succeeds, only incumbent Claudia Tenney and Democrat Alissa Ellman will appear on the November ballot for the district that includes northern Cayuga County.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 6
  • Homebrewed Comedy at Prison City Brewery →
    Prison City Pub and Brewery, 28 State St, Auburn
    7:00 pm
    • Friday August 7
  • Ron Spencer Band w/sg Tom Townsley →
    Moondog's Lounge, 24 State St, Auburn
    8:00 pm
    • Monday August 10
  • Board of Education Meeting
    UNION SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Union Springs, NY 13160
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday August 13
  • Hospice Family Movie Night
    Cayuga County Community Calendar 1 Tex Simone Avenue, Syracuse, NY, 300 NBT Bank Parkway, Syracuse, 13208
    6:00 pm

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Ok Auburn! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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