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🌱 What Auburn homeowners could see their entire city tax bill vanish?
Coming up on the Auburn Patch calendar: Music in the Stacks
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In today's newsletter:
- What Auburn homeowners could see their entire city tax bill vanish?
- Felony charges filed after alleged stethoscope attack at Auburn hospital.
- Which Auburn intersections are getting new stop signs and why?
Also on today's calendar: Music in the Stacks: Just Jen and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: An a.m. shower; cloudy, warm, with a high of 75 and low of 64 degrees.
- Friday: Showers around; not as warm, temps: high: 66, low: 47.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 63 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Auburn approves full city tax exemption for qualifying disabled veterans (fingerlakes1.com) — Auburn has approved a full city property tax exemption for homeowners who are veterans with permanent, total service-connected disabilities, potentially wiping out city taxes on about 10 local properties starting with the 2027 roll. Other Auburn property owners will see a very small increase—about $1.45 for an average home—while eligible veterans must still apply through the assessor's office once state forms are released. 
2. Nurse attacked at Auburn hospital (newportdispatch.com) — A nurse at Auburn Community Hospital was allegedly strangled with a stethoscope in the emergency department, prompting a swift response from Auburn police. Officers later arrested Christopher B. Titus, who now faces felony strangulation, attempted assault, and weapon charges, and he was arraigned in Auburn City Court and sent to Cayuga County Jail.
3. Auburn adding stop signs at 3 intersections, including one with 10 crashes in 5 years (auburnpub.com) — New stop signs are coming to several Auburn intersections, including Capitol and Perry streets, Drummond Street at North Hunter Avenue, and North Marvine Avenue at Ross Street Extension near Herman Avenue Elementary. Auburn Police Sgt. Greg Gilfus outlined how these changes aim to reduce crashes and improve safety for drivers, students, and nearby residents.
4. Finger Lakes hospitality scholarship application now open (mytwintiers.com) — Students and workers across the Finger Lakes can now apply for the 2026 Hospitality and Tourism Scholarship, with applications due by Oct. 30 and winners honored Dec. 8 at a celebration in Auburn. If you're pursuing a tourism or hospitality career, this is a chance to earn support and be recognized at a regional event right in Auburn.
📸 Around Auburn
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Auburn
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★ Featured events ★
- Music in the Stacks →
Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn
6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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Other local events
- Music in the Stacks: Just Jen →
Seymour Public Library, 176 Genesee Street, Auburn
6:00 pm - Orange Trivia Thursday →
Prison City North Street, 251 North Street, Auburn
6:00 pm - Closed for Professional Development →
Seymour Public Library, 176 Genesee Street, Auburn
9:00 am - First Friday Community Event →
Seward House Museum, 33 South Street, Auburn
5:00 pm - A Comedy Night with David Pendleton →
Auburn Alliance Church, 630 N Seward Ave, Auburn
7:00 pm - Screening + Hands-On Activity: "Toy Story 2 (1999)" →
Carriage House Theater, 203 Genesee St, Auburn
11:00 am - Speaker Father Greg Boyle →
Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange, Auburn
4:00 pm - NYS Real Estate Salesperson Pre-Licensing Course (77-Hours) - Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES →
Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES Center for Learning, 12 Allen Street, Auburn
8:00 am - NAMI Cayuga County Peer Support →
Auburn Community Hospital, Auburn
10:00 am - IMAGINE Storytime →
Seymour Public Library, 176 Genesee Street, Auburn
10:00 am - NAMI on Campus Kick Off at Cayuga Community College-Auburn campus →
Cayuga Community College, Auburn campus, Auburn
11:00 am
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Cayuga Milk Ingredients, LLC posted a job opening for Raw Milk Receiver in Auburn. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Auburn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Auburn here.
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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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