Community Corner

🌱 What will Auburn’s new Polaris apartments actually deliver by 2029?

Coming up: Scrabble Club on the Auburn Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Tuesday September 29th Patch AM
Tuesday September 29th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hello again Auburn! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

Hosting an event in Auburn? Let Patch get the word out for you. Post it to the Patch calendar.

In today's newsletter:

  • What will Auburn's new Polaris apartments actually deliver by 2029?
  • Will Auburn add new stop signs near your daily route?
  • Meet the Auburn medics just named tops in Central New York

Also on today's calendar: Chair Yoga and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

From our Partner
Today's Auburn Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. After investing billions to light up their network from big cities to small towns, T-Mobile is America's Best Mobile Network in the US according to Ookla Speedtest®. Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 1H 2026. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's Auburn Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near Auburn. Advertisement

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 74, low: 60.
  • Thursday: Cloudy and very warm, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hochul's housing incentives leave gaps in affordability, timing and regional reach (fingerlakes1.com) — A new 50-unit, energy-efficient apartment building called Polaris is planned for North Street in Auburn, with 12 units reserved for people with disabilities and completion expected in 2029. The project, backed partly by a state award, aims to offer affordable rents for households earning roughly $30,000 to $60,000, but the article notes big questions about timing, true affordability, and how far the funding will really stretch.
   

2. Auburn weighs new stop signs at three intersections after crash, pedestrian concerns (fingerlakes1.com) — Auburn officials are considering new stop signs at three intersections, including routes near Herman Avenue Elementary, Auburn Junior High, and Cayuga Community College, after crashes and safety complaints. City Council has held a first reading and will vote at its next meeting, so drivers, parents, and students should watch for possible changes that could alter daily commutes and school drop-offs.
   

3. 'A Whirlwind of Emotions': Two Auburn (NY) Medics Win Awards (jems.com) — Two Auburn City Ambulance providers have been honored as Central New York's top basic and advanced life support responders, spotlighting the dedication behind local emergency care. Paramedic Bobby Cuddy and EMT Sarah Chrysler say they're proud to represent Auburn, emphasizing that their daily focus remains serving residents through often emotional, unpredictable calls.
   

4. Auburn Museum Party Celebrating 90 Years (newyorkalmanack.com) — Auburn residents are invited to celebrate the Cayuga Museum of History & Art's 90 years of storytelling with a special party on Saturday, October 10, from 5–7 p.m. at the Willard-Case Mansion. The evening will feature music, refreshments, a cash bar, and a silent art auction, with discounted tickets available for museum members.
   

5. Auburn Firefighters Challenge DeWitt Comparison Used During Contract Debate (fingerlakesdailynews.com) — Auburn's firefighters union is disputing a comparison to the DeWitt Fire District that was cited during last week's city council debate over their proposed contract. Union leaders say DeWitt's own records show far fewer calls than mentioned, and they argue staffing needs depend on more than geography after councilors narrowly rejected the agreement in a 3–2 vote.
   

📸 Around Auburn

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Auburn

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

    Wednesday September 30
  • Scrabble Club →
    Seymour Public Library, 176 Genesee Street, Auburn
    1:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Auburn Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Auburn. Apply here.
  • Constellation Energy posted a job opening for Senior Reactor Operator in Port Byron. 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Auburn