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🌱 How Cayuga County’s new tax hike will hit Aurora homeowners
Be sure to catch Candlelight Christmas Tours on the Aurora Patch calendar
Greetings Aurora! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Cayuga County’s new tax hike will hit Aurora homeowners
- Why Aurora just made a national list of peaceful small towns
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Windy with snow showers, with a high of 24 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Cold with snow showers, temps: high: 30, low: 19.
- Saturday: Snow and flurries at times, with a high of 31 and low of 15 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Gallery: Cayuga County Legislature hears public, approves budget raising tax levy 12.5% (auburnpub.com) — Aurora residents face a 12.5% increase in the Cayuga County property tax levy after legislators approved a $198 million 2026 budget this week. Aurora Mayor Jim Orman joined other speakers at the Owasco public hearing, where officials and residents debated cuts, job losses, and the impact of higher taxes across the county. 
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• Finger Lakes towns earn national recognition for peace, charm and quality of life (fingerlakes1.com) — Aurora is being singled out nationally as one of the most peaceful small towns in New York, praised for its Cayuga Lake shoreline, historic buildings, artisan community, and slow village pace. It appears alongside other Finger Lakes destinations like Watkins Glen, Skaneateles, and Seneca Falls, underscoring the region’s appeal for quiet living and low-key getaways.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Candlelight Christmas Tours
Seward House Museum , 33 South Street , Auburn
6:00 pm - Golden Hour Sippin’ Series on the Ridge
Idol Ridge Winery & Alder Creek Distillery , 9059 NY-414 , Lodi
5:30 pm - Three Bears Wreath Making Class
The Three Bears Park TOURIST INFO CENTER , 7175 Main St , Ovid
5:30 pm - Evergreen & Dried Flower Swag Workshop
Interlaken Public Library , 8390 N Main St , Interlaken
10:00 am - Holiday Wine & Food Pairing at Buttonwood Grove Winery
Buttonwood Grove Winery , 5986 NY-89 , Romulus
11:00 am - Holiday Traditions Open House
Seward House Museum , 33 South Street , Auburn
12:00 pm - Ted’s Troupe Storytime
Interlaken Public Library , 8390 N Main St , Interlaken
10:00 am - Library Board Meeting
Interlaken Public Library , 8390 N Main St , Interlaken
7:00 pm - Veterans Breakfast at Dugans Country Grill
Dugans County Grill , 3228 State Route 34B , Aurora
8:00 am - Investing at Retirement
Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES Regional Education Center , 1879 West Genesee Street Road , Auburn
6:30 pm - River Lynch: Treleaven Wines | 1p (Solo Show)
Treleaven Wines , 658 Lake Rd , King Ferry
1:00 pm - Live Music On The Ridge
Idol Ridge Winery & Alder Creek Distillery , 9059 NY-414 , Lodi
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Snow will continue across much of Upstate NY this morning (12/10) before some areas switch over to rain.
Parts of the Adirondacks could see over 1 foot of snow. Heavy, wet snow may cause power outages. Roads, bridges & overpasses will likely become… (Nextdoor )
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Seneca Falls. Apply here.
- Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Waterloo in Waterloo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aurora here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cayuga
- Second bridge closure worsens travel in Cayuga County (fingerlakes1.com)
- Cayuga County-area scholastic honors for Dec. 10, 2025 (auburnpub.com)
- Cayuga County-area police blotter: Dec. 10, 2025 (auburnpub.com)
Seneca Falls
- Kernan to receive 2025 George Bailey Award (fltimes.com)
- Celebrate The Magic At It's A Wonderful Life Festival (wzozfm.com)
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