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Cayuga County and Central New York Region qualify for Phase 4 reopening

Reopening Phase 4

In addition to essential businesses and businesses allowed to reopen in Phases 1, 2, and 3 -  starting June 26^th, businesses in certain sectors are eligible to reopen if they are able to meet the safety guidelines provided by the...

Health Department COVID-19 Situational Update

The Cayuga County Health Department regularly releases COVID-19 Situational Updates.

Memorial Day Weekend Guidance, Emergency Order & County Event Cancelations

Find out which outdoor activities are allowed and which ones are not. Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks and County Fair canceled.

Cayuga County COVID-19 Updates

Go to the county resource page for updates on case stats & services

5/7/20 Agreement reached between Cayuga County and CSEA Bargaining Unit

Update 5/7/20 - Agreement reached between Cayuga County and CSEA Bargaining Unit

An agreement has been reached between Cayuga County and the CSEA Bargaining Unit regarding the furlough process for its members as a cost savings response to initial reports o...

5/7/20 Cayuga County car dealer showrooms to reopen by appointment

Automobile dealership showings and sales, by appointment, are now permissible in Cayuga County. All interactions with the public are subject to current social distancing guidelines.

4/19/20 Cayuga County rescinds local executive order that closed golf courses

Cayuga County is following state guidance and is rescinding the local executive order dated April 9, 2020 that temporarily closed golf courses in Cayuga County.

Cayuga County thanks the community for PPE donations

The County Legislature and the County Emergency Management Office are grateful to the individuals and organizations who have donated essential safety items that are now protecting our frontline workers who continue to provide much-needed services.

4/11/20 Cayuga County calls for voluntary shelter-in-place

Cayuga County calls for voluntary shelter-in-place 

Cayuga County has adopted a voluntary shelter-in-place plan. The County is asking residents to alternate the days they go out for necessary items in order to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Effect...

4/11/20 Health Department public disclosure notice & map

The Cayuga County Health Department Director, Kathleen Cuddy released the following statement on public disclosure and map showing COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine by Towns. 

4/8/20 Health Department reports first COVID-19 death in Cayuga County

The Cayuga County Health Department releases the following COVID-19 Situational Update

4/7/20 Cayuga County Emergency Order to close playgrounds, athletic courts and fields

The Chair of the Cayuga County Legislature issued an Emergency Order effective Wednesday, April 8, 2020 closing all playgrounds, athletic courts, and sporting fields and limiting interactions at all public parks in Cayuga County.

Read press release and eme...

4/3/20 Check out the new COVID-19 Data Dashboard for Cayuga County

Cayuga County is keeping citizens up to date by visualizing data to show how coronavirus is progressing in our community over time.

3/31/20 Press Conference Speeches on Public Health and Emergency Management Responses

County officials gave an update on the local COVID-19 health emergency response. The video can be viewed on the Health Department’s Facebook page. The speeches are available for download.

Live Streaming of Cayuga County Legislative Meetings

In response to the COVID-19 social distancing directive, county legislature and committee meetings will be live streamed for the public to view. Videos of past meetings can be viewed as well.

Census 2020 - Why it Matters to You

Your response matters in the 2020 Census!

Health clinics. Fire departments. Schools. Child care. Even roads and highways. The census can shape many different aspects of your community. The once-a-decade population count affects your representation in gover...

Update on HEALing Communities Opioid Study in Cayuga County

Special to The Citizen 2/4/2020

Link to column Healing Cayuga County - one person at a timeDownload column as a PDF

Press Release 11/4/2019

Cayuga County will participate in the HEALing Communities Research Study with the goal of reducing opioid dea...

Find Your Legislator App Now Available

Not sure who your legislator is, what election district you are in, where your polling place is? Our new District Locator App can help! Just type in your address and select what layers of information you want to see. It's that easy!

Panel approved Countywide Shared Services Plan

The county's Shared Services Panel approved the 2019 Shared Services Plan on November 20. The approved plan has been submitted to the State.

Cayuga County Video Series In The Works