CNY morning brief: Cazenovia school board VP resigns amid serious charges

Travis J. Longo resigned from the Cazenovia Central School District Board amid serious allegations. The Syracuse Garden Club is enhancing the historic Dark Aisle.

By Matt Keenan, public safety reporter, CNY Signal. June 29, 2026.

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Cazenovia school board VP resigns

Travis J. Longo, the vice president of the Cazenovia Central School District Board of Education, resigned on June 22 following serious allegations of child endangerment and possession of child pornography. A federal magistrate judge ordered that Longo remain in custody as he awaits trial, according to Eagle News.

Syracuse Garden Club revitalizes historic site

The Syracuse Garden Club is renewing its commitment to the Lorenzo Dark Aisle, a historic, tree-lined arboretum located at the Lorenzo State Historic Site in Cazenovia. This initiative marks over 50 years of stewardship by the club, which has been maintaining the site since 1976. The club aims to enhance the walking path and arboretum for visitors, contributing to the cultural heritage of the area, as reported by Eagle News.

Volunteers from the Syracuse Garden Club enhancing the Dark Aisle.

Upcoming summer book sale in Cazenovia

The Friends of the Cazenovia Public Library are gearing up for their 52nd Annual Summer Book Sale, scheduled for July 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 100 Albany St. The sale will feature thousands of gently used books across various genres, including fiction, nonfiction, and children’s literature, as well as puzzles and DVDs. This event is a great opportunity for book lovers and supports the library’s initiatives, according to Eagle News.

By The Numbers

50 years, duration of the Syracuse Garden Club’s stewardship of the Dark Aisle (Eagle News).
2 days, duration of the upcoming Friends of the Library Book Sale (Eagle News).
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., hours for the book sale on both days (Eagle News).

What to watch for next

As the summer progresses, community members can look forward to more events and initiatives aimed at enhancing local culture and education. The ongoing developments in Cazenovia and Syracuse reflect a commitment to community engagement and support for local institutions.

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