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Cortland County Health Department to close for one day

The department will be closed for its annual staff training and development day on Wednesday, June 10th.

Brick fire station exterior with white columns, black balcony railing, and an American flag; a fire engine is visible in the open garage bay.

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Cortland fire chief to retire

Chief Wayne Friedman is retiring at the end of July after serving the city for over 23 years.

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Ithaca woman arrested for failure to appear on grand larceny charge

On June 4, Alina Gleockler was arrested by the Chemung County Sheriff's Office for failing to appear on a charge of grand larceny.

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Southern Tier residents convicted in federal drug trafficking investigation

On June 8, the United States Attorney's Office of the Northern District of New York announced recent convictions of 11 people in a drug trafficking ring.

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Cayuga County approves new facility for government offices

On June 4, the Cayuga County Legislature approved an agreement for long-term operations at the Garden Street facility in Auburn.

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Marathon CSD eliminates 29 positions

29 staff reductions were made official at the final Marathon Board of Education meeting for the 2025-26 school year.

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Ithaca man charged after traffic stop

Deshawn Simmons was arrested after a records check during a traffic stop, not possessing a valid driver's license and failing to answer to various tickets.

Two wet wipe packs side by side: green cucumber-scented on the left and blue fragrance-free on the right.

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Baby wipes sold at Target recalled for harmful bacteria

FDA officials say certain batches of Up & Up fragrance-free and fresh cucumber-scented baby wipes may contain bacteria that can cause serious infections.

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Officials seek info about a dog bite in Ithaca

The alleged incident happened on June 7 while two people were trying to break up a dog fight in the 600 block of Five Mile Drive around 2 p.m.

Split image showing a close-up of a black cat with yellow-green eyes on the left, and a brown dog with a tennis ball in its mouth on the right on a tiled floor.

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Pets of the week: June 8th

Oscar and Alikira from CNY Snap and the Cortland County SPCA are looking for their forever homes.

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Authorities: Dryden man tried to set woman, children on fire

53-year-old Matthew Demming allegedly poured gasoline on a woman, two children, and a home, then tried to ignite the gas with a lighter.

Profile for missing teen Ciara Lynn Culpepper, 15, last seen April 23, 2026 in Binghamton, NY; smiling photo with glasses.

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Authorities searching for teen reported missing in Binghamton

15-year-old Ciara Lynn Culpepper, who was living in Binghamton, has not been seen for over a month.

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Police: One person injured in Ithaca Jungle stabbing

Ithaca Police located one person suffering from stab wounds to the abdomen while responding to the Ithaca Jungle on Saturday, June 6th.

Back view of a baseball player in a white pinstriped uniform running on the dirt infield, number 6 visible on jersey, during a game.

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Binghamton Rumble Ponies continue hot streak

On Sunday, the Ponies won their fifth game in a row.

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Cornell University School of Continuing Education signing transfer agreement with SUNY Broome Community College

Cornell University’s School of Continuing Education (Cornell SCE) and SUNY Broome Community College will sign an articulation agreement at 1:00 p.m. on June 10, 2026.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Scary Movie’ tops box office, slaying ‘Masters of the Universe’ and adding to low-budget streak

The summer box office is booming — but not because of the usual suspects. After three weeks of indie horror dominance at the box office, the slasher spoof "Scary Movie" topped ticket sales with $55 million over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily besting the far-from-mighty "Masters of the Universe."

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Carolina trails Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final and has a big decision to make for Game 4

A sequence of events in a Stanley Cup Final that has gotten crazier by the minute has put the Carolina Hurricanes at a crossroads. They blew a two-goal lead and lost Game 1, erased a two-goal deficit and won Game 2, and rallied from down four goals in Game 3, only to lose in double overtime on a fluky bounce.

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Spurs-Knicks Game 3 of the NBA Finals is a hot ticket with the potential for a wild scene

Knicks fever has set the stage for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs to be a must-see event — inside Madison Square Garden and out on the streets and in bars across New York City.

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Tony winners thank voice teachers and babysitters as Broadway crowns ‘Schmigadoon!’

The most infectiously joyous of awards shows, the Tonys often feel like a summer camp reunion — make that a theater camp reunion — except with tuxedoes and gowns replacing the shorts and tees.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat

As travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait. Above-average temperatures could be on the books this summer, according to forecasters, and a developing El Nino event could spell out warmer weather later in the year or next summer.

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Southside Community Center hosting Juneteenth Festival

On Saturday, June 20th, from noon to 6:00 p.m., the Southside Community Center will be hosting a Juneteenth Festival.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Food & Music, Local

IC grad Josh Rivera has Broadway debut in Rocky Horror Picture Show

Josh Rivera '18 has made his debut on Broadway, scoring the role of Rocky in The Rocky Horror Show.

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Duet to perform classic hits in Newark Valley

Husband-and-wife duet Tom & Marie will play hits from the '60s and '70s tonight at the Newark Valley Depot.