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5 days ago
With drone assistance, Cortland PD locates missing elderly man
A 73-year-old man, who is not from the area and has dementia, was located safely at Randall Park after being reported missing on October 11th.
5 days ago
NJ man charged in $500k Tompkins County gold bar scam
On October 8, State Police arrested Akash Thakkar, of Hiawatha, NJ, following a 15-month investigation.
5 days ago
LWVTC touts Vote411 for general election info
The League of Women Voters of Tompkins County says you can find registration information, polling place locations, and candidate info for county, city, and other local races.
5 days ago
Cortland Police: Rental scams rising again
The Cortland Police Department says the community is being targeted by scammers using real addresses and convincing stories.
5 days ago
Humane Society of Schuyler County asks for help amid influx of animals
Humane Society of Schuyler County Executive Director Georgie Taylor says they’re beyond capacity and staff are stretched thin.
5 days ago
Cortland Memorial Foundation raises $58k for GCMC
Nearly 200 attendees helped raise $58,000 to support GCMC at the Cortland Memorial Foundation's annual Harvest of Gold gala at Greek Peak.
1 week ago
Tompkins County EBC recommends 3.31% tax levy increase for 2026
On October 8, at its final meeting, the Expanded Budget Committee (EBC) unanimously voted on a levy totaling $56,713,511.
1 week ago
Tompkins Chamber to host FEMA flood map and insurance info workshop
On October 14, the Tompkins Chamber is hosting a workshop about new Tompkins County flood maps from FEMA and how they may affect you.
1 week ago
Ithaca troopers host NYS Inspector General, others for tree planting
On October 8, troopers were joined by New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang and others to plant nine red maple saplings at the Ithaca barracks.
1 week ago
Tompkins SIREN alert system sees steady increase in participation
SIREN users have increased by more than 2,300 through the first eight months of 2025, with the number of subscriptions over 39,000, as of August.
1 week ago
Reminder: Community engagement forums with the NYS Office of Mental Health tonight, tomorrow in Ithaca
Tonight, in Ithaca, you can share your thoughts and concerns with the Tompkins County Whole Health Department (TCWH) and the State Office of Mental Health (OMH).
1 week ago
SUNY Cortland names new chief of staff
On October 7, SUNY Cortland announced that Leatrice Oram will step into the chief of staff role.
1 week ago
What to do if you’re underwater on your car loan
More car buyers are finding themselves in a tough spot financially. According to a recent report from Edmunds, more than 26% of new-vehicle trade-ins in the second quarter of 2025 had negative equity — the highest share in more than four years.
1 week ago
CPSC: Jocute Baby Loungers pose injury, death risk
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Jocute Baby Loungers do not meet the mandatory standard for infant sleep products.
1 week ago
Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District receives funding for water quality projects at local farms
The Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District has received nearly $290,000 in financial support to help five local farms.
1 week ago
Friends of the Tompkins County Library book sale begins Saturday in Ithaca
On October 11, the Fall edition of the popular biannual book sale kicks off in Ithaca from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
1 week ago
Here are the 3 fashion trends that ruled spring runways
As Paris Fashion Week wrapped up this week after myriad debuts and shake-ups, three trends took hold. Shoulders were broadened and jackets snapped to attention. Skin showed on the wearer's terms. And dressy, formal fashion came back — lighter, simpler, and meant for real life, not just red carpets.
2 weeks ago
Tonight in Ithaca: Flock Safety reps to attend Tompkins County Legislature meeting
Tonight, you can voice your concerns about privacy and how data from the company's license plate readers and security cameras is being used in Tompkins County.
2 weeks ago
Coddington Road Community Center asks for input in outdoor phase of expansion project
The Coddington Road Community Center’s new building is nearly complete, but landscape planners are asking for feedback.
2 weeks ago
Cold-water immersion may offer health benefits — and also presents risks
Claims about the benefits of cold-water immersion date back centuries. Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third American president, wrote toward the end of his life about using a cold foot bath daily for 60 years. He also owned a book published in 1706 on the history of cold-water bathing.
