Local
5 hours ago
Hammerstone School wins NYS Senate Empire Award
On November 19, Senator Lea Webb presented the Hammerstone School with the NYS Senate Empire Award.
5 hours ago
Ithaca favorites The Watershed, The Downstairs to close in December
On November 21, Ashley Cake, who owns both The Watershed and The Downstairs, announced that both businesses will shut down permanently next month.
3 days ago
NYSP searching for missing Cortlandville man
Troopers say 41-year-old Brian Middleton has not been seen or heard from since around midnight on November 20.
3 days ago
Tompkins County to continue rapid response EMS program
Tompkins County is paying for an EMS program after grant funding runs out next month.
3 days ago
Corning man busted for burglary at Taco Bell
Police in Bath say Dequantae Fisher entered the Taco Bell on West Morris Street and stole about $3,000 from a safe in August.
3 days ago
Enfield residents raise $20K for food pantry
A fundraiser was recently held to help close a $30,000 shortfall at Enfield's food pantry.
3 days ago
North entrance at Roy H. Park Preserve reopens after improvement work
Improvements to the boardwalk and trail at the Roy H. Park Preserve in Dryden are complete and the north entrance is once again open for public use.
3 days ago
TCPL announces director finalists, presentations set for December
The Tompkins County Public Library has announced finalists for the director position after a national search.
4 days ago
Lansing Town Board votes unanimously to withdraw proposed moratorium on development
On November 19, after several months of public debate, the Lansing Town Board voted 4-o on a resolution to withdraw the proposed 1-year moratorium.
4 days ago
Tickets on sale for 67th Cortaca Jug at Yankees Stadium
Get tickets for the 67th Cortaca Jug football game at Yankee Stadium on Ticketmaster starting today.
4 days ago
OCM BOCES capital project approved by wide margin
Cortland County voters approved the $30.5 million OCM BOCES capital project by a vote of 1,235 to 240.
4 days ago
Freeville man pleads not guilty in Homer murder
20-year-old Aaron Keem pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder on Tuesday, November 18th.
4 days ago
Common Council approves Ithaca reparations working group
$50,000 has been set aside in the 2025 budget for a study on reparations in Ithaca.
4 days ago
GIAC Harvest Festival Dinner set for Friday
GIAC will host a Harvest Festival Dinner on Friday, November 21st with sit-down or pick-up meal options.
4 days ago
Village of Dryden to test emergency sirens Saturday
On November 22, the Dryden Fire Department will conduct tests on the village fire and warning siren around noon.
4 days ago
Etna Volunteer Fire Department to dissolve
The EVFD and Town of Dryden have failed to reach a contract agreement, resulting in the end of the EVFD after more than 50 years of operation.
4 days ago
Tompkins County looking into USCIS decision to cancel naturalization ceremonies
Tompkins County says it is concerned about the federal government’s directive to cancel local naturalization ceremonies.
5 days ago
Health alert: Chickenpox exposure at Sciencenter in Ithaca on 11/15
If you or your children visited the Sciencenter in Ithaca on Saturday, November 15, between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., you may have been exposed to chickenpox.
5 days ago
Endwell man tried to rape teen girl, deputies say
A 54-year-old Broome County man is accused of trying to have sex with someone underage.
5 days ago
TC3, SU sign transfer agreement
TC3 and Syracuse University are now allowing students who have their associate's degree to enroll in online bachelor's programs at SU.
