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16 hours ago

Tompkins County IDA preparing response to ICSD concerns, chair says

Legislator Deborah Dawson questions concerns mentioned by the Ithaca school board.

17 hours ago

Cornell president says student made antisemitic remarks

Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff said the comment was 'hateful.'

17 hours ago

Webb presents Lt. Col. Cornell Morris with Liberty Medal

On July 28, retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and licensed clinical social worker Cornell Morris was honored for a lifetime of service.

17 hours ago

Police seize 7 pets, find 6 dead dogs at Ovid home

On July 28, an Ovid resident was charged with six counts of aggravated animal cruelty and seven counts of misdemeanor failure to provide sustenance to animals.

17 hours ago

Owego man accused of stealing from Open Door Mission

Police say 39-year-old Anthony Collins stole items from the Tioga County Open Door Mission in February 2026.

1 day ago

Cortland man charged following Main Street crash

Matthew Eckstrom, 22, is accused of causing a collision that sent two people to the hospital.

2 days ago

Ithaca ready to fill 4 ROOTS positions in new program

ROOTS was created from Ithaca's reimagining public safety efforts.

2 days ago

Cornell, US Attorney reach agreement on former doctor

Dr. Darius Paduch is serving life in prison for sexually abusing patients while employed at Weill Cornell Medicine.

2 days ago

Boat sinks in Cayuga Lake after fire near Aurora

The Aurora Volunteer Fire Department and mutual aid partners responded to a boat fire on July 27.

2 days ago

Cortland County SPCA looking to ID deposit bottle thief

The Cortland County SPCA is seeking to identify who stole the contents of their deposit bottle donation bin on July 28.

2 days ago

Retired ITCTC director receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Fernando de Aragon was recently honored by the New York State Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations.

2 days ago

Bid awarded for Robert House renovation in Owego

Renovation work will happen at the former Owego home of U.S. Army Officer Henry Martyn Robert, author of Robert's Rules of Order.

2 days ago

Cortland PD announces arrest in mural vandalism at Hollywood Restaurant

41-year-old Andrew Grant spraypainted the Ronnie James Dio mural, Cortland Police said.

2 days ago

Tractor-trailer a total loss in Freeville fire

On July 27, the Freeville Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on Peruville Road.

3 days ago

ICSD proposes pause in SouthWorks project

Ithaca's Board of Education is asking the IDA to pause the SouthWorks project until they get more info.

3 days ago

Community mourns loss of Greek Peak founder Al Kryger

Allen "Al" Kryger passed away on July 20, 2026, at the age of 87.

3 days ago

Cornell updates guidelines to ban animal processing in dorm kitchens

Cornell is updating a policy in the wake of a September 2025 incident in which two students skinned a bear in a dorm room kitchen.

3 days ago

Berkshire man sentenced for lengthy, high-speed chase

David Keener, 37, was sentenced to a maximum of two years in Pennsylvania State Prison on charges of aggravated felony assault and two misdemeanors.

3 days ago

IPD investigating reports of counterfeit cash

The Ithaca Police Department has recently received multiple complaints from local businesses regarding fake money.

4 days ago

Cortland’s finance committee ‘on hold,’ chair says

Cortland Mayor Scott Steve has temporarily suspended the committee.

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