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6 hours ago
Deputies charge McGraw man after alleged fight
David McGuinness is accused of damaging the victim’s property and preventing them from calling 911.
7 hours ago
Broome-Tioga BOCES grant will expand Farm to School Program
Broome-Tioga BOCES has received $533,000 in federal and state funding to support the program.
7 hours ago
VOA seeks donations ahead of Code Blue season in Tompkins County
Tompkins County's Code Blue Shelter is expected to open Nov. 15.
7 hours ago
New equipment will help Lansing reduce road salt usage
The Town of Lansing is receiving a $99,500 DEC grant toward the purchase of salt brine equipment.
1 day ago
IPD: Man came to Ithaca to have sex with underage girl
Ithaca Police say they arrested the man around 12:35 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 in the Green St. parking garage after receiving a tip.
1 day ago
OurBus moves Ithaca city stop to S. Cayuga St.
The changes take effect today, along with changes to some TCAT bus stops.
1 day ago
Air fryer oven sold at Target recalled for burn hazard
Consumers are urged to contact the manufacturer for repair equipment and instructions.
1 day ago
Tompkins County health officials urge early vaccination amid rise of measles
The Tompkins County Whole Health Department recommends that infants receive a dose between 6 and 11 months.
1 day ago
Virgil Creek aquatic connectivity project in Dryden secures state funding
The Tompkins County Highway Department will install a new culvert that will restore natural stream alignment.
4 days ago
Cornell trustees reaffirm support for administration following no confidence vote
In the wake of the Jane Doe sexual assault case, the Cornell Faculty Senate has passed a vote of no confidence in the university's central administration.
4 days ago
Ithaca man accused of threatening neighbors with knife
Anyone who witnessed the alleged incident or has relevant information is asked to contact the Ithaca Police Department.
4 days ago
Dryden man dies in truck crash
On Nov. 5, the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office and other agencies responded to a truck crash in the 100 block of Hurd Road.
4 days ago
Ithaca woman charged with assault in alleged domestic incident
Police say the suspect struck the victim in the head and face multiple times with a stapler and vise-grip pliers.
4 days ago
DEC grant money will help replace two key culverts in Groton
The grant will fund projects that improve water quality and flow in the Owasco Lake watershed.
5 days ago
Ithaca mayor allows Cornell moratorium to end “for time being”
Mayor Cantelmo says Cornell has met some demands.
5 days ago
Ithaca man stabs victim after getting pepper sprayed, police say
Police say two men got into a fight around 3:55 p.m. Wednesday in the 100 block of East Green St.
5 days ago
NY reports first measles-related death in 30 years, Tompkins County remains at zero cases
A child in Lewis County has died after contracting measles.
5 days ago
Owego man receives two grand larceny charges in separate investigations
Derick Fredenburg is accused of stealing from a residence and a business in the Village of Owego.
5 days ago
Webb launches Thanksgiving celebration program for local students
Participants are invited to submit essays, artwork, or poetry about what Thanksgiving means to them.
6 days ago
Election 2026: Results in the Southern Tier
Early numbers for the 2026 midterm elections in Tompkins & Cortland Counties.
