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1 day ago

Cortland DPW superintendent to resign June 12

Cortland DPW Superintendent Mike Wiese submitted his letter of resignation to the Common Council on Tuesday, May 29.

1 day ago

Update: Deputies ID body of man found in Cortlandville

The body of an unidentified while male was found Friday, May 29 in Cortlandville.

2 days ago

‘Comprehensive’ immigration laws signed by Hochul

Hochul says the laws are designed "to hold ICE accountable, protect the constitutional rights and safety of every New Yorker, and ensure there’s no sanctuary for criminals in our state."

2 days ago

Incidents report added to Tompkins County Sheriff’s online transparency hub

The added portal joins C.A.R.E. team data, civilian response unit, defensive action reports, DWI calls, and traffic tickets.

2 days ago

Vacant building demolished ahead of Chipotle construction in Lansing

Crews began knocking down the former Imperial Kitchen Buffet building on Graham Road West this week in preparation for the construction of a new Chipotle restaurant.

2 days ago

Cortland County Ice Cream Trail returns for third season

There are 14 sweet treat stops on the Cortland County Ice Cream Trail, including ice cream shops, bakeries, and restaurants.

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Cortland County SPCA receives over $275k for improvements

On May 22, the shelter was awarded over $276,000 from New York's Companion Animal Capital Projects Fund.

2 days ago

Five locals among 218th graduating class of NYSP Academy Basic School

On May 28, 175 people graduated from the 218th session of the New York State Police Academy Basic School, including five from Tompkins and Cortland County.

3 days ago

Charges pending after attack on the Commons, IPD says

Around 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, police say 22-year-old Isaish Standish and 30-year-old Marcus Collins were throwing items at someone, who then confronted them.

3 days ago

Wegmans stores deliver over $5.8 million in tuition assistance for employees

On May 27, the Rochester-based regional grocery chain announced over $5.8 million in tuition assistance for the upcoming academic year.

3 days ago

Ithaca veteran and physician inducted into NYS Senate Veterans Hall of Fame

On May 26, State Senator Lea Webb inducted Ithaca resident Dr. Susan Herson into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Albany.

3 days ago

49th Annual Ithaca Festival begins with parade, road closures

The 49th annual celebration will officially kick off this evening with the traditional parade, which starts promptly at 6.

3 days ago

Ahead of move, final day of ReUse MegaCenter set for this Saturday

This Saturday, May 30, is the final day of shopping at the Triphammer Marketplace store in the Village of Lansing.

4 days ago

Town of Ithaca acquires 137 acres for new nature preserve

On May 27, the town announced an acquisition of 137 acres on South Hill, which will be known henceforth as the Sage Preserve.

4 days ago

Cortland Police: Bomb threat at Planet Fitness

The Cortland Police Department says a bomb threat was reported around 8:20 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26th.

4 days ago

Life-size dinosaur model coming to Ithaca’s Museum of the Earth

RIT graduate Andrew Bovenzi created a life-size, 19-foot-long hadrosaur model for his class project that will be on display in early June.

4 days ago

Riley gas bill would save drivers more than 40 cents per gallon

Riley says the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (H.R. 1346) could save drivers more than 40 cents a gallon at the pump.

4 days ago

Weitsman: Sagan House renovations anticipated to wrap up in late ’27

IM PEI, Cobb, & Free Architects, Fisher Associates Landscape Architecture, and WSP Geotechnical & Structural Engineering are collaborating to renovate the Carl Sagan House.

4 days ago

Winning DRI projects in Binghamton focus on Clinton Street business district

On May 14, the 17 winning projects of the city's $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant award were announced.

5 days ago

One injured in Ithaca motel fire

On May 26, crews were called to the Rodeway Inn for a fire in one of the rooms.

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