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Extended closure at Cortland County YMCA pool begins Saturday

The Cortland County YMCA pool will be closed for repairs from December 7th, 2025 to January 4th, 2026.

2 weeks ago

Tompkins County urges eligible residents to apply for HEAP

On December 1, following a funding delay due to the government shutdown, HEAP applications officially opened in New York.

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Summerhill man faces charges in alleged domestic incident

Joseph Frost of Summerhill, 38, is accused of getting into a physical altercation with a woman in front of a child.

2 weeks ago

Ithaca woman accused of stealing from Horseheads Walmart

On December 3, 39-year-old Alina Gleockner, of Ithaca, was arrested by deputies from the Chemung County Sheriff's Office and charged with felony grand larceny and felony burglary.

2 weeks ago

Cayuga Medical Center nurses form union

Over 350 Cayuga Medical Center registered nurses have created Cayuga-United CWA, part of the Communications Workers of America.

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Variety of shredded cheese sold at Aldi, Target, Walmart recalled

On October 3, Great Lakes Cheese Company recalled a variety of its shredded cheese because it may contain metal fragments.

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Riley introduces bill to recruit STEM teachers to rural schools

On December 2, Riley introduced the Boosting the Rural STEM Pipeline Act which will help funnel high-quality educators to remote school districts.

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Cortland Police remind residents and students to secure homes over holiday, winter break

The Cortland Police Department is reminding residents and college students preparing to leave town for the holidays or winter break to take steps to keep their homes safe.

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Ithaca City Manager Deb Mohlenhoff resigns

The Ithaca Common Council accepted Ithaca City Manager Deb Mohlenhoff's resignation last night, which takes effect on Dec. 31st.

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Elmira removes downtown parking meters

Elmira has switched to free, two-hour parking and has removed parking meters downtown.

2 weeks ago

First winter storm of season drops several inches of snow

According to the National Weather Service, the heaviest amounts of snow that blanketed the Southern Tier on Tuesday totaled 7 inches in multiple counties.

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Cayuga County creates animal abuse registry

Lawmakers have unanimously voted to create an official Animal Abuse Registry in Cayuga County.

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Attorney: Recent case law shows Tompkins County was on the right track during January ICE arrest

Tompkins County Attorney Maury Josephson says a recent judgment downstate validates Sheriff Derek Osborne's concerns related to the arrest of Jesus Romero-Hernandez earlier this year.

2 weeks ago

Ozark Trail tabletop camping stove recalled for fire, burn hazard

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a model of Ozark Trail's tabletop 1-burner butane camping stoves can catch fire or explode.

2 weeks ago

Suspect in PA murder arrested in Cortland

21-year-old Malachi Darden was arrested after Cortland Police responded to a disturbance call on December 1st.

2 weeks ago

Cortland County to raise landfill tipping fees

Cortland County landfill tipping fees will increase by $15 per ton starting March 1, 2026.

2 weeks ago

School closings for Dec. 2, 2025

Stay updated on local school closings today, December 2nd.

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Sheriff: Scam targeting businesses in Tompkins County

On December 1, the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office shared that several local establishments have recently received calls from a man claiming to be a law enforcement sergeant.

2 weeks ago

Minor injuries after truck strikes home in Cortlandville

Some sustained minor injuries on November 27th after a pickup truck went off the roadway and struck a residence in Cortlandville.

2 weeks ago

Citizen Preparedness Corps training Thursday in Cortland

Some spaces remain for the NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Citizen Preparedness Corps class later this week in Cortland.

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