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2 weeks ago

Cortland awarded $1 million to replace fire pump truck

Cortland received a $1 million Community Development Block Grant award from the New York State Office of Community Renewal to replace an old pump truck.

2 weeks ago

Tompkins County opens registration for short-term rentals

Under a law that passed earlier this year, owners and operators of STRs must register them with the county by Feb. 28.

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Schuyler County law enforcement mourns loss of retired sheriff

On November 29, retired Sheriff Bill Yessman Jr. passed away after a 36-year career with the Schuyler County Sheriff's Office.

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Authorities seek assistance in Preble donation shed theft

On November 9, deputies say two people broke into a donation shed in Preble and stole the contents inside.

2 weeks ago

TCAT ends free rides for EBT card holders

TCAT has ended their special transportation program on Saturday, Nov. 29 now that SNAP benefits have been restored.

2 weeks ago

Local nonprofits receive emergency funding to support food security

On November 24, State Senator Lea Webb announced $100,000 in Local Emergency Food Relief Equipment grants for groups.

2 weeks ago

Colorado man receives 2 years for threatening Cayuga County resident

On November 24, 56-year-old Jerry Gordon was sentenced to 2 years in federal prison for the crime of transmitting a threat in interstate commerce to injure another person.

2 weeks ago

USCIS reinstates local naturalization ceremonies, Tompkins County awaits confirmation

Global citizens looking to complete their U.S. citizenship proceedings may once again be able to do so in Tompkins County.

2 weeks ago

Klein defends efforts, highlights Code Blue improvements

Tompkins County Legislature Chair Dan Klein is defending efforts made to improve this year's Code Blue shelter.

3 weeks ago

Cortland County man charged in alleged domestic dispute

State Troopers say 34-year-old Mark Young physically made contact with someone during an argument and tried to take the victim's phone to prevent them from calling for help.

3 weeks ago

Armstrong School dancers to perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Dancers from Ithaca’s Armstrong School of Dance will once again be featured in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

3 weeks ago

Locke man injured, facing charges after standoff with police

62-year-old Michael Yaw is recovering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a standoff with Cayuga County deputies on November 23rd.

3 weeks ago

Tioga County health professional recognized for contributions to rural health

On November 24, Dr. Eric Sarnicola of Tioga County Public Health was presented with the 2025 Senator Patricia McGee Award.

3 weeks ago

TC3 adds new degree program in health sciences, rollout set for Spring 2026 semester

On November 24th, TC3 announced the impending rollout of an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Health Sciences degree program for the Spring 2026 semester.

3 weeks ago

Running to Places Theatre Company receives NYS Senate Empire Award

On November 20, State Senator Lea Webb presented the Running to Places Theatre Company (R2P) with the New York State Empire Award.

3 weeks ago

Cayuga County man accused of sex abuse at Virgil business

34-year-old Joel Shattuck of Auburn is being charged with misdemeanors of sex abuse and forcible touching.

3 weeks ago

UPDATE: Child reported missing in Ithaca located safely

13-year-old Kaila Hobbs has been located and is safe after being reported missing on November 24th, 2025.

3 weeks ago

Investigation underway after body discovered near railroad crossing in Cortlandville

On the morning of November 25, State Police were called to Route 281 for a report of a deceased individual near a railroad crossing.

3 weeks ago

Former Cornell student convicted of rape, burglary

On November 24, 22-year-old Bilguun Enkhbayar was convicted by a jury of first-degree rape and second-degree burglary.

3 weeks ago

Cayuga Health partners with community organizations for SMARTI program

With the support of a $2.5 million grant, Cayuga Health roll out the Street Medicine Access Residency Training Initiative (SMARTI), the first program of its kind in the region.

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