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2 weeks ago
Fatal collision under investigation in Owego
On June 3, State Police were called to Owego just before 4 a.m. for an SUV-motorcycle collision at the intersection of State Route 434 and Forest Hill Road.
2 weeks ago
Health Department: Rabid bat discovered at Upper Buttermilk Falls State Park in Ithaca
On May 31, a bat that was confirmed to have rabies was found near the Lake Treman Trail at Upper Buttermilk Falls State Park in Ithaca.
3 weeks ago
Tioga County man charged with felony contempt
On May 26, deputies arrested Brian Kotsubka, of Tioga Center, following an alleged domestic incident in the Town of Tioga.
3 weeks ago
Waverly man sentenced for drug crime in Pennsylvania
On June 1, Kyle Lowry was sentenced to 12 years behind bars for possession with intent to deliver fentanyl and meth.
3 weeks ago
Parents of toddler sue NYS for $10M following alleged abuse at SUNY Cortland Child Care Center
After 4 SUNY Cortland Child Care employees were arrested and accused of abusing children at the daycare, one family is suing.
3 weeks ago
FLLT, DEC acquire 33 acres in Six Mile Creek and Cayuga Lake watersheds
On June 1, the Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) acquired 33 acres on two properties within the Six Mile Creek and Cayuga Lake watersheds.
3 weeks ago
TC3 to cut basketball, golf in 2026-27 academic year
TC3 is only offering men's baseball, men's lacrosse, women's soccer, and women's softball for the 2026-27 academic year.
3 weeks ago
TCAT’s eRide Ithaca service officially launches
Monday, June 1 marked the start of eRide Ithaca, a fleet of four electric cars and four electric vans.
3 weeks ago
Cortland County appoints new department heads
The Cortland County Legislature named Madlyn Allen as Cortland County Personnel Officer and Allison Veintimilla as Cortland County Commissioner of Social Services on Thursday, May 28.
3 weeks ago
Auntie Anne’s closure leaves Ithaca mall with two eateries
After a decade in business, Auntie Anne’s pretzel shop at the Shops at Ithaca Mall is closed.
3 weeks ago
Tompkins County faces $9.8 million deficit in 2027
Tompkins County Administrator Korsah Akumfi says they will "need to either find savings in expenses, or find increases in revenues" to deal with the deficit in the budget.
3 weeks ago
Cortland fire chief to receive Career Fire Chief of the Year award
Chief Wayne Friedman will be presented with the Career Fire Chief of the Year award by the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs.
3 weeks ago
Over 300 inmates sickened with Salmonella at Broome County Correctional Facility
Over 300 inmates in the Broome County Correctional Facility reported symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, and headaches, which was found to be Salmonella.
3 weeks ago
DEC to expand Tinker Falls parking lot in Truxton
On May 28, the DEC announced a parking lot expansion project at Tinker Falls in Truxton.
3 weeks ago
DEC dredging conversation canceled in Tompkins County
The DEC had originally planned to attend the May meeting of the Tompkins County Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee to discuss the potential dredging.
3 weeks 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.
3 weeks ago
Update: Deputies release name of man found dead Friday in Cortlandville
The body of an unidentified while male was found Friday, May 29 in Cortlandville.
3 weeks 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."
3 weeks 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.
3 weeks 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.
