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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.

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