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Locke man charged after allegedly violating order of protection
48-year-old Michael Zirbel, of Locke, allegedly subjected a woman to unwanted physical contact but had left the scene before the arrival of law enforcement.
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Ithaca Rotary Club’s launches 33rd Share the Warmth Campaign
The Ithaca Rotary Club’s 33rd annual Share the Warmth Campaign is underway to collect new or gently used winter clothing for Tompkins County families in need.
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IPD welcomes two new officers
On November 5, Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo swore in Kristian Zawko and Derek Payne to the Ithaca Police Department.
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ICSD, ITA announce tentative deal on 3-year contract
Months of discussions between the Ithaca City School District and the Ithaca Teachers Association have resulted in agreement about a new contract.
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Cornell survey shows increase in sexual misconduct, harassment on campus
According to survey results, 15% of Cornell students who responded say they experienced nonconsensual sexual contact, which is up from 2023 and 2021.
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Common Council in Ithaca, Cortland to see mix of new and old faces
Jorge DeFendini has won a seat representing the 1st Ward on the Ithaca Common Council while former mayor Brian Tobin has won a seat to fill a vacancy in Cortland's 1st Ward.
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New faces headed to Tompkins County Legislature
According to unofficial results from the Board of Elections, Christy Bianconi is the presumptive winner in District 14 over Michelle Wright, who was running as an independent.
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Scale House Brewery donates pizzas to those affected by SNAP loss
On November 3, The Scale House Brewery in Hector opened its doors and handed out free take-out pizzas to anyone affected by the loss of SNAP benefits.
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NWS issues wind advisory for Southern Tier
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a wind advisory for much of the region, including Tompkins, Cortland, Tioga, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Onondaga, Steuben, Schuyler, and Broome Counties.
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IC Athletics, Dick’s Sporting Goods announce partnership
On November 4, IC Athletics announced an agreement with Dick’s Sporting Goods.
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Tompkins County awarded $324k through government efficiency grant program
On October 31, Governor Kathy Hochul announced $8 million in grants for 21 projects across New York through the State Department's Local Government Efficiency Grant Program (LGEG).
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Splat Sumthin’ receives NYS Senate Empire Award
On November 1, Senator Lea Webb visited Cortland to present Splat Sumthin’ Paint Room with the New York State Senate Empire Award.
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Early sign of winter reaches Lansing Monday night
On November 3, about half an inch of sleet came down around 9:15 p.m. during a thunderstorm in parts of Lansing.
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IAED names Kurt Foreman as new president
A nationwide search for a new IAED president has ended with the selection of Kurt Foreman, who currently leads the Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP).
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3 Campbell men accused of threatening parole officers on Halloween
State Police say a trio of Steuben County men became hostile on Halloween during a routine compliance visit by parole officers to a home on Route 4 in Campbell.
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Town of Homer grappling with revenue loss under new county agreement
In August, the Cortland County Legislature approved a new sales tax agreement that will increase the county's share of sales tax over several years.
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IC Veterans Day Celebration set for November 6
Ithaca College will hold a one-hour program saluting the 250th anniversary of the Army, Navy, and Marines is scheduled for noon in the Whalen Center at Ford Hall on November 6th.
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Hochul: Ithaca paving to begin in Spring ’26
On November 3, Hochul announced that the $27.4 million rehabilitation work to parts of Meadow, Fulton, West Buffalo, West Seneca, and West Green Streets will begin in Spring 2026.
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Two Syracuse women charged with retail theft in Cortlandville
Nyraeisa Bibbs, 27, and Naughtica Fulton, 23, are accused of stealing several Carhartt jackets from Tractor Supply and fleeing the area.
3 weeks ago
Candor man wanted in Elmira found during traffic stop
32-year-old Riley Merrick of Candor is facing charges after police found a small quantity of drugs on him during a traffic stop.
