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TCPL to host voting rights discussion Thursday
On October 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the Tompkins County Public Library (TCPL) is hosting a discussion on voting.
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Mobile mammography van coming to Ithaca October 29
On October 29, Guthrie Lourdes' mobile mammography van will provide breast cancer screenings at the Tompkins County Whole Health Department (TCWH) on Brown Road in Ithaca.
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Ithaca Rotary Club seeks volunteers for Route 13 trash pickup
On October 18, the Ithaca Rotary Club, along with Zero Waste Ithaca, will continue its 15-year tradition of cleaning a busy stretch of Route 13.
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United Way of Tompkins County 2025 Youth and Philanthropy grant cycle open through October 30
The United Way of Tompkins County’s (UWTC) 2025 Youth and Philanthropy Grant Cycle is open.
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Cornell community mourns loss of student
On October 13, university officials say Class of ‘29’s Thaddeus Lucentini passed away while home on fall break.
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VOA will run Tompkins County’s Code Blue shelter this winter
On October 7, county lawmakers unanimously approved a contract with Volunteers of America Upstate New York (VOA) for this winter's Code Blue operations on Cherry Street in Ithaca.
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Proposed Lansing moratorium backed by Cayuga Lake advocates
The Cayuga Lake Watershed Network is backing Lansing's Local Law No. 7, which would ban development projects like a data center for one year.
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Ex-Freeville fire chief dies at 78
Third generation Freeville firefighter and former chief Edgar Parker passed away on October 6th at the age of 78.
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Tompkins County could reconsider COFA move
On October 7, lawmakers heard public comments during the meeting of the Legislature that were largely in opposition to the Office for the Aging’s (COFA) planned move to Lansing.
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Village of Horseheads: Water system leaking 160 million gallons a year
Horseheads Mayor Kevin Adams says about 60% of Horseheads' yearly water supply is being lost to leaks in the water system.
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Kelly’s Dockside Cafe preps for closure, selling inventory
After more than 50 years of business, Kelly’s Dockside Café will shutter its doors next month.
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With drone assistance, Cortland PD locates missing elderly man
A 73-year-old man, who is not from the area and has dementia, was located safely at Randall Park after being reported missing on October 11th.
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NJ man charged in $500k Tompkins County gold bar scam
On October 8, State Police arrested Akash Thakkar, of Hiawatha, NJ, following a 15-month investigation.
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Legislative hopeful pushes for better coordinated mental health resources
Licensed social worker Christy Bianconi is running for a seat in the Tompkins County Legislature in District 14.
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Ithaca man arrested on weapon, resisting arrest charges
40-year-old Justin Carl is facing multiple charges after his arrest at the Green Street parking garage this morning.
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IPD asking for more alternative response funding
The Ithaca Police Department has presented their budget and is looking for more alternative response funding.
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TCPL appoints interim director
Kat Savage was appointed as the Tompkins County Public Library interim director by the Board of Trustees starting today, Oct. 13.
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LWVTC touts Vote411 for general election info
The League of Women Voters of Tompkins County says you can find registration information, polling place locations, and candidate info for county, city, and other local races.
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Cortland Police: Rental scams rising again
The Cortland Police Department says the community is being targeted by scammers using real addresses and convincing stories.
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Humane Society of Schuyler County asks for help amid influx of animals
Humane Society of Schuyler County Executive Director Georgie Taylor says they’re beyond capacity and staff are stretched thin.
