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3 weeks ago

Tompkins County dispatcher named Telecommunicator of the Year by Atlantic region peers

Department of Emergency Response (DoER) dispatcher Patrick Harris has been named Telecommunicator of the Year.

3 weeks ago

Cortlandville man accused of strangling, cutting victim in domestic dispute

The Cortland County Sheriff's Office says 57-year-old James Plaches strangled and cut someone with a knife during an altercation.

3 weeks ago

IC eliminates VP of Marketing Communications position in cost-cutting move

Ithaca College will eliminate the position of Vice President for Marketing Communications later this month.

3 weeks ago

Crews rescue hiker from State Forest trail in Lapeer

On August 19, multiple agencies responded to a report of a man who fell while hiking with his wife around 11:30 a.m. in Lapeer.

4 weeks ago

YMCA to host “Pop-Up and Play” event in Ithaca on August 22

On Friday, August 22, the YMCA will host a free family event at the YMCA of Ithaca from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

4 weeks ago

Crews tackle brush fire in Newfield

On April 19, members of the Newfield Fire Department responded to a reported brush fire "with a large amount of smoke in the area."

4 weeks ago

Fall service schedule in effect at TCAT

With student move-in underway at all local colleges, the TCAT seasonal route schedule is in effect.

4 weeks ago

Construction to shutter part of road at Cornell through Summer 2026

Beginning today, Hoy Road is closed to all traffic between Campus Road and the Duffield loading dock entrance.

4 weeks ago

Ithaca man receives 25 to life for wife’s murder

On August 19, 44-year-old Ahmed Abed was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for second-degree murder.

4 weeks ago

1 injured in Schuyler County car-livestock truck crash

A crash between a four-door sedan and a livestock truck on August 18th in Hector has left one injured.

4 weeks ago

Riley visits Middle East, makes plea for more aid to civilians

Congressman Josh Riley traveled to Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza border last weekend for a closer look at the ongoing conflict.

4 weeks ago

Werner recalls two ladders sold nationwide for fall hazard

According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, two models of the Werner Multi-Max Pro series have faulty locking mechanisms.

4 weeks ago

Open slots remain for rabies clinic Thursday in Richford

On April 21st, you can get rabies shots for your dog, cat, or ferret in Richford.

4 weeks ago

Authorities recover, ID missing kayaker from Cayuga Lake

35-year-old John Choi of Flushing was found in 70 feet of water on Cayuga Lake after his kayak capsized on August 17th.

4 weeks ago

Final week of 4H summer camp cancelled after fire in McGraw

On August 16th, a blaze broke out in the Arts and Crafts building at Camp Owahta in McGraw.

4 weeks ago

Crews search for missing person on Cayuga Lake, one rescued

One person is still missing after a canoe capsized on Cayuga Lake on August 17th around 1:30 a.m.

4 weeks ago

Cortland’s school district splits cell phone rule for high school, junior high

The Cortland Enlarged City School District is taking a layered approach to implementing a state-mandated smartphone ban.

4 weeks ago

Thefts from parked vehicles rising in Ithaca, IPD says

The Ithaca Police Department is reporting rising incidents of thefts from parked vehicles.

4 weeks ago

State launches searchable database for public school bell-to-bell smartphone ban policies

On August 14, Governor Hochul launched a website that provides access to each school’s policy on smartphone bans.

4 weeks ago

CFWO annual grant cycle open in Tompkins County

The City Federation of Women’s Organizations' (CFWO) annual grant cycle is open with applications due by Friday, September 26th.

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