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3 weeks ago
Ovid pair charged with alleged wallet theft
On December 13, deputies arrested 58-year-old Julia Collins and 54-year-old William Campbell for grand larceny, misdemeanor petit larceny, and misdemeanor conspiracy.
4 weeks ago
No injuries in snowy Virgil crash
On December 13, deputies responded to a reported personal injury motor vehicle crash in Virgil around 6 p.m. at West River and Snyder Hill Roads.
4 weeks ago
Dryden superintendent touts success of cell phone ban
The Dryden Central School District has observed 30% less course failure for the first quarter in their high school after a smartphone classroom ban.
4 weeks ago
Cornell president calls Brown University shooting ‘unspeakable’
Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff encourages students to seek university resources after a shooting at Brown University.
4 weeks ago
Riley introduces bipartisan bill banning bonuses for utility CEOs amid rate hikes
On December 10, Congressman Josh Riley introduced the No Bonuses for Utility Executives Act with Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02).
4 weeks ago
Nasal spray recalled for potential contamination
According to the FDA, some ReBoost Nasal Spray may contain yeast, mold, or microorganisms, including one species identified as Achromobacter, at levels above specifications.
4 weeks ago
Doug’s Fish Fry wins NYS Senate Empire Award
On December 12, State Senator Lea Webb presented Doug’s Fish Fry with the New York State Senate Empire Award.
4 weeks ago
Ithaca College cuts ribbon on EV charging expansion project
On December 11, officials cut the ribbon to mark the culmination of the multi-year “Recharge at IC” initiative, which included the installation of 30 new electric vehicle chargers, bringing the campuswide total to 36.
4 weeks ago
Police cancel missing person report in Seneca County
The missing person report issued for 66-year-old Mark Taggarty earlier this week has been cancelled.
4 weeks ago
Broome County responds to jail death rumors
54-year-old William Warnock, Jr. was pronounced dead in his cell at the Broome County Correctional Facility on Monday, and a cause of death has not been determined.
4 weeks ago
Ithaca increases trash tag prices for 2026
Starting on New Year’s Day, the City of Ithaca says the prices will increase to $6 for a tag and $36 for a sheet of garbage tags.
4 weeks ago
ByHeart formula recall expanded as infant botulism outbreak grows
51 infants have become ill and were hospitalized after an infant botulism outbreak caused by recalled ByHeart formula products.
4 weeks ago
City of Ithaca to offer free parking December 20-28
Beginning December 20, all parking fees will be waived in Ithaca until December 28th.
4 weeks ago
Tioga County Toys for Tots Campaign collects nearly $5k in gift donations
On December 8, eight bins full of gifts donated by county employees and community members were collected for the Toys for Tots Campaign.
4 weeks ago
Voters approve $22.6 million capital improvement project at Spencer-Van Etten schools
On December 9, voters in the Spencer Van-Etten Central School District narrowly approved a $22.6 million capital improvement project, 119-115.
4 weeks ago
Ithaca firefighters assist deer rescue on Cayuga Lake inlet
On December 10, the Ithaca Fire Department responded to the Cayuga Lake inlet near Cass Park to assist DEC & Park Police with an animal rescue.
4 weeks ago
Owego Police trying to track down individuals involved in alleged hit and run collision
Owego Police are in search of those involved in a four-door pickup truck with a covered bed allegedly backing into another vehicle without reporting it on October 10th.
4 weeks ago
Union brings labor law charges against Cayuga Medical Center
The Communications Workers of America filed charges on Dec. 8 with the National Labor Relations Board, accusing CMC of violating federal labor law and the rights of nurses who’ve formed a union.
4 weeks ago
Tompkins County rural EMS coverage will continue in 2026
Funding has been secured for 2026 for Tompkins County's rural EMS coverage program.
4 weeks ago
Ithaca organizations among those receiving NYS supportive housing funding
On December 9, Governor Hochul announced nearly $46 million in conditional awards for supportive housing projects across New York.
