Local
16 hours ago
Lawmakers approve temporary moves of COFA, Assessment Department to Lansing
On October 21, lawmakers approved the temporary relocation of Tompkins County Assessment Department and Office for the Aging to Lansing.
17 hours ago
State Police investigating fatal hit and run in Geneva
On October 23, authorities received a report of a deceased person in the southbound lane of Pre Emption Road after a hit and run.
17 hours ago
Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office: Missing woman located safe
UPDATE: 36-year-old Stephanie Kemp has been located and is safe after being reported missing on October 22nd..
19 hours ago
Cornell director to become CMoG president in February
Dr. Jessica Levin Martinez will step down as director of Cornell's Johnson Museum of Art to become the next Corning Museum of Glass president and executive director in February.
21 hours ago
Lansing Town Board agrees to extend public comment period on moratorium proposal
The Lansing Town Board agreed to extend a deadline on accepting public comments in writing about a proposed 1-year moratorium on land use development.
22 hours ago
Osborne to run for 3rd term as Tompkins County sheriff
Tompkins County Sheriff Derek Osborne is running for a third term.
22 hours ago
GreenStar donates to Sciencenter through Bags for Change program
On October 22, GreenStar Food Co-Op presented the Sciencenter with a check for $576.48.
22 hours ago
City of Ithaca seeks members for Zoning Advisory Committee
Ithaca is asking anyone interested in helping to shape the city to come forward and serve on the Zoning Advisory Committee.
22 hours ago
Tompkins, Cortland County residents among graduating state troopers
Caden Congdon of Cortland, Jonathan Elmore of Homer, Madison Sciera of Homer, and Richard Henry of Groton are now New York State Troopers.
22 hours ago
Prescription Drug Takeback event Saturday in Owego
On October 25, as part of the DEA’s National Takeback campaign, you can get rid of all solid forms of prescription drugs, including tablets, capsules, and patches.
2 days ago
Ensign accepts Tompkins County Highway Director position
Nick Ensign has accepted the position of Tompkins County Highway Director after serving in an interim role.
2 days ago
Cortland County receives over $800k in matching funds from NYS
On October 20, the New York Department of State announced that Cortland County is receiving matching funds for two 2023 projects.
2 days ago
Newark Valley man charged after threatening to firebomb law enforcement in NYC
David Cox Jr., of Newark Valley, told others he intended to travel to New York City and “firebomb” NYPD officers and federal law enforcement during the "No Kings Protest" on Saturday.
2 days ago
Dispute leads to charges for Ithaca man
On October 21, 64-year-old Bruce Rogers pulled a gun out during a dispute at Nate's Floral Estates around 10:30 p.m.
2 days ago
Emergency Town Board meeting called in Lansing related to proposed moratorium
On October 23, Lansing Town Board members will gather to determine a deadline for accepting public comments regarding the proposed local moratorium law and “approving litigation counsel.”
3 days ago
Syracuse PD seeks help locating suspect in dog stabbing
On October 21, someone allegedly stabbed a dog at a residence in the 500 block of East Willow Street.
3 days ago
Late in budget season, Ithaca officials uncover $2.1 million shortfall
During a budget meeting on Tuesday, City Manager Deb Mohlenhoff revealed a surprise $2.1 million gap after a lengthy executive session.
3 days ago
Cortland man found guilty of criminally negligent homicide
38-year-old Joseph Miller of Cortland was convicted of criminally negligent homicide after his 60-year-old girlfriend Laurie Wing died after he assaulted her.
3 days ago
DEC releases more details about deceased man found in Connecticut Hill State Forest
On October 17, a 36-year-old man's body was discovered in the woods around 1:10 p.m. in the Town of Newfield.
3 days ago
13-month water/sewer project in Varna begins, Dryden town officials say
A water/sewer project is being done weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. until November 2026 in Varna.
