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11 hours ago
Tompkins County IDA preparing response to ICSD concerns, chair says
Legislator Deborah Dawson questions concerns mentioned by the Ithaca school board.
11 hours ago
Cornell president says student made antisemitic remarks
Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff said the comment was 'hateful.'
12 hours ago
Webb presents Lt. Col. Cornell Morris with Liberty Medal
On July 28, retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and licensed clinical social worker Cornell Morris was honored for a lifetime of service.
12 hours ago
Police seize 7 pets, find 6 dead dogs at Ovid home
On July 28, an Ovid resident was charged with six counts of aggravated animal cruelty and seven counts of misdemeanor failure to provide sustenance to animals.
12 hours ago
Owego man accused of stealing from Open Door Mission
Police say 39-year-old Anthony Collins stole items from the Tioga County Open Door Mission in February 2026.
1 day ago
Cortland man charged following Main Street crash
Matthew Eckstrom, 22, is accused of causing a collision that sent two people to the hospital.
1 day ago
Ithaca ready to fill 4 ROOTS positions in new program
ROOTS was created from Ithaca's reimagining public safety efforts.
1 day ago
Cornell, US Attorney reach agreement on former doctor
Dr. Darius Paduch is serving life in prison for sexually abusing patients while employed at Weill Cornell Medicine.
1 day ago
Boat sinks in Cayuga Lake after fire near Aurora
The Aurora Volunteer Fire Department and mutual aid partners responded to a boat fire on July 27.
1 day ago
Cortland County SPCA looking to ID deposit bottle thief
The Cortland County SPCA is seeking to identify who stole the contents of their deposit bottle donation bin on July 28.
1 day ago
Retired ITCTC director receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Fernando de Aragon was recently honored by the New York State Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations.
1 day ago
Bid awarded for Robert House renovation in Owego
Renovation work will happen at the former Owego home of U.S. Army Officer Henry Martyn Robert, author of Robert's Rules of Order.
2 days ago
Cortland PD announces arrest in mural vandalism at Hollywood Restaurant
41-year-old Andrew Grant spraypainted the Ronnie James Dio mural, Cortland Police said.
2 days ago
Tractor-trailer a total loss in Freeville fire
On July 27, the Freeville Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on Peruville Road.
2 days ago
ICSD proposes pause in SouthWorks project
Ithaca's Board of Education is asking the IDA to pause the SouthWorks project until they get more info.
2 days ago
Community mourns loss of Greek Peak founder Al Kryger
Allen "Al" Kryger passed away on July 20, 2026, at the age of 87.
2 days ago
Cornell updates guidelines to ban animal processing in dorm kitchens
Cornell is updating a policy in the wake of a September 2025 incident in which two students skinned a bear in a dorm room kitchen.
2 days ago
Berkshire man sentenced for lengthy, high-speed chase
David Keener, 37, was sentenced to a maximum of two years in Pennsylvania State Prison on charges of aggravated felony assault and two misdemeanors.
3 days ago
IPD investigating reports of counterfeit cash
The Ithaca Police Department has recently received multiple complaints from local businesses regarding fake money.
3 days ago
Cortland’s finance committee ‘on hold,’ chair says
Cortland Mayor Scott Steve has temporarily suspended the committee.
