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2 days ago
Ithaca among latest round of GameStop store closures
GameStop is reportedly shuttering hundreds of stores nationwide, including the downtown Ithaca and DeWitt locations in New York.
2 days ago
Webb seeks nominees for Youth Leadership Recognition Award
Teachers and administrators from schools in Senate District 52 can nominate sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
2 days ago
Asempe Kitchen to permanently close Sunday in Ithaca
On February 1, Asempe Kitchen will welcome its final customers to its brick-and-mortar location in Press Bay Court.
2 days ago
Former IC and Auburn HS standout Locastro retires, will join San Diego Padres organization as coach
Auburn native and Ithaca College alum Tim Locastro has retired from professional baseball.
2 days ago
Cortland K9 officer to retire after 2 years of service
Canine Officer Max is retiring earlier than expected after a recent chronic health diagnosis.
3 days ago
Bomb threat at Lot 10 deemed not credible, IPD says
A bomb threat Jan. 26 in Ithaca has been deemed not credible.
3 days ago
Cortland Common Council tables union contract vote
The Cortland Common Council has delayed a vote in adopting a new union contract for wastewater plant workers to Feb. 3.
3 days ago
Riley sponsors ‘No Secret Police’ bill
Rep. Josh Riley has co-sponsored the 'No Secret Police' bill, which would mean unmasking ICE officers.
3 days ago
Second suspect arrested in Ovid burglary investigation
45-year-old Ted O'Connor, of Seneca Falls, is charged with an Ovid burglary.
3 days ago
LBA pancake breakfast Sunday to support Lansing Lions Club, AFSP
The Lansing Business Alliance is sponsoring a pancake breakfast on Feb. 1 to raise money for two community groups.
3 days ago
Colleagues mourn loss of former Tompkins County Deputy Administrator Kathy West
Tompkins County Legislator Lee Shurtleff is remembering former county employee Kathy West, who died Jan. 17.
3 days ago
Charles Githler appointed as Tompkins County Historian
The Tompkins County Legislature has appointed retired Newfield teacher Charles Githler as county historian.
3 days ago
Coming soon to Lansing: Adelita’s Mexican Cocina
Adelita's Mexican Cocina hopes to open in Feb. at the former Applebee's site in Lansing.
3 days ago
Binghamton park to be renamed for fallen firefighter JR Gaudet
Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham hopes to rename a park for firefighter John Gaudet, who was killed in Feb. 2025.
4 days ago
Ithaca area sees several travel advisories
Tompkins, Cortland, and Tioga counties are under travel restrictions because of a winter storm.
6 days ago
Ithaca area bracing for heavy snow
A cold weather advisory and a winter storm watch have both been issued by the NWS for the Southern Tier.
6 days ago
Tompkins County sheriff: ICE was absent following release of Mexico man in 2025
Last January, the release from jail of a man from Mexico became a controversy.
6 days ago
Largest gift in Cornell history establishes David A. Duffield College of Engineering
Cornell officials announced that $520 million of contributions from David Duffield will establish the David A. Duffield College of Engineering at Cornell.
6 days ago
State Comptroller: Over $68 million in unclaimed funds across five area counties, including Tompkins and Tioga
Money from old bank accounts, uncashed checks, and unused gift cards may be returned to New Yorkers.
6 days ago
One injured in crash on State Route 41 in Homer
On January 22, members of the Homer Fire Department were called to State Route 41 around 8:15 a.m. for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment.
