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2 weeks ago

Chenango house fire claims life of 1-year-old

An infant passed away in a Broome County fire that happened on August 25th.

2 weeks ago

Newfield’s cell phone ban now includes internet devices, superintendent says

Students at Newfield Middle School and Newfield High School will have to keep all devices that connect to the internet and Bluetooth in their lockers.

2 weeks ago

Tompkins County to receive broadband infrastructure funding, Hochul says

On August 21st, Governor Hochul announced nearly $53 million in funding that will help build 234 miles of fiber and 46 wireless hubs in 28 counties.

2 weeks ago

Two hospitalized after crash in Nichols

On August 25th, State Police were called to State Route 17 in Nichols around 6 p.m. for a report of a crash involving a motorcycle

2 weeks ago

Community Foundation, GIAC, area businesses partner for Back-to-School Supplies Drive

The Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) and Community Foundation of Tompkins County are offering a Back-to-School drive on August 31st.

2 weeks ago

Multiple drug charges for Ithaca man after traffic stop

33-year-old Breon Brooks of Ithaca is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after a traffic stop on August 20th.

2 weeks ago

NYSP looking for owner of minibike found near Dryden Lake

New York State Troopers say a black Razor MX350 was found last week off a trail near Dryden Lake.

2 weeks ago

Trumansburg re-certified as pro-housing community

Trumansburg received a re-certification for their pro-housing community status for 2025.

2 weeks ago

Cortland working on daytime shelter

Cortland is in the early development stages of a new homeless shelter.

2 weeks ago

Police looking for cow owner after crash in Chemung County

On August 21, deputies responded to Interstate 86 in the Town of Ashland for a report that a car had struck a dairy cow in the road.

2 weeks ago

Firefighters rescue injured hiker near Virgil

On August 22, the Cortlandville Fire Department responded to Hoxies Gorge trails around 3:30 p.m. for a report that someone had fallen while hiking.

2 weeks ago

Seven Valleys Health Coalition to receive state funding

On August 22, Governor Hochul announced that Seven Valleys Health Coalition will receive over $46,000.

2 weeks ago

Elmira crews rescue dog stuck in post hole

On August 22, authorities were called to Jerusalem Hill Road for a report that a dog had become stuck in a freshly dug post hole.

2 weeks ago

Authorities seek to ID bank robbery suspect in Steuben County

On August 22, deputies say a man dressed in all black entered First Heritage Federal Credit Union in Addison around 10:30 a.m. and stole $4,000.

2 weeks ago

Cornell leadership addresses financial future

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff has detailed reasons for budget cuts.

2 weeks ago

2 months after stabbing, Ithaca man charged with attempted murder

20-year-old Nazir Chisolm was arrested Friday in Tennessee after allegedly stabbing someone more than two months ago.

2 weeks ago

DMV offering mobile office services at State Fair

The DMV mobile office is once again set up at the Fairgrounds in Syracuse.

2 weeks ago

Cortland Standard to move from historic building

Beginning September 2, the Cortland Standard will operate out of the old Sarvay Shoe Building at 50 Main Street.

2 weeks ago

Tompkins County approves temporary department moves to Lansing property

Two Tompkins County departments will temporarily relocate during the construction of the Center of Government.

2 weeks ago

Ithaca YMCA collecting scrap metal to support kids’ programs

The YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County is collecting scrap metal to raise money in support of childcare and programs for the approaching school year.

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Rick Davies, co-founder and singer of Supertramp, dies at 81

Rick Davies, the co-founder, singer and songwriter of British band Supertramp, has died after a long battle with cancer, the band said Monday. He was 81.

19 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Lainey Wilson lead Country Music Association Awards noms with 6 each

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1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Ravens’ stunning collapse: Baltimore blows 15-point lead in final 4 minutes in 41-40 loss to Bills

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4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us

For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."

5 days ago in Entertainment, Music

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