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2 weeks ago
Tompkins County opens registration for short-term rentals
Under a law that passed earlier this year, owners and operators of STRs must register them with the county by Feb. 28.
2 weeks ago
Schuyler County law enforcement mourns loss of retired sheriff
On November 29, retired Sheriff Bill Yessman Jr. passed away after a 36-year career with the Schuyler County Sheriff's Office.
2 weeks ago
TCAT ends free rides for EBT card holders
TCAT has ended their special transportation program on Saturday, Nov. 29 now that SNAP benefits have been restored.
2 weeks ago
Local nonprofits receive emergency funding to support food security
On November 24, State Senator Lea Webb announced $100,000 in Local Emergency Food Relief Equipment grants for groups.
2 weeks ago
Colorado man receives 2 years for threatening Cayuga County resident
On November 24, 56-year-old Jerry Gordon was sentenced to 2 years in federal prison for the crime of transmitting a threat in interstate commerce to injure another person.
2 weeks ago
USCIS reinstates local naturalization ceremonies, Tompkins County awaits confirmation
Global citizens looking to complete their U.S. citizenship proceedings may once again be able to do so in Tompkins County.
2 weeks ago
Klein defends efforts, highlights Code Blue improvements
Tompkins County Legislature Chair Dan Klein is defending efforts made to improve this year's Code Blue shelter.
3 weeks ago
Cortland County man charged in alleged domestic dispute
State Troopers say 34-year-old Mark Young physically made contact with someone during an argument and tried to take the victim's phone to prevent them from calling for help.
3 weeks ago
Armstrong School dancers to perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Dancers from Ithaca’s Armstrong School of Dance will once again be featured in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
3 weeks ago
Locke man injured, facing charges after standoff with police
62-year-old Michael Yaw is recovering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a standoff with Cayuga County deputies on November 23rd.
3 weeks ago
Tioga County health professional recognized for contributions to rural health
On November 24, Dr. Eric Sarnicola of Tioga County Public Health was presented with the 2025 Senator Patricia McGee Award.
3 weeks ago
TC3 adds new degree program in health sciences, rollout set for Spring 2026 semester
On November 24th, TC3 announced the impending rollout of an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Health Sciences degree program for the Spring 2026 semester.
3 weeks ago
Running to Places Theatre Company receives NYS Senate Empire Award
On November 20, State Senator Lea Webb presented the Running to Places Theatre Company (R2P) with the New York State Empire Award.
3 weeks ago
Cayuga County man accused of sex abuse at Virgil business
34-year-old Joel Shattuck of Auburn is being charged with misdemeanors of sex abuse and forcible touching.
3 weeks ago
UPDATE: Child reported missing in Ithaca located safely
13-year-old Kaila Hobbs has been located and is safe after being reported missing on November 24th, 2025.
3 weeks ago
Investigation underway after body discovered near railroad crossing in Cortlandville
On the morning of November 25, State Police were called to Route 281 for a report of a deceased individual near a railroad crossing.
3 weeks ago
Former Cornell student convicted of rape, burglary
On November 24, 22-year-old Bilguun Enkhbayar was convicted by a jury of first-degree rape and second-degree burglary.
3 weeks ago
Cayuga Health partners with community organizations for SMARTI program
With the support of a $2.5 million grant, Cayuga Health roll out the Street Medicine Access Residency Training Initiative (SMARTI), the first program of its kind in the region.
3 weeks ago
Elmira unveils plaque marking first pro football game under the lights
On November 21, a historic marker was unveiled at Dunn Field, formerly known as the Maple Avenue Driving Park.
3 weeks ago
Driver shortage forces Marathon CSD to temporarily consolidate bus routes
On December 1, the Marathon Central School District will temporarily consolidate bus routes due to an ongoing driver shortage.
