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2 weeks ago

Tioga County lawmakers honor Community Services Director Lori Morgan ahead of retirement

On January 13, lawmakers formally recognized the career of Community Services Director Lori Morgan at the Tioga County Legislature meeting.

2 weeks ago

Ithaca man accused of spraying person in the face with bear spray

According to New York State Police, Ithaca man Arthur Stewart intentionally used the spray on his neighbor in an apartment building staircase.

2 weeks ago

ICSD fiscal shape ‘strong,’ superintendent says

After some challenging years in the Ithaca City School District, they're going into the 2026-27 budget prep on more solid fiscal ground.

2 weeks ago

FLLT accepts 283 acre donation of conservation easements in Hammondsport

On January 13, the FLLT announced the donation of a 283-acre property off Winding Stair Road in the Keuka Lake watershed in Hammondsport.

2 weeks ago

Tioga Opportunities receives $200k for elderly homeowner repairs

Tioga Opportunities, Inc. has received $200,000 in funding through the NYS Office of Community Renewal’s RESTORE program.

2 weeks ago

One hospitalized after 2-vehicle collision in Genoa

On January 12, Genoa firefighters were called to a collision involving a car and a tractor-trailer on Route 90 around noon.

2 weeks ago

Community Foundation of Tompkins County names new chief development officer

On January 12, Steph Bailey was appointed as the new Chief Development Officer of the Community Foundation of Tompkins County.

2 weeks ago

Geneva city councilman accused of drug sale granted pre-trail release

On January 12, Councilman Ahmad Whitfield was reportedly granted pre-trial release after being arrested on allegations of possessing and selling cocaine.

2 weeks ago

Former Cornell basketball coach Bill Courtney dies at 55

On January 13, Temple University Assistant Men's Basketball Coach Bill Courtney passed away unexpectedly.

2 weeks ago

DEC says 3 pleaded guilty to illegal killing of deer in Richford

Officers with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation say the trio shot an 11-point buck standing in their vehicle’s spotlight on Nov. 7 in the Tioga County town of Richford.

2 weeks ago

Sigler shows support for regime change in Iran

In a Facebook post Monday, Legislator Mike Sigler expressed support for an overthrow of Iran’s current government, saying it could “remake the Middle East and US relationships there.” 

2 weeks ago

Groton to receive $675k grant for housing rehabilitation

On January 9, Governor Hochul announced that Groton has received $675,000 to help low to moderate-income households with rehabilitation costs.

2 weeks ago

Ithaca Conservation Board seeks nominations for Fischer Award

Town officials invite nominations for the 23rd annual Richard B. Fischer Conservation Award.

2 weeks ago

Newfield school district to hold budget prep meetings

A series of meetings starts next week on preparation for the 2026-27 spending plan for the Newfield Central School District.

2 weeks ago

Minor injury, cat rescued in Virgil house fire

On January 10, the Virgil Fire Department responded to a home on Route 392 just before 3 p.m. for a closet fire.

3 weeks ago

Cortland building evacuated after chemical exposure

An automatic fire alarm was triggered Friday, 1/9 at the iSpice building on Central Avenue, firefighters reported a misty, smoke-like condition.

3 weeks ago

Riley bill aims to stop Wall Street from buying affordable housing

A new bipartisan bill introduced by Josh Riley aims to limit Wall Street investors' ability to purchase large swathes of affordable housing.

3 weeks ago

Former Big Red hockey player joins Team USA for Winter Olympics

Class of 2025's Rory Guilday has been chosen to join Team USA Women's Hockey for the upcoming Winter Olympics.

3 weeks ago

Dryden grad, former soccer standout named head coach at Le Moyne

On January 8, Le Moyne announced that Taylor Van Fleet will lead the women's soccer program.

3 weeks ago

Wells College trustees’ OK sale agreement with Hiawatha Institute

On January 8, the Board of Trustees announced that the Hiawatha Institute for Indigenous Knowledge was the high bidder for the campus in Aurora.

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Shiffrin, Vonn and other ski racers star in ESPN’s ‘On the Edge’ docuseries leading into Olympics

Before Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn and other World Cup ski racers chase gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics, they will star in a new docuseries that gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it's like on the circuit.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

What to know about the 2026 Grammys

Sunday's Grammys mark a return to normalcy after the 2025 show was altered to focus on Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts.

1 day ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Eating snow cones or snow cream can be a winter delight, if done safely

As the recent winter storm recedes, residents of lesser-affected areas might be tempted to whip up bowls of "snow cream" — snow combined with milk, sugar and vanilla — after seeing techniques demonstrated on TikTok. Others might want to try "sugar on snow," a taffy-like confection made by pouring hot maple syrup onto a plate of snow.

2 days ago in Trending, World

World pauses to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Holocaust survivors, politicians and regular people commemorated International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Tuesday, gathering at events held across Europe to reflect on Nazi Germany's murder of millions of people and its attempt to annihilate European Jewry.

3 days ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

US names 232-athlete roster for Milan Cortina Olympics, led by five-timers including Vonn, Humphries

The U.S. team released its 232-athlete roster for the Milan Cortina Olympics on Monday and it includes Lindsey Vonn and bobsledders Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor, who are among the seven Americans making their fifth trip to the games.