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3 weeks ago

AAA: Ithaca’s gas prices up 15 cents since Monday

Triple A says Ithaca’s average price jumped 15 cents in the last week to $3.55 a gallon.

3 weeks ago

NYS Burn Ban in effect through May 14

Seeking to reduce the risk of wildfire as temperatures warm up, the annual spring burn ban on brush and vegetation is officially underway.

3 weeks ago

Newfield to receive $7.1M for water infrastructure work

On March 12, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the Town of Newfield is receiving $7.1 million in federal and state grants.

3 weeks ago

Cornell student charged with bringing rifle to SU out on bail

On March 11, Mateu Healey-Parera reportedly posted $50,000 bail after he was arrested last Saturday and charged with possession of a weapon on school grounds.

3 weeks ago

Cortland PBA seeks donations for K9 program

The group is accepting donations to fund a new K9 Officer at the Cortland Police Department, after the recent departure of K9 Max.

3 weeks ago

Cincinnatus CSD names interim principal

On March 13, Dr. Peter Smith was named interim principal of the secondary school.

3 weeks ago

Ithaca Police Department mourns loss of lieutenant, PBA president

Thomas Condzella passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, March 10.

3 weeks ago

Fire Chief: No working smoke detectors in Cortland fire

On March 13, the Cortland Fire Department was called to a blaze in the 200 block of Tompkins Street just after 2:30 a.m.

3 weeks ago

Sigler seeks AG probe into Tompkins County gas prices

Legislator Mike Sigler is requesting a state investigation in Tompkins County's high gas prices.

3 weeks ago

TC3 getting $186K for expanded child care services

Gov. Hochul has announced expanded child care at 11 SUNY community colleges, including TC3 in Dryden.

3 weeks ago

Brewster House names new executive director

On March 10, the Elizabeth Brewster House announced that Marianne Odell has been named executive director.

3 weeks ago

Centro launches experimental service changes in Cortland County

Centro is increasing the frequency of stops on four of its most popular routes: Route 1 (Riverside Plaza), Route 2 (West Road), Route 3 (Homer), and Route 4 (Walmart/Cortlandville).

3 weeks ago

Asteri developers face repair deadline to keep property tax abatement deal

The Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) has sent a notice of default to Asteri Ithaca, care of the Vecino Group.

3 weeks ago

Kelles to host Preparing for Immigration Enforcement workshop Monday in Ithaca

Assemblymember Anna Kelles is hosting two public information sessions next week in Ithaca.

4 weeks ago

Bridge in Ulysses closed due to structural deterioration

On March 12, the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) requested that the Podunk Road Bridge in Ulysses be closed due to "structural deterioration."

4 weeks ago

Dryden Center for Community to hold Steeple Social

The Dryden Center for Community will hold their first public event on March 28.

4 weeks ago

How does Ithaca’s 2025-26 winter rank historically?

The winter of 2025-26 in Ithaca was the 21st coldest on record, according to data from Cornell.

4 weeks ago

Binghamton man faces federal charge for alleged YouTube comments

Jeffrey Hamm Jr. is accused of posting threatening comments on YouTube in January that were directed at President Donald Trump, his supporters, and ICE.

4 weeks ago

Cornell senior joins Team Legend on hit TV show The Voice

On March 2, the class of 2026’s Adi Arora appeared in the second episode of the blind audition portion of the hit NBC show "The Voice Battle of the Champions."

4 weeks ago

Cornell, alum launch life-saving stem-cell registry drive

Beginning March 13, the university is hosting a week-long stem cell drive that could save lives.

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