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IPD arrests 4 in months-long drug, weapons probe

Ithaca Police arrested 4 people on Jan. 9 in a lengthy investigation into drug sales and weapons.

3 weeks ago

Arrests made in large police operation on Ithaca’s West End

On January 9, the Ithaca Police Department conducted a coordinated operation at Arthaus, which IPD initially referred to as narcotics-related.

3 weeks ago

Comfort Food Trail making return to downtown Ithaca

Good news, foodies. The Downtown Ithaca Alliance is bringing back the Comfort Food Trail for a second year.

3 weeks ago

Ithaca’s housing stock available in online database

Ithaca City officials say the virtual housing development data includes an overview of current housing available, plus recent and future development.

3 weeks ago

Dos Amigos adds breakfast menu, hours in Ithaca

Dos Amigos is now offering breakfast burritos, egg tacos, Café Bustelo, and fresh orange juice five days a week.

3 weeks ago

Varick receives over $5 million to install sewer district along Cayuga Lake

Varick has received a $5,303,500 in state funding to help create Sewer District #4.

3 weeks ago

Cortland native Dan Pitcher interviews for Cleveland Browns head coaching position

The Cleveland Browns have reportedly requested to interview Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher for their head coaching vacancy.

3 weeks ago

Tioga County IDA receives $450k for Newark Valley to Berkshire rail trail study

The Tioga County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) has been awarded $450,000 from the state to conduct a pre-engineering study for a potential rail trail.

3 weeks ago

Geneva city councilman accused of drug trafficking

On January 7, Ahmad Whitfield was arrested following an ongoing narcotics trafficking investigation in the Geneva area.

3 weeks ago

One injured in Genoa building site fall

On January 6, the Genoa Volunteer Fire Department responded to a building site accident in the 300 block of Route 34 around 9:15 a.m.

3 weeks ago

Homer Fire Department mourns loss of 50-year member

On January 8, Homer FD shared on Facebook that long-time member Ralph Thornton passed away.

3 weeks ago

Two accused of commercial burglary in Owego

Owego Police arrested 40-year-old Lacey Philippi and 31-year-old Michael Stone last week after an investigation into an alleged theft at a business on North Avenue.

3 weeks ago

Moody appointed permanent Ithaca fire chief

The Ithaca Common Council voted Wednesday, Jan. 7 to appoint Michael Moody as the city's fire chief.

3 weeks ago

Mannion wants ‘transparent’ investigation in ICE shooting

Rep. John Mannion called the video footage of 37-year-old Renee Good being shot dead by ICE “deeply disturbing” in a statement on Facebook.

3 weeks ago

Tioga County 911 radio project still under construction

Tioga County Administrator Jackson Bailey says a 911 radio tower project remains a work in progress.

3 weeks ago

Deborah Dawson unanimously chosen as Vice Chair of Tompkins County Legislature

After Tompkins County Legislator Shawna Black was appointed as Chair, Legislator Deborah Dawson was chosen unanimously as Vice Chair.

3 weeks ago

NYS invests $400k in CMoG marketing campaign

The state is investing $400,000 in a marketing campaign for the Corning Museum of Glass (CMoG).

3 weeks ago

Ithaca shares winter changes, reminders about city parks and trails

Ithaca City Officials say trails within city parks receive limited maintenance during winter, and users should proceed at their own risk.

3 weeks ago

No injuries after small fire, evacuation at Dryden school

On January 7, officials say the middle and high school was forced to evacuate after a fire was reported in an office trash can.

3 weeks ago

Ithaca introduces new downtown parking fees

On Monday, Jan. 5, the price of metered parking in downtown Ithaca increased to $2.50/hour while parking in a city garage rose to $2.25/hour.

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7 hours ago in Sports, Trending

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.

2 days 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.

3 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.