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Legislative leader casts doubt on Tompkins County homeless data from Comptroller
Tompkins County Legislative Chair Shawna Black has raised questions about the state data.
Tioga County Public Health launches youth bike helmet program
The Tioga County Health Department is handing out free bike helmets for eligible kids through its Helmet First, Ride Second Program.
Tompkins County launches info series to explain budget process
Tompkins County is releasing information on its website to keep the public informed about the 2027 spending plan.
Cortland secures largest fine in city history
Owners of the former animal welfare nonprofit Purr Fect World, Inc. have been ordered to pay $53,250 in fines.
State reduces Tompkins County Code Blue funding by roughly 60%
After receiving roughly $2.1 million for Code Blue shelter operations last year, Tompkins County is only getting $841,000 for the upcoming winter.
2 weeks ago in National
Takeaways from Tuesday’s elections: El-Sayed pulls off narrow victory over Democratic establishment
Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is the latest and perhaps most significant evidence that the party's voters are looking to turn the page on establishment-backed politicians — even in must-win battlegrounds.
The Teacher’s Desk receives $20k grant to support children’s literacy in Western, Central NY
Five Star Bank has awarded $20,000 to The Teacher's Desk, helping to expand access to free children's books through the bank's Five Star Reader program.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering wrist injury
Carlos Alcaraz withdrew Tuesday from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering right wrist injury that has sidelined him since April.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Space for music on late-night TV has dwindled. New media seeks to offer an alternative
When CBS ended "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" earlier this year, it also shuttered the program's robust music offerings — a major blow for artists whose television platform was already dwindling.
2 weeks ago in National
North Carolina congressman Edwards quits reelection bid after committee recommends his censure
Embattled North Carolina Republican congressman Chuck Edwards withdrew from his reelection campaign on Wednesday, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides in his office.
2 weeks ago in National
Stevens and El-Sayed are in a close race for Michigan’s Democratic Senate nomination
Moderate candidate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed were in a tight race for Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in the early morning hours of Wednesday.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies
Matt Walker couldn't pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas in 1996. Here’s who was there that night
New details about one of hip-hop's most enduring mysteries — the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur — could finally come to light in the upcoming trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Tarik Skubal pitches 6 effective innings in Dodgers debut against Cubs
Tarik Skubal was booed during his Los Angeles Dodgers debut on Tuesday night. No big deal, he said. The two-time Cy Young Award winner actually enjoyed the chilly reception.
Deputies continue to investigate alleged Horseheads assault after arrest
42-year-old Brian Patterson was charged with felony assault in Horseheads.
Cast Iron Cowboys to perform free show in Owego
The group will play blues, bluegrass, and country western songs.
DWI leads to immigration arrest in Summerhill
A Guatemalan man is accused of providing false identification after an accident in Cayuga County.
Tompkins County receives DEC grant for electric vehicles
Tompkins County is receiving $7,500 each for three qualifying vehicles.
