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7 hours ago

IPD: Man came to Ithaca to have sex with underage girl

Ithaca Police say they arrested the man around 12:35 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 in the Green St. parking garage after receiving a tip.

7 hours ago

OurBus moves Ithaca city stop to S. Cayuga St.

The changes take effect today, along with changes to some TCAT bus stops.

7 hours ago

Air fryer oven sold at Target recalled for burn hazard

Consumers are urged to contact the manufacturer for repair equipment and instructions.

7 hours ago

Tompkins County health officials urge early vaccination amid rise of measles

The Tompkins County Whole Health Department recommends that infants receive a dose between 6 and 11 months.

7 hours ago

Virgil Creek aquatic connectivity project in Dryden secures state funding

The Tompkins County Highway Department will install a new culvert that will restore natural stream alignment.

3 days ago

Cornell trustees reaffirm support for administration following no confidence vote

In the wake of the Jane Doe sexual assault case, the Cornell Faculty Senate has passed a vote of no confidence in the university's central administration.

3 days ago

Ithaca man accused of threatening neighbors with knife

Anyone who witnessed the alleged incident or has relevant information is asked to contact the Ithaca Police Department.

3 days ago

Dryden man dies in truck crash

On Nov. 5, the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office and other agencies responded to a truck crash in the 100 block of Hurd Road.

3 days ago

Ithaca woman charged with assault in alleged domestic incident

Police say the suspect struck the victim in the head and face multiple times with a stapler and vise-grip pliers.

3 days ago

DEC grant money will help replace two key culverts in Groton

The grant will fund projects that improve water quality and flow in the Owasco Lake watershed.

4 days ago

Ithaca mayor allows Cornell moratorium to end “for time being”

Mayor Cantelmo says Cornell has met some demands.

4 days ago

Ithaca man stabs victim after getting pepper sprayed, police say

Police say two men got into a fight around 3:55 p.m. Wednesday in the 100 block of East Green St.

4 days ago

NY reports first measles-related death in 30 years, Tompkins County remains at zero cases

A child in Lewis County has died after contracting measles.

4 days ago

Owego man receives two grand larceny charges in separate investigations

Derick Fredenburg is accused of stealing from a residence and a business in the Village of Owego.

4 days ago

Webb launches Thanksgiving celebration program for local students

Participants are invited to submit essays, artwork, or poetry about what Thanksgiving means to them.

5 days ago

Election 2026: Results in the Southern Tier

Early numbers for the 2026 midterm elections in Tompkins & Cortland Counties.

5 days ago

Tentative deal in place to transform Wells College into senior living facility

A developer from Chicago has signed a $10 million purchase agreement with Wells College.

5 days ago

Tioga County K9 Officer Shrek to receive donated body armor

The bullet-and-stab-protective vest is expected to be delivered within the next 2.5 months.

5 days ago

Hunter injured after falling from tree stand in Newfield

The Newfield Fire Co. reminds hunters to wear harnesses while in their tree stands.

5 days ago

ICSD joins other local districts in School Food Reboot Program

The program replaces ultra-processed foods with school meals that use locally grown ingredients.

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