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Missing person located deceased in Connecticut Hill State Forest
NEWFIELD, NY (607NewsNow) – Authorities have located a body in Connecticut Hill State Forest. On October 16, the Schuyler County…
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Cornell forms 2 committees as part of ‘Resilient Cornell’ plan
Cornell is forming the Provost’s Steering Committee and the Cross-Campus Collaboration Committee.
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Trumansburg school district has capital project vote Oct. 28
Trumansburg’s school district has an upcoming vote for a capital project that centers on infrastructure and security enhancements, improvements to athletic fields, and mechanical and plumbing upgrades.
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State officials cut ribbon at Broome-Tioga BOCES Trade Complex
Officials cut the ribbon last week at Broome-Tioga BOCES' brand-new Trade Complex.
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Tompkins County lawmakers accept GIVE grant, Flock Security contract
On October 7, Tompkins County lawmakers considered accepting a grant at the Legislature meeting that would help fund the continued use of Flock Security devices.
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Elmira Police officer arrested for allegedly leaking investigation information
On October 15, State Police arrested Shyonna Pacheco of the Elmira Police Department (EPD) after an investigation into misconduct.
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Ovid Library accepting hygiene product donations through Saturday
A hygiene drive at the Edith B. Ford Memorial Library in Ovid runs through October 18.
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Public comment period opens for Tioga County SNAP plan
The 2026-to-2027 Temporary Assistance and SNAP Employment Plan for Tioga County is available for public review and comment.
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Hangar Theatre receives $250K in state funding for renovations
Sen. Lea Webb has secured $250,000 for renovations at the Hangar Theatre in Ithaca.
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Cincinnatus man charged with felony DWI after Virgil crash
55-year-old Gary Kouril of Cincinnatus is being charged with felony DWI after driving his truck into a ditch on Wednesday, October 15th.
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Cortland 2026 budget draft includes 4% property tax hike
Cortland Mayor Scott Steve is proposing a 4% increase in property taxes for 2026, which he says meets rising costs while maintaining services and staff levels.
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Police: Ithaca man caught with stolen Amazon packages
Ithaca Police say 24-year-old man Gregory VanDyke was spotted near an alleged burglary in progress early this morning, Oct. 16, on Dryden Road.
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Dryden Center for Community project takes big step toward fundraising goal
The organizers of the Dryden Center for Community recently received a $200,000 pledge from an anonymous donor.
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Open forum on role of local court system tonight in Virgil
Community members are invited to a non-partisan forum tonight in Virgil at 6 p.m. examining the role of courts at the town and village level.
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Ithaca businesses and Cornell among those affected by energy cuts, Hochul slams White House
Hochul slammed the White House’s decision to cut $500 million in clean energy grant funding last week to over two dozen factories and businesses in the Empire State.
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Survey deadline looms for Camp Barton input
The opportunity to give your input about the former Camp Barton in Covert closes on October 17th.
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Ben’s Original recalls variety of rice for possible presence of small stones
Ben’s Original has voluntarily recalled several varieties of its rice for potential foreign body contamination.
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UPDATE: Tompkins County activates Code Blue protocols for Thursday
Temperatures are expected to dip below freezing tonight and Tompkins County is activating Code Blue protocols.
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Update: Vestal Police say missing 86-year-old woman located
Vestal Town Police say 86-year-old Janice Short was last seen walking along Tracy Creek Road in Vestal around 5:45 p.m. Tuesday.
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ICSD superintendent ‘hopeful’ for new teachers’ contract
Ithaca City School District Superintendent Dr. Luvelle Brown is optimistic about negotiations between the ITA and ICSD.
