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Geneva city councilman accused of drug trafficking
On January 7, Ahmad Whitfield was arrested following an ongoing narcotics trafficking investigation in the Geneva area.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Moody appointed permanent Ithaca fire chief
The Ithaca Common Council voted Wednesday, Jan. 7 to appoint Michael Moody as the city's fire chief.
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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.
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Tioga County 911 radio project still under construction
Tioga County Administrator Jackson Bailey says a 911 radio tower project remains a work in progress.
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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.
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NYS invests $400k in CMoG marketing campaign
The state is investing $400,000 in a marketing campaign for the Corning Museum of Glass (CMoG).
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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.
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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.
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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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Nearly 2k attend First Day Hike at Taughannock Falls State Park
Park officials say over 1800 hikers and about 150 dogs showed up for walks at Taughannock Falls State Park on January 1.
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Hochul signs legislation requiring warning labels for children on social media platforms
On Dec. 23, 2025, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation requiring social media companies to display warning labels to children.
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Winter Market open through March at Triphammer Mall
You can buy fresh produce and other goods every Saturday through March from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Triphammer Mall.
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Retired Elmira cop starts work as school resource officer
Chemung County Sheriff Bill Schrom says Brian Williams is working as a school resource officer at Broadway Elementary School in Elmira.
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Tompkins County Legislature backs nurses’ right to unionize in 16-0 vote
A resolution in the Tompkins County Legislature recognizing the rights of workers to form unions was approved Tuesday, Jan. 6 by all 16 legislators.
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Two arrested in Ithaca after Flock Alert flags stolen vehicle
33-year-old Michael Smythe and 32-year-old Ebony Parham were arrested after the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office got an alert from Flock Safety cameras in Ithaca.
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Odd even parking enforcement temporarily suspended in Ithaca
With milder weather on the horizon, city residents are free to park on either side of the street.
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Fatal crash under investigation in Richford
On January 3, deputies were called to Route 79 in Richford for a two-vehicle crash around 1:30 p.m.
