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3 weeks ago
Tractor-trailer a total loss in Freeville fire
On July 27, the Freeville Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on Peruville Road.
3 weeks ago
ICSD proposes pause in SouthWorks project
Ithaca's Board of Education is asking the IDA to pause the SouthWorks project until they get more info.
3 weeks ago
Community mourns loss of Greek Peak founder Al Kryger
Allen "Al" Kryger passed away on July 20, 2026, at the age of 87.
3 weeks ago
Cornell updates guidelines to ban animal processing in dorm kitchens
Cornell is updating a policy in the wake of a September 2025 incident in which two students skinned a bear in a dorm room kitchen.
3 weeks ago
Berkshire man sentenced for lengthy, high-speed chase
David Keener, 37, was sentenced to a maximum of two years in Pennsylvania State Prison on charges of aggravated felony assault and two misdemeanors.
3 weeks ago
IPD investigating reports of counterfeit cash
The Ithaca Police Department has recently received multiple complaints from local businesses regarding fake money.
3 weeks ago
Cortland’s finance committee ‘on hold,’ chair says
Cortland Mayor Scott Steve has temporarily suspended the committee.
3 weeks ago
Trumansburg Family Medicine to join Cayuga Health
Cayuga Health is acquiring both Trumansburg Family Medicine locations, effective August 3.
3 weeks ago
Sewer and water work on E Buffalo extended in Ithaca
Originally scheduled to wrap up earlier this month, the project is expected to last through the fall.
3 weeks ago
Riley introduces Protecting Childcare from Private Equity Act
The bill would stop predatory investors from raising childcare costs and protect high-quality, local daycare options.
3 weeks ago
No cause yet in Ithaca house fire
An abandoned house on N. Plain. St. in Ithaca was heavily damaged by fire on July 25.
3 weeks ago
Argument becomes assault on Ithaca Commons, police say
30-year-old Marcus Collins is accused of assault near Center Ithaca on the Commons.
3 weeks ago
IPD looking for info after reported stabbing at Asteri
A man was stabbed in the Asteri Ithaca building, police said.
4 weeks ago
Newfield man accused of stealing electricity from vacant apartment
According to State Police, a Newfield man entered a vacant, neighboring apartment and used a power cord to steal electricity.
4 weeks ago
Tompkins County finance director to step down Aug. 20
Darrel Tuttle announced his resignation at the July 21st Tompkins County Legislature meeting.
4 weeks ago
Annual Route 90 Garage Sale begins today from Homer to Montezuma
There are roughly 50 miles of garage sales over the next three days along Route 90 in Cortland and Cayuga County.
4 weeks ago
Local YMCAs to offer free youth lessons through NY SWIMS
New York is offering free swim lessons for children ages 0-12 through participating YMCAs, including locations in Ithaca, Cortland and Binghamton.
4 weeks ago
ILR School receives largest one-time gift from alum and wife
Cornell alum Edwin Baum and his wife, Holly Wallace, have gifted $10 million to the ILR School in support of its High Road NYC program.
4 weeks ago
Owego woman charged with reckless endangerment, arson
Sonya Morris is facing multiple charges after an alleged domestic violence incident on Belva Lockwood Lane.
4 weeks ago
Cortland County jury returns partial verdict in Burda case
On July 21, Steven Burda was convicted on nine criminal charges related to a January 2024 shooting, but the jury was deadlocked on charges of attempted murder of a police officer.
