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3 weeks ago

Gillibrand, others introduce working class tax cut bill

On March 16, Gillibrand and others introduced the Working Americans’ Tax Cut Act.

3 weeks ago

Former Waverly business owner and wife accused of rape

37-year-old Jamison Reeves and his wife, Lisa, are accused of forcing a woman to have intercourse at their home in May 2022.

3 weeks ago

Candor man arrested with burglar’s tools near Cornell

On March 11, Cornell Police arrested Jason Morse near College Avenue in Collegetown.

3 weeks ago

Senator Webb recognizes local leaders for Women’s History Month

On March 13, Webb recognized six women from the Southern Tier for their contributions and impact in their communities, 3 of whom are from Tompkins and Cortland County.

3 weeks ago

Cornell men’s lightweight rowing team to return to competition in April

On March 10, the Big Red men's lightweight rowing team was reinstated, though according to Athletics Director Dr. Nicki Moore, it will be a "phased return."

3 weeks ago

Dryden Fire names 2025 Driver of the Year

Firefighter Harlan Pudney Jr. was recently named the 2025 Neptune Hose Company #1 Driver of the Year.

3 weeks ago

Deputies locate man with active parole warrant in Enfield traffic stop

On March 9, deputies on patrol in Enfield observed a pickup truck at the Dandy Mini-Mart with a passenger suspected of having an active New York State parole warrant.

4 weeks ago

Cortland woman charged with apartment arson

61-year-old Jacqueline Rood is accused of intentionally setting a fire Sunday inside an apartment building on Main St.

4 weeks ago

IPD looking at alternatives to Flock Safety

Despite the Common Council voting to end the city’s contract with Flock Safety, IPD Chief Tom Kelly says the search is on for alternatives. 

4 weeks ago

AAA: Ithaca’s gas prices up 15 cents since Monday

Triple A says Ithaca’s average price jumped 15 cents in the last week to $3.55 a gallon.

4 weeks ago

NYS Burn Ban in effect through May 14

Seeking to reduce the risk of wildfire as temperatures warm up, the annual spring burn ban on brush and vegetation is officially underway.

4 weeks ago

Newfield to receive $7.1M for water infrastructure work

On March 12, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the Town of Newfield is receiving $7.1 million in federal and state grants.

4 weeks ago

Cornell student charged with bringing rifle to SU out on bail

On March 11, Mateu Healey-Parera reportedly posted $50,000 bail after he was arrested last Saturday and charged with possession of a weapon on school grounds.

4 weeks ago

Cortland PBA seeks donations for K9 program

The group is accepting donations to fund a new K9 Officer at the Cortland Police Department, after the recent departure of K9 Max.

4 weeks ago

Cincinnatus CSD names interim principal

On March 13, Dr. Peter Smith was named interim principal of the secondary school.

4 weeks ago

Ithaca Police Department mourns loss of lieutenant, PBA president

Thomas Condzella passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, March 10.

4 weeks ago

Fire Chief: No working smoke detectors in Cortland fire

On March 13, the Cortland Fire Department was called to a blaze in the 200 block of Tompkins Street just after 2:30 a.m.

4 weeks ago

Sigler seeks AG probe into Tompkins County gas prices

Legislator Mike Sigler is requesting a state investigation in Tompkins County's high gas prices.

4 weeks ago

TC3 getting $186K for expanded child care services

Gov. Hochul has announced expanded child care at 11 SUNY community colleges, including TC3 in Dryden.

4 weeks ago

Brewster House names new executive director

On March 10, the Elizabeth Brewster House announced that Marianne Odell has been named executive director.

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