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United Way of Tompkins County 2025 Youth and Philanthropy grant cycle open through October 30
The United Way of Tompkins County’s (UWTC) 2025 Youth and Philanthropy Grant Cycle is open.
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VOA will run Tompkins County’s Code Blue shelter this winter
On October 7, county lawmakers unanimously approved a contract with Volunteers of America Upstate New York (VOA) for this winter's Code Blue operations on Cherry Street in Ithaca.
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Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content
Teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won't be able to change their settings without a parent's permission, Meta announced on Tuesday.
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Tompkins County could reconsider COFA move
On October 7, lawmakers heard public comments during the meeting of the Legislature that were largely in opposition to the Office for the Aging’s (COFA) planned move to Lansing.
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Village of Horseheads: Water system leaking 160 million gallons a year
Horseheads Mayor Kevin Adams says about 60% of Horseheads' yearly water supply is being lost to leaks in the water system.
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Kelly’s Dockside Cafe preps for closure, selling inventory
After more than 50 years of business, Kelly’s Dockside Café will shutter its doors next month.
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With drone assistance, Cortland PD locates missing elderly man
A 73-year-old man, who is not from the area and has dementia, was located safely at Randall Park after being reported missing on October 11th.
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NJ man charged in $500k Tompkins County gold bar scam
On October 8, State Police arrested Akash Thakkar, of Hiawatha, NJ, following a 15-month investigation.
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LWVTC touts Vote411 for general election info
The League of Women Voters of Tompkins County says you can find registration information, polling place locations, and candidate info for county, city, and other local races.
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Cortland Police: Rental scams rising again
The Cortland Police Department says the community is being targeted by scammers using real addresses and convincing stories.
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Humane Society of Schuyler County asks for help amid influx of animals
Humane Society of Schuyler County Executive Director Georgie Taylor says they’re beyond capacity and staff are stretched thin.
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Cortland Memorial Foundation raises $58k for GCMC
Nearly 200 attendees helped raise $58,000 to support GCMC at the Cortland Memorial Foundation's annual Harvest of Gold gala at Greek Peak.
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Tompkins County EBC recommends 3.31% tax levy increase for 2026
On October 8, at its final meeting, the Expanded Budget Committee (EBC) unanimously voted on a levy totaling $56,713,511.
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Tompkins Chamber to host FEMA flood map and insurance info workshop
On October 14, the Tompkins Chamber is hosting a workshop about new Tompkins County flood maps from FEMA and how they may affect you.
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Ithaca troopers host NYS Inspector General, others for tree planting
On October 8, troopers were joined by New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang and others to plant nine red maple saplings at the Ithaca barracks.
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Tompkins SIREN alert system sees steady increase in participation
SIREN users have increased by more than 2,300 through the first eight months of 2025, with the number of subscriptions over 39,000, as of August.
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Reminder: Community engagement forums with the NYS Office of Mental Health tonight, tomorrow in Ithaca
Tonight, in Ithaca, you can share your thoughts and concerns with the Tompkins County Whole Health Department (TCWH) and the State Office of Mental Health (OMH).
2 weeks ago
SUNY Cortland names new chief of staff
On October 7, SUNY Cortland announced that Leatrice Oram will step into the chief of staff role.
3 weeks ago
What to do if you’re underwater on your car loan
More car buyers are finding themselves in a tough spot financially. According to a recent report from Edmunds, more than 26% of new-vehicle trade-ins in the second quarter of 2025 had negative equity — the highest share in more than four years.
3 weeks ago
CPSC: Jocute Baby Loungers pose injury, death risk
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Jocute Baby Loungers do not meet the mandatory standard for infant sleep products.
