Local
4 hours 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 hours 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.
5 hours 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cincinnatus CSD names interim principal
On March 13, Dr. Peter Smith was named interim principal of the secondary school.
3 days ago
Ithaca Police Department mourns loss of lieutenant, PBA president
Thomas Condzella passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, March 10.
3 days 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.
3 days 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.
3 days 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.
3 days ago
Brewster House names new executive director
On March 10, the Elizabeth Brewster House announced that Marianne Odell has been named executive director.
3 days ago
Centro launches experimental service changes in Cortland County
Centro is increasing the frequency of stops on four of its most popular routes: Route 1 (Riverside Plaza), Route 2 (West Road), Route 3 (Homer), and Route 4 (Walmart/Cortlandville).
3 days ago
Asteri developers face repair deadline to keep property tax abatement deal
The Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) has sent a notice of default to Asteri Ithaca, care of the Vecino Group.
3 days ago
Kelles to host Preparing for Immigration Enforcement workshop Monday in Ithaca
Assemblymember Anna Kelles is hosting two public information sessions next week in Ithaca.
4 days ago
Bridge in Ulysses closed due to structural deterioration
On March 12, the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) requested that the Podunk Road Bridge in Ulysses be closed due to "structural deterioration."
4 days ago
Dryden Center for Community to hold Steeple Social
The Dryden Center for Community will hold their first public event on March 28.
4 days ago
How does Ithaca’s 2025-26 winter rank historically?
The winter of 2025-26 in Ithaca was the 21st coldest on record, according to data from Cornell.
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Binghamton man faces federal charge for alleged YouTube comments
Jeffrey Hamm Jr. is accused of posting threatening comments on YouTube in January that were directed at President Donald Trump, his supporters, and ICE.
4 days ago
Cornell senior joins Team Legend on hit TV show The Voice
On March 2, the class of 2026’s Adi Arora appeared in the second episode of the blind audition portion of the hit NBC show "The Voice Battle of the Champions."
