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3 days ago
Auburn couple convicted in animal abuse case
On April 22, 51-year-old Laura Hendrickson pled guilty to a single felony count of aggravated cruelty to animals in Cayuga County Court.
3 days ago
Work progressing on Sentry Bridge in Watkins Glen State Park
On April 22, the new Sentry Bridge was lowered into place by a crane, with more work in progress to secure it.
3 days ago
Lengthy bridge closure looms in Ithaca
Construction crews are gathering materials near the intersection of Fall Creek Drive and Stewart Avenue today in preparation for the Stewart Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Project.
6 days ago
Counseling services available after IC student dies by suicide
On April 22, junior legal studies major Everett Moore died by suicide in his dorm room, according to The Ithacan.
6 days ago
Newark Valley man fired gun in Broome County road rage, troopers say
State Police say Bradley Scymanski fired shots Wednesday, Apr. 22 at another vehicle on East Main St. in the town of Union.
6 days ago
Center for Community Transportation to receive funding for micro-mobility transit study
On April 21, the DEC announced $196,908 in funding for The Center for Community Transportation, which includes Ithaca Carshare, Bikeshare, and BikeWalk Tompkins.
6 days ago
Restoration work continues at Cortland County Courthouse
On April 22, crews began applying a coat of primer to the Cortland County Courthouse dome.
6 days ago
1890 House Museum to receive historical marker Saturday
The marker highlights the significance of the family home of inventor and industrialist Chester F. Wickwire, as well as the founding of the museum.
7 days ago
Ithaca wins $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant award
Governor Kathy Hochul and Ithaca city officials announced that Ithaca is the Southern Tier winner of New York State's Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) award.
1 week ago
FLLT celebrates 20th anniversary of Ithaca area Emerald Necklace
2026 marks 20 years of Ithaca’s Emerald Necklace, a greenbelt of protected lands around the south end of Cayuga Lake.
1 week ago
Trumansburg’s $33 million school budget includes more money for teachers
The $33.3 million spending plan proposal includes salary increases for teachers and teaching assistants, which were approved as part of new contracts.
1 week ago
Johnson City man accused of damaging, burning car wash payment kiosk
On April 14, State Police arrested Joshua Skobern on charges of felony criminal mischief and misdemeanor arson.
1 week ago
Oil prices could affect summer paving in Tompkins County
This year, Tompkins County Highway Department Director Nick Ensign says they’re dealing with a sharp increase in material costs due to the rising price of oil.
1 week ago
Cortland PD receives donation from NY Bagel in support of K9 program
New York Bagel recently held a basket raffle in support of the department’s K-9 program.
1 week ago
CCE of Cortland County to receive $200k for Blocks in Bloom program
On April 21, the DEC announced that Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland County will receive $200,000 in funding for the Blocks in Bloom program.
1 week ago
Staff cuts likely in Cortland school district budget proposal
Part of the Cortland school district spending plan proposal for the next academic year is increasing the tax levy to 6.5%, which is over the state tax cap.
1 week ago
Ithaca Children’s Garden appoints new interim director
Leigh MacDonald was named by the ICG board of directors to serve as interim executive director, following the recent departure of Naomi Sukenik.
1 week ago
Ithaca woman sentenced in fatal 2023 car accident
On April 17, Juria Vanness, 44, was sentenced to 2 and 1/3 to 7 years in prison on a first-degree charge of vehicular manslaughter.
1 week ago
INHS to receive nearly $400k in THUD funding
On April 17, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced over $5 million in grants to nonprofits in the national NeighborWorks America network.
1 week ago
Owego school to host agricultural career day
Students will be connected with different agricultural businesses and groups during the 2nd annual Agricultural Career Day on Weds., Apr. 22nd at the Owego Free Academy.
