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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.

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