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Bat found at Buttermilk Falls State Park tests positive for rabies
On August 22, the bat was found approximately 50 meters away from the swimming area at Buttermilk Falls State Park.
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Tompkins Chamber cancels forum with elected officials for safety concerns
The Chamber is calling off the Policy Breakfast scheduled for August 28 at Ithaca College after concerning social media posts.
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Convicted Ithaca felon faces prison sentence on cocaine, gun charges
The Justice Department says 38-year-old Zachary Jackson pleaded guilty Tuesday, Aug. 26 to drug and weapons charges.
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Police charge two in alleged Ithaca drug deal
34-year-old Heath Phillips of Freeville and 42-year-old William Ellison of Ithaca are being charged after a drug deal in Ithaca on August 26th.
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Chenango house fire claims life of 1-year-old
An infant passed away in a Broome County fire that happened on August 25th.
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Newfield’s cell phone ban now includes internet devices, superintendent says
Students at Newfield Middle School and Newfield High School will have to keep all devices that connect to the internet and Bluetooth in their lockers.
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Tompkins County to receive broadband infrastructure funding, Hochul says
On August 21st, Governor Hochul announced nearly $53 million in funding that will help build 234 miles of fiber and 46 wireless hubs in 28 counties.
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Two hospitalized after crash in Nichols
On August 25th, State Police were called to State Route 17 in Nichols around 6 p.m. for a report of a crash involving a motorcycle
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Community Foundation, GIAC, area businesses partner for Back-to-School Supplies Drive
The Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) and Community Foundation of Tompkins County are offering a Back-to-School drive on August 31st.
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Multiple drug charges for Ithaca man after traffic stop
33-year-old Breon Brooks of Ithaca is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after a traffic stop on August 20th.
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NYSP looking for owner of minibike found near Dryden Lake
New York State Troopers say a black Razor MX350 was found last week off a trail near Dryden Lake.
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Trumansburg re-certified as pro-housing community
Trumansburg received a re-certification for their pro-housing community status for 2025.
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Cortland working on daytime shelter
Cortland is in the early development stages of a new homeless shelter.
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Police looking for cow owner after crash in Chemung County
On August 21, deputies responded to Interstate 86 in the Town of Ashland for a report that a car had struck a dairy cow in the road.
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Firefighters rescue injured hiker near Virgil
On August 22, the Cortlandville Fire Department responded to Hoxies Gorge trails around 3:30 p.m. for a report that someone had fallen while hiking.
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Seven Valleys Health Coalition to receive state funding
On August 22, Governor Hochul announced that Seven Valleys Health Coalition will receive over $46,000.
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Elmira crews rescue dog stuck in post hole
On August 22, authorities were called to Jerusalem Hill Road for a report that a dog had become stuck in a freshly dug post hole.
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Authorities seek to ID bank robbery suspect in Steuben County
On August 22, deputies say a man dressed in all black entered First Heritage Federal Credit Union in Addison around 10:30 a.m. and stole $4,000.
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Cornell leadership addresses financial future
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff has detailed reasons for budget cuts.
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2 months after stabbing, Ithaca man charged with attempted murder
20-year-old Nazir Chisolm was arrested Friday in Tennessee after allegedly stabbing someone more than two months ago.
