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Cortland DPW superintendent to resign June 12
Cortland DPW Superintendent Mike Wiese submitted his letter of resignation to the Common Council on Tuesday, May 29.
Update: Deputies ID body of man found in Cortlandville
The body of an unidentified while male was found Friday, May 29 in Cortlandville.
21st Annual Kids to Camp Golf Tournament helps send local youth to outdoor education camps
The Kids to Camp Golf Tournament sponsored by Flashing Feathers Bowhunters returns for a 21st year, continuing to support local youth.
SUNY Cortland students receive startup funding from Adam Weitsman
During Innovation Day at SUNY Cortland, local businessman Adam Weitsman provided a total $45,000 to six startups.
2 days ago in National
Pam Bondi faces a closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over the Epstein files
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying before House lawmakers investigating Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse cases, a long-awaited appearance that brings fresh scrutiny of the Trump administration's botched release of the Epstein case files.
‘Comprehensive’ immigration laws signed by Hochul
Hochul says the laws are designed "to hold ICE accountable, protect the constitutional rights and safety of every New Yorker, and ensure there’s no sanctuary for criminals in our state."
Lansing school officials join zoning committee
The group is welcoming Lansing Central School District Superintendent Chris Pettograsso and Assistant Superintendent of Business Administration Kathryn Heath.
Cornell alum receives lacrosse honor
Class of 1976 graduate Mike French received the Tewaaraton Legends Award on Thursday.
Incidents report added to Tompkins County Sheriff’s online transparency hub
The added portal joins C.A.R.E. team data, civilian response unit, defensive action reports, DWI calls, and traffic tickets.
Vacant building demolished ahead of Chipotle construction in Lansing
Crews began knocking down the former Imperial Kitchen Buffet building on Graham Road West this week in preparation for the construction of a new Chipotle restaurant.
Cortland County Ice Cream Trail returns for third season
There are 14 sweet treat stops on the Cortland County Ice Cream Trail, including ice cream shops, bakeries, and restaurants.
Cortland County SPCA receives over $275k for improvements
On May 22, the shelter was awarded over $276,000 from New York's Companion Animal Capital Projects Fund.
Five locals among 218th graduating class of NYSP Academy Basic School
On May 28, 175 people graduated from the 218th session of the New York State Police Academy Basic School, including five from Tompkins and Cortland County.
3 days ago in National
A large fire has erupted at an apartment complex in Dallas
Firefighters battled a large fire that erupted Thursday at an apartment complex in Dallas, where debris from one collapsed building lay heaped on the ground while flames and black smoke billowed into the sky. Neighbors reported hearing a loud boom like an explosion.
3 days ago in Sports
Chiefs WR Rashee Rice continues serving jail sentence as team begins voluntary offseason workouts
While most of the Kansas City Chiefs participated in voluntary workouts this week, wide receiver Rashee Rice was back in Texas, serving his 30-day jail sentence after violating the terms of his probation for his role in a car crash that left multiple people injured.
3 days ago in World
Taylor Swift concert attack plot suspect found guilty by Austrian court
An Austrian court on Thursday convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
MLB owners have proposed a salary cap for the first time since baseball’s 1994-95 strike
Major League Baseball owners made their long-expected salary cap proposal to the players' association on Thursday, a system the union has vowed never to accept, setting the sides on course for a confrontation that threatens the 2027 season and perhaps beyond.
3 days ago in Sports
Baseball players ask for expanded free agency, salary arbitration rights, almost doubling minimum
Baseball players fired the opening salvo Wednesday in what is expected to be long and contentious labor negotiations, asking for expanded free agency and salary arbitration rights along with almost doubling the major league minimum and increasing the money high-revenue teams share with the less-wealthy clubs.
3 days ago in World
Think it’s hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says
In the next five years, the Earth is overwhelmingly likely to surge again and again past the international climate threshold set as safe and shatter its hottest-year record along the way, according to new United Nations climate projections.
3 days ago in Lifestyle
Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz
Music recorded in 432 hertz (cycles per second) is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.