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2 weeks ago
Road work in Ithaca could cause delays near Collegetown
Dryden Road is closed in the 100 block and the 300 to 500 blocks for a milling and paving project.
2 weeks ago
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.
2 weeks ago
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.
2 weeks ago
At some colleges, move-in day includes students’ dogs and cats
Crossing paths with dogs, cats and other animals is part of campus life for students at Eckerd College, a liberal arts school in Florida that allows pets to live in dormitories.
3 weeks ago
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.
3 weeks ago
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.
3 weeks ago
Trumansburg re-certified as pro-housing community
Trumansburg received a re-certification for their pro-housing community status for 2025.
3 weeks ago
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.
3 weeks ago
Seven Valleys Health Coalition to receive state funding
On August 22, Governor Hochul announced that Seven Valleys Health Coalition will receive over $46,000.
3 weeks ago
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.
3 weeks ago
DMV offering mobile office services at State Fair
The DMV mobile office is once again set up at the Fairgrounds in Syracuse.
3 weeks ago
Cortland Standard to move from historic building
Beginning September 2, the Cortland Standard will operate out of the old Sarvay Shoe Building at 50 Main Street.
3 weeks ago
Tompkins County approves temporary department moves to Lansing property
Two Tompkins County departments will temporarily relocate during the construction of the Center of Government.
3 weeks ago
Ithaca YMCA collecting scrap metal to support kids’ programs
The YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County is collecting scrap metal to raise money in support of childcare and programs for the approaching school year.
3 weeks ago
SUNY Cortland welcomes class of ’29 amid record application year
According to the college, 18,355 first-year students applied for the fall semester, which is a record.
3 weeks ago
NASCAR to move WGI Cup Series to May in 2026
On April 20th, NASCAR announced that its 2026 Go Bowling at the Glen event will take place from May 8th to May 10th.
3 weeks ago
DEC approves 5-year permit for Cargill Salt Mine
A five-year renewal on Cargill's Cayuga Salt Mine permit will allow Cargill to continue flooding an abandoned area beneath Cayuga Lake.
3 weeks ago
Tompkins County dispatcher named Telecommunicator of the Year by Atlantic region peers
Department of Emergency Response (DoER) dispatcher Patrick Harris has been named Telecommunicator of the Year.
3 weeks ago
IC eliminates VP of Marketing Communications position in cost-cutting move
Ithaca College will eliminate the position of Vice President for Marketing Communications later this month.
3 weeks ago
Crews rescue hiker from State Forest trail in Lapeer
On August 19, multiple agencies responded to a report of a man who fell while hiking with his wife around 11:30 a.m. in Lapeer.
