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6 days ago

Cayuga County man accused of sex abuse at Virgil business

34-year-old Joel Shattuck of Auburn is being charged with misdemeanors of sex abuse and forcible touching.

6 days ago

UPDATE: Child reported missing in Ithaca located safely

13-year-old Kaila Hobbs has been located and is safe after being reported missing on November 24th, 2025.

1 week ago

Investigation underway after body discovered near railroad crossing in Cortlandville

On the morning of November 25, State Police were called to Route 281 for a report of a deceased individual near a railroad crossing.

1 week ago

Former Cornell student convicted of rape, burglary

On November 24, 22-year-old Bilguun Enkhbayar was convicted by a jury of first-degree rape and second-degree burglary.

1 week ago

Cayuga Health partners with community organizations for SMARTI program

With the support of a $2.5 million grant, Cayuga Health roll out the Street Medicine Access Residency Training Initiative (SMARTI), the first program of its kind in the region.

1 week ago

Elmira unveils plaque marking first pro football game under the lights

On November 21, a historic marker was unveiled at Dunn Field, formerly known as the Maple Avenue Driving Park.

1 week ago

Driver shortage forces Marathon CSD to temporarily consolidate bus routes

On December 1, the Marathon Central School District will temporarily consolidate bus routes due to an ongoing driver shortage.

1 week ago

History Center in Tompkins County seeks candidates for Board of Trustees

The History Center in Tompkins County is looking to fill vacancies on its Board of Trustees with applications due by Dec. 1st, 2025.

1 week ago

Missing Cortlandville man located safe

State Police say 41-year-old Brian Middleton has been located in the Cortland area.

1 week ago

Hammerstone School wins NYS Senate Empire Award

On November 19, Senator Lea Webb presented the Hammerstone School with the NYS Senate Empire Award.

1 week ago

Ithaca favorites The Watershed, The Downstairs to close in December

On November 21, Ashley Cake, who owns both The Watershed and The Downstairs, announced that both businesses will shut down permanently next month.

2 weeks ago

NYSP searching for missing Cortlandville man

Troopers say 41-year-old Brian Middleton has not been seen or heard from since around midnight on November 20.

2 weeks ago

Tompkins County to continue rapid response EMS program

Tompkins County is paying for an EMS program after grant funding runs out next month.

2 weeks ago

Corning man busted for burglary at Taco Bell

Police in Bath say Dequantae Fisher entered the Taco Bell on West Morris Street and stole about $3,000 from a safe in August.

2 weeks ago

Enfield residents raise $20K for food pantry

A fundraiser was recently held to help close a $30,000 shortfall at Enfield's food pantry.

2 weeks ago

North entrance at Roy H. Park Preserve reopens after improvement work

Improvements to the boardwalk and trail at the Roy H. Park Preserve in Dryden are complete and the north entrance is once again open for public use.

2 weeks ago

TCPL announces director finalists, presentations set for December

The Tompkins County Public Library has announced finalists for the director position after a national search.

2 weeks ago

Lansing Town Board votes unanimously to withdraw proposed moratorium on development

On November 19, after several months of public debate, the Lansing Town Board voted 4-o on a resolution to withdraw the proposed 1-year moratorium.

2 weeks ago

Tickets on sale for 67th Cortaca Jug at Yankees Stadium

Get tickets for the 67th Cortaca Jug football game at Yankee Stadium on Ticketmaster starting today.

2 weeks ago

OCM BOCES capital project approved by wide margin

Cortland County voters approved the $30.5 million OCM BOCES capital project by a vote of 1,235 to 240.

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5 hours ago in Entertainment

‘One Battle After Another’ and Jafar Panahi win big at Gotham Awards

Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" was crowned best feature film and the dissident Iranian director Jafar Panahi won three awards Monday at the 35th annual Gotham Awards, a starry kickoff to the film industry's awards season.

5 hours ago in Entertainment

Prada finalizes purchase of fashion rival Versace for $1.4 billion, launching new era

The Prada Group closed the purchase of Milan fashion rival Versace in a $1.375 billion cash deal that puts the fashion house known for its sexy silhouettes under the same roof as Prada's "ugly chic" aesthetic and Miu Miu's youth-driven appeal.

5 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Apple Replay is here. What’s the No. 1 song on Apple Music’s 2025 songs chart?

It arrived in 2024. And it never left. Rosé and Bruno Mars' massively popular, Grammy-nominated "APT." topped Apple Music's global song chart in 2025 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes.

10 hours ago in Business, Community, Crime, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Sheriff: Scam targeting businesses in Tompkins County

On December 1, the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office shared that several local establishments have recently received calls from a man claiming to be a law enforcement sergeant.