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4 weeks ago

Cortland mayor blames budget for delay in union contract vote

The Common Council has twice delayed a vote on accepting an updated deal for workers at the city’s wastewater treatment plant.

4 weeks ago

SUNY Cortland student recognized by President Obama

Sophomore and physical education major Ikenna Okoye was the main focus of a social media post by the former president on February 6.

4 weeks ago

Ovid crash sends 5 to hospital

On February 11, multiple agencies were called to County Road 131 just before 7 a.m. for a 2-vehicle, head-on collision.

4 weeks ago

Applications open for upcoming IPD officer exam

The City of Ithaca has posted the upcoming civil service exam for police officers.

4 weeks ago

Cortland woman accused of using counterfeit bills at Homer business

On Feb. 3, Homer Police arrested Rose Moody for felony criminal possession of a forged instrument and misdemeanor petit larceny.

4 weeks ago

Lansing community mourns loss of school counselor

On February 11, Middle School Counselor Tanya Thompson passed away, Superintendent Chris Pettograsso announced on Facebook.

4 weeks ago

Cortland PD looks to identify person of interest in Kleen Korner incident

Cortland Police are attempting to identify a person of interest in an "incident" that happened last Wed., Feb. 4, at the Kleen Korner laundry on Tompkins Street.

4 weeks ago

Ithaca Police reopens Elmira Rd. after accident

A large section of the 300 block in Ithaca was closed last night because of an accident.

4 weeks ago

NYSP: Candor woman violated Leandra’s Law

Candor woman Bianca Mann is accused of violating Leandra's Law after driving under the influence with young children in the vehicle.

4 weeks ago

Friends of TCPL accepting applications for Community Organization Grants

The group is inviting non-profits, civic and educational groups, and government agencies to apply for a Community Organization Grant.

4 weeks ago

Last day to change party enrollment in time for primaries is February 14

The Board of Elections in Ithaca will be open on Sat., February 14, which is the last day for voters to change their political party ahead of the June 23 primaries.

4 weeks ago

Lansing man arrested in alleged burglary spree

Tompkins County Sheriff Derek Osborne says Flock Safety cameras helped investigators get a description of a vehicle used in a series of countywide storage unit burglaries.

4 weeks ago

Albany Republicans propose middle class tax cuts, O’Mara says

Republicans in Albany are proposing a middle-class tax cut. 

4 weeks ago

NYSP releases ID of woman found dead outside Cortlandville bowling alley

Troopers say the body of 73-year-old Anne Lafitte was found behind the Cort-Lanes Bowling building on Feb. 1.

4 weeks ago

New Cortland County Mental Health building to open Feb. 23

Cortland County's mental health building is relocating to a bigger space at 111 Port Watson St. next Wednesday, Feb. 18 and Thursday, Feb 19.

4 weeks ago

Three arrested in Broome County operation

Three people face charges after a multi-agency detail in Broome County.

4 weeks ago

Chips Ahoy Baked Bite Brookies recalled for choking hazard

The FDA announced a recall that has been expanded to include two additional variations of Chips Ahoy’s Baked Bites Brookie products.

4 weeks ago

Registration open for rabies vaccination clinic in Caroline

On February 18, you can get shots for your dog, cat, or ferret in Brooktondale.

4 weeks ago

School bus crash in Truxton injures 3 students

On February 9, multiple agencies were called to Singleton and South Hill Roads around 8:30 a.m. for a reported crash.

4 weeks ago

Cornell MBA student dies in off-campus residence

On February 5, Oreoluwa Odetunde, of Nigeria, passed away in her off-campus residence.

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