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Splat Sumthin’ receives NYS Senate Empire Award

On November 1, Senator Lea Webb visited Cortland to present Splat Sumthin’ Paint Room with the New York State Senate Empire Award.

4 weeks ago

Early sign of winter reaches Lansing Monday night

On November 3, about half an inch of sleet came down around 9:15 p.m. during a thunderstorm in parts of Lansing.

4 weeks ago

IAED names Kurt Foreman as new president

A nationwide search for a new IAED president has ended with the selection of Kurt Foreman, who currently leads the Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP). 

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3 Campbell men accused of threatening parole officers on Halloween

State Police say a trio of Steuben County men became hostile on Halloween during a routine compliance visit by parole officers to a home on Route 4 in Campbell.

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Town of Homer grappling with revenue loss under new county agreement

In August, the Cortland County Legislature approved a new sales tax agreement that will increase the county's share of sales tax over several years.

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IC Veterans Day Celebration set for November 6

Ithaca College will hold a one-hour program saluting the 250th anniversary of the Army, Navy, and Marines is scheduled for noon in the Whalen Center at Ford Hall on November 6th.

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Hochul: Ithaca paving to begin in Spring ’26

On November 3, Hochul announced that the $27.4 million rehabilitation work to parts of Meadow, Fulton, West Buffalo, West Seneca, and West Green Streets will begin in Spring 2026.

4 weeks ago

Two Syracuse women charged with retail theft in Cortlandville

Nyraeisa Bibbs, 27, and Naughtica Fulton, 23, are accused of stealing several Carhartt jackets from Tractor Supply and fleeing the area.

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Candor man wanted in Elmira found during traffic stop

32-year-old Riley Merrick of Candor is facing charges after police found a small quantity of drugs on him during a traffic stop.

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Syracuse PD makes arrest in dog stabbing investigation

The Syracuse Police Department believes 47-year-old Raqueeb Shadreem is the man who stabbed a pit bull in the neck on October 21.

4 weeks ago

Tompkins Insurance Agencies acquired by Illinois company

Illinois-based Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced Monday the purchase of Tompkins Insurance Agencies, which has offices in Ithaca, Cortland, and Trumansburg.

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One airlifted after early morning bike crash at Cornell

On November 3, an unnamed victim suffered a head injury around 12:30 a.m. on Campus Road near Ho Plaza, according to the Cornell Daily Sun.

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Cortland to host info sessions on retiree health insurance

Cortland Mayor Scott Steve says a key point in shaping the 2026 budget in health insurance for retired city workers.

4 weeks ago

Ithaca College cuts ribbon on Egan Family Track & Field Complex

On October 25, Ithaca College President La Jerne Terry Cornish and other school officials cut the ribbon at a dedication ceremony for the brand-new Egan Family Track & Field Complex.

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El Amigo Tacos and Tequila opens on Main Street in Trumansburg

On October 30, after months of work, El Amigo Tacos and Tequila welcomed its first customers in the village on Trumansburg.

4 weeks ago

New historic marker recognizes Greenman House in Cortland

A new historic marker in Cortland recognizes the Greenman House, built in 1896 with design plans from George F. Barber's 1895 American Homes catalogue.

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‘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.