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One airlifted after being pinned under tree in Cuyler

On October 18, the Cuyler Fire Department was called to a home around 1 p.m. for a report that someone was injured and pinned underneath a tree in their yard.

12 hours ago

Brooklyn pair charged with attempted grand larceny in Steuben County

49-year-old Chengbin Lin and 48-year-old Lingquin Chen remotely took control over someone's computer and tried scamming them out of $28,000.

12 hours ago

Angelhearts reopens as donut shop in Ithaca

Angelhearts Donuts, formerly Angelhearts Diner, is once again welcoming customers, this time at 110 West Green Street near Press Bay Alley.

12 hours ago

Cayuga man faces child exploitation charges

Douglas Baker of Cayuga is facing child exploitation charges following an 18-month investigation.

12 hours ago

Taco Bell to debut tomorrow in Owego

On October 22, officials will cut the ribbon a new Taco Bell located off Route 17C at the site of a former bank in Owego.

12 hours ago

Abandoned vehicle auctions set for Friday in Ithaca

On October 24, a total of 11 cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs will be put up for sale in two Abandoned Vehicle auctions in Ithaca.

12 hours ago

Ithaca seeks final phase design input for city walking and biking network

You are invited to give design ideas for the final phase of the Move Ithaca Active Transportation Plan, which seeks to establish a safe biking and walking network across the city.

1 day ago

Farmer OK after combine crash in Homer

On October 17th, a combine harvester in Homer had a mechanical issue that resulted in a loss of control.

1 day ago

Ithaca man tried setting apartment building on fire, police say

46-year-old Roy Roberts of Ithaca is accused of trying to start a fire inside the stairwell of an apartment building in the 100 block of East Green Street.

1 day ago

TCAT seeks added contributions from Ithaca, Tompkins County, and Cornell

TCAT is asking for $500,000 contribution boost from their 3 underwriters, the city of Ithaca, Tompkins County, and Cornell.

2 days ago

Tompkins County group chosen for mural funding as part of NYS CHARM program

An increase in funding from the CHARM Program means the Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County and Ithaca Murals will create 14 murals across the City and Town of Ithaca, Brooktondale, and Caroline.

2 days ago

GIAC receives $13 million for Alex Haley Pool renovations

On October 15, New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie joined Assemblymember Anna Kelles in Ithaca to announce that GIAC is receiving $13 million for renovations at Alex Haley Municipal Pool.

2 days ago

Ahead of closure, Ithaca business receives NYS Empire Award

On October 14, the Rashida Sawyer Bakery announced that it will close at the end of the month.

2 days ago

Wine Enthusiast taps Finger Lakes as 2025 Wine Region of the Year

Last week, Wine Enthusiast named the Finger Lakes the 2025 American Wine Region of the Year.

2 days ago

Horseheads man charged with predatory sexual assault

On October 8, State Police arrested 29-year-old Kenneth Morales after an investigation into child sexual abuse, which began in August.

4 days ago

Missing person located deceased in Connecticut Hill State Forest

On October 16, the Schuyler County Sheriff's Office and multiple other agencies responded to Vanloon Road around 9 a.m. for a reported missing person.

4 days ago

Cornell forms 2 committees as part of ‘Resilient Cornell’ plan

Cornell is forming the Provost’s Steering Committee and the Cross-Campus Collaboration Committee.

4 days ago

Trumansburg school district has capital project vote Oct. 28

Trumansburg’s school district has an upcoming vote for a capital project that centers on infrastructure and security enhancements, improvements to athletic fields, and mechanical and plumbing upgrades.

5 days ago

State officials cut ribbon at Broome-Tioga BOCES Trade Complex

Officials cut the ribbon last week at Broome-Tioga BOCES' brand-new Trade Complex.

5 days ago

Tompkins County lawmakers accept GIVE grant, Flock Security contract

On October 7, Tompkins County lawmakers considered accepting a grant at the Legislature meeting that would help fund the continued use of Flock Security devices.

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