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2 weeks ago

Ithaca mayor establishes committee to review compensation for elected officials

On October 3, Mayor Robert Cantelmo announced the creation of the Elected Officials Compensation Review Advisory Committee.

2 weeks ago

One dead in Newfield crash

On October 5, deputies were called to a two-vehicle crash with serious injuries around 11:15 a.m. in Newfield.

2 weeks ago

TST BOCES end school lockout after e-mail threat

TST BOCES says several school districts in the area received an e-mail threat early this morning, which triggered immediate lockout procedures.

2 weeks ago

Mannion to host tele town hall

A districtwide telephone conference being held tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. will include updates from Rep. Mannion on efforts to reopen the government.

2 weeks ago

Rising insurance, retirement costs are concerning to Cortland mayor

Mayor Scott Steve says putting together the 2026 budget is harder than previous years as expenses are rising in Cortland.

2 weeks ago

Judge dismisses antitrust lawsuit against Cornell, others

An antitrust lawsuit against Cornell that was filed last October has been dismissed.

2 weeks ago

FCS Cortland among newly certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics

On October 2, Hochul announced that 13 new Community Behavioral Health Clinics have been certified, bringing the total number to 39.

2 weeks ago

IPD recover vehicle taken from dealership, arrest alleged thief

Unique Morrow is accused of taking a vehicle from an Ithaca dealership.

2 weeks ago

Ithaca man accused of Commons assault, resisting arrest

35-year-old Alexander Mosher allegedly assaulted someone on the Commons and attacked Ithaca Police officers.

3 weeks ago

Cameron man charged with 4 felonies, including welfare fraud

54-year-old James Brutsman, of Cameron, collected nearly $3,400 in benefits from the Steuben County Department of Social Services.

3 weeks ago

Barton bridge sees temporary 16-ton limit

The Reniff Road bridge in Barton has been down posted to a 16-ton weight limit until maintenance is performed.

3 weeks ago

29th Annual World of Skills Job Fair coming to Ithaca

The 29th Annual World of Skills Job Fair is taking place on Wednesday, October 22nd from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Hotel Ithaca.

3 weeks ago

Tobin voices concern about Cortland salaries, Parker school

Former mayor Brian Tobin raised his concern about a Cortland Common Council vote in May on salary increases.

3 weeks ago

Mannion requests a halt to his pay until shutdown ends

Ahead of the government shutdown, Mannion sent a letter to the congressional chief administrative officer asking for his salary to be withheld until the shutdown ends.

3 weeks ago

Public hearings next week in Ithaca and Binghamton on proposed NYSEG rate hikes

State Senator Lea Webb wants District 52 residents to participate in upcoming public hearings regarding NYSEG’s proposed double-digit rate increases.

3 weeks ago

Two Tompkins County farms will benefit from water quality improvement grants

The Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District has received nearly $2.5 million in funding to help two farms in the Owasco Lake Watershed update operations.

3 weeks ago

Woman suffers non-life-threatening injury in Harford rollover

On October 2, deputies responded to Route 221 in Harford just before 7 a.m. for a motor vehicle crash near Liddington Hill Road.

3 weeks ago

Police investigating string of smash and grab thefts in Tompkins County

On October 1, State and local law enforcement received six reports of thefts from vehicles in Dryden and Lansing.

3 weeks ago

NYS, DEC issue temporary burn ban

On October 2, Governor Kathy Hochul and the DEC announced a temporary ban on outdoor burning due to increased fire risk across New York.

3 weeks ago

Cortland Police seek to ID road rage suspect

The Cortland Police Department is searching for a vehicle and driver involved in an alleged road rage incident.

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