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Cayuga Health, Meals on Wheels partner for Community Dining site at Ithaca Mall

Cayuga Health has announced a partnership with Foodnet Meals on Wheels to offer weekly Community Dining lunches at the Shops at Ithaca Mall.

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Health officials want to rule out rabies in Lansing dog bite incident

On September 20, a hiker was bitten on the arm at the Edwards Lake Cliffs Preserve Loop Trail off of Teeter Road.

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Car reported stolen in Rochester turns up in Ithaca, sheriff says

The Tompkins County Sheriff's Office says a vehicle allegedly stolen in Monroe County ended up in Ithaca.

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Ex-Asteri Ithaca security chief blasts building’s safety

Jared Bentley, former head of security at Asteri Ithaca, says safety was not a main concern for the Vecino Group.

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Cortland, Tioga, other counties added to state drought watch list

On September 24, despite recent rain, Cortland, Tioga, and Broome were among six new counties added to New York’s drought watch list.

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Part of Buffalo Street in Ithaca shut down through late November

On September 25, crews will begin a water and sewer lines replacement project on East Buffalo Street.

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Cortland YMCA to launch free program aimed at helping older adults manage arthritis

Beginning November 10, the Cortland YMCA is introducing the nationally recognized Enhance Fitness program.

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ICSD receives $100k donation to establish Steve Brookhouse Technical Theater Fund

An anonymous donation of $100,000 will give the Kulp Auditorium at IHS some major upgrades.

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Cortland woman wins national grocery store sweepstakes

Lori Fritz of Cortland collected 100 items worth over $600 after winning a national sweepstakes.

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TST BOCES receives Chef Anne Foundation grant for salad bar

TST BOCES is one of 161 national recipients of a grant from the Chef Anne Foundation.

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NYS Health Commissioner responds to Tylenol and autism claims

NYS Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald says there is no conclusive evidence establishing a causal link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and the development of autism.

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Riley introduces Faster Labor Contract Act

The Faster Labor Contracts Act would require that employers begin bargaining within 10 days of a union vote.

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ICSD, ITA to resume contract talks Oct. 9

Talks between ICSD and the ITA regarding a new contract will resume October 9th.

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Troopers: 17-year-old fled from officers in Dryden

New York State Police were responding to a disturbance on Saturday at the Ellis Hollow Community Center when the 17-year-old suspect sped away. 

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Lansing trail extension reopens after temporary closure

The Conlon Road loop of the Lansing Center Trail has reopened for public use.

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Cornell grad, Nobel prize winner to lecture Thursday

On September 25, Harvard Economics Professor Claudia Goldin '67 will give a lecture on campus.

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Cornell ranks among country and world’s best universities

Cornell has been ranked 12th out of 400 on the 2025-26 Best National Universities List.

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20-year-old reported missing in Ithaca found alive in Pennsylvania

Jon D'Agostino was found in Pennsylvania over the weekend after being reported missing since the beginning of September.

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Student found dead in Cornell dorm

On September 19, Cornell freshman Joselyn Garcia was found dead in her dorm room.

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Dead body discovered in Steuben County

New York State Troopers say the body of a 79-year-old man was discovered Monday by two fishermen in the Hornell Reservoir in the town of Fremont.

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