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Aerial view of a marshy wetland with winding water channels, brown grasses, and scattered evergreens, set against rolling autumn hills under a cloudy sky.

3 days ago

FLLT, DEC acquire 33 acres in Six Mile Creek and Cayuga Lake watersheds

On June 1, the Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) acquired 33 acres on two properties within the Six Mile Creek and Cayuga Lake watersheds.

3 days ago

TC3 to cut basketball, golf in 2026-27 academic year

TC3 is only offering men's baseball, men's lacrosse, women's soccer, and women's softball for the 2026-27 academic year.

4 days ago

TCAT’s eRide Ithaca service officially launches

Monday, June 1 marked the start of eRide Ithaca, a fleet of four electric cars and four electric vans.

Brick office building with white trim and arched window, under a blue sky; foreground sign reads Cortland County Office Building, 60 Central Ave (partial).

4 days ago

Cortland County appoints new department heads

The Cortland County Legislature named Madlyn Allen as Cortland County Personnel Officer and Allison Veintimilla as Cortland County Commissioner of Social Services on Thursday, May 28.

Empty cafe counter area with wood panels, marble-like countertops, white subway tiles, and blue pendant lights.

4 days ago

Auntie Anne’s closure leaves Ithaca mall with two eateries

After a decade in business, Auntie Anne’s pretzel shop at the Shops at Ithaca Mall is closed.

5 days ago

Tompkins County faces $9.8 million deficit in 2027

Tompkins County Administrator Korsah Akumfi says they will "need to either find savings in expenses, or find increases in revenues" to deal with the deficit in the budget.

5 days ago

Cortland fire chief to receive Career Fire Chief of the Year award

Chief Wayne Friedman will be presented with the Career Fire Chief of the Year award by the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs.

5 days ago

Over 300 inmates sickened with Salmonella at Broome County Correctional Facility

Over 300 inmates in the Broome County Correctional Facility reported symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, and headaches, which was found to be Salmonella.

Forest trail beside a rocky stream with fallen logs and lush green foliage.

5 days ago

DEC to expand Tinker Falls parking lot in Truxton

On May 28, the DEC announced a parking lot expansion project at Tinker Falls in Truxton.

5 days ago

DEC dredging conversation canceled in Tompkins County

The DEC had originally planned to attend the May meeting of the Tompkins County Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee to discuss the potential dredging.

6 days ago

Cortland DPW superintendent to resign June 12

Cortland DPW Superintendent Mike Wiese submitted his letter of resignation to the Common Council on Tuesday, May 29.

6 days ago

Update: Deputies release name of man found dead Friday in Cortlandville

The body of an unidentified while male was found Friday, May 29 in Cortlandville.

1 week ago

‘Comprehensive’ immigration laws signed by Hochul

Hochul says the laws are designed "to hold ICE accountable, protect the constitutional rights and safety of every New Yorker, and ensure there’s no sanctuary for criminals in our state."

1 week ago

Incidents report added to Tompkins County Sheriff’s online transparency hub

The added portal joins C.A.R.E. team data, civilian response unit, defensive action reports, DWI calls, and traffic tickets.

Yellow excavator on a demolition site tossing metal debris into a pile, with tall grass in the foreground and a cloudy sky above.

1 week ago

Vacant building demolished ahead of Chipotle construction in Lansing

Crews began knocking down the former Imperial Kitchen Buffet building on Graham Road West this week in preparation for the construction of a new Chipotle restaurant.

Illustrated ice cream cone with sprinkles and the words 'Ice Cream Trail' across the scoop, Cortland County below.

1 week ago

Cortland County Ice Cream Trail returns for third season

There are 14 sweet treat stops on the Cortland County Ice Cream Trail, including ice cream shops, bakeries, and restaurants.

1 week ago

Cortland County SPCA receives over $275k for improvements

On May 22, the shelter was awarded over $276,000 from New York's Companion Animal Capital Projects Fund.

Stage ceremony with a speaker at a podium, officials to the sides, and rows of uniformed soldiers standing with hands behind their backs facing an audience in a large hall.

1 week ago

Five locals among 218th graduating class of NYSP Academy Basic School

On May 28, 175 people graduated from the 218th session of the New York State Police Academy Basic School, including five from Tompkins and Cortland County.

1 week ago

Charges pending after attack on the Commons, IPD says

Around 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, police say 22-year-old Isaish Standish and 30-year-old Marcus Collins were throwing items at someone, who then confronted them.

1 week ago

Wegmans stores deliver over $5.8 million in tuition assistance for employees

On May 27, the Rochester-based regional grocery chain announced over $5.8 million in tuition assistance for the upcoming academic year.

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