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2 weeks ago

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.

2 weeks ago

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.

2 weeks ago

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.

2 weeks ago

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.

2 weeks ago

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.

2 weeks ago

Riley introduces Faster Labor Contract Act

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

2 weeks ago

ICSD, ITA to resume contract talks Oct. 9

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

2 weeks ago

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. 

2 weeks ago

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.

2 weeks ago

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.

2 weeks ago

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.

2 weeks ago

Student found dead in Cornell dorm

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

2 weeks ago

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.

2 weeks ago

Tree trimming to cause closures on Forest Home Drive

Forest Home Drive will be closed tomorrow from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. from the upper bridge to Caldwell.

2 weeks ago

Ithaca still reviewing ‘just cause’ termination policy

Ithaca Alderperson Ducson Nguyen chaired a working group that was formed early last year to review a 'just cause' termination policy.

2 weeks ago

Free facility access today at YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County

On September 23, non-YMCA members are invited to use facilities for free as part of a nationwide initiative.

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