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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.
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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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Former health commissioner appointed to serve as TC3 trustee
Longtime lawmaker Mike Lane is the Tompkins County Legislature's liaison to the TC3 Board.
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Women Swimmin’ for Hospicare thanks donors, announces next year’s date
Women Swimmin' for Hospicare thanked sponsors and swimmers for their support at a luncheon on September 17th.
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ICSD awarded $617K FDA grant to improve food quality
An FDA grant of $617,770 has been awarded to the Ithaca City School District to improve food quality over a period of two years.
2 weeks ago
Elmira man tried cashing fake check, deputies say
21-year-old Anthony Brooks cashed a fake US Treasury Department check last September for over $23,000.
2 weeks ago
City had no backup plan for shelter, Cantelmo says
The city of Ithaca is now scrambling to come up with a shelter backup plan.
2 weeks ago
Cornell loses in football opener
Find local and national sports updates here with the WHCU Sports Report.
2 weeks ago
Cornell dorm kitchen reopens after bear skinning
The first-floor kitchen at Ganedago Hall was closed for several days after two Cornell student hunters skinned and processed a bear in it.
2 weeks ago
Auburn man allegedly threatens to blow up hospital, police station
On September 16, police say 51-year-old James Brooks threatened to blow up Auburn Community Hospital and the Auburn Police Station.
2 weeks ago
McGraw man faces grand larceny for alleged computer theft
21-year-old Eugene Briere of McGraw is accused of stealing two computers from the Cortlandville Walmart on July 17.
2 weeks ago
Flock Safety reps to attend upcoming Tompkins County meeting
Amid public concern about privacy and who may have access to information collected by Flock Safety cameras, representatives will come to Tompkins County.
3 weeks ago
Top stories rewind: Looking back at the week of 9/15
Don’t miss the biggest news stories from the past week with our top stories rewind.
3 weeks ago
Cortland County Sheriff’s Office captain receives highest state honor
On September 19, Captain Anthony Phelps of the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office was awarded the state's 2024 Police Officer Medal of Honor.
3 weeks ago
Family and Children’s Counseling Services receives CCBHC designation, broadens range of services
Family and Children's Counseling Services (FCCS) will officially be a CCBHC as of October 1st, 2025.
