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3 weeks ago

3 Campbell men accused of threatening parole officers on Halloween

State Police say a trio of Steuben County men became hostile on Halloween during a routine compliance visit by parole officers to a home on Route 4 in Campbell.

3 weeks ago

Town of Homer grappling with revenue loss under new county agreement

In August, the Cortland County Legislature approved a new sales tax agreement that will increase the county's share of sales tax over several years.

3 weeks ago

IC Veterans Day Celebration set for November 6

Ithaca College will hold a one-hour program saluting the 250th anniversary of the Army, Navy, and Marines is scheduled for noon in the Whalen Center at Ford Hall on November 6th.

3 weeks ago

Hochul: Ithaca paving to begin in Spring ’26

On November 3, Hochul announced that the $27.4 million rehabilitation work to parts of Meadow, Fulton, West Buffalo, West Seneca, and West Green Streets will begin in Spring 2026.

3 weeks ago

Two Syracuse women charged with retail theft in Cortlandville

Nyraeisa Bibbs, 27, and Naughtica Fulton, 23, are accused of stealing several Carhartt jackets from Tractor Supply and fleeing the area.

3 weeks ago

Candor man wanted in Elmira found during traffic stop

32-year-old Riley Merrick of Candor is facing charges after police found a small quantity of drugs on him during a traffic stop.

3 weeks ago

Syracuse PD makes arrest in dog stabbing investigation

The Syracuse Police Department believes 47-year-old Raqueeb Shadreem is the man who stabbed a pit bull in the neck on October 21.

3 weeks ago

Tompkins Insurance Agencies acquired by Illinois company

Illinois-based Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced Monday the purchase of Tompkins Insurance Agencies, which has offices in Ithaca, Cortland, and Trumansburg.

3 weeks ago

One airlifted after early morning bike crash at Cornell

On November 3, an unnamed victim suffered a head injury around 12:30 a.m. on Campus Road near Ho Plaza, according to the Cornell Daily Sun.

3 weeks ago

Cortland to host info sessions on retiree health insurance

Cortland Mayor Scott Steve says a key point in shaping the 2026 budget in health insurance for retired city workers.

3 weeks ago

Ithaca College cuts ribbon on Egan Family Track & Field Complex

On October 25, Ithaca College President La Jerne Terry Cornish and other school officials cut the ribbon at a dedication ceremony for the brand-new Egan Family Track & Field Complex.

3 weeks ago

El Amigo Tacos and Tequila opens on Main Street in Trumansburg

On October 30, after months of work, El Amigo Tacos and Tequila welcomed its first customers in the village on Trumansburg.

3 weeks ago

New historic marker recognizes Greenman House in Cortland

A new historic marker in Cortland recognizes the Greenman House, built in 1896 with design plans from George F. Barber's 1895 American Homes catalogue.

3 weeks ago

2 Ithacans charged with Halloween burglary

Juan Breton and Allison Pratt are facing charges after being caught committing a burglary on Halloween.

3 weeks ago

IPD investigating West State St. shooting

IPD says officers were called around 2:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 for a shooting in the 300 block of West State St.

4 weeks ago

Tompkins County activates Code Blue protocols for October 31

Tompkins County is activating Code Blue protocols for tonight, October 31.

4 weeks ago

Cortland County announces HEAP delayed to Nov. 17

Because of the government shutdown, the Cortland County Department of Social Services says the Home Energy Assistance Program won’t start until November 17.

4 weeks ago

Tompkins County releases $50K to buy food for SNAP recipients

An executive order was issued Thursday authorizing up to $50,000 of Tompkins County’s money to buy and distribute food to residents.

4 weeks ago

Newfield school district has new IT department

The Newfield School District is introducing an Information Technology department made up of three people.

4 weeks ago

Upstate Shredding fire kills one worker, owner says

One person is dead after a fire on Thursday, October 30th at Upstate Shredding in Tioga County. 

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4 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local

Former Cornell student convicted of rape, burglary

On November 24, 22-year-old Bilguun Enkhbayar was convicted by a jury of first-degree rape and second-degree burglary.

7 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and at least one other ex-NBA player.

7 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Stores keep prices down in a tough year for turkeys. Other Thanksgiving foods may cost more

The shrinking turkey population amid the ongoing bird flu outbreak is expected to cause wholesale turkey prices to rise 44% this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Despite the increase, many stores are offering discounted or even free turkeys to soften the potential blow to Thanksgiving meal budgets.