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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. 

4 weeks ago

Over 350k curling irons recalled for burn hazard

J & D Brush says the LXT-CL-1.0 model of its Bio Ionic curling irons has a defect that poses a burn hazard.

4 weeks ago

Check Out Hunger campaign at Wegmans through end of November

The 32nd annual Check Out Hunger Campaign is underway at local Wegmans stores.

4 weeks ago

Dorm fire under investigation at SUNY Cortland

On October 29, firefighters arrived at Cheney Hall on SUNY Cortland's campus around 11:30 p.m. to find hallways filled with smoke.

4 weeks ago

Ithaca’s city manager presents stopgap measure to address $2.1M gap

After discovering a $2.1 million gap last week, City Manager Deb Mohlenhoff is suggesting a stopgap plan that includes reductions to several departments.

4 weeks ago

Gadabout releases survey to improve rider experience, plan for future

Gadabout wants to hear from riders about their experiences to help improve service and plan for the future.

4 weeks ago

Homer Fire Department will host Halloween candy check Friday

On October 31, Homer firefighters and police officers will be holding a free candy check for trick-or-treaters.

4 weeks ago

Dog recovering after stabbing in Syracuse, suspect still sought

According to Humane CNY, “Chance” was discharged from the hospital on October 28 after being stabbed and is now being fostered by a family.

4 weeks ago

IPD welcomes two new officers

On October 28, new officers Jordan Sawatzky and Alexander Honness graduated from the Syracuse Police Academy.

4 weeks ago

Centralus Health cuts positions amid healthcare, economic uncertainty

Centralus Health is eliminating 38 positions, which will affect workers both at Cayuga and Arnot Health.

4 weeks ago

Cornell grad student dies Sunday in Ithaca

On October 26, Emily Ryu, a fifth-year graduate student in the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science (CIS), passed away in her off-campus residence.

4 weeks ago

Owego PD mourns passing of K9 officer

Sig, a K9 officer for the Owego Police Department, has passed away at the age of 12.

4 weeks ago

Trumansburg CSD capital project approved by wide margins

Voters approved the Trumansburg Central School District’s two proposed projects yesterday, October 28th.

4 weeks ago

Cornell endowment grew in FY25, university says

Cornell's endowment is now $11.8 billion after the university earned a 12.3 percent return at the end of the fiscal year.

4 weeks ago

Tompkins County hopes to see revenue growth in ’26

Tompkins County is banking on a bigger sales tax collection in 2026 than what the county has seen this year. 

4 weeks ago

Another anonymous donor gives boost to ICSD

An anonymous donor has contributed $25,000 to the ICSD Fine Arts Booster Group.

4 weeks ago

Moravia man charged in stolen tractor investigation

Zackary Knapp of Moravia, 28, was arrested and charged with felony criminal possession of stolen property.

4 weeks ago

Victim identified in fatal Geneva hit and run

On October 23, State Police were alerted to a body in the southbound lane of Pre Emption Road/County Road 6 around 1:30 a.m.

4 weeks ago

With limited funding, Tompkins County DSS announces CCAP wait list effective November 1

On October 28, the county announced that, due to limited funding, new applications and recertifications for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) will be put on a waitlist.

4 weeks ago

Tioga County Veterans’ Service Agency recognized by NYS Office of Mental Health for suicide prevention efforts

The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recognizing the Tioga County Veterans’ Service Agency (TCVSA).

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Investigation underway after body discovered near railroad crossing in Cortlandville

On the morning of November 25, State Police were called to Route 281 for a report of a deceased individual near a railroad crossing.

11 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local

Former Cornell student convicted of rape, burglary

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

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