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4 hours ago
Cortland County to raise landfill tipping fees
Cortland County landfill tipping fees will increase by $15 per ton starting March 1, 2026.
8 hours ago
School closings for Dec. 2, 2025
Stay updated on local school closings today, December 2nd.
8 hours ago
Sheriff: Scam targeting businesses in Tompkins County
On December 1, the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office shared that several local establishments have recently received calls from a man claiming to be a law enforcement sergeant.
8 hours ago
Minor injuries after truck strikes home in Cortlandville
Some sustained minor injuries on November 27th after a pickup truck went off the roadway and struck a residence in Cortlandville.
8 hours ago
Citizen Preparedness Corps training Thursday in Cortland
Some spaces remain for the NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Citizen Preparedness Corps class later this week in Cortland.
8 hours ago
Cortland awarded $1 million to replace fire pump truck
Cortland received a $1 million Community Development Block Grant award from the New York State Office of Community Renewal to replace an old pump truck.
8 hours ago
Tompkins County opens registration for short-term rentals
Under a law that passed earlier this year, owners and operators of STRs must register them with the county by Feb. 28.
21 hours ago
Schuyler County law enforcement mourns loss of retired sheriff
On November 29, retired Sheriff Bill Yessman Jr. passed away after a 36-year career with the Schuyler County Sheriff's Office.
1 day ago
Authorities seek assistance in Preble donation shed theft
On November 9, deputies say two people broke into a donation shed in Preble and stole the contents inside.
1 day ago
TCAT ends free rides for EBT card holders
TCAT has ended their special transportation program on Saturday, Nov. 29 now that SNAP benefits have been restored.
1 day ago
Local nonprofits receive emergency funding to support food security
On November 24, State Senator Lea Webb announced $100,000 in Local Emergency Food Relief Equipment grants for groups.
1 day ago
Colorado man receives 2 years for threatening Cayuga County resident
On November 24, 56-year-old Jerry Gordon was sentenced to 2 years in federal prison for the crime of transmitting a threat in interstate commerce to injure another person.
1 day ago
USCIS reinstates local naturalization ceremonies, Tompkins County awaits confirmation
Global citizens looking to complete their U.S. citizenship proceedings may once again be able to do so in Tompkins County.
1 day ago
Klein defends efforts, highlights Code Blue improvements
Tompkins County Legislature Chair Dan Klein is defending efforts made to improve this year's Code Blue shelter.
6 days ago
Cortland County man charged in alleged domestic dispute
State Troopers say 34-year-old Mark Young physically made contact with someone during an argument and tried to take the victim's phone to prevent them from calling for help.
6 days ago
Armstrong School dancers to perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Dancers from Ithaca’s Armstrong School of Dance will once again be featured in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
6 days ago
Locke man injured, facing charges after standoff with police
62-year-old Michael Yaw is recovering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a standoff with Cayuga County deputies on November 23rd.
6 days ago
Tioga County health professional recognized for contributions to rural health
On November 24, Dr. Eric Sarnicola of Tioga County Public Health was presented with the 2025 Senator Patricia McGee Award.
6 days ago
TC3 adds new degree program in health sciences, rollout set for Spring 2026 semester
On November 24th, TC3 announced the impending rollout of an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Health Sciences degree program for the Spring 2026 semester.
6 days ago
Running to Places Theatre Company receives NYS Senate Empire Award
On November 20, State Senator Lea Webb presented the Running to Places Theatre Company (R2P) with the New York State Empire Award.
