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Cortland fire chief to retire
Chief Wayne Friedman is retiring at the end of July after serving the city for over 23 years.
Ithaca woman arrested for failure to appear on grand larceny charge
On June 4, Alina Gleockler was arrested by the Chemung County Sheriff's Office for failing to appear on a charge of grand larceny.
Southern Tier residents convicted in federal drug trafficking investigation
On June 8, the United States Attorney's Office of the Northern District of New York announced recent convictions of 11 people in a drug trafficking ring.
Cayuga County approves new facility for government offices
On June 4, the Cayuga County Legislature approved an agreement for long-term operations at the Garden Street facility in Auburn.
Marathon CSD eliminates 29 positions
29 staff reductions were made official at the final Marathon Board of Education meeting for the 2025-26 school year.
Ithaca man charged after traffic stop
Deshawn Simmons was arrested after a records check during a traffic stop, not possessing a valid driver's license and failing to answer to various tickets.
Baby wipes sold at Target recalled for harmful bacteria
FDA officials say certain batches of Up & Up fragrance-free and fresh cucumber-scented baby wipes may contain bacteria that can cause serious infections.
Officials seek info about a dog bite in Ithaca
The alleged incident happened on June 7 while two people were trying to break up a dog fight in the 600 block of Five Mile Drive around 2 p.m.
Pets of the week: June 8th
Oscar and Alikira from CNY Snap and the Cortland County SPCA are looking for their forever homes.
Authorities: Dryden man tried to set woman, children on fire
53-year-old Matthew Demming allegedly poured gasoline on a woman, two children, and a home, then tried to ignite the gas with a lighter.
Authorities searching for teen reported missing in Binghamton
15-year-old Ciara Lynn Culpepper, who was living in Binghamton, has not been seen for over a month.
Police: One person injured in Ithaca Jungle stabbing
Ithaca Police located one person suffering from stab wounds to the abdomen while responding to the Ithaca Jungle on Saturday, June 6th.
Cornell University School of Continuing Education signing transfer agreement with SUNY Broome Community College
Cornell University’s School of Continuing Education (Cornell SCE) and SUNY Broome Community College will sign an articulation agreement at 1:00 p.m. on June 10, 2026.
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‘Scary Movie’ tops box office, slaying ‘Masters of the Universe’ and adding to low-budget streak
The summer box office is booming — but not because of the usual suspects. After three weeks of indie horror dominance at the box office, the slasher spoof "Scary Movie" topped ticket sales with $55 million over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily besting the far-from-mighty "Masters of the Universe."
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Carolina trails Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final and has a big decision to make for Game 4
A sequence of events in a Stanley Cup Final that has gotten crazier by the minute has put the Carolina Hurricanes at a crossroads. They blew a two-goal lead and lost Game 1, erased a two-goal deficit and won Game 2, and rallied from down four goals in Game 3, only to lose in double overtime on a fluky bounce.
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Spurs-Knicks Game 3 of the NBA Finals is a hot ticket with the potential for a wild scene
Knicks fever has set the stage for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs to be a must-see event — inside Madison Square Garden and out on the streets and in bars across New York City.
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Tony winners thank voice teachers and babysitters as Broadway crowns ‘Schmigadoon!’
The most infectiously joyous of awards shows, the Tonys often feel like a summer camp reunion — make that a theater camp reunion — except with tuxedoes and gowns replacing the shorts and tees.
5 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat
As travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait. Above-average temperatures could be on the books this summer, according to forecasters, and a developing El Nino event could spell out warmer weather later in the year or next summer.
5 days ago in World
A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 32, collapses buildings and sparks tsunami
An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 32 people, injuring more than 200 others mostly in ruined buildings and sending a 1-meter (3-foot) tsunami into nearby coasts.
