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9 hours ago
Cortland PD announces arrest in mural vandalism at Hollywood Restaurant
41-year-old Andrew Grant spraypainted the Ronnie James Dio mural, Cortland Police said.
10 hours ago
Tractor-trailer a total loss in Freeville fire
On July 27, the Freeville Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on Peruville Road.
16 hours ago
ICSD proposes pause in SouthWorks project
Ithaca's Board of Education is asking the IDA to pause the SouthWorks project until they get more info.
17 hours ago
Community mourns loss of Greek Peak founder Al Kryger
Allen "Al" Kryger passed away on July 20, 2026, at the age of 87.
17 hours ago
Cornell updates guidelines to ban animal processing in dorm kitchens
Cornell is updating a policy in the wake of a September 2025 incident in which two students skinned a bear in a dorm room kitchen.
17 hours ago
Berkshire man sentenced for lengthy, high-speed chase
David Keener, 37, was sentenced to a maximum of two years in Pennsylvania State Prison on charges of aggravated felony assault and two misdemeanors.
1 day ago
IPD investigating reports of counterfeit cash
The Ithaca Police Department has recently received multiple complaints from local businesses regarding fake money.
2 days ago
Cortland’s finance committee ‘on hold,’ chair says
Cortland Mayor Scott Steve has temporarily suspended the committee.
2 days ago
Trumansburg Family Medicine to join Cayuga Health
Cayuga Health is acquiring both Trumansburg Family Medicine locations, effective August 3.
2 days ago
Sewer and water work on E Buffalo extended in Ithaca
Originally scheduled to wrap up earlier this month, the project is expected to last through the fall.
2 days ago
Riley introduces Protecting Childcare from Private Equity Act
The bill would stop predatory investors from raising childcare costs and protect high-quality, local daycare options.
2 days ago
No cause yet in Ithaca house fire
An abandoned house on N. Plain. St. in Ithaca was heavily damaged by fire on July 25.
3 days ago
Argument becomes assault on Ithaca Commons, police say
30-year-old Marcus Collins is accused of assault near Center Ithaca on the Commons.
3 days ago
IPD looking for info after reported stabbing at Asteri
A man was stabbed in the Asteri Ithaca building, police said.
4 days ago
Newfield man accused of stealing electricity from vacant apartment
According to State Police, a Newfield man entered a vacant, neighboring apartment and used a power cord to steal electricity.
5 days ago
Tompkins County finance director to step down Aug. 20
Darrel Tuttle announced his resignation at the July 21st Tompkins County Legislature meeting.
5 days ago
Annual Route 90 Garage Sale begins today from Homer to Montezuma
There are roughly 50 miles of garage sales over the next three days along Route 90 in Cortland and Cayuga County.
5 days ago
Local YMCAs to offer free youth lessons through NY SWIMS
New York is offering free swim lessons for children ages 0-12 through participating YMCAs, including locations in Ithaca, Cortland and Binghamton.
5 days ago
ILR School receives largest one-time gift from alum and wife
Cornell alum Edwin Baum and his wife, Holly Wallace, have gifted $10 million to the ILR School in support of its High Road NYC program.
5 days ago
Owego woman charged with reckless endangerment, arson
Sonya Morris is facing multiple charges after an alleged domestic violence incident on Belva Lockwood Lane.
