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2 days ago

Riley sponsors ‘No Secret Police’ bill

Rep. Josh Riley has co-sponsored the 'No Secret Police' bill, which would mean unmasking ICE officers.

2 days ago

Second suspect arrested in Ovid burglary investigation

45-year-old Ted O'Connor, of Seneca Falls, is charged with an Ovid burglary.

2 days ago

LBA pancake breakfast Sunday to support Lansing Lions Club, AFSP

The Lansing Business Alliance is sponsoring a pancake breakfast on Feb. 1 to raise money for two community groups.

2 days ago

Colleagues mourn loss of former Tompkins County Deputy Administrator Kathy West

Tompkins County Legislator Lee Shurtleff is remembering former county employee Kathy West, who died Jan. 17.

2 days ago

Charles Githler appointed as Tompkins County Historian

The Tompkins County Legislature has appointed retired Newfield teacher Charles Githler as county historian.

2 days ago

Coming soon to Lansing: Adelita’s Mexican Cocina

Adelita's Mexican Cocina hopes to open in Feb. at the former Applebee's site in Lansing.

2 days ago

Binghamton park to be renamed for fallen firefighter JR Gaudet

Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham hopes to rename a park for firefighter John Gaudet, who was killed in Feb. 2025.

3 days ago

Ithaca area sees several travel advisories

Tompkins, Cortland, and Tioga counties are under travel restrictions because of a winter storm.

5 days ago

Ithaca area bracing for heavy snow

A cold weather advisory and a winter storm watch have both been issued by the NWS for the Southern Tier.

5 days ago

Tompkins County sheriff: ICE was absent following release of Mexico man in 2025

Last January, the release from jail of a man from Mexico became a controversy.

5 days ago

Largest gift in Cornell history establishes David A. Duffield College of Engineering

Cornell officials announced that $520 million of contributions from David Duffield will establish the David A. Duffield College of Engineering at Cornell.

5 days ago

State Comptroller: Over $68 million in unclaimed funds across five area counties, including Tompkins and Tioga

Money from old bank accounts, uncashed checks, and unused gift cards may be returned to New Yorkers.

5 days ago

One injured in crash on State Route 41 in Homer

On January 22, members of the Homer Fire Department were called to State Route 41 around 8:15 a.m. for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment.

6 days ago

Trumansburg man accused of disseminating indecent material to a minor

Franklin Zanker, 27, is accused of having sexually explicit video and audio interactions with the minor via social media platforms.

6 days ago

Cortland County administrator looking ahead after 100 days in office

Cortland County Administrator Michael Ponticello is marking a milestone -- 100 days on the job.

6 days ago

ICSD wins awards for academic, financial achievements

ICSD has won a national award focusing on finances and an award in academic achievement from the College Board.

6 days ago

Owego sex offender faces new felony

According to Tioga County Sheriff Gary Howard, Luke Travis failed to register a new address, which is a felony charge.

6 days ago

Broome County Sheriff’s Office releases autopsy results of woman who died in custody

Officials say 38-year-old Chelsey Davis’s cause of death was chronic alcohol use with hepatic cirrhosis with several contributing factors.

6 days ago

Former IC student reported missing last fall facing child porn charges

21-year-old Jonathan D'Agostino faces two felonies for possession and promotion of a sexual performance by a child.

6 days ago

INHS, Tioga Opportunities receive funding for home accessibility upgrade program

Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS) has received a $178,000 grant from New York’s Access to Home program.

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