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State Theatre of Ithaca receives grant for building conditions study
On August 28th, officials announced that the State Theatre has won a $20,000 grant from The Preservation League of New York.
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Broad Street to close Saturday in Waverly for gameday parade, VFW bike night
Broad Street is closing between Clark Street and Pennsylvania Avenue beginning at 9 a.m. for Waverly's Game Day parade and festivities.
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Coyote bite reported at Cornell
On August 25, the Cornell Police Department says someone was bitten by a coyote around 6:45 p.m. near the Trolley Foot Bridge.
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Stallone to depart Centralus Health as CEO; Lawlis taking over in November
Dr. Martin Stallone plans to step down this fall as CEO, a position he's held since 2018, with Robert Lawlis taking his place.
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Chemung County Sheriff’s Office: Scammer posing as sergeant
The Chemung County Sheriff's Office says someone posing as "Sgt. Jim Ritter" has been calling people claiming there’s a warrant out for their arrest and asking for money.
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Traffic stop leads to arrest of Newark Valley man
55-year-old Bobby Gayle Jr. of Newark Valley is facing multiple charges after a traffic stop last week.
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Road work in Ithaca could cause delays near Collegetown
Dryden Road is closed in the 100 block and the 300 to 500 blocks for a milling and paving project.
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Bat found at Buttermilk Falls State Park tests positive for rabies
On August 22, the bat was found approximately 50 meters away from the swimming area at Buttermilk Falls State Park.
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Tompkins Chamber cancels forum with elected officials for safety concerns
The Chamber is calling off the Policy Breakfast scheduled for August 28 at Ithaca College after concerning social media posts.
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Convicted Ithaca felon faces prison sentence on cocaine, gun charges
The Justice Department says 38-year-old Zachary Jackson pleaded guilty Tuesday, Aug. 26 to drug and weapons charges.
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Police charge two in alleged Ithaca drug deal
34-year-old Heath Phillips of Freeville and 42-year-old William Ellison of Ithaca are being charged after a drug deal in Ithaca on August 26th.
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Chenango house fire claims life of 1-year-old
An infant passed away in a Broome County fire that happened on August 25th.
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Newfield’s cell phone ban now includes internet devices, superintendent says
Students at Newfield Middle School and Newfield High School will have to keep all devices that connect to the internet and Bluetooth in their lockers.
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Tompkins County to receive broadband infrastructure funding, Hochul says
On August 21st, Governor Hochul announced nearly $53 million in funding that will help build 234 miles of fiber and 46 wireless hubs in 28 counties.
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Two hospitalized after crash in Nichols
On August 25th, State Police were called to State Route 17 in Nichols around 6 p.m. for a report of a crash involving a motorcycle
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Community Foundation, GIAC, area businesses partner for Back-to-School Supplies Drive
The Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) and Community Foundation of Tompkins County are offering a Back-to-School drive on August 31st.
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Multiple drug charges for Ithaca man after traffic stop
33-year-old Breon Brooks of Ithaca is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after a traffic stop on August 20th.
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NYSP looking for owner of minibike found near Dryden Lake
New York State Troopers say a black Razor MX350 was found last week off a trail near Dryden Lake.
2 weeks ago
Trumansburg re-certified as pro-housing community
Trumansburg received a re-certification for their pro-housing community status for 2025.
2 weeks ago
Cortland working on daytime shelter
Cortland is in the early development stages of a new homeless shelter.
