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Ithaca man sentenced to 15 years on drug charge

On January 20, 38-year-old Zachary Jackson was sentenced to 15 years behind bars on a charge of criminal possession of a controlled substance.

1 week ago

Cortland welcomes new finance director

Cortland city officials say Clerence Shager, Junior will lead fiscal operations.

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Dryden Town Board extends crypto mining moratorium to March

Dryden Town Supervisor Jason Leifer says an 18-month moratorium on cryptocurrency mining and data centers will get additional time.

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No injuries in tractor-trailer vs. car collision in Groton

On January 20, McLean Fire and Rescue was called to the intersection of Lafayette Road and Route 222 around noon for a two-vehicle collision.

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Flooding at Cornell dorm forces temporary relocation of several dozen students

On January 15, a sprinkler issue at Ganedago Hall caused minor flooding on one side of the building, according to school officials.

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Business damaged, minor injuries after 5-car crash in Waverly

On January 16, police say there was a head-on collision around noon near the intersection of Elizabeth and Fulton Street.

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From Mix Kitchen & Bar to Modern Ohana: restaurant rebranding in Ithaca

On January 18, Mix Kitchen & Bar officially served its final customers, but will soon welcome them back under a new name and menu.

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Traffic stop leads to weapon, drug charge in Cortland

37-year-old Nathan Craig was driving without a license, had an illegal weapon, and “multiple controlled substances” in the car on Jan. 15th.

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Search leads to multiple gun and drug charges for two in Homer

On January 12, NYSP located a dirt bike listed by Clayton Carley on Facebook Marketplace that was reported stolen from Oswego County in August 2024.

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Catholic Charities of Chemung and Schuyler holding homeless survey

Catholic Charities of Chemung and Schuyler will lead a “point-in-time” study on Jan. 22, which is a coordinated effort to count people experiencing homelessness in a specific area.

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Cold weather bus procedures in effect at ICSD

With frigid temperatures overnight, the Ithaca City School District has placed cold weather procedures into effect through the end of February.

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NYSP: Chemung County parolee found with over 50 pounds of cannabis

On January 14, State Police participating in a multi-agency Gun Involved Violence Elimination (G.I.V.E) detail conducted a compliance check at a home in Erin.

1 week ago

Town of Dryden to receive $1.5 million in housing infrastructure assistance

The Town of Dryden has received $1.5 million through the Office of Community Renewal’s Community Development Block Grant program.

1 week ago

Mini fridge recall expands due to fire hazard

Consumers are advised to stop using Curtis International Frigidaire mini fridges.

1 week ago

Report: Bills fire coach Sean McDermott

CBS Sports reports Sean McDermott was ousted Monday, Jan. 19 after a nearly 10-year stint as head coach.

1 week ago

Deputies arrested woman in Virgil after fight, property damage

28-year-old Rebecca Mathewson is accused of getting physically violent with a man in Virgil on Wednesday, Jan. 14.

1 week ago

Interviews start soon for Ithaca city controller, mayor says

Ithaca city officials will soon begin the interview process to fill the position of controller, Mayor Cantelmo said.

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Cortland to hire new finance director

The Cortland Common Council will vote Jan. 20 on hiring a new finance director.

1 week ago

Owego Lockheed Martin delivers 350th MH-60R helicopter to U.S. Navy

On January 13, the defense contractor delivered its 350th MH-60R "Romeo" helicopter to the United States Navy at a ceremony in Owego.

1 week ago

Rollover in Freeville severs power line, no injuries reported

No injuries after a rollover crash on Friday, Jan. 16 in Freeville.

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