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Tioga County man facing child porn charges
Omar Vargas-Herrera, of Richford, is charged with three counts of possessing a sexual performance by a child less than 16 years of age, and one count of promoting a sexual performance by a child less than 17.
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Johnson City man accused of attempted kidnapping
On June 1, 27-year-old Naim Islam allegedly approached two juveniles at the park and offered them ice cream while asking suspicious questions.
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Owego man charged after child sexual exploitation investigation
37-year-old Dason Tinkham was arrested and charged with possessing a sexual performance by a child under 16, and first-degree obscenity, the most serious charge of its kind in New York.
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Troopers ID victim in fatal Owego collision
Troopers say Warren Loza, of Vestal, was riding his motorcycle on State Route 434 on the morning of June 3 when an SUV, which did not see him, entered the roadway.
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State Police look to ID Cortlandville larceny suspect
On March 25, troopers say a woman entered Marshall’s in Cortlandville around 8:17 p.m. and attempted to conceal merchandise in a shopping bag.
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Dryden man facing multiple gun charges
On May 30, State Police arrested Joshua Russell around 6:15 p.m. following an investigation into illegally possessed firearms.
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Cortland YMCA receives grant for free youth swimming lessons
On June 2, the Cortland County Family YMCA announced a $35,000 grant from the Alliance of New York State YMCAs through the NYS Department of Health.
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Cornell names new vet school dean
Dairy vet, epidemiologist, and Cornell alumna Dr. Jessica McArt has been named dean of the CVM.
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Dresser sold at Walmart recalled for safety
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Mainstays brand 9-drawer fabric dressers violate safety standards required by the Sturdy Act.
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Fatal collision under investigation in Owego
On June 3, State Police were called to Owego just before 4 a.m. for an SUV-motorcycle collision at the intersection of State Route 434 and Forest Hill Road.
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Health Department: Rabid bat discovered at Upper Buttermilk Falls State Park in Ithaca
On May 31, a bat that was confirmed to have rabies was found near the Lake Treman Trail at Upper Buttermilk Falls State Park in Ithaca.
2 weeks ago
Tioga County man charged with felony contempt
On May 26, deputies arrested Brian Kotsubka, of Tioga Center, following an alleged domestic incident in the Town of Tioga.
2 weeks ago
Waverly man sentenced for drug crime in Pennsylvania
On June 1, Kyle Lowry was sentenced to 12 years behind bars for possession with intent to deliver fentanyl and meth.
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Parents of toddler sue NYS for $10M following alleged abuse at SUNY Cortland Child Care Center
After 4 SUNY Cortland Child Care employees were arrested and accused of abusing children at the daycare, one family is suing.
2 weeks ago
FLLT, DEC acquire 33 acres in Six Mile Creek and Cayuga Lake watersheds
On June 1, the Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) acquired 33 acres on two properties within the Six Mile Creek and Cayuga Lake watersheds.
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TC3 to cut basketball, golf in 2026-27 academic year
TC3 is only offering men's baseball, men's lacrosse, women's soccer, and women's softball for the 2026-27 academic year.
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TCAT’s eRide Ithaca service officially launches
Monday, June 1 marked the start of eRide Ithaca, a fleet of four electric cars and four electric vans.
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Cortland County appoints new department heads
The Cortland County Legislature named Madlyn Allen as Cortland County Personnel Officer and Allison Veintimilla as Cortland County Commissioner of Social Services on Thursday, May 28.
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Auntie Anne’s closure leaves Ithaca mall with two eateries
After a decade in business, Auntie Anne’s pretzel shop at the Shops at Ithaca Mall is closed.
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Tompkins County faces $9.8 million deficit in 2027
Tompkins County Administrator Korsah Akumfi says they will "need to either find savings in expenses, or find increases in revenues" to deal with the deficit in the budget.
