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Gray Dodge Charger state trooper patrol car with yellow stripe and emblem parked in a lot on a sunny day.

1 week ago

NYSP Troop C unveils new patrol Mustang

New York State Police are preparing a new Mustang to patrol Troop C highways.

1 week ago

FLLT fundraiser underway for Canandaigua Lake property

The Finger Lakes Land Trust is trying to raise $60,000 to acquire 300 feet of shoreline on Canandaigua Lake.

2 weeks ago

Cortland man charged with rape, endangering the welfare of a child

A Cortland man is accused of sexual crimes with a minor in the Town of Homer between 2024 and 2025.

A decaying wooden ramp leads into a murky algae‑covered pond with overgrown vegetation nearby.

2 weeks ago

Officials: Dryden Lake dam is leaking, will be replaced in 2027

Dryden's deputy town supervisor says the lake's water levels are down over 50%.

Three adults smiling and posing indoors in front of the Cortland, NY city seal with American and blue flags nearby, backdrop dark wall.

2 weeks ago

CNY SNAP secures funding to purchase Cortland building

CNY SNAP shifts focus to building renovations and equipment after securing funding to purchase Salisbury Street location.

2 weeks ago

Aggressive fox reported in Ithaca confirmed rabid

According to the Tompkins County Whole Health Department, a fox captured in Ithaca has tested positive for rabies.

2 weeks ago

Aurora under water conservation order

The Cayuga County Health Department has issued a water conservation order in Aurora after a water main break on the Wells College campus.

2 weeks ago

Sheriff: no threat found after gunshot in Cuyler

Deputies heard a gunshot during an investigation in Cuyler but could not locate a weapon after a search.

Black SUV with severe front-end damage after a collision on a road, debris scattered across the street, and a toppled motorcycle nearby.

2 weeks ago

Homer man dies in Route 281 crash

A 26-year-old Homer man was killed in a collision on Wednesday in Tully.

Sign announcing swim beach at Taughannock Falls State Park is CLOSED due to harmful algal blooms; no swimming allowed.

2 weeks ago

Harmful algal bloom shuts swimming down at Taughannock Falls State Park

Swimming at Taughannock Falls State Park beach is closed due to a harmful algal bloom in the water.

2 weeks ago

DEC extends air quality advisory for Ithaca area

Elevated levels of pollution are causing a smoky haze in the Ithaca area.

2 weeks ago

IPD makes arrest after alleged threats at DSS

Richard Madorsky is charged with a felony in Ithaca.

Firefighter in a reflective jacket reaches through a chain-link fence to rescue a brown rabbit from the grass.

2 weeks ago

Firefighters rescue trapped rabbit in Johnson City

Members of the Johnson City Fire Department responded to a report of a rabbit trapped in a fence this week.

2 weeks ago

Riley introduces bill aimed at data center energy costs

Congressman Josh Riley, along with Congressman Jeff Vand Drew of New Jersey, introduced the FAIR Data Act on July 13.

2 weeks ago

Webb launches annual Teacher Supply Drive

State Senator Lea Webb is collecting school supplies at 11 locations across Senate District 52 through August 10.

2 weeks ago

No injuries after car crashes into Ithaca home

A vehicle crashed into a home after swerving to avoid another driver on July 15 in Ithaca.

2 weeks ago

Tompkins County Human Services Building closed for police activity

The Tompkins County Human Services Building is closed for the remainder of the day, July 15.

Three officials applaud on stage beside a large banner; a woman in green blazer holds a long document while others clap, with flags in the background and cityscape visible through glass.

2 weeks ago

Hochul signs 1-year statewide ban on data centers

Gov. Hochul signed the moratorium on data centers July 14.

2 weeks ago

Cortland lawmakers exploring paid parking at SUNY Cortland to relieve congestion, mayor says

Mayor Steve says parking on streets by SUNY Cortland has caused congestion.

Sign for Trinity Valley Creamery & Market with a marquee announcing ice cream tonight 6–8 and July 17 opening, beside an American flag.

2 weeks ago

Trinity Valley Creamery & Market soft opening set for Friday and Saturday

Trinity Valley Creamery & Market will begin serving ice cream in a soft launch this Friday and Saturday.

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