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3 weeks ago

Minor injuries after rollover crash in Virgil

On April 5, deputies were called to I-81 in the Town of Virgil just before 4 p.m. for a box truck rollover.

3 weeks ago

Forecasters: Cayuga Lake at Ithaca seeing flooding

As of midnight, Cayuga Lake was at a stage of 384.1, slightly above the flood stage of 383.5 feet. 

3 weeks ago

Ithaca gas prices hit $4 a gallon, AAA says

Triple A says the average price of gas has reached four dollars a gallon in Ithaca, an increase of eight cents since last Monday, March 30th.

3 weeks ago

Homer Police officer rescues skunk in roadway

On the morning of April 3, Homer Police responded to James Street for a report that a skunk had a cup stuck on its head and was walking in circles in the roadway.

3 weeks ago

Riley cosponsors bipartisan Fertilizer Transparency Act to help farmers

The new act would require manufacturers and wholesalers to publish weekly reports on prices and quantities of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

4 weeks ago

Fundraising campaign launched for Dryden family in fatal house fire

A GoFundMe campaign has been set up for the family of 31-year-old Katherine Gray, 30-year-old Chrissy Oralls, and Oralls' 3-year-old daughter, Paisley Wood.

4 weeks ago

One injured, one arrested in box truck rollover in Dryden

48-year-old Augusto Joe Alvarez Hernandez, of Philadelphia, was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

4 weeks ago

Newfield man sentenced in counterfeit bill crime

On March 26, 38-year-old John Chaffee was sentenced to 1.5 to 3 years in State Prison after accepting a plea deal on a felony charge of attempted criminal possession of a forged instrument in Schuyler County Court.

4 weeks ago

Officials: Walmart brand dinosaur shaped chicken nuggets could contain lead

According to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, 29-oz. bags of Great Value fully cooked dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets may contain unsafe levels of lead.

4 weeks ago

Broome County rakes in $1.6 million from HS basketball state tournament

The recent boys' High School Basketball State Championships in Binghamton generated $1.6 million in economic impact.

4 weeks ago

Tompkins County Code Blue shelter to remain open through April 30

On April 1, county officials announced that the building will remain open through the end of the month.

4 weeks ago

Utility billing scams reported in Cortland County

According to Sheriff Mark Helms, residents have received calls from a number with a 315 or 607 area code claiming to be a NYSEG employee.

4 weeks ago

Troopers assist with disabled vehicle on flooded road in Cortland

On April 1, State Police were called to Cortland for a report of a disabled vehicle stuck in water on Kellogg Road, which was flooded.

4 weeks ago

Strong wind a factor in fatal Dryden fire, officials say

Officials say strong winds accelerated the spread of the fire that claimed the lives of three people on April 1 at 321 Cortland Road.

4 weeks ago

Deputies seek to ID suspect in alleged Cortlandville theft

On April 1, deputies were called to Cortlandville around 11:30 a.m. for a larceny complaint at Walmart.

4 weeks ago

Part of Salmon Creek Road in Lansing closed for flood repair

On April 2, officials announced that Salmon Creek Road is closed between Brooks Hill Road and French Hill Road until further notice.

4 weeks ago

Auburn Police rescue person from Owasco River

On March 26, Auburn Police were called to the Lake Avenue Bridge for a report that a person in crisis had jumped into the Owasco River and was screaming for help.

4 weeks ago

Owego man charged with rape

The 20-year-old is charged with rape in the second degree, which focuses on age and capacity to consent.

4 weeks ago

Lisle man accused of striking victim with broomstick, frying pan

Markus Rich, 22, is accused of hitting someone with a broomstick and a frying pan after a verbal argument turned physical.

4 weeks ago

SUNY Cortland cuts ribbon on $27 million renovation

On March 27, the school formally cut the ribbon on the new wing of C-Wing of Cornish and Van Hoesen Halls.

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