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Two Tompkins County farms will benefit from water quality improvement grants

The Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District has received nearly $2.5 million in funding to help two farms in the Owasco Lake Watershed update operations.

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Woman suffers non-life-threatening injury in Harford rollover

On October 2, deputies responded to Route 221 in Harford just before 7 a.m. for a motor vehicle crash near Liddington Hill Road.

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Police investigating string of smash and grab thefts in Tompkins County

On October 1, State and local law enforcement received six reports of thefts from vehicles in Dryden and Lansing.

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NYS, DEC issue temporary burn ban

On October 2, Governor Kathy Hochul and the DEC announced a temporary ban on outdoor burning due to increased fire risk across New York.

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Cortland Police seek to ID road rage suspect

The Cortland Police Department is searching for a vehicle and driver involved in an alleged road rage incident.

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A home fit for Queen: Loyal companion in search of family

Queen, a Pitbull at the Tompkins County SPCA, has had a long journey in and out of the shelter. 

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Cortland County undersheriff graduates from FBI academy

Cortland County Undersheriff Chad Burhans graduated from the FBI National Academy on Sept. 4, 2025.

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Ex-mayor of Cortland announces Common Council run

Former Cortland mayor Brian Tobin is running in a special election to fill a Common Council vacancy in the 1st Ward.

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Tompkins County to host NYS Office of Mental Health for public engagement forums

The Tompkins County Whole Health Department (TCWH) is hosting the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) next week for a pair of community engagement forums.

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Tompkins County corrections officers secure new contract

The Tompkins County Correction Officers’ Association have a new 4-year contract, which goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2025.

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Tompkins Chamber names new VP

On September 30, Rob Montana was appointed as the new Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce VP.

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Found Antiques announces final day at Cherry Street location

Found in Ithaca Antiques is moving from Cherry St. on Oct. 26 to the Ithaca SouthWorks building at a date TBD.

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27th Annual Candor Fall Festival returns this month

CANDOR, NY (607NewsNow) — The 27th annual Candor Fall Festival, presented by the Candor Chamber of Commerce, is set to…

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Waverly man charged for leaving crash that injured two

On September 24, police arrested Noah Tappan-Bright for leaving the scene of an accident in Sayre on September 5.

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One dead in Cayuga County motor vehicle accident

On September 30, authorities say a car collided with a tractor-trailer in Venice at Route 34B and Poplar Ridge Road around 2:20 p.m.

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Cortland flower shop closes after 100 years

Shaw & Boehler Florist on Clinton Ave. had been open for over a century, but the owners decided to shut down operations for undisclosed reasons.

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With partial government shutdown, Cornell prepares for disruptions

In a statement released on Tuesday, Cornell leaders say the Ivy League school has backup plans in place across all campuses to handle potential disruptions.

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3-year-old Steuben County boy went missing after following puppy, sheriff says

Sheriff Jim Allard says a 3-year-old boy left home around 11:15 a.m. Tuesday in the town of Urbana and was possibly following a puppy.

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Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District receives support for water quality improvement projects

On September 29, officials announced a $1.82 million grant to the Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District.

3 weeks ago

Traffic impacts for Cornell Homecoming

Cornell's Crescent Lot is scheduled to close at 5 p.m. on October 2 and reopen on October 5.

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