Local

5 hours ago

Missing Cortlandville man located safe

State Police say 41-year-old Brian Middleton has been located in the Cortland area.

14 hours ago

Hammerstone School wins NYS Senate Empire Award

On November 19, Senator Lea Webb presented the Hammerstone School with the NYS Senate Empire Award.

14 hours ago

Ithaca favorites The Watershed, The Downstairs to close in December

On November 21, Ashley Cake, who owns both The Watershed and The Downstairs, announced that both businesses will shut down permanently next month.

3 days ago

NYSP searching for missing Cortlandville man

Troopers say 41-year-old Brian Middleton has not been seen or heard from since around midnight on November 20.

4 days ago

Tompkins County to continue rapid response EMS program

Tompkins County is paying for an EMS program after grant funding runs out next month.

4 days ago

Corning man busted for burglary at Taco Bell

Police in Bath say Dequantae Fisher entered the Taco Bell on West Morris Street and stole about $3,000 from a safe in August.

4 days ago

Enfield residents raise $20K for food pantry

A fundraiser was recently held to help close a $30,000 shortfall at Enfield's food pantry.

4 days ago

North entrance at Roy H. Park Preserve reopens after improvement work

Improvements to the boardwalk and trail at the Roy H. Park Preserve in Dryden are complete and the north entrance is once again open for public use.

4 days ago

TCPL announces director finalists, presentations set for December

The Tompkins County Public Library has announced finalists for the director position after a national search.

4 days ago

Lansing Town Board votes unanimously to withdraw proposed moratorium on development

On November 19, after several months of public debate, the Lansing Town Board voted 4-o on a resolution to withdraw the proposed 1-year moratorium.

4 days ago

Tickets on sale for 67th Cortaca Jug at Yankees Stadium

Get tickets for the 67th Cortaca Jug football game at Yankee Stadium on Ticketmaster starting today.

4 days ago

OCM BOCES capital project approved by wide margin

Cortland County voters approved the $30.5 million OCM BOCES capital project by a vote of 1,235 to 240.

5 days ago

Freeville man pleads not guilty in Homer murder

20-year-old Aaron Keem pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder on Tuesday, November 18th.

5 days ago

Common Council approves Ithaca reparations working group

$50,000 has been set aside in the 2025 budget for a study on reparations in Ithaca. 

5 days ago

GIAC Harvest Festival Dinner set for Friday

GIAC will host a Harvest Festival Dinner on Friday, November 21st with sit-down or pick-up meal options.

5 days ago

Village of Dryden to test emergency sirens Saturday

On November 22, the Dryden Fire Department will conduct tests on the village fire and warning siren around noon.

5 days ago

Etna Volunteer Fire Department to dissolve

The EVFD and Town of Dryden have failed to reach a contract agreement, resulting in the end of the EVFD after more than 50 years of operation.

5 days ago

Tompkins County looking into USCIS decision to cancel naturalization ceremonies

Tompkins County says it is concerned about the federal government’s directive to cancel local naturalization ceremonies.

5 days ago

Health alert: Chickenpox exposure at Sciencenter in Ithaca on 11/15

If you or your children visited the Sciencenter in Ithaca on Saturday, November 15, between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., you may have been exposed to chickenpox.

6 days ago

Endwell man tried to rape teen girl, deputies say

A 54-year-old Broome County man is accused of trying to have sex with someone underage. 

News

9 hours ago in National, Trending

The shutdown is over. Flights have resumed. Thanksgiving travelers might wonder: What now?

The turbulence caused by the longest government shutdown on record may still be fresh on travelers' minds this Thanksgiving, but experts say preparing for the usual holiday crush of winter weather, heavy traffic and crowded airports can help ease those jitters.

10 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81

Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached joy, defiance and resilience in such classics as "Many Rivers to Cross," "You Can Get it If You Really Want" and "Vietnam" and starred in the landmark movie "The Harder They Come," has died at 81.

10 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

These 6 kitchen tools can make or break your Thanksgiving dinner

It's the start of Thanksgiving week, the time when home cooks across America suddenly recognize the daunting task ahead. More than 90% of people in the U.S. celebrate the food-centric holiday and more than 1 in 4 attend meals that include more than 10 other people, according to the Pew Research Center.

3 days ago in Features, Trending

Pontifical secret revealed: Pope Leo XIV changes his Wordle start word each day

Pope Leo XIV opened a virtual meeting with American Catholic young people Friday by revealing a closely held pontifical secret: He uses a different Wordle start word each day.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Travis Kelce plans to decide on retirement after the season, wants to give Chiefs time to prepare

Four-time All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce plans to wait until after the season to make a decision on retirement, though he did say Friday that he wants to make that decision early enough that the Kansas City Chiefs have time to prepare for the future.