A new poll finds more than two-thirds of New Yorkers oppose a pay hike for state lawmakers and the governor.

A Siena College poll of registered voters released Monday found 67 percent of respondents oppose a raise for members of the state Legislature and 74 percent oppose a pay raise for the governor.

New York lawmakers haven't had a raise in over 10 years. Their base pay is $79,500 a year for what is considered a part-time job. The governor's base salary is $179,000.... READ FULL STORY

A Freeville was arrested Friday Afternoon for violating an order of protection, police found him in a vehicle with the protected individual.

Officers from the Cortland County Sheriff's Department stop a vehicle on Route 281 in the Town of Cortlandville Friday afternoon because the vehicle was uninspected.

Upon further investigation by Officers it was found that the driver 28 year old Corey Thompson of 513 North Meadow Street Freeville was actively violating an order of... READ FULL STORY

In an effort to shore up falling revenues and close a loophole for smokers, State lawmakers are looking to raise taxes on loose tobacco and cigars.

New York’s Legislature will consider increasing the taxes on the two tobacco products at a public hearing today.

Right now loose tobacco sells for less than cigarettes, Governor Andrew Cuomo proposed taxing loose tobacco at the same rate as cigarettes, $4.53 per ounce. The effort is supported by anti-smoking... READ FULL STORY

A TC3 student is facing robbery and other charges following an incident at a store near the College Suites Apartment Complex in Cortlandville.

On Friday Officers from the Cortland County Sheriff's Department were called to the Quick stop beverage center on located on Route 281, for a report of a man that was being combative with a clerk in store.

Police say the problems started after the clerk refused to sell 19-year-old Clajon Lawson of Bronx New York a cigar because he... READ FULL STORY

A Town of Scott man is facing multiple counts of criminal possession of a weapon following a domestic dispute at his home late last month.

58-year-old Cody Adams of 6296 West Scott Road was arrested Friday and charged with 5 misdemeanor counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon.

County police say back on January 29th Deputies responded to a Domestic Problem at Adams home on West Scott Road. During the investigation it was determined that Adams who is a convicted felon was... READ FULL STORY

It was a busy weekend in Cortland County; among the activities taking place was the New York State Firefighter Winter games.

Firefighters from right here in Cortland County joined their fellow rescuers to compete in various challenges at Greek Peak Resort in Virgil as well as a Broome ball tournament yesterday at Suny Cortland.

375 firefighters from across the State participated in the games there were sixty-one teams.

Among the big winners this year were... READ FULL STORY

Cortland City leaders and representatives of Suny Cortland gathered last night to discuss the college’s planned Student life building; the 56 million dollar facility would be constructed on the old College football field.

About 20 community members attended the meeting; many of those in attendance live near the area where the college intends to build.

The project calls for the... READ FULL STORY

A Cortland man who was arrested back in August for sexually assaulting a toddler has been indicted by a county grand jury on 13 charges.

Cortland City police arrested 20-year-old Dusty Wing of 32 Charles Street, they say Wing had sexual contact with a two year old girl, in addition to sexually assaulting the child Wing is also accused of beating the girl.

Wing was charged was initially charged with felony... READ FULL STORY

With a chill in the air the stage is set for the 12th annual Homer Winter fest, all the activities begin tonight at 530.

After months of planning the annual event is ready, residents are encouraged to shake off the winter blues and get out the house for some family fun.

Tonight will feature the fish fry at the Homer Elks Club, at six oclock there will be refreshments at the Homer American Legion followed by a community bonfire at 7, a community dance will be held at... READ FULL STORY

A Tompkins County jury has convicted Chemung County on cocaine possession charges.

According to Tompkins County District Attorney Gwen Wilkinson the jury deliberated for four hours before returning the guilty verdicts in the trial of 32-year-old Karessen Atkinson.

Atkinson was convicted of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree with intent to sell cocaine, he was... READ FULL STORY

More than 200 firefighters will be in Cortland County this weekend to compete in hose relays and other competitions as part of the seventh annual Firefighter Winter Games.

Local Organizer Doug VanEtten says The state Firemen's Association winter games kick off tonight with registration and party at the Country Inn and Suites on Route 281.

On Saturday, the events move to Greek Peak Mountain Resort, where... READ FULL STORY

The City of Cortland Fire Department has been awarded nearly 400 thousand dollars in federal funds to purchase new portable radios that will work with the County’s soon to be upgraded communications network.

According to U-S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand the money comes from the federal emergency management agencies assistance to firefighters grant program. The money is being funneled through the city but is... READ FULL STORY