On Thursday, May 25, a Cortlandville firefighter was honored by the American Red Cross during their annual Real Heroes Breakfast in Binghamton. Firefighter Jonathan Alteri was awarded the Fire-Rescue Award[Read More…]
Tompkins County Honors EMS Community
The first ever EMS awards that were aimed to recognize contributions of EMS personnel in the Tompkins County community were given out recently by the Tompkins County Department of Emergency[Read More…]
Skaneateles Lake Watershed Further Protected by Conservation Easement
The permanent protection of 86 acres in the Skaneateles Lake Watershed through a conservation easement has been announced by the State DEC and the Finger Lakes Land Trust. The easement[Read More…]
Village of Homer Garbage and Recycling Update
Due to the Memorial Day Holiday this Monday, the Village of Homer is reminding residents regarding the garbage and recycling pickup dates. For the village, garbage and recycling will be[Read More…]
Touch-A-Truck Event Returns – Date Announced
The Touch-A-Truck event is returning next Sunday, June 4th from 10am to 2pm at the City of Cortland Fire Department Headquarters on Court Street in the City of Cortland. The[Read More…]
Next Crown City Conversations Announced
Crown City Rising has announced the next date for their Crown City Conversations, a meeting place where residents in the City of Cortland may speak with those who are in[Read More…]
New Steps Being Taken To Raise Xylazine Awareness in New York State
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced new steps to raise awareness on the spread of the drug xylazine in New York State. Measures include supplying free xylazine test strips to the[Read More…]
Reminder: Homer Central Schools Closed Tomorrow (Friday)
After the Homer Central School Districts board meeting earlier this week, a modification to the end of year school calendar was made. One of the modifications was the school district[Read More…]
Roadwork Taking Place in Multiple Locations in Cortland County
According to NY Alerts, roadwork will be taking place on multiple roads in Cortland County including Route 281, Route 13, and NY-91. Construction is expected to take place on Route[Read More…]
Next Crown City Conversations Announced
Crown City Rising has announced the next date for their Crown City Conversations, a meeting place where residents in the City of Cortland may speak with those who are in[Read More…]
Legislation Advanced to Improve Vet Protections in New York State
Legislation was advanced by the Democratic-led Senate and Senator Lea Webb to protect veterans in New York State. The package of legislation would include aspects like authorizing a close friend[Read More…]
Schumer Defends Dairy Program in Limbo in NYS
US Senator Chuck Schumer’s announced the Dairy Margin Coverage Program Central New York Farmers rely on is in limbo. The Program was first enacted in the 2018 Farm Bill and[Read More…]
High Visibility Campaign Announced by Area Police Agencies
With Memorial Day Weekend this weekend, police agencies throughout Cortland County will be taking part in a High Visibility Campaign as part of a wider statewide campaign of STOP-DWI. The[Read More…]
Senator Webb, Senate Dems Advance Rail Safety Legislation Package
Legislation was recently advanced by Senator Lea Webb and State Senate Democrats to improve rail safety. The legislation seeks to reduce the risks of train derailments and enhance the maintenance[Read More…]
One Drowns at Taughannock Falls Tuesday Afternoon
One person has died and another remains at Upstate University Hospital after a swimming incident at Taughannock Falls in the Town of Ulysses. Around 4:30 Tuesday afternoon, New York State[Read More…]
Job Fair Taking Place Tomorrow Afternoon
A job fair will take place tomorrow afternoon at the PER Arena at SUNY Cortland from 2pm to 4pm, the Cortland Works Career Center has announced. The job fair will[Read More…]
SUNY Cortland On Upcoming Listening Tour List for Environmental Bond Act
SUNY Cortland is on the upcoming list of locations on the statewide educational listening tour to advance the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act.[Read More…]
Cortland Area Chamber of Commerce Wants You to “Vote for The Best”
The Cortland Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for people to vote for the “Best of the Best” through June 30th in the categories of Best Breakfast Sandwich, Best Gift[Read More…]
Sheriff’s Office Holds Multiple Mock DWI Accidents
The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office hosted two mock DWI accidents last Friday, May 19th, for high school students in Marathon and McGraw. Both mock DWI accidents were able to be[Read More…]
New Excelsior Scholarship Applicants Eligible to Apply for 2023-24 Academic Year
New applicants for New York State’s Excelsior Scholarship can now apply for the 2023-2024 academic year. The Excelsior Scholarship allows eligible full-time students to attend a SUNY or CUNY two[Read More…]
Click It or Ticket Campaign Continues
The National Click it or Ticket campaign kicked off this past Monday and officers throughout the state are heightening their efforts to make sure everyone wears their seatbelt. The effort[Read More…]
Woman Arrested for Theft and Endangering the Welfare of a Child
Late Monday afternoon, around 4:45 pm, a complaint came in of a reported larceny that had taken place at Walmart in the Town of Cortlandville. Officer’s from the Cortland County[Read More…]
Schumer Calls for Unauthorized E-Cig Detention Heeded by FDA, US Customs
The FDA has instructed US Customs and Border Protection to reject imports of some popular, unauthorized, disposable e-cigarettes such as Elf Bar, Esco Bar and Eon Smoke. This comes following[Read More…]
Pennsylvania Man Arrested for Aggravated Sexual Abuse in Tompkins County
A Pennsylvania man was arrested by State Police following a dispute at a residence on Searsburg Road in the Town of Ulysses. Troopers determined 65-year old Edwin Garcia had unwanted[Read More…]
Walter Joins Cortland Rural Cemetery Board of Trustees
The Cortland Rural Cemetery Board of Trustees is welcoming a new member to its ranks. Sarah Walter is originally from the Cortland area and returned there after living in the[Read More…]
City of Cortland Awarded Money Through Restore NY Communities Initiative
More than $112.9 million has been awarded by New York State to 70 projects through the Restore NY Communities Initiative, including a project in the City of Cortland. The City[Read More…]
The Arc Madison Cortland Awarded over $22,000 in Grant Money from NYSARC
A not-for-profit organization supporting people with disabilities in Cortland and Madison Counties has been awarded over $22,000 in grants. The Arc Madison Cortland received the funding from the Trustee Management[Read More…]
Over $3.1 million Announced by Gillibrand for Cortland County Head Start Projects
New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has announced over $3.1 million in federal funding for Head Start Projects in Cortland County. The money will be used to support child care and[Read More…]
Cortlandville Fire Attends NVFC In Honor of Past Homer Chief Irish Jr.
Members of the Cortlandville Fire Department recently attended the National Volunteer Fire Council Convention in Arlington, Virginia. They did so in order to honor Past Homer Fire Department Chief Mahlon[Read More…]
Fire at Cornell’s Ginsburg Hall Prompts Investigation
Recently, the Cornell University Public Safety Communication Center received reports of an activated fire alarm from residential dormitory Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hall. An investigation determined a pile of laundry had[Read More…]