A little after 3 in the morning Sunday, September 17th, both the Cortlandville and Homer Fire Departments responded to a reported structure fire on Kingsley Ave. at the Penguin Trailer[Read More…]
Town of Homer Special Meeting on Billboards Canceled For Wednesday
The Town of Homer has announced their special meeting regarding the regulations of billboards within the town on Wednesday, September 20th at the Homer Town Hall, has been canceled. The[Read More…]
Actions Announced By NYS To Crack Down on Car Theft Rise
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a series of targeted actions to combat the high number of car thefts, particularly of certain Kia and Hyundai model vehicles, in counties across New York[Read More…]
Special Concert Tomorrow At Center 4 Arts To Support 2023 Toys For Tots Campaign
A special concert will be held tomorrow, September 17th beginning at 2pm at the Center for the Arts in the Village of Homer to support the 2023 Toys for Tots[Read More…]
Hochul Signs Legislation Cracking Down on Tobacco Sales in NYS Buildings
Friday Gov. Kathy Hochul signed public health legislation to crack down on tobacco sales in New York State. This measure will make tobacco products less accessible by prohibiting the sale[Read More…]
Town of Dryden And Three Residents To Be Recognized
The Town of Dryden and three of its residents will be recognized for their work in sustainability by the New York State Association of Conservation Commissions (NYSACC) with three awards[Read More…]
Motorcyclist Arrested After Police Pursuit – Foot Chase
Yesterday afternoon around 1:20, a traffic stop was attempted by an officer from the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office on a motorcycle on Route 281 in Cortlandville for a traffic violation.[Read More…]
Cortland Fire Makes Quick Work Of Barn Fire
On Thursday, September 14, just after 1 o’clock in the afternoon, the City of Cortland Fire Department responded to an address on East Court Street in the City of Cortland[Read More…]
Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Recent Retirements
The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office has recognized two members of the Office on their recent retirements: Sergeant Starner, and Officer Kemp. Both who have served the Sheriff’s Office for over[Read More…]
Schumer Announces Nearly $11 Million for Tree Planting Projects in Upstate NY
US Senator Chuck Schumer announced nearly $11 million for three projects in Syracuse, Auburn and across Central New York to plant thousands of new trees. The funds will also allow[Read More…]
Village of Marathon Hosting NY Forward Public Meeting Early Next Week
The Village of Marathon has plans to send in an application for a NY Forward Grant and wants community input from village residents. The Village has announced they will apply[Read More…]
Saluting Branches To Visit Cortland Rural Cemetery Next Week
For the second year, Saluting Branches will visit and conduct work at Cortland Rural Cemetery. The organization will visit on Wednesday, September 20th beginning at 8am to late afternoon. Saluting[Read More…]
Cayuga Health Opens Cayuga Urology in Ithaca
Cayuga Health has announced Cayuga Urology has now opened at 201 Dates Drive in Ithaca. Cayuga says Urologist Dr. Jason Cohen has joined Cayuga Medical Associates from Northwestern Medicine and[Read More…]
Hochul Signs Legislation Supporting NY Residents with Disabilities
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed multiple pieces of legislation on Thursday to support New Yorkers who have disabilities. One measure renames the Developmental Disabilities Planning Council to be the State Council[Read More…]
Plane Crashes At Cortland County Airport – One Sent to Hospital
Around 3 in the afternoon, Thursday September 14th, a single engine plane flipped over and crashed on the runway at the Cortland County Airport. Cortlandville Fire, along with the New[Read More…]
Village of Groton Applying For NY Forward Grant – Public Meeting Tonight
The Village of Groton will be applying to the Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council for the $4.5 million dollar NY Forward Grant. With this, the Village is hosting a[Read More…]
Cortland County Sheriff Make Arrest After Burglary
Officers from the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office responded to an address on Angel Road in the Town of Truxton for a report of a burglary that had occurred sometime during[Read More…]
Homer Fire Department Trains Elk Lodge Members of AED Machine After Donation
The Homer Fire Department has donated an AED device to the Homer Elks Lodge in the Village of Homer. Homer Fire Department Chief Jay Riley recommended to the Village of[Read More…]
NYS Sees Record Tourism Numbers in 2022 Compared to Previous 2019 Records
Gov. Hochul announced that in 2022 New York State welcomed a record 291.5 million visitors, the largest number of visitors in New York State’s history. Those total visitors generated more[Read More…]
Cortland County Drug Take Back Event Scheduled Towards End of Month
The Cortland County Drug Take Back event will be held on Saturday September 30th at locations throughout Cortland County. Residents may bring any of their unused, unneeded, prescription and nonprescription[Read More…]
Over $8,000 Dollars Raised During TrEating Disorders 5K
Over $8,000 dollars was raised by the TrEating Disorders 5K that was held on Saturday, September 9th at Suggett Park in the City of Cortland. The 5K was to spread[Read More…]
Capital Funding Available To Arts, Culture Organizations Through NYS Organization
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced up to $37 million in capital funding is available to nonprofit arts and culture organizations through the New York State Council on the Arts’ Capital Projects[Read More…]
Access To Independence of Cortland County Seeking Wheelchair/Transport Chair Donations
Access to Independence (ATI) of Cortland County is seeking wheelchair and/or transport chair donations from residents in the Cortland area. Currently, Access to Independences’ loan closet is out of wheelchairs[Read More…]
YWCA Cortland Selling Dream Big Cash Raffle Tickets
The YWCA of Cortland is raising funds by selling 100 Dream Big Cash Raffle tickets. Those who purchase a ticket have a chance to win $5,000, $1,000, or $500. Sales[Read More…]
State Police Provide Update on Armed Robbery – Suspect Still Sought
Update 9/13 2:12pm: The New York State Police say the suspect in Tuesday’s armed robbery at Cortland Carpet Outlet on Route 281 in the Town of Cortlandville is still on[Read More…]
Village of Homer Board of Trustees Meet For First September Meeting
The Village of Homer Board of Trustees met last night at the Homer Town Hall for their first meeting in the month of September. On the agenda for tonight’s meeting[Read More…]
NYS Department of Health Recognizes Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
The State Department of Health has recognized Prostate Cancer Awareness Month by encouraging men and individuals assigned male at birth to get informed and take action and detect prostate cancer[Read More…]
Ithaca Police Respond To Robbery Tuesday Morning
Around 9:00 am Tuesday morning, Ithaca Police responded to the area of Geneva Street and Seneca Street in the City of Ithaca for a reported robbery that had occurred ten[Read More…]
Homer Central Schools Announce 2023 Homer Athletic Hall of Fame Class
The Homer Central School District has announced the 2023 Homer Athletic Hall of Fame Class. Induction for this year’s class will take place at halftime during the Homer vs. Chittenango[Read More…]
Crown City Rising – Main Street Work To Continue On East Side
Work on the installation of storm sewer lines on the west side of Main Street have wrapped up and now construction crews will begin their work with installation of storm[Read More…]