2026 marks 20 years of Ithaca’s Emerald Necklace, a greenbelt of protected lands around the south end of Cayuga Lake.
The $33.3 million spending plan proposal includes salary increases for teachers and teaching assistants, which were approved as part of new contracts.
On April 14, State Police arrested Joshua Skobern on charges of felony criminal mischief and misdemeanor arson.
This year, Tompkins County Highway Department Director Nick Ensign says they’re dealing with a sharp increase in material costs due to the rising price of oil.
New York Bagel recently held a basket raffle in support of the department’s K-9 program.
On April 21, the DEC announced that Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland County will receive $200,000 in funding for the Blocks in Bloom program.
During a meeting on April 14, Mayor Pat Clune praised the Homer Fire Department’s command team.
On Tuesday, the Bombers beat Cortland in both games of a doubleheader.
Part of the Cortland school district spending plan proposal for the next academic year is increasing the tax levy to 6.5%, which is over the state tax cap.