Environment
3 months ago
Ithaca pursues new deer damage permit

On Dec. 8, the Ithaca Town Board voted to apply for a new deer damage permit that would allow deer to be harvested in February and March of 2026.

Local
3 months ago
First winter storm of season drops several inches of snow

According to the National Weather Service, the heaviest amounts of snow that blanketed the Southern Tier on Tuesday totaled 7 inches in multiple counties.

Local
3 months ago
Barton highway crews prepare for winter

Barton Highway Superintendent Fred Schweiger said the salt barn is fully stocked.

Community
3 months 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.

Environment
3 months ago
Cortland OKs contract to remove dead trees

Carter’s Tree Service will remove roughly 50 dead ash trees and stumps in Cortland.

Business
3 months 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.

Environment
3 months ago
Caroline board to discuss solar law

The Caroline Planning Board will discuss the town’s solar law tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Real Estate
3 months ago
Cayuga Heights leaders share thoughts on housing proposal

A townhouse development on East Upland Road is under consideration by the Cayuga Heights Planning Board.

Community
3 months ago
Crash in Scott requires hazmat response due to diesel spill

On November 14, the Homer Fire Department was called to the Town of Scott for a pickup truck that struck a guardrail.

Community
4 months ago
Dry conditions improve, but much of NY remains under drought watch

On November 5, the DEC downgraded 21 counties from a drought warning to a drought watch, citing improvements in streamflow and groundwater.