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Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo says there has been a “precipitous decline in gun violence over the last couple of years as a direct consequence of our partnership in this grant program.”

More than 7,000 alumni and their families began making their way into Ithaca yesterday to celebrate their time on The Hill.

Omar Vargas-Herrera, of Richford, is charged with three counts of possessing a sexual performance by a child less than 16 years of age, and one count of promoting a sexual performance by a child less than 17.

On June 1, 27-year-old Naim Islam allegedly approached two juveniles at the park and offered them ice cream while asking suspicious questions.

37-year-old Dason Tinkham was arrested and charged with possessing a sexual performance by a child under 16, and first-degree obscenity, the most serious charge of its kind in New York.

Troopers say Warren Loza, of Vestal, was riding his motorcycle on State Route 434 on the morning of June 3 when an SUV, which did not see him, entered the roadway.

David Fogel and Diana Radford are stepping down after years of service with the Village of Freeville.

On March 25, troopers say a woman entered Marshall’s in Cortlandville around 8:17 p.m. and attempted to conceal merchandise in a shopping bag.

Preble residents can share their thoughts on a proposed farm and bakery stand tonight at 7 p.m.

Authorities said a car was burning Tuesday afternoon on Hoxie Gorge Road.