Tompkins County Legislative Chair Shawna Black

By Joe Salzone October 7, 2026 8:57 am

Support for change to NY sex assault law, renewing the CJC, and a youth deer hunting extension.

19 hours ago

Cornell trustees reaffirm support for administration following no confidence vote

In the wake of the Jane Doe sexual assault case, the Cornell Faculty Senate has passed a vote of no confidence in the university’s central administration.

Local

1 day ago

Structure fire at USGS Tunison Aquatic Lab has deemed the building ‘a total loss’, no injuries reported

A fire that started at approximately 5:23 p.m. on Thursday, November 5th, 2026, has left the USGS Tunison Aquatic Lab beyond repair.

Community

1 day ago

Dryden man dies in truck crash

On Nov. 5, the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies responded to a truck crash in the 100 block of Hurd Road.

Local

1 day ago

Harford renews EMS contract with Dryden Ambulance

The two-year agreement runs through 2028.

Crime

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Ithaca woman charged with assault in alleged domestic incident

Police say the suspect struck the victim in the head and face multiple times with a stapler and vise-grip pliers.