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1 day ago

Top stories rewind: Looking back at the week of 9/8

Don’t miss the biggest news stories from the past week with our top stories rewind.

2 days ago

Missing Waverly man found safe

According to the Waverly Police Department, Timothy Haxton was located on September 11th after being missing since August 31st.

2 days ago

Good & Gather Southwest-Style Burrito Bowl Blend recalled for undeclared shellfish

On September 10, 12-oz. bags of Good & Gather’s frozen Southwest-Style Burrito Bowl Blend were recalled.

3 days ago

State Police announce new search efforts in Tioga County cold case

New search efforts for Michele Harris, last seen on September 11th, 2001, are being made by New York State Police.

3 days ago

Advocates call on state to increase Personal Needs Allowance for nursing home seniors

Local advocates are calling on state lawmakers to increase the $50 Personal Needs Allowance (PNA) for residents whose nursing home stay is paid by Medicaid.

4 days ago

ICSD Board extends superintendent contract

On September 9, the Ithaca City School District (ICSD) Board of Education voted to extend the Superintendent's contract through 2029.

4 days ago

Tompkins County Administration presents recommended ’26 budget

On September 2, officials presented the first budget draft to Tompkins County Legislators.

5 days ago

Over 91k Jeep Grand Cherokees recalled for software error

A software issue that can cause a loss of driving power is the source of a recall on Jeep Grand Cherokees.

5 days ago

Tompkins County launches revamped trail system website

Tompkins County officials say IthacaTrails.org is now an interactive website that showcases information about the county's 75 trails.

5 days ago

Cortland firefighters tackle truck bed fire

On September 9, the Cortland Fire Department responded to Clinton Avenue just before 8 a.m. for a reported blaze in a pickup truck.

5 days ago

Apple has unveiled its iPhone 17 lineup, including the first iPhone Air. Here’s what’s new

Apple's iPhone 17 lineup is here. The tech giant on Tuesday unveiled four new models that mark the latest editions to its marquee product.

5 days ago

State Police investigating motorcycle theft in Ithaca

A 2017 Kawasaki ZX10 was taken from a driveway on Snyder Hill Road sometime between Saturday, August 30, and Monday, September 1.

6 days ago

Health officials seek info about dog bite in Ithaca

On August 31, a person was bitten between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. near the area of Birchwood Drive and Hanshaw Road in the Town of Ithaca.

7 days ago

Free guided kayak tour Wednesday in Lansing to focus on invasive species

On Sept. 10, the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network and Paddle-N-More are offering a free Guided Paddle & Aquatic Plant Exploration at Myers Park.

7 days ago

Threatening Cornell email originated overseas, officials say

On September 4, the Cornell Daily Sun received a message threatening the lives of Jewish and LGBTQIA+ students on campus.

7 days ago

Cortland to collect data about housing

The city of Cortland and Cortland County Planning Department are working with SUNY Cortland to collect housing data.

1 week ago

Ithaca man accused of sex crimes with minor

31-year-old Zacariah Waite, of Ithaca, was arrested Sept. 3 on multiple sex crimes.

1 week ago

Fatal e-bike crash under investigation in Dryden

50-year-old Matthew Adams, of Dryden, was riding an e-bike on the sidewalk on September 3rd when he hit the side of a dump truck.

1 week ago

Pedestrian vs car collision in Ithaca, one injured

On September 4, authorities were called to the North Cayuga and Lincoln Street intersection for a report that two pedestrians had been struck by a motor vehicle.

1 week ago

Moms’ careers and personal time are hit hard by school drop-off demands, a poll finds

About one-third of parents say taking their kids to school has caused them to miss work, according to the poll. Roughly 3 in 10 say they've been prevented from seeking or taking work opportunities. And 11% say school transportation has even caused them to lose a job.

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2 days ago in Entertainment

Ego Nwodim leaves ‘Saturday Night Live,’ which adds 5 new cast members

Ego Nwodim is the latest — and perhaps last — high-profile departure from "Saturday Night Live," as the long-running sketch show has seen a cast shakeup ahead of its 51st season.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Shaun White and Nina Dobrev call off their engagement, break up after 5 years

Shaun White and Nina Dobrev have called off their engagement and brought an end to their five-year relationship, a person close to the couple told The Associated Press.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

David Bowie archive opens in London chronicling five decades of icon’s restless creativity

When David Bowie died in 2016, he left a vast musical legacy – and a trove of unrealized projects. Tantalizing details of those abandoned and unfinished ideas are revealed in Bowie's archive, which opens to the public this week.