County legislators will consider measures this week to give a property tax break to volunteer firefighters and medics, to continue the county’s 4% sales tax, and to ask the state to let it …
Most people may not know, but New York is home to two species of flying squirrels, northern and southern flying squirrels.Now you’re thinking, wait, what!? Flying squirrels? They don’t …
After a night out drinking, safe transportation home can mean the difference between life and death. SUNY Cortland student Meghan Scarry can speak from experience.
Part of what makes the city of Cortland Cortland is the rotating cast of college students who choose the community for their temporary home. Between the classes, the internships, learning to do …
On a sunny Friday afternoon, many visitors found themselves at Dwyer Memorial Park. Some were grilling, others were fishing in the shallow water – they won’t have to fish there much …
Cortland police respond to an average of 44 substance abuse or mental health calls each month, Deputy Chief David Guerrera said Friday. He expects the number to rise with the …
Cortland County reported one new case of COVID-19 on Friday, the number of confirmed cases since the pandemic began rising to 13,670, the state Health Department reports.Tompkins and Cayuga counties …
COPs program to host Stone SoupThe Cortland Police Community Outreach Program and Cortland County Tavern and Restaurant Association are hosting a Stone Soup Community Dinner, inspired by the book …
ITHACA – A Newfield woman died Thursday in a three-car collision on Elmira Road in the town of Ithaca, state police said Friday.A 2020 Ford Explorer was southbound on the road about 7:40 p.m. …
The intersection at West Court and Main streets will be closed Monday and Tuesday to allow for the continued replacement of water mains on the west side of Main Street. Motorists trying to access …
A man accused of shooting his girlfriend’s neighbor in December was deemed incapacitated at a Thursday morning conference at Cortland County Court. “The doctors agree at this time that …
Safety concerns have risen for the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office, with assaults on corrections officers increasing while staff numbers are decreasing, Sheriff Mark Helms said. “At …
The Board of Education of the Cincinnatus Central School District will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the school library.
Cortland County reported three new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, the number of confirmed cases since the pandemic began rising to 13,669, the state Health Department reports. Tompkins and Cayuga …
Democrat Josh Riley announced he is running for Congress in New York’s 19th Congressional District for the 2024 election, setting up a re-match of the race he lost two years ago to Marc …
Hed: Dairy Parade to wheel through Cortland June 6 Sub: Float sign-ups open By JACOB MACK Staff Reporterjmack@cortlandstandard.com For 55 years, cow-themed floats have stampeded the streets of …
A former Freetown man convicted of manslaughter was sentenced Thursday to 25 years in prison with five years of post-release supervision. Harold Young, 57, was found guilty in Cortland County …
Cortland County Judge Julie Campbell reserved judgment Thursday following conference for a man appealing for the third time to get out of prison, 14 years after he was convicted of murdering his …
The Homer boys lacrosse team, 2-2, will host 3-1 Westhill at 7 p.m. tonight. The Trojans come into the game off a 17-2 win over Tully/F-P, while the Warriors won the last game 14-11 over LaFayette/Onondaga. The game will be broadcast at the link below by Bobby Comstock Jr. and Cortland Standard Sports Editor Paul Cifonelli. The pregame show will start at 6:45 p.m. https://rdr1.mixlr.com
Racist and antisemitic graffiti was discovered Tuesday on SUNY Cortland campus, said President Erik J. Bitterbaum in an email to students.The graffiti, which included a swastika and a racial epithet, …
The locust trees that once formed a canopy of shade over downtown Cortland have been removed and city officials have said they will be replanted once construction on the street comes to a close …
Coffee in hand, Trisha Hiemstra smiled as she greeted Cortland Mayor Scott Steve on Wednesday. The two joked about the Main Street construction, suggesting they add plastic palm trees and bright pink …
Platinum-record artist Yung Gravy will headline SUNY Cortland’s Spring Fling this month, which students hope signal a return to the days when the college drew America’s biggest stars …
Hed: ‘It's gonna take some time’Sub: Canoe Classic revival delayed By JACOB MACK Staff Reporterjmack@cortlandstandard.com Maddie Zimmer, aquatics and summer camp director for the …
Foundation gives grant to McGraw target leagueThe NRA Foundation has awarded the McGraw High School Clay Target League Club a $2,400 grant to fund the team competitions."We are very happy about the …
