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Embattled city library director resigns after 4 years

Cortland Free Library Director Jen Graney, who has been under fire in recent months for accommodating homeless people at the library, announced her resignation in the library’s newsletter. She cited personal reasons for her decision announced in her “Letter from the Director,” in the newsletter dated Monday.

Mexican restaurant opens on Port Watson

The manager of a Mexican restaurant that burned in 2023 on Main Street has opened a new Mexican restaurant in what was an iconic diner that closed in 2021 on Port Watson Street, Cortland. …

Lawyers argue speedy trial denied in attempted murder case

Lawyers in an attempted murder case stemming from a shooting in December 2022 in downtown Cortland will argue Thursday whether the case has been delayed so long as to deny the defendant’s right …

Zoning commission approves ‘bong ban’

The city will have a public hearing tonight on restricting smoke shops to a zone that roughly conforms to the Riverside Plaza near Interstate 81’s exit 11.

The United Way for Cortland County will host a virtual public meeting of the board of directors during from 4 to 4:45 p.m. March 19. A brief business meeting will be conducted and the virtual …

Accused: Alana M. Kroner, 25, of Tompkins Street, Cortland Charges: Driving while intoxicated, driving with a blood alcohol content greater than 0.08%, misdemeanors; failure to use designated …

Easy riding

Brendan O’Bryan understands the need employers have to be able to find workers within a convenient distance of the workplace – even though he’s trying to trade his own 45-minute …

State plans employment first for people with disabilities

A state plan to encourage hiring of people with developmental disabilities is a good start, said Cortland’s top advocate for people with disabilities. Next, help the rest. A provision in …

Tompkins County Whole Health announced Friday guidance from the Centers for Disease Control easing the amount of time people with COVID-19 should isolate before they can return to normal activities. …

GROTON — The village of Groton has won a $4.5 million New York Forward grant, allowing it to fund a variety of improvement projects across its downtown, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday. …

Accused: Daniel M. Walker, 41, Lorraine Drive, Cortlandville Charges: First-degree criminal contempt, a felony; second-degree harassment, a violation Details: Walker violated a non-harass …

 

Views mixed on what new map for Congress does to Cortland

 

Landscape board chair asks vigilance after tree vandalized

Paul Treadwell had asked the city of Cortland to plant two trees outside his home at 7 Sands St. And the city did. They did well, until Saturday morning. Someone had snapped the trunk of one of …

State grant could fund EV charging stations in Cortland

Electric vehicle charging ports are among possible green energy projects the city looks to fund with a $15,000 state grant it recently received, Cortland Mayor Scott Steve said Tuesday. The …

 Officials from Cayuga Health and the Visiting Nurse Service of Ithaca and Tompkins County announce their affiliation, effective today, to connect the healthcare services that are delivered in a …

Here's what's closed, canceled or delayed because of high winds Feb. 29, 2024: School districts: Moravia -- 2-hour delay Tully Others: ARC-Madison and Cortland counties Onondaga Community …

Lt. Gov. promotes new civic engagement office at SUNY

They wore hoodies Wednesday; they wore sweaters. Some had SUNY Cortland regalia. One had a medic’s uniform. One guy wore a suit. That guy was Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado, who visited SUNY …

Number five plastics now recyclable in Cortland County

Plastic containers with the number five are now accepted as recyclable material by the state – the market for them is growing, officials said. “We’re starting to see more …

City to issue new property assessments

 

‘It’s our gig’

DRYDEN – A chef is a teacher, moreso at Tompkins Cortland Community College: the cooks, the hospitality staff, the business and accounting people. They need to deal with technology, wine …

TULLY – A Lafayette man missing for three weeks was found dead this week in woods in Tully, the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office reported. Victor “Devon” Scott, 24, had …

The Alzheimer’s Association of Central New York will present an education program March 28 on the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease. The event, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Crescent …

Expect wind gusting to 60 mph later today through Thursday morning as a cold front passes through the greater Cortland area, bringing temperatures from about 60 degrees down to 17 overnight. The …

Efforts to feed homeless people stymied

 

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