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The Tompkins County Critical Incident Stress Management Team is now available to help provide to first responders what is sometimes called “psychological first aid.” The team of …

Accused: Gregory J. McDowell, 67, Swift Road, Fabius; Norman R. Eaton, 69, Bryn Mawr Drive, Syracuse Charges: Operating a snowmobile while intoxicated, a misdemeanor; no required proof of …

Five people were left homeless by an electrical fire early Monday morning on Route 13 in Homer, Homer firefighters said, but no injuries were reported. No injuries were reported in an electrical …

Cortland gets $786,000 to improve dispatch system

The $786,336 Cortland Countyy got in a state grant will install a system to help emergency dispatchers get more information and dispatch crews more efficiently, according to a release from Gov. Kathy …

Man found with loaded, stolen shotgun

A Cortland man was arrested Monday morning after police established a perimeter following a complaint he had a shotgun, Cortland police said. Police were called about midnight to 39 Port Watson …

Cortland police will have a Coffee With A Cop event from 9 to 11 a.m. Feb. 11 at Lift A Latte in the Crescent Commons building, 165 Main St., Cortland.

No injuries were reported in an electrical fire at 4:30 a.m. Monday at Route 13 in Homer, Homer firefighters said. Assistant Chief Nate Stockwin arrived to find smoke in the attic, which firefighters …

Accused: Pamela J. Moses, 42, Wedgewood Lane, Canastota Charges: Aggravated driving while intoxicated with child 15 or under as passenger, driving while intoxicated with a prior conviction, …

Tompkins, feds clash over migrant’s release

Federal officials are threatening to prosecute Tompkins County law enforcers for not honoring a federal warrant for a Mexican citizen it sought to arrest, but Tompkins County officials said they …

Accused: Rhonda J. Ripley, 34, homeless Charges: Seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, misdemeanors; uninspected motor …

Heart attack survivor thanks the responders who saved her

Heather Pforter had met the people she was with on Wednesday once before. But one was only over the phone, and she was too distracted by a heart attack to exchange pleasantries with the police and …

Who you gonna call?

You’re at the bottom of the stairs; your family is at the top. You cannot climb them without help. Who do you call? You’ve fallen. You’re not hurt, but you cannot get up. Who …

Volunteer firefighters from across the state to participate in hard-fought, ice-cold competition The Firefighter’s Association of the State of New York will have its 20th Annual …

Editor's note: This report was updated about 5:45 a.m. with new details. Roads were reopened after they were closed for 14 hours when a propane truck crashed and began leaking Friday …

No injuries were reported Friday morning in a barn fire on Hunts Corners Road in Lapeer, Marathon Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps announced. Marathon firefighters and medics were called about …

A Cortlandville man has been charged with raping a person he knew Jan. 17 in Cortlandville, Cortland County sheriff’s officers said. Jonathan I. Record, 44, Route 11, was arrested Tuesday …

Dispatcher saves life over the phone

Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation takes a level head and some technique. The patient is in distress; pressure is high. Decisions must be quick. Imagine having to do all that over the phone, …

Accused: Cade W. Smith, 24, East Hill Road, Preble Charge: Driving while ability impaired by drugs, a misdemeanor Details: Smith was arrested about 7:55 p.m. Jan. 17 following a disturbance …

Homer fire leaves 8 homeless

Eight people could do little more than watch and shiver early Wednesday morning as a fire left their mobile home in Homer an uninhabitable shell, Homer firefighters said. Firefighters were …

Accused: Jason L. Greene Jr., 26, homeless, Syracuse Charge: Second-degree criminal trespass, a misdemeanor Details : Greene entered a home on Burgett Drive in the village of Homer around …

Heater causes early-morning fire in Homer

Homer firefighters warn about safe use of space heaters during a cold snap after a fire Tuesday morning on Cayuga Street in the village. Firefighters were called about 3:11 a.m., the department …

DRYDEN — Two Dryden Central School District employees are on paid administrative leave as police investigate allegations of sexual misconduct, said Superintendent Joshua Bacigalupi in a …

Program hopes to help drivers with autism with traffic stops

It’s a stressful situation for all involved: Pulled over in a traffic stop; police lights flashing. Where’s the license and insurance card? Is the driver reaching into the glove …

Calling hours will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Cortlandville Fire Department on Route 13 in Cortlandville for past chief and Commissioner Gary Henry, the department has announced via social …

Accused: David A. Crevatas, 32, Main Street, Cortland Charge: Fourth-degree criminal mischief, a misdemeanor Details: Crevatas was arrested about 10:10 p.m. Saturday following a larceny …

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