ITHACA, N.Y. — One person was killed in a car crash that occurred Wednesday on Danby Road in Danby, according to the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office. As of Friday morning, police said no charges are currently forthcoming, though the investigation is ongoing. Emergency personnel responded to a crash in the 1200 block of Danby Road […]

ITHACA, N.Y. — The new cohort of Common Council members has yet to sign off on hiring a part-time homeless outreach coordinator — a position former council members approved and funded in 2023 — despite repeated requests from city leadership.  City Manager Deb Mohlenhoff has largely assumed the responsibility that a previous council intended for […]

ITHACA, N.Y. — The Dryden Fire Department received a $95,000 boost Thursday thanks to a federal grant program meant to help local fire departments with staffing, equipment and fire prevention practices.  Dryden’s department is the first recipient of the federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) funding in Tompkins County. U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and […]

ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins County officials continued to advance the expansive Center of Government project earlier this month, but state historic regulations and parking concerns are poised to slow further short-term progress.  The project is meant to consolidate county services into one downtown facility. Despite support for the project, it faces significant hurdles before construction […]

ITHACA, N.Y. — A prominent Collegetown developer and landlord is expanding his portfolio with the multi-million purchase of a pair of apartment houses in the neighborhood’s inner core. “Urbano Holdings LLC” paid $4.5 million for 113 Oak Avenue and 117 Oak Avenue, according to a July 23 deed filing with the Tompkins County Clerk. The […]