Tompkins County News

Coming in at #2 and #4 respectively, Putnam and Rockland are doing better than most other counties in New York, according to data released today by the state Labor Department.

Cornell University President David Skorton won praise Monday as he announced he's leaving next year, even from at least one local-government leader who sought more money from the university.

An elderly woman whose car crashed into a creek near Cass Park was rescued this afternoon, according to the Ithaca Fire Department.

The Tompkins County Sheriff's Department has released photos of two men who robbed the Rite Aid pharmacy on Ithaca's East Hill on Saturday evening.

Have you noticed the frequent taxi sightings in Spencer recently? I have, and wondered why we suddenly have taxis in our town almost every day -- an almost never-seen sight before January.

Sheriff deputies are searching for two men following an armed robbery Saturday evening at a drug store in the Town of Ithaca.

It is no surprise to anyone to hear that America's economy is struggling. In recent years, we have seen mounting debt, more regulations and abuse by government agencies.

Government can't do it alone; we must forge public/private partnerships and bipartisan alliances to address the top issues facing us: creating high-quality jobs, prioritizing education, and protecting Medicare and Social Security.

Charles J. Garcia, 33, of Groton, was arrested Thursday and accused of sexually assaulting a teenage boy at knife point nine years ago.

A small memorial cross and some discarded belongings rest near the torched tent where Richard Sherman was killed.

The petition to repower the Cayuga Power Plant got off to an encouraging start in its first week with estimates of over 700 signatures.

Cats are neat, clean animals. If veternarian bills are scary, do the basics for your kitty, and if some crazy disease hits, assist your cat to go to kitty heaven and thank God for the time you were able to have together -- you will have done a good deed and gave the cat a home.

The Tompkins County Legislature is considering tax exemptions for buildings that meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards.

The Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County will take time Friday to recognize unsung heroes when it presents its Community Services and Inclusion Awards.

Janice Streb sent the following summary of the Lansing High School's production "Footloose" and it reads to be a winner for all ages.

For the past few years, the annual Joni Mitchell Tribute Concert has been a highlight of the spring season.

Community Supported Agriculture is a farmer-consumer relationship that has flourished in the Ithaca area for more than 20 years, yet many people are still not familiar with it.

Being a kid in Danby is a very good thing. Karlita Bleam, the new Danby Youth Program Manager through Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, is a young, creative and energetic leader, with fun ideas for Danby kids, grades 3 through 8. The March and April programs include designing and building your own board game, arts and crafts, and ... (more)

New York's business community needs to support the state's adoption of Common Core education standards and fight misinformation about it, the head of the main statewide business lobbying organization told a Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce audience Tuesday.

Once again, under the direction of drama club director, Mrs. Annette Twitchell, another fabulous musical will grace the stage of the high school auditorium in just a few short weeks, as she and her student cast have been rehearsing diligently since the first of the year.