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Sheriff: Noise complaint calls increase every July 4th
CORTLAND, NY (CortacaToday) — The Fourth of July is around the corner, and calls to law enforcement about fireworks increase every year. Cortland County Sheriff Mark Helms explained why recently on Ithaca’s Morning News. Most of the calls are noise complaints. Helms suggests going to professional fireworks shows.
CNY SNAP’s Kitty Cutie of The Month!
Hey everyone, for the month of July, meet Bon Bon! She’s a lovely 3-year-old with a heart of gold. Despite having her leg amputated, she’s as sweet as can be and is eagerly waiting for her forever family to come and take her home. Let’s find Bon Bon the loving home she deserves!
Cortland Free Library Receives Over $40k in Grants Towards Supporting Services, Infrastructure, and Operations
The Cortland Free Library has announced they have been awarded numerous grants that will go towards supporting the library’s services, infrastructure, and operations. In total the Library was awarded three grants, one from the JM McDonald Foundation, a state grant from Assemblymember Anna Kelles Office, and one from the Office of State Senator Lea Webb.
Area Law Enforcement Begin High Visibility Engagement Campaign – Crackdown on Drunk Drivers
Beginning tomorrow, July 3rd, area law enforcement will begin their STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign in an effort to crackdown on those driving drunk during the Independence Day weekend. This campaign is one of many campaign area law enforcement agencies conduct to crack-down on impaired and distracted driving. With this,...
Another Quick Response and Coordinated Effort Save Life of Person Experiencing a Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Just after 4:30 in the afternoon on Friday, June 28th, emergency personnel, including the Cortland Fire Department, were dispatched to a residence in the City of Cortland’s First Ward for a 39-year old male having sudden cardiac arrest. Cortland Fire says the address to the call is one of...
Dryden Fiber to expand throughout town, nearby Caroline after ‘unprecedented’ grant
The internet company owned and operated by the town of Dryden will be expanding its reach dramatically thanks to new grant funding. The provider said it will reach new addresses in Dryden and the nearby town of Caroline. Like many rural areas in New York, the town of Dryden has...
Yarn shop prepares to open in Dryden
DRYDEN, NY (CortacaToday) — A new place to buy crafting supplies is coming to Dryden. Connected Stitches is preparing to open on West Main Street. Owner Chris Cushman believes the store is in a wonderful spot. “There is a yarn shop about an hour away in every cardinal direction,”...
Firefighters respond to cardiac arrest in Cortland
CORTLAND, NY (CortacaToday) — A Cortland man is recovering after a scary situation. Firefighters responded to a cardiac arrest around 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Crews performed CPR on a 39-year-old man. He was taken to Guthrie Cortland Medical Center and later transported to a Syracuse area hospital. Firefighters say...
New Civic Engagement Opportunities for SUNY Students
SUNY Students Encouraged To Apply Here for 500 Paid Civic and Service Internships. In a move to foster civic responsibility and community service among its student body, SUNY is launching the Empire State Service Corps Program. This initiative, led by Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, expands paid civic and service opportunities for SUNY students.
New York: Don’t Leave These Items Unattended in Your Backyard
A deer in New York was saved just minutes from death in a New York neighborhood this week. Rescue workers said the tragedy could have been avoided all together if more attention was paid to items left unattended in the homeowner's backyard. From upstate New York to Long Island, many...
Popular Pharmacy Closing Under Performing Stores in New York?
A big-name pharmacy chain has announced they are planning to close a "significant portion" of its 8,000 stores in the U.S. Back in June 2023, we told you that Walgreens was planning to close 150 locations in the United States by the end of the following summer (2024) after the company missed profit expectations again.
2 People Wanted By New York State Police
Do you know either of these two individuals? New York State Police want to speak to them in connection to a crime. New York State Police at Homer need your help in identifying these two suspects - a male and a female. Trooper responded to a call at the Walmart on Bennie Road in Cortlandville on May 14, 2024. It was reported that the two suspects left the store with a full cart of items and did not try to pay for the items. The suspects fled the Walmart in a black pickup truck. Despite their best efforts, Troopers have not been able to locate the suspects and need the public's help identifying them. If you have any information, please call New York State Police at (607)561-7400.
New York State ‘Tourist Trap’ Found To Be Crawling With Bed Bugs
Many New York State residents and out-of-towners are expected to flock to this destination that's crawling with bed bugs. AAA projects over 70 million people will travel 50 miles or more for the July 4th holiday. That number sets a new record. Officials also say one location in New York...
Where In New York State Will You Find The Deepest Waters?
Do you know where in New York State you can find the deepest river or lake? Or how deep each gets? We have the answers and some more fun facts!. Did you know that only four states have more freshwater than New York?. New York State Home To More Freshwater...
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