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This article presents a guide to four exceptional diners in Cortland. Have you had the chance to dine at any of these establishments? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts. Please feel free to share your experiences in the comments section below.

ITHACA, N.Y.—“My son has just left the house. He hates Hillary Clinton. He said he is going to drive to Ithaca and kill her.”. That was the call that police received in the days leading up to a speech at Cornell University in October 2000 by Clinton, who was the outgoing First Lady of the United States and a U.S. Senate candidate at the time. The call set off a frenzy among Cornell officials, local law enforcement, and Secret Service agents as they strategized how to react, according to Terry Garahan, a former social worker at the Tompkins County Mental Health Department who has now retired.

CORTLAND, N.Y. (WHCU) – A Cortland man awaits his day in court. Authorities were called to Elm Street on Thursday afternoon for a report that two people were being held against their will by Christopher Gillette. Cortland PD was able to get the people out safely, one of whom had an order of protection against Gillette. It led to a two-hour standoff with the 40-year-old, where he allegedly threatened to harm himself with a knife before being taken into custody without incident.

FUNFLICKS BRINGS THE DRIVE-IN TO YOU. CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW!!. Your Cortland County weather forecast for Monday, December 4, 2023:. Cool air will slowly try to push into the region today behind yesterday’s weather system but with little success. Mostly, temperatures today will be steady, sticking to the upper...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around cortland..

This week in Cortlandville, New York, there were several incidents that occurred, including a theft at a local store, a burglary at a coffee shop, and a drunk driving incident involving a repeat offender. The Cortland County Sheriff's Office made arrests in two of the incidents and is seeking public assistance in identifying the suspect in the burglary. These incidents highlight the importance of maintaining safety and vigilance in the community.

A house in Virgil that sold for $277,500 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Cortland County in the past week. In total, six residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $167,292. The average price per square foot ended up at $138.

A federal investigation has determined that an East Freetown concrete contractor could have prevented an employee from suffering fatal injuries by following required safety regulations. The worker was crushed between a conveyer and its frame on Sept. 6 while performing maintenance. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health...

CORTLAND, N.Y. – The Cortland men’s swimming and diving team finished in first place out of six schools at the two-day Snow Flurries Invitational, hosted by the Red Dragons Friday and Saturday at Holsten Pool.

Three people were taken into custody on Wednesday after police discovered narcotics and drug packaging materials at a residence in the City of Cortland.

Back on November 3rd, an investigation was opened by the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office into a larceny that had taken place at the Real Deals Store on Route 281 in Cortlandville. The investigation found 25 year old Joshua M. Price of Marathon, who was an employee at the time at the store, had stolen money from the store. Officers later obtained an arrest warrant for Price on the charge of Grand Larceny in the 3rd, a Felony.

CORTLAND, N.Y. (WHCU) – A reward has been offered for information about an abandoned cat in Cortland. On Thursday morning, Cortland County SPCA (CCSPCA) employees found a cat in a carrier on the front steps of the facility in freezing temperatures. The cat was cold, underweight, and had an open wound on its neck. CCSPCA officials say the person or persons who left the cat could and should have contacted the on-call investigator for the facility for assistance, or brought the cat in during business hours, free of charge. The cat has been examined and is being treated.

The Crown City Divas have continued their support in the ongoing fight against breast cancer. The Divas have recently presented a check in the amount of $3,500 to the Cortland Memorial Foundation. The donation came after fundraising by the Divas on their September 30th annual Divas and Dudes Breast Cancer...

A hiker in the Hudson Valley recently had an experience he described as "magic" while on an epic 17-mile trek. Even with snow and ice, New York animals continue their lives, and the lucky hiker not only came across a snowshoe hare and bobcat tracks, but some of the most impressively-preserved bear tracks as well. Video showed exactly how large these animals can get in comparison to humans.

The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary that took place at a local business in October, according to a report. The report stated that on Oct. 9, officers responded to a burglary investigation at Ted McBride Company in the town of Cortlandville. According to the report, items were stolen from the business.

HOMER, N.Y. — They’re trusted with saving and protecting us from the worst disasters imaginable, however, many firefighters are fighting an even bigger battle, a battle to stay healthy. Studies show that compared to others, firefighters have a nine percent increase in cancer diagnoses and a 14 percent...

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Sunday is $3.243, a week ago the price is $3.253 , according to AAA.

A Marathon man was arrested by the Cortland County Sheriff's Office and charged with Grand Larceny for allegedly stealing from his former employers.

ALMA, M.I. — SUNY Cortland's football team made history on Saturday. The Red Dragons took down Alma 58-41 in a snowy Michigan backdrop marking the program's first ever victory in NCAA Division III quarterfinals. The Cortland offense was led by QB Zac Boyes, a national semifinalist for the D3...

A road in the Hudson Valley is one of several in New York State with no posted speed limit. So just how fast can you go?. When it comes to following the rules of the road, one of the most ignored traffic laws is driving the speed limit. Some drivers can't stop themselves from speeding five, ten or even more miles per hour over the posted limit.