Cortland County Sheriff: New jail facility should have 200-bed capacity
Cortland County Sheriff Mark Helms says legislators should consider expanding the project to a facility that could hold at least 200 inmates.Cortland County gets extension for 30-bed jail variance
The variance allows the jail to house an additional 30 inmates beyond its authorized capacity.Republican Claudia Tenney wins 22nd congressional district race
A hotly contested race to replace Republican Rep. Richard Hanna in the 22nd congressional district has ended in a victory for Claudia Tenney.With ‘ash for cover’ off the table, lawmakers may force haulers to dispose waste in ...
The county’s solid waste committee met Tuesday to discuss ways to increase revenue and reduce the debt of its landfill operation.Patrick Perfetti unseats Mark Suben in Cortland County District Attorney race
Patrick Perfetti replaces Mark Suben, who was first elected to the position in 2008.Cortland lawmakers approve funding for community police officer
The officer will conduct foot patrols in the downtown area and attend various community meetings.Republican candidate takes another shot at ending Ithaca Assemblywoman's 10+ year incumbency
Herbert Masser's first challenge to long-time Ithaca Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton fell short, but he's confident in a 2016 victory.Tompkins County residents challenge Cargill mine subsidy
A handful of Tompkins residents spoke at Tuesday's legislature meeting against a request from Cargill corporation asking the county to give the company a tax ...Cortlandville considers lifting ban on new gas stations in aquifer zoning district
Critics of the proposed law say allowing new gas stations in the aquifer zoning district would put the public’s water supply at risk.Experts to discuss health effects of water fluoridation at Cortland forum
A forum focusing on the health impacts of water fluoridation will take place at 7 p.m. tonight at the Cortland County Office building.