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GOP candidate declares victory in Cortland mayoral race
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Republican candidate Scott Steve declared victory in Cortland’s mayoral race over Tuesday night. He leads Democrat Bruce Tytler by just over 200 votes.
Kelles Declared Winner in NY Assembly Race
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Kelles has been a Tompkins County legislator since 2015.
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SUNY Cortland Extends Pause Of In-Person Classes
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So far, 55 students have been suspended or banned from campus because of COVID violations.
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NY-125th Assembly Candidates Face-Off In Virtual Debate
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Tuesday’s 90-minute debate was sponsored by local chapters of the League of Women Voters.
Updated: On Primary Eve, Lifton Demands Retraction from Assembly Candidate
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“That’s not a responsible way to handle a problem.”
Assemblywoman Says Federal Aid Could Prevent Disastrous Cuts In Local Budgets
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“It would just be a disaster. It’s, it would just be awful in every area.”
Cortland Business Owner Cautiously Optimistic About Reopening
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“It takes that one person walking through the door. That one person being curbside that happens to cough on me, then who knows.”
Elective Surgeries Okayed For Most Of New York
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Four regional counties were allowed to restart the procedures on Wednesday.
Cortland Groups Plan Drive-Thru Dairy Giveaway
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“The plan is for us to continue to get dairy into the county through the food pantries and other food programs as long as the donations keep flowing.”
Cortland County Confirms First COVID-19 Cases
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Governor Cuomo believes there will soon be confirmed cases in every New York county.
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Ithaca College Also Moves Classes Online
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The decision is a response to concern over exposure to COVID-19
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Medicaid, Education, Taxes and Vaccines: Lifton’s Last Town Hall in Ithaca
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Emotions quickly spilled over when Lifton opened the floor to discussion.
Cortland County Legislator Enters Race For Lifton Assembly Seat
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Harbin is the first person from Cortland County to enter the race. The other three announced candidates are all from Tompkins County.
Tompkins County Legislator Joins Race for Lifton Assembly Seat
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Kelles is the third candidate to join the race for Democratic nomination.
Dryden Town Supervisor Joins Race for Lifton Assembly Seat
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Jason Leifer said he intends to continue a tradition of progressive representation in the district.
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NY Assembly Member Barbara Lifton Retires After This Year
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“Critical work remains on climate and education and health care among other issues about which I care deeply.”
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County Clerks Criticize Foreign Document Rules Set By Green Light Law
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The Green Light Law in New York went into effect this week. Some county clerks criticize the changes to allowable proofs of identity.
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Now, New York Counties Must Jail Kids Separately. Some Are Creating A Non-Profit To Build A Regional Facility
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ITHACA, NY (WSKG) – Counties in the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes are working together to find new places to house children in the criminal justice system.