Poecile atricapillus is one of Central New York’s many adorable bird species. Commonly known as the black-capped chickadee, they are beloved for their small size, lively behavior and cheerful …
With only two applicants for a planning director opening, a Cortland County Legislature committee voted unanimously Thursday to support increasing the salary for the post. Raising the pay grade …
Even as it discussed ways to open the Cortland Waterworks to the public, the city’s Environmental Advisory Committee ramped up work this week on other issues, including vermicomposting, a plan …
With Monday's state approval of a 90-megawatt solar power farm in Cortlandville, Homer and Solon, the developer must now negotiate its local property tax payments, which it said it would negotiate …
John Soshinsky of Solon sees the state’s approval Monday of a 90-megawatt solar power farm power, partly on his land, as a means to secure his family’s future. Neighbor Stephen Furlin …
The possibility of opening the city Waterworks property to public access is being discussed by the city’s Environmental Advisory Committee after Mayor Scott Steve suggested the idea when he …
The state has approved a permit for a 90-megawatt solar power farm that will span land in Cortlandville, Homer and Solon, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday. EDF Renewables Development LLC's …
The holidays are filled with family, friends and a whole lot of jolly cheer. All of this surrounds the centerpiece of the Christmas holiday, the Christmas tree.There are many different types of …
Cortland has identified and plans to remove nearly 100 ash trees that have been compromised by the emerald ash borer, whose larvae feed underneath the bark of ash trees. Cortland’s Common …
When December comes, holiday celebrations follow, which for many means buying a Christmas tree. Lime Hollow Nature Center started its tree sales Monday, with more trees inbound to be prepared for …
Bright ideas can start from something small, and for 14-year-old Faith Baker of Cincannatus, that start came from wanting some animals of her own.Soon after she saved up enough money and bought some …
As hunting season continues, more and more people are getting ready to fill the air and their bellies with family recipes and homemade meals.Sunday is National Craft Jerky Day. It’s a day to …
A plan to shift responsibility for approving property tax breaks for solar projects from the Cortland County Legislature to the Cortland County Industrial Development Agency will undergo further …
GROTON — The Groton Town Board approved a six-month moratorium Tuesday on commercial solar power projects to give it time to update a 2018 town law, the town clerk said Wednesday.Robin Cargian …
The city Common Council approved a lease extension Tuesday for a company proposing a solar power farm off South Pendleton Street. Nashville, Tennessee-based Davis Hill Development, LLC wants to …
It’s that time of year again; Daylight Saving has ended and we all struggle with the effects of the time change. A controversial topic for many, Daylight Saving Time has been under scrutiny for …
To learn moreWHAT: Welcome to the spaceWHEN: 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 3WHERE: 3 South Ave., CortlandFEATURED: Cooking demonstrations, give-aways of gardening supplies and equipment.WHY: “The idea …
Cortland County and state Department of Environmental Conservation will collect household hazardous wastes Saturday at the Cortland County Recycling Center, 137 S. Pendleton St., Cortland.Between 8 …
An incessant clamor of shattering glass rang through the woods Friday at Lime Hollow Nature Center. Teens split firewood with axes and sifted through charcoal from wood they had burned earlier this …
Marathon’s Cooper Hill Maple opened its doors Friday for a maple and gift weekend, offering sweet maple treats including maple syrup, maple cream and cotton candy before the holiday …
The Cortlandville Town Board met Monday in apparent violation of state law to discuss a proposal before the Cortland County Legislature to change the way tax breaks are approved for solar power …
The organizers of Trinity Valley’s season-ending festival Saturday advised dressing up — both to beat the cold and because dressing up at Halloween is fun. They didn’t need to worry …
Cortland County residents were almost evenly divided Thursday on whether Cortland County should shift responsibility for negotiating property tax deals with commercial solar developers to its …
Fall season is full of outdoor opportunities. And while the fishing season may start in April when snow is still on the ground, it’s still going strong as the leaves change color each …
The Cortland County Legislature may delegate its responsibility to negotiate commercial solar projects to the Cortland County Industrial Development Agency after the county has gone two years without …
