Section III basketball heats up with several contenders

Teams like Henninger, Bishop Ludden, Nottingham and CBA all have legitimate claims to being the best "large" school in the area. The Warriors are ranked #1 in New York State Class B Basketball and take on Henninger Saturday, we'll have the best plays from that game at 6:00 p.m. Meanwhile, on Friday Christian Brothers Academy went on an 18-0 run in the third and fourth quarters to defeat the Cortland Purple Tigers, 69-59, Friday night.

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Gary Dillingham, SUNY Cortland mat champ, long-time coach, dies of heart attack

Gary Dillingham, a 1962 SUNY Athletic Conference champion wrestler at SUNY-Cortland who went on to a long coaching career at Cortland High School, died of an apparent heart attack while maintaining statistics at a high school wrestling event Wednesday night, the Syracuse Post-Standard reported Thursday. Born in Buffalo in Oct. 1938, Ralph Gary Dillingham was keeping statistics at a multi-team meet with Solvay, Westhill, and J-D/CBA when he collapsed, according to Cortland superintendent Michael Hoose.

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Might Assemblywoman Lifton be vulnerable to a 2016 primary?

Should Members have the ability to get bills voted on in committee and on the floor if there is broad support among colleagues? Lifton's district, though, pretty much screamed reform in September, when Zephyr Teachout thrashed Governor Cuomo 3464-1415 in Tompkins County, the bulk of her district, and 444-304 in Cortland County, of which Lifton represent a part. To put it another way, Teachout got more votes in a Governor's race with low turnout than Lifton got in Tompkins County in the 2002 primary that began her legislative career: 3340 .

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A call for change in state's campaign laws

According to the New York Times, Glenwood Management, with an address in New Hyde, New York, is cited in the complaint against Silver to have done business with the Assemblyman. According to the State's Financial Disclosure report, Glenwood has also contributed to a number of state lawmakers from the Rochester area, to Rome and Utica, to Cortland and New York City.

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Cortland woman arrested for stealing thousands from her employer

Ithaca Police were called to Fall Creek Family Dentist at 501 North Cayuga Street in July of 2014 when the office manager found discrepancies in the books. The office manager told investigators that an employee, 40-year-old Sheila Shattuck, was modifying the business records that involved cash transactions and was pocketing the cash for in-house sales.

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Mysterious stranger could break cold case murder

A typical fun night out with friends ended tragically on a dark road near Cortland, New York more than two decades ago. Phillip Zerrillo was just 22-years-old when he was hit and killed by a driver who took off, leaving him on the road to die.

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Mr. Dickey Shares Family Recipes at Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Germantown

... previously worked for Dickey's Barbecue Pit as a general manager and today owns locations in Germantown and in Cortland, New York. The Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Germantown is located at 18056 Mateny Road and the phone number is 240.801.4570. You can ...

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Cuomo's budget keeps aid to municipalities flat at $714.7 million

... ther Central New York communities, Auburn receives about $5 million in AIM money; Oswego receives $1.6 million; and Cortland receives $2 million.

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New Paltz Swimming Pins 125-72 Setback on Cortland

The State University of New York at New Paltz women's swimming team touched first in 10 of 11 events against SUNY Cortland on Friday afternoon at Elting Pool, downing the Red Dragons, 125-72. New Paltz won all but one event, and it had six different individuals touch first, including a pair of double event winners in juniors Cassidy Griger and Ella Graffin.

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Arrests made after stolen car chase in Tompkins and Cortland County

Around 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20, the Cortland County Sheriff's Department assisted the Tompkins County Sheriff's Department with a reported stolen vehicle. Shortly after, the Dryden Police Department, Tompkins County Sheriff's Department and Tompkins Cortland Community College Police located the vehicle on state Route 13 between Dryden and Cortland.

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Robert J. Riggs

... NY; two grandsons: Michael R. Decker and his fiance, Coriann of Sparrowbush, NY, Dan Decker and his wife, Nicole of Cortland, NY; one great-granddaughter: Jocelyn Decker; His honorary grandchildren: Alek, Ashley, Alyssa, and Olivia and his beloved ...

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Soap maker pays $50,000 fine for violating wastewater permit

... Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The plant is a unit of hotel toiletries maker Marietta Corp. of Cortland, New York. A Dec. 9 order published by the department says that Marietta American broke permit terms by failing to apply for a ...

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Mystery woman may be witness in 1990 hit-and-run death of Cortland man, NY troopers say

New York State Police are seeking information from the public in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred nearly 25 years ago. Phillip Edward Zerrillo, 22, of Cortland was killed in May 1990 while walking along Kinney Gulf Road in the town of Cortlandville in Cortland County south of Syracuse.

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NY State Police seek help with '90 Cortlandville hit-and-run

New York State Police are seeking information from the public in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred nearly 25 years ago. 22-year-old Phillip Edward Zerrillo of Cortland was killed in May 1990 while walking along a road in the Town of Cortlandville in Cortland County.

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NY State Police asking for help on 1990 hit-and-run fatal

New York State Police are seeking information from the public in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred nearly 25 years ago. 22-year-old Phillip Edward Zerrillo of Cortland was killed in May 1990 while walking along a road in the Town of Cortlandville in Cortland County south of Syracuse.

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State police looking for information on 25-year-old hit-and-run cold case

New York State Police are seeking information from the public in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred nearly 25 years ago. 22-year-old Phillip Edward Zerrillo of Cortland was killed in May 1990 while walking along a road in the Town of Cortlandville in Cortland County south of Syracuse.

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Mike Joyner's "Heads Will Roll" 2015 Book Signing Tour

Cortland, NY, January 17, 2015 -- -- Cortland author, Mike Joyner will kick off his "Heads Will Roll" 2015 book signing tour on January 16 through 18 at the New York Sportsman's Show @ The Oncenter, Syracuse, NY. Mike will be conducting seminars: "Turkey Hunting Novice: Advancing Your Hunting Experience" Saturday @ 2PM @ 5PM, Sunday @4 PM.

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State Police call for renewed attention to 25-year-old Cortland County cold case

This remains a cold case in Cortland County. New York State Police are asking for your help as they try to find a mystery woman who recently talked about details related to a 25-year-old cold case in Cortland County.

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State Police call for renewed attention to 25-year-old Cortland County cold case

New York State Police are asking for your help as they try to find a mystery woman who recently talked about details related to a 25-year-old cold case in Cortland County. It was May 25, 1990, when 22-year-old Phillip Edward Zerrillo was struck and killed by a vehicle.

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New Paltz Hawks Enjoy 2-0 SUNYAC Weekend

The State University of New York at New Paltz women's basketball team enjoyed an undefeated conference weekend by defeating Geneseo 57-47 on Saturday afternoon in State University of New York Athletic Conference action at the Hawk Center. With the win, the Hawks move above .500 at 6-5, 3-2 SUNYAC and close out their brief three-game homestand on Tuesday, Jan. 13 against Trinity at 7 p.m. Geneseo, meanwhile, moves to 6-4, 2-1 SUNYAC and hosts conference opponent Cortland on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. New Paltz handed the Knights their first league loss of the season thanks to senior guard Shannan Walker and junior guard Goldie Harrison who led the offense with 14 and 11 points, respectively.

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Schumer To Jets' Johnson: Keep Jets Training Camp In Cortland

Last year more than 20,000 people visited SUNY Cortland during the summer to watch the New York Jets training camp, bringing with them over $20 million for the local economy. Now that the Jets have fired Head Coach Rex Ryan, who moved the team to Cortland in 2009, Senator Charles Schumer is calling on 'Gang Green' to return and consider making SUNY Cortland a permanent training camp home.

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Senator Chuck Schumer lobbies to keep Jets camp in Cortland

The New York Democrat was at Syracuse University Monday afternoon to call on the NFL team to return this summer to SUNY Cortland, 30 miles south of Syracuse. Schumer says since the Jets began holding their training camp in Cortland starting in 2009, some $24 million has been pumped into the local economy thanks to the thousands of fans who show up each summer during the team's three-week stay.

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Cortland women arrested follwing a meth bust in Homer

Cortland County Sheriff's Department arrested Heather J. Naylor, of Cortland, for unlawful manufacturing of methamphetamine and unlawful disposal of methamphetamine laboratory material. On Wednesday, Jan. 7 officers responded to 5065 State Route 11 in the town of Homer for a possible meth lab complaint.

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U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer: New York Jets should keep training camp at SUNY Cortland

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer , who helped broker the 2009 deal to bring the New York Jets training camp to SUNY Cortland, says he's concerned the team may leave its summer home in Upstate New York. Schumer, D-N.Y., plans to travel to Syracuse on Monday afternoon, where he will meet with SUNY Cortland President Erik Bitterbaum and the media to discuss efforts to keep the team in Cortland.

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Isabelle T. Buckholz, 92

Mrs. Isabelle T. Buckholz, 92, died on Thursday, January 8, 2015 in Cortland, N.Y. Visiting will be in the Prout Funeral Home , 370 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona on Thursday, January 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., with a funeral service to be held at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Upper Montclair. Born in Orange, Mrs. Buckholz grew up in East Orange and lived in Verona for 49 years prior to moving to Cortland.

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Sharon R. Watson

... Ave., died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, in Heritage Village Rehab and Skilled Nursing. She was born May 27, 1939, in Cortland, N.Y., a daughter of the late Charles and Ruth Crum Rolfe. Following graduation from SUNY Fredonia with a degree in education, ...

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Suspect in New York man's beating death arrested in Florida

Police say a suspect in the beating death of a man in central New York last fall has been captured in Florida. Authorities in Cortland tell local media that 33-year-old Ardell Holmes was arrested Dec. 23 by U.S. Marshals in Lake City in northern Florida.

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WCNY ushers in 2015 with the 42nd Annual Bluegrass Ramble Barn Dance

... ramble. Even more unusual, Knowlton says he's never heard them play. They're a group of young musicians from the Cortland area that he says showcases new, youthful voices in the genre. "I'm having them sight unseen because of the enthusiasm around ...

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Man charged with Cortland killing was found in Florida, officials say

... 33, was arrested Dec. 23, 2014 by United States Marshals in Lake City, Florida. He's in custody without bail at the Cortland County Jail. Holmes was charged Wednesday with third-degree criminal possession of a weapon and first-degree manslaughter, ...

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Residents opposed to proposed Onondaga-Cortland...

Residents opposed to the Onondaga County proposed "trash-for-ash'' agreement with Cortland County want more health testing at the Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency incinerator in Jamesville. Dozens of residents, many from Van Buren and Jamesville, packed the Van Buren Town Hall Tuesday night to share opinions on the agreement, known as the Cortland-Onondaga Regional Trash Partnership.

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Cops: Jets linebacker Jermaine Cunningham faces weapon, mischief and invasion charges

Jets linebacker Jermaine Cunningham looks on during training camp in Cortland, N.Y., Wednesday, July 30, 2014. Photo Credit: Hans Pennink Jets backup linebacker Jermaine Cunningham has been accused of sharing sexual images, illegally transporting a handgun and criminal mischief, according to Union County Prosecutor's office spokesman Mark Spivey.

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Transcript Bulletin welcomes new reporter to newsroom

... Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York in 2013. Since then he has been a staff reporter for the Cortland Standard in Cortland, New York from 2013-2014, and the Press and Sun-Bulletin in Binghamton, New York in 2014. Prior ...

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Joseph 'Joe' Burgett

... passed away Monday, December 29, 2014 at the Living Centre in Stevensville. Joe was born July 15, 1933 in Cortland, NY, the son of Arden and Marion Burgett. Joe served in the US Coast Guard from November of 1951 to May of 1954 and then in the ...

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As cold snap hits CNY, local ski resorts fire up snow-making equipment

... don't go above the 24- to 25- degree range. Greek Peak spokesman Wes Kryger said this morning on a recording on the Cortland slope's website that "we're making snow and will continue to make snow as long as temperatures permit." John Goodfellow, ...

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Matthew Franjola, AP reporter among the last in Saigon before fall to communists in 1975, dies

... " Franjola was born in the Bronx, New York City, in 1942 Grace Franjola said. He studied at the state university in Cortland, New York, with the intent of becoming an athletic coach, she said.

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Matthew Franjola, AP reporter in Vietnam, dies

... rk, in 1942 and was raised in Franklin Square, New York, Grace Franjola said. He studied at the state university in Cortland, New York, with the intent of becoming an athletic coach, she said.

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Matthew Franjola, AP reporter in Vietnam, dies

... rk, in 1942 and was raised in Franklin Square, New York, Grace Franjola said. He studied at the state university in Cortland, New York, with the intent of becoming an athletic coach, she said.

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Mike Tirico: Rex Ryan wouldn't be camera shy

New York Jets' head coach Rex Ryan talks with reporters after training camp in Cortland, N.Y., Friday, Aug.1, 2014. Photo Credit: Hans Pennink Two of Rex Ryan's would-be teammates at ESPN, Mike Tirico and Jon Gruden, believe he will coach rather than go the TV route.

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