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Cornell quietly edits FAQ page about fraternity sexual assault allegations amid public backlash
October 1, 2026, 3:36 pm | Source
On Wednesday, the university removed a sentence stating that campus police “shared all investigatory information with the Tompkins County District Attorney's Office.”
Tompkins County DA says ‘if factual’ reported police transcript with Jane Doe would have changed investigation
September 30, 2026, 8:24 pm | Source
“If it’s factual, we absolutely should have been informed about what Jane Doe said to police that was not in her 6 page statement,” District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said in an email to WSKG.
Ithaca mayor moves to pause permits for student events after reopening of Cornell University sexual assault case
September 29, 2026, 5:38 pm | Source
Mayor Robert Cantelmo wants the city to place a moratorium on all student event permits, including Greek life gatherings. He says the university “failed to contact or coordinate any response with the Ithaca Police Department” following the alleged drugging and rape of a student in 2024.
‘Nothing short of horrifying.’ Hochul calls for outside counsel to review Cornell’s response to sexual assault case
September 29, 2026, 3:53 pm | Source
The governor’s statement comes amid public uproar after a lawsuit filed earlier this month alleged seven fraternity members drugged and raped a university student in 2024.
'Our son Matthew died by suicide. He will forever be 30.’ Rural suicide prevention bill awaits governor’s signature
September 26, 2026, 2:36 pm | Source
Steuben County legislator and Corning resident Joe Tobia is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to take action on a rural suicide prevention bill.
Public comment on New York’s ‘nuclear policy options paper’ ends soon
September 23, 2026, 10:22 pm | Source
The new options paper is part of a plan to make New York’s electricity system zero-emissions.
Broome County Legislature Meeting: September 17, 2026
September 18, 2026, 2:21 pm | Source
Broome County legislature meeting, September 17, 2026
Chemung County confirms first case of measles virus
September 15, 2026, 6:06 pm | Source
A press release from the Chemung county executive on Monday stated the health department is investigating one confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated person who began showing symptoms on Sept. 3.
Steuben County Public Health confirms 10th measles case since Aug. 18
September 10, 2026, 5:37 pm | Source
On Tuesday, the Steuben County health department reported its 10th measles case in an unvaccinated resident.
Fourth Steuben County resident tests positive for measles
August 28, 2026, 11:20 pm | Source
Four cases of measles are now confirmed in unvaccinated Steuben County residents. Two unvaccinated people were also reported positive for measles earlier this month in two separate counties: Tioga and Otsego.
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