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Tuesday, February 26, 2013  A small explosion blew off a manhole cover underneath a SUNY Cortland’s residence hall Monday afternoon.

Friday, February 15, 2013  The six Sandy Hook Elementary School teachers and staff members who died trying to protect their students are remembered for their heroism. Family members accepted the Presidential Citizens Award in their honor at the White House. The school psychologist with ties to Central New York, Mary Sherlach, was among those recongized.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  SUNY Cortland hosted a "teach-in" about the threats posed by gun violence in the wake of the Newtown shooting, which killed Mary Sherlach, Class of 1978.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  SUNY Cortland is now tobacco free.  Under a new order that requires all SUNY campuses to be smoke free by 2014, Cortland is one of the first to implement the ruling.

Monday, December 17, 2012  The President of SUNY Cortland is praising a woman who graduated from there and died last week in the Connecticut elementary school massacre.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  A report estimates that the Jets generated $5.5 million in economic activity for Cortland County.

Monday, September 24, 2012  Three Tompkins Cortland Community College students were arrested in what Cortland Police are calling a gang assault.

Friday, April 06, 2012  Excitement is building in the city of Cortland for the return of the New York Jets this summer.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  One of the hottest names in sports will be coming to Central New York, unless a technicality derails the trade.

Friday, June 24, 2011  UPDATE: The New York Jets become the second NFL team to change training camp plans because of the owners' lockout of the players, now in its fourth month.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011  President Obama's State of the Union address has special meaning for SUNY Cortland as the President calls for more teachers in the nation's classrooms.

Monday, January 03, 2011  With the start of a new year comes new leadership in top positions across the state. Cortland's former mayor will play a key role in the office of the state Attorney General.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010  Cortland police are investigating an alleged hazing incident involving at the Delta Kappa Beta fraternity at SUNY Cortland. Now, 8 students are facing charges.

Saturday, August 21, 2010  Police from several agencies are searching for a suspect in an armed robbery at the KFC restaurant in Cortlandville.

Thursday, August 05, 2010  The New York Jets have cut short their morning practice after 70 minutes because of a lightning warning.