🌱 Meet the new leaders running Cortland County’s key public service departments
Cortland, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Cortland! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Meet the new leaders running Cortland County’s key public service departments
- What Cortland parents should know about the SUNY childcare abuse lawsuit
- Last-minute heroics at SUNY Cortland decide sectional lacrosse title
Also on today's calendar: Steel Hearts: The John Henry Musical and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 54.
- Friday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. County announces newly appointed department heads (Release) (cortlandvoice.com) — Cortland County has appointed new leaders to oversee personnel, social services, and probation, shaping how key programs serve residents. Madlyn Allen will head personnel, Allison Veintimilla will lead Social Services, and Matt Deno continues as probation director, focusing on accessible services, victim support, and public safety across the county. 
2. Family sues SUNY for alleged abuse at Cortland childcare center (spectrumlocalnews.com) — Parents of a 2-year-old are suing the state over alleged abuse at the SUNY Cortland Child Care Center, where several staffers have been charged with child endangerment and the center’s license faces possible revocation. The lawsuit details claims of rough handling, improper discipline, and failure to report suspected abuse over more than a year, raising serious concerns for Cortland families using campus childcare.
3. West Genesee girls lacrosse star's game-winner seals revenge in Class A section final rematch with CNS (syracuse.com) — A thrilling Section III Class A girls lacrosse final played at SUNY Cortland saw West Genesee edge CNS 11-10 on a late goal by senior Sophia Lawrence. The Wildcats jumped out early, weathered a big CNS comeback, and now move on to face Ithaca in the state subregional, giving local fans another nearby high-level matchup to watch.
4. Onondaga County legislators take up local law to define a safe limit to pass (wrvo.org) — Onondaga County lawmakers are considering a local law to require at least three feet of space when drivers pass people walking, biking, or stopped on the roadside, matching rules already in place in Cortland County. Supporters say a clear distance standard helps educate drivers and improve safety, especially on narrow rural roads similar to those around Cortland.
📸 Around Cortland
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Steel Hearts: The John Henry Musical →
The Oncenter, 800 S State St, Syracuse
7:30 pm -
Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown →
Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
11:30 am
Sunday June 7
Wednesday June 17
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Other local events
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Senior Awards Night
Cortland Enlarged City School District CHS Auditorium
6:00 pm -
Modified Girls Lacrosse vs CBA
Cortland Enlarged City School District Cortland High School
4:30 pm -
Randall Middle Art Show
Cortland Enlarged City School District Randall Middle School
5:00 pm -
"Cortland County: Before, During, and After the Revolutionary War" - Laurie Tebbe →
Cortland County, NY Calendar, Central New York Living History Center 4386 Route 11, Cortland -
Journaling in the Time of Revolution - Laurie T. Seamans →
Cortland County, NY Calendar, 9 Grace Street, Cortland
9:30 am -
Ice Cream Social
1890 House Museum The , 37 Tompkins Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
8:00 am -
Bones East Concert
United Presbyterian Church 25 Church Street, Cortland, NY 13045
2:00 pm -
Kuro Woodwind Quintet in concert →
Unitarian Universalist Church of Cortland, 3 Church St, Cortland
4:00 pm -
Woodwind Quintet
Unitarian Universalist Church of Cortland 3 church Street, Cortland, NY, NY 13045
4:00 pm -
Kuro Reed Trio in concert →
Unitarian Universalist Church of Cortland, 3 Church St, Cortland
4:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
Sunday June 7
Sunday June 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We had a visitor at 5 o’clock this morning.
They were very interested in our potted plants.. does anyone recognize this gentleman? Instead of punitive reaction, I would like to offer them… (Nextdoor East Cortland) - Does anyone know a good plumber who can install a toilet and check a bathroom shower that drips occasionally?
I also need an estimate for the toilet installation and disposal of the old one. Any recommendations would be appreciated! (Nextdoor Cortland)
- Enerpac Tool Group posted a job opening for Biomedical Knitting/Sewing Fabricator - 3rd Shift in Cortland. Apply here.
- Goodwill of the Finger Lakes posted a job opening for Wares Processor in Cortland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cortland here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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