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Cortland, NY
23Events this week
4Free things to do
80New spots
79New stories

● Checked Friday, October 23, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Cortland

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 23 events, day by day →

Sharadotsav 2026

Saturday 8am · Foundation Of Light · Free

Walk to End Alzheimer's

Saturday 9am · Ithaca College

Saturday Market

Saturday 9am · Ithaca Farmers Market - Steamboat Landing

Disney Lorcana Weekly League

Saturday 1pm · Ithaca · Free

Ruby

Saturday 6pm · Fall Creek House Restaurant & Carry-Out

New in Cortland

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Green Arch Restaurant

Restaurants

Old-school Italian comfort: A Cortland staple since 1933, Green Arch Restaurant nails the classics with a homemade red sauce, generous portions, and chicken riggies locals rave about.

greenarchcortland.com ↗

Hi-Lanes

Entertainment

Classic lanes, easy fun: Hi-Lanes is the go-to hometown bowling spot when the group chat needs a no-fuss plan, with friendly service and that laid-back vibe locals want after work or on a rainy Saturday.

localbowlingalleys.net ↗

Sky Nails

Beauty

Treat your nails right: Whether you're after a quick tidy or full glow up, Sky Nails delivers careful manicures and pedicures, gel, dip, or acrylic enhancements, plus custom nail art that actually holds up in a clean, calm space.

skynailsspa.top ↗

Cortland’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Cortland’s best →

Most read in Cortland

The five stories Cortland readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Common Council Authorizes Auction of Foreclosed Tax Properties - X101 Always Classic - WXHC

    The City of Cortland Common Council has unanimously approved the authorization of the auction of 22 foreclosed properties within the city.

    Full story at wxhc.com ↗

  2. ‘Cornell 7’ case: Embattled DA questions reports of additional witnesses

    Tompkins County, New York, District Attorney Matthew Van Houten is under scrutiny for his handling of a 2024 rape investigation at Cornell University.

    Full story at newsnationnow.com ↗

  3. 10 Tiny Restaurants In New York Locals Would Rather Keep To Themselves

    The smaller the dining room, the more satisfying it feels when the food turns out to be fantastic, according to these ten New York restaurants.

    Full story at decorhint.com ↗

  4. New York offers up to $8,000 for home heating repairs and replacements

    New York home heating assistance programs offer financial assistance to property owners facing sudden equipment failures, providing up to $8,000 for complete system replacements.

    Full story at latination.com ↗

  5. Cortland County short on evening plow drivers as winter approaches

    The Cortland County Department of Public Works (DPW) is down by half its plow-driver staff as winter approaches.

    Full story at wbng.com ↗

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