🌱 Could your bank text actually be a scammer in Cortland?
Cortland, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Cortland! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Could your bank text actually be a scammer in Cortland?
- How Cornell is helping reimagine Cortland County’s 4-H Camp Owahta
- Want a say in 2027 dairy funding near Cortland?
Also on today's calendar: Mclean Community Council Fundraiser and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 83 and low of 55 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 58.
- Sunday: Rather cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• City Police warn of recent scam (Report) (cortlandvoice.com) — Cortland city police are warning residents about a sophisticated phone and text scam where criminals pose as banks, tricking victims into sharing online banking logins and 2FA codes, then draining accounts. They urge you to never share credentials over the phone, hang up on suspicious calls, and immediately contact your bank and law enforcement if you think you’ve been targeted. 
• 4-H Camp Owahta partners with Cornell University took look at upgrades for its campground (wbng.com) — 4‑H Camp Owahta in Cortland County is planning major upgrades after a fire destroyed its arts and crafts building, partnering with Cornell University on dozens of design ideas to expand year‑round use. As the camp marks its 75th year, leaders say community support and potential funders will shape the new facilities, and they’re still accepting campers for this summer.
• Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board to Meet Tuesday, June 16, 20... (einpresswire.com) — New York’s Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board will meet Tuesday, June 16, with one in‑person location at the Farm Credit East Cortland office building in nearby Homer. Local dairy farmers and residents can attend, in person or online, as the board discusses its 2027 budget, goals, and funding opportunities that could affect Cortland‑area dairy promotion and grants.
📸 Around Cortland
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Mclean Community Council Fundraiser →
Greek Peak Mountain Resort, 2000 NY-392, Cortland
12:00 pm -
Paper Lantern Workshop →
Dryden Center for Community, 9 E Main St, Dryden
1:30 pm
Friday June 12
Sunday June 14
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Other local events
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UUCC Annual Meeting
Unitarian Universalist Church of Cortland 3 church Street, Cortland, NY, NY 13045
12:00 pm -
Community Meal
Unitarian Universalist Church of Cortland 3 church Street, Cortland, NY, NY 13045
1:00 pm -
Finance and Administration Committee →
Cortland County, NY Calendar, Cortland County Office Building 60 Central Avenue, Room 302, Cortland
9:00 am -
Board of Education Meeting
Cortland Enlarged City School District Kaufman Center
6:00 pm -
"The Divided Ground: Indigenous Sovereignty and the Agony of the American Revolution" - Jake Haiwhagai'i Edwards →
Cortland County, NY Calendar, Cortland County Historical Society 9 Grace Street, Cortland
7:00 pm -
Kuro Reed Trio in concert →
Unitarian Universalist Church of Cortland, 3 Church St, Cortland
4:00 pm -
Cortland Beer Company →
Cortland Beer Company, 16 Court St, Cortland
7:00 pm
Sunday June 14
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
Sunday June 21
Friday July 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Smith Art Carnival
Cortland Enlarged City School District Smith Intermediate School
5:00 pm -
SVHC Poetry Slam →
Ake Gallery, 165 Main St Suite 14L, Cortland
7:00 pm -
Stained Glass Flamingo →
Forged from Ashe Studios, 75 E Court St, Cortland
1:00 pm -
UUCC Annual Meeting
Unitarian Universalist Church of Cortland 3 church Street, Cortland, NY, NY 13045
12:00 pm -
Community Meal
Unitarian Universalist Church of Cortland 3 church Street, Cortland, NY, NY 13045
1:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Honest opinion on E&V for propane for heating and cooking.
What other companies are out there that are good-? (Nextdoor Davis Rd. Cortland)
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Cortland. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Cortland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cortland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Homer
- Emma Falkenstein Joins Happenin' in Homer to Discuss Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan (wxhc.com)
- Homer Schools Superintendent Evener Resigns; Interim Named (wxhc.com)
- Pioneer wins second straight Class C State Title (herald-courier.com)
McGraw
- MH Q4 2026 Earnings Report on 6 (marketbeat.com)
- Section III state semifinalists keep climbing in latest state baseball rankings (syracuse.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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