It has become a summertime tradition for football fans in Central New York, making the short drive to Cortland to watch the New York Jets at their annual training camp. But that's now coming to an end. The Jets announced Tuesday they will move their training camp back to their facility in New Jersey this year. Mike Toper spoke with local officials about the loss.

CORTLAND, N.Y. -- After several years of calling Cortland home for the tail end of summer,the New York Jets will not be returning.

"It's one of those things that we kind of knew there was going to be an endpoint, but the hope is that maybe it's just a year off," said Cortland Mayor Brian Tobin.

"Having an NFL camp on your campus, there are all sorts of benefits that come with it. You can't buy that kind of publicity," said SUNY Cortland public relations director Fred Pierce.

For a little more than three weeks, the Jets brought the excitement and attention of having a professional team in Central New York. That impact also included an estimated $20 million boost to the local economy over the past five years. 

"We have a good rapport with the locals so we survive, but we do miss them when they're gone because it's a chunk of money," said Mark's Pizzeria general manager Mitch Seweryn.

Jets Owner Woody Johnson released a statement Tuesday, thanking SUNY Cortland and the community.

Johnson said Cortland's hospitality made it feel like home for five out of the past six years. While the town and the SUNY Cortland campus will miss having Gang Green around in the summer, many are thankful they had the opportunity to see a pro team up close.

"We like having the opportunity to have them, and cheer them on throughout the year. Even though they're not here, they're still going to be a lot of people saying, "J-E-T-S, Jets Jets Jets," said Tobin.

The Jets president said that keeping the team in New Jersey would strengthen  the connection between the Jets and its core fan base.

Cortland's Fred Pierce said that Cortland was a vibrant place before the Jets training camp and it will continue to be vibrant.