3 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Local

IPD seek hit & run suspect after Friday night collision

IPD says a pedestrian was struck and seriously injured Friday, Sept. 5 by a driver, who fled the scene.

3 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Ithaca man accused of sex crimes with minor

31-year-old Zacariah Waite, of Ithaca, was arrested Sept. 3 on multiple sex crimes.

3 weeks ago in National

Trump executive order tries to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday aiming to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War — a long-telegraphed move aimed at projecting American military toughness around the globe.

3 weeks ago in Sports

MLB’s regular season enters its final 3 weeks. Here’s a look at the playoff picture and awards races

The 2025 season has produced a surprising show of parity through the first five months of the regular season. While most of the league's big spenders — teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and New York Mets — are in good position to make the playoffs and do damage in October, they haven't been as dominant as many expected.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us

For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."

3 weeks ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: September 5th

(607NewsNow) — On this day in rock history, hear from Kat Walters of I-100 Iconic Rock about Stevie Nicks, Janis…

3 weeks ago in Ask The Expert, Castle Services of Ithaca

Reboot your cleaning routine for fall | Tips from experts in Ithaca

With summer behind us and routines settling back in, it’s time to get your cleaning schedule in sync with your lifestyle or business hours.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Local

Weekend top picks: Vintage Grand Prix, Kaleo at the State Theatre, and more

Find fun, local activities for the weekend in the Cortland and Ithaca areas here.

3 weeks ago in Finance, Government, Local

Tompkins County legislators wowed by $1.3M grant

On Sept. 2, the Tompkins County Legislature accepted $1.35 million from the New York State Department of Transportation.

3 weeks ago in Community, Education, Government, Health, Lifestyle, Local

Black calls on drivers to ‘slow down’ as school resumes

Tompkins County Legislator Shawna Black is stressing safety on the streets during the school season.

3 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Education, Local, Regional

Threats at Cortland, Homer, Marathon schools under investigation

On September 4, Cortland, Homer, and Marathon were locked down for several hours.

3 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Fatal e-bike crash under investigation in Dryden

50-year-old Matthew Adams, of Dryden, was riding an e-bike on the sidewalk on September 3rd when he hit the side of a dump truck.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Defending champion Eagles edge Cowboys 24-20 in wild, lightning-delayed NFL season opener

Through spit and rain, a ceremony and a setback, Jalen Hurts and the Super Bowl champion Eagles weathered the storm and showed why they're again a favorite to hoist a second straight Lombardi Trophy.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will face Amanda Anisimova in the U.S. Open women’s final

On Saturday, when she faces No. 8 Amanda Anisimova in the final, the No. 1-seeded Sabalenka will be trying to become the first woman to claim consecutive championships at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams got three in a row from 2012 to 2014.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Julia Roberts, Anna Wintour, Ralph Lauren and more pay tribute to Giorgio Armani

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani's work spanned the worlds of celebrity, fashion and power. His death announced Thursday at age 91 has elicited an outpouring of tributes.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Al Roker lends his voice and meteorology skills to the new PBS Kids animated show ‘Weather Hunters’

This fall, everyone's favorite weatherman is getting a kick out of launching his own educational cartoon TV show — "Weather Hunters," which premieres Monday on PBS Kids.

3 weeks ago in Local, Music Scene

Renowned music producer Fred Mollin to be guest speaker at Buffalo Street Books on Saturday

Fred Mollin will promote his book 'Unplugged' at Buffalo Street Books on September 6th, detailing an illustrious career in music production.

3 weeks ago in Crime, Local

3 arrested in Broome County in computer sex probe

3 Broome County men are facing a charge after the trio tried luring underage kids into sex on social media.

3 weeks ago in Education, Local, Regional, Sports

Football season begins this weekend at Ithaca College

On Saturday, the Bombers will host Johns Hopkins at 1 p.m.

3 weeks ago in Community, Election, Government, Local, Politics

Dawson launches write-in campaign for 3rd term

Deborah Dawson tells 607 News Now she has more work to do and is now interested in a third term.