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5 days ago in Community, Home & Garden, Local, Real Estate

Board rejects housing addition plan in Cayuga Heights

An apartment building addition at a former fraternity home at 306 Highland Road in Cayuga Heights had been under consideration for several months.

5 days ago in Community, Government, Local, Regional

Johnson City dental office receives award

On Oct. 9, Webb presented a New York State Senate Empire Award to Hatala Orthodontics in Johnson City.

5 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

With drone assistance, Cortland PD locates missing elderly man

A 73-year-old man, who is not from the area and has dementia, was located safely at Randall Park after being reported missing on October 11th.

5 days ago in Trending, World

Living hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released as part of ceasefire in Gaza

All 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel walked free Monday as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that decimated the Gaza Strip and killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.

5 days ago in Community, Crime, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

NJ man charged in $500k Tompkins County gold bar scam

On October 8, State Police arrested Akash Thakkar, of Hiawatha, NJ, following a 15-month investigation.

5 days ago in Community, Election, Government, Local, Politics

Legislative hopeful pushes for better coordinated mental health resources

Licensed social worker Christy Bianconi is running for a seat in the Tompkins County Legislature in District 14.

5 days ago in Community, Crime, Local

Ithaca man arrested on weapon, resisting arrest charges

40-year-old Justin Carl is facing multiple charges after his arrest at the Green Street parking garage this morning.

5 days ago in Local, Sports

Ithaca College football extends win streak; Jets remain winless

Find local and national sports updates with the WHCU Sports Report.

5 days ago in Community, Crime, Government, Local, Politics

IPD asking for more alternative response funding

The Ithaca Police Department has presented their budget and is looking for more alternative response funding.

5 days ago in Community, Education, Local

TCPL appoints interim director

Kat Savage was appointed as the Tompkins County Public Library interim director by the Board of Trustees starting today, Oct. 13.

5 days ago in Community, Education, Election, Lifestyle, Local

LWVTC touts Vote411 for general election info

The League of Women Voters of Tompkins County says you can find registration information, polling place locations, and candidate info for county, city, and other local races.

5 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Cortland Police: Rental scams rising again

The Cortland Police Department says the community is being targeted by scammers using real addresses and convincing stories.

5 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Humane Society of Schuyler County asks for help amid influx of animals

Humane Society of Schuyler County Executive Director Georgie Taylor says they’re beyond capacity and staff are stretched thin.

5 days ago in Community, Health, Lifestyle, Local

Cortland Memorial Foundation raises $58k for GCMC

Nearly 200 attendees helped raise $58,000 to support GCMC at the Cortland Memorial Foundation's annual Harvest of Gold gala at Greek Peak.

7 days ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: October 11th

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

1 week ago in Local

Top stories rewind: Looking back at the week of 10/6

Don’t miss the biggest news stories from the past week with our top stories rewind.

1 week ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: October 10th

(607NewsNow) — On this day in rock history, hear from Kat Walters of I-100 Iconic Rock about Fleetwood Mac, U2,…

1 week ago in World

Thousands of Palestinians return to what’s left of their homes as Gaza ceasefire takes effect

Tens of thousands of Palestinians headed back to the heavily destroyed northern Gaza Strip on Friday as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire came into effect in a deal that raised hopes for ending the Israel-Hamas war.

1 week ago in Sports

Padres’ Iglesias suspended 1 game, Bogaerts fined for dispute with umpires after season-ending loss

San Diego Padres infielder Jose Iglesias was suspended Friday for one game and fined for unprofessional conduct toward the umpires during the final game of the club's wild-card playoff series against the Chicago Cubs, MLB announced.

1 week ago in Sports

Shedeur Sanders promoted to Browns backup QB, will be behind rookie Dillon Gabriel against Steelers

Sanders will back up Dillon Gabriel on Sunday in Pittsburgh, meaning the Browns, who haven't won a regular-season game on their rival's home field since 2003, will face the Steelers with two rookie quarterbacks.

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1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, who captivated audiences with his elaborate galactic makeup and smoking guitar, died Thursday. He was 74.

1 day ago in Business, Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

State officials cut ribbon at Broome-Tioga BOCES Trade Complex

Officials cut the ribbon last week at Broome-Tioga BOCES' brand-new Trade Complex.

1 day ago in Community, Crime, Lifestyle, Local

Tompkins County lawmakers accept GIVE grant, Flock Security contract

On October 7, Tompkins County lawmakers considered accepting a grant at the Legislature meeting that would help fund the continued use of Flock Security devices.