News » Page 8

2 weeks ago in

Love Living at Home to celebrate volunteers at Stewart Park

On Friday, May 8th, Love Living at Home will host a celebration at Stewart Park from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. to honor their volunteers.

2 weeks ago in

Village of Candor issues boil water advisory

On April 29, the advisory was issued after "inadequate disinfection" for drinking water was found during routine monitoring.

2 weeks ago in

Police searching for Tioga County man missing since Sunday

Authorities say Lance Bogart was last seen on Sunday, April 26, around 5 p.m. behind a residence on Halsey Valley Road in the Town of Tioga, though troopers note it’s a Barton mailing address.

2 weeks ago in

AI policies under consideration in Tompkins County

County Attorney Maury Josephson said his office has had a "fair number" of discussions with the county's Information Technology Services Department about AI.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Taylor Swift files 3 new trademark applications. One expert says it is to curb AI threats

Taylor Swift filed three new trademark applications with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, a move one legal expert theorizes it is to protect her voice and image from potential misuse through artificial intelligence.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Wild going home against Stars with chance to advance in NHL playoffs for 1st time since 2015

Mats Zuccarello and the Minnesota Wild are now in the position that they try to be in every season in the NHL playoffs. Things feel a bit different now, with the Wild going home for Game 6 on Thursday night with a chance to eliminate the Dallas Stars and advance to the second round for the first time since 2015.

2 weeks ago in Sports

NCAA remains on track to expand to a 76-team March Madness bracket for next season

The NCAA is still deliberating expanding March Madness on both the men's and women's sides to 76 teams for next season — a much-expected development that's been in the works for years.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby

Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.

2 weeks ago in National

Hegseth will go before Congress for the first time since the Iran war started

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration went to war with Iran, a decision that Democrats say has led to a costly conflict of choice waged without congressional approval.

2 weeks ago in

Ithaca College women’s lacrosse advances in playoffs

On Tuesday, the Bombers defeated Clarkson 18-5.

2 weeks ago in

Unfilled positions being cut in Newfield school budget proposal

Superintendent Jesse Harper tells 607 News Now the proposed 2026-27 spending plan continues "a process that began a couple years ago regarding fiscal stability."

2 weeks ago in

Ithaca launches 4 committees to address challenges

The groups will focus on housing quality and affordability, arts and culture, business and workforce development, and transportation and transit.

Aerial view of a wide river winding through forested countryside with an industrial complex along the near bank.](#)

2 weeks ago in

Harmful Algal Bloom reported on Cayuga Lake

On April 23, the Community Science Institute (CSI) reported the first bloom of the season near Harris Park in the Village of Cayuga.

2 weeks ago in

Tompkins County Legislature OKs applying for shelter funding

Tompkins County is applying for a $15 million grant to help build an 80-bed shelter on Cherry Street in Ithaca.

2 weeks ago in

Ithaca College women’s lacrosse to host playoff game

Ithaca will host Clarkson in round one of the Liberty League Championships today at 4 p.m.

2 weeks ago in

Danby board to discuss special events law

Leaders in Danby are drafting a special events law to establish rules for obtaining permits and obeying noise limits.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Thunder breeze through the first round for a 3rd straight year and brace for tougher games ahead

Oklahoma City's first-round dominance in the NBA playoffs continues. The road should get at least a little tougher in the coming weeks — but there's little doubt the defending champions are well-equipped to defend their title.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

A man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday, his lawyer said.

2 weeks ago in

‘All Things Equal’ airs 1,000th show, addresses future

The 1,000th edition of 'All Things Equal' aired this morning, and co-hosts Susan Riley and Kate Supron took a stroll down memory lane -- starting with the show's origin story.

2 weeks ago in

Asteri Ithaca owner faces more fines, scrutiny

Tompkins County Environmental Health Director Skip Parr tells 607 News Now the Asteri Ithaca building operators have until Thursday, Apr. 30 to fully implement a solid waste management plan.

Recent Headlines

6 hours ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Binghamton Black Bears win third straight Cup

For the third consecutive season, Binghamton captured the Commissioner's Cup.

9 hours ago in Entertainment, Local

Dryden Center for Community offering music lessons, yoga classes, concerts, and more

Since putting on their first public event in March of this year, the Dryden Center for Community has continued to add events and activities to their calendar.

10 hours ago in Lifestyle

Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health

Recess isn't just a fun break for grade schoolers. It's crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That's the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs to be protected.