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9 hours ago

2 Ithacans charged with Halloween burglary

ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Two Ithaca residents are accused of committing a burglary on Halloween. According to IPD, the owner…

9 hours ago

IPD investigating West State St. shooting

ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — The Ithaca Police Department is looking for an alleged shooter. IPD says officers were called around…

1 day ago

Tompkins County activates Code Blue protocols for October 31

ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – Temperatures are expected to dip below freezing this Halloween. Tompkins County is activating Code Blue protocols…

1 day ago

Cortland County announces HEAP delayed to Nov. 17

Because of the government shutdown, the Cortland County Department of Social Services says the Home Energy Assistance Program won’t start until November 17.

2 days ago

Tompkins County releases $50K to buy food for SNAP recipients

An executive order was issued Thursday authorizing up to $50,000 of Tompkins County’s money to buy and distribute food to residents.

2 days ago

Newfield school district has new IT department

The Newfield School District is introducing an Information Technology department made up of three people.

2 days ago

Upstate Shredding fire kills one worker, owner says

One person is dead after a fire on Thursday, October 30th at Upstate Shredding in Tioga County. 

2 days ago

Over 350k curling irons recalled for burn hazard

J & D Brush says the LXT-CL-1.0 model of its Bio Ionic curling irons has a defect that poses a burn hazard.

2 days ago

Check Out Hunger campaign at Wegmans through end of November

The 32nd annual Check Out Hunger Campaign is underway at local Wegmans stores.

2 days ago

Dorm fire under investigation at SUNY Cortland

On October 29, firefighters arrived at Cheney Hall on SUNY Cortland's campus around 11:30 p.m. to find hallways filled with smoke.

3 days ago

Ithaca’s city manager presents stopgap measure to address $2.1M gap

After discovering a $2.1 million gap last week, City Manager Deb Mohlenhoff is suggesting a stopgap plan that includes reductions to several departments.

3 days ago

Gadabout releases survey to improve rider experience, plan for future

Gadabout wants to hear from riders about their experiences to help improve service and plan for the future.

3 days ago

Homer Fire Department will host Halloween candy check Friday

On October 31, Homer firefighters and police officers will be holding a free candy check for trick-or-treaters.

3 days ago

Dog recovering after stabbing in Syracuse, suspect still sought

According to Humane CNY, “Chance” was discharged from the hospital on October 28 after being stabbed and is now being fostered by a family.

3 days ago

IPD welcomes two new officers

On October 28, new officers Jordan Sawatzky and Alexander Honness graduated from the Syracuse Police Academy.

3 days ago

Centralus Health cuts positions amid healthcare, economic uncertainty

Centralus Health is eliminating 38 positions, which will affect workers both at Cayuga and Arnot Health.

3 days ago

Cornell grad student dies Sunday in Ithaca

On October 26, Emily Ryu, a fifth-year graduate student in the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science (CIS), passed away in her off-campus residence.

3 days ago

Owego PD mourns passing of K9 officer

Sig, a K9 officer for the Owego Police Department, has passed away at the age of 12.

4 days ago

Trumansburg CSD capital project approved by wide margins

Voters approved the Trumansburg Central School District’s two proposed projects yesterday, October 28th.

4 days ago

Cornell endowment grew in FY25, university says

Cornell's endowment is now $11.8 billion after the university earned a 12.3 percent return at the end of the fiscal year.

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