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Ithaca introduces new downtown parking fees
ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — New parking fees in downtown Ithaca are in place. Nan Rohrer at the Downtown Ithaca Alliance…
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Nearly 2k attend First Day Hike at Taughannock Falls State Park
Park officials say over 1800 hikers and about 150 dogs showed up for walks at Taughannock Falls State Park on January 1.
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Hochul signs legislation requiring warning labels for children on social media platforms
On Dec. 23, 2025, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation requiring social media companies to display warning labels to children.
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Winter Market open through March at Triphammer Mall
ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – Ithaca’s Winter Market has returned. On January 3, the cold-season indoor Ithaca Farmers Market held its…
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Retired Elmira cop starts work as school resource officer
ELMIRA, NY (607NewsNow) — A retired Southern Tier cop is back to work. Chemung County Sheriff Bill Schrom says Brian…
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Tompkins County Legislature backs nurses’ right to unionize in 16-0 vote
ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Support is unanimous for nurses who want to unionize. A resolution in the Tompkins County Legislature…
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Two arrested in Ithaca after Flock Alert flags stolen vehicle
33-year-old Michael Smythe and 32-year-old Ebony Parham were arrested after the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office got an alert from Flock Safety cameras in Ithaca.
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Odd even parking enforcement temporarily suspended in Ithaca
With milder weather on the horizon, city residents are free to park on either side of the street.
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Fatal crash under investigation in Richford
On January 3, deputies were called to Route 79 in Richford for a two-vehicle crash around 1:30 p.m.
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Troopers: Painted Post man made ‘repeated’ fake 911 calls in 2025
State Police say 40-year-old Thomas Margeson repeatedly made fake calls to 911 and the New York State Child Abuse and Mistreatment hotline last year.
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Homer to begin comprehensive plan review
Homer Town Supervisor Mike Park tells 607 News Now a state grant will help the town board update a plan that’s more than a decade old.
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Tioga County Legislature elects new chair
Legislator Tracy Monell was unanimously elected Friday, Jan. 2 to lead the Tioga County’s governing body, the first change at the top in over a decade.
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Two charged with burglary, grand larceny in Cortlandville
On January 2, Richard Briere, of Cortlandville, and Miranda Simmons, of Lafayette, allegedly took items from Walmart without paying.
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Wayne County man charged with Ovid burglary
On January 2, deputies arrested Joseph Lamb, of Newark, around 6:30 p.m. and is facing three charges.
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Tompkins County Office for the Aging seeks nominees for outstanding volunteer awards
The Tompkins County Office for the Aging is looking for older adult volunteers to recognize for their impact on the community.
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Cayuga Lake Wine Trail receives grant for out-of-state marketing
Last month, Governor Hochul announced that nearly $64,000 in development funding is going to the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail (CLWT) for an out-of-state marketing program.
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No injuries, damage limited after fire at Groton church
On January 3, the Groton Fire Department was dispatched to South Main Street around 12:40 p.m. for a possible structure fire at the Groton Assembly of God Church.
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Cortland man charged in alleged stabbing
On January 4, Cortland Police arrested 33-year-old Dillin Wilcox and charged him with felony assault, felony criminal possession of a weapon, and misdemeanor resisting arrest.
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Museum of the Earth spared from foreclosure
The Museum of the Earth's $3 million mortgage was paid off in full last month with the help of roughly 2,300 donors.
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Commemorative sign in Apalachin honors astronaut Doug Hurley
Last week, a commemorative sign was installed in Apalachin, recognizing the childhood home of astronaut and Owego Free Academy graduate Doug Hurley.