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6 hours ago
Authorities seek info about dumped kitten in Schuyler County
The Schuyler County Humane Society is looking for information after a two-week-old kitten was discovered in a dumpster on July 9.
7 hours ago
Police identify victim in fatal Virgil crash
A Cortland man is identified as the victim of a fatal crash on July 8 in Virgil.
14 hours ago
Marathon school district recovering from $3 million deficit
MARATHON, NY (607NewsNow) — The Marathon Central School District still has a funding gap. Before the budget was approved in…
14 hours ago
Beware of ‘aggressive’ fox in Ithaca, police say
The Ithaca Police Department received several calls Thursday, July 9 that the fox "approached pedestrians and either bit or attempted to bite them" in the area of Elmira and Spencer Rds.
14 hours ago
IPD: Person fell from 3rd floor balcony at Cayuga Garden Apartments
Officers were called Thursday, July 9 to the Cayuga Garden Apartments on Chestnut St. after someone fell from a third-floor balcony.
14 hours ago
NYSEG begins substation work on Ithaca’s West Hill
Crews are replacing two breakers and adding two capacitor banks that company officials say will increase reliability for over 2,700 customers.
14 hours ago
FLLT conserves 90 acres in Skaneateles
On July 9, the Ithaca-based conservation group announced a new 90-acre conservation easement at Eastmere Farms, adding to other conserved land in the area.
14 hours ago
Over $1 million in emergency communications funding headed to Tompkins and Cortland Counties
On July 9, Governor Kathy Hochul announced $110 million in funding across the state through two Division of Homeland Security grant programs.
2 days ago
One arrested after fight breaks out in Ithaca, police say
Ithaca Police say an officer was injured trying to break up the brawl on Wednesday.
2 days ago
Annual fundraiser Chris’ Run set for Saturday in Cincinnatus
Dedicated to the late Chris Tennant, proceeds from the annual event are used to help youth make healthier choices about diet and exercise.
2 days ago
Over 1 million Cuisinart wire grill brushes recalled for safety
On July 2, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Cuisinart has recalled over one million wire bristle brushes.
2 days ago
T-Burg CSD searching for replacement after middle school principal resigns
On June 29, the Trumansburg School District Board of Education officially accepted the resignation of Jean Lomax.
2 days ago
State Police investigating fatal crash in Virgil
On July 8, State Police were called to Page Green Road near State Route 392 around 11:45 a.m. for a one-vehicle crash.
3 days ago
Town of Lansing continues weighing data center options
Tompkins County Legislator Mike Sigler says data center conversations are taking place across the US.
3 days ago
First Local Planning Committee meeting set for Ithaca DRI
Ithaca will host its first DRI meeting on July 14.
3 days ago
Toy sold at Target recalled for choking hazard
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Gigglescape Under the Sea Popping Toys have a clear plastic dome that can detach from its base, exposing children to the small plastic balls inside.
3 days ago
Tompkins County Office for the Aging to open Dutch Mill location July 20
Tompkins County bought the Lansing property in Aug. 2025.
3 days ago
Ithaca man found unresponsive on bus, later dies
On July 7, Ithaca Police officers were called to the 100 block of East Seneca Street just after 1 a.m. for a report of an unresponsive man on a charter bus.
4 days ago
Is a countywide EMS program coming to Tompkins County?
Tompkins County Legislative Chair Shawna Black says it's unlikely for 2027.
4 days ago
Deputies: Elmira woman tossed bleach around Big Flats restaurant
Deputies say Larissa King went to the Five Guys in Big Flats on Friday, July 3 looking for someone who works there.
