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6 days ago

O’Mara presents Chemung County investigator with Senate Commendation Award

State Sen. Tom O’Mara presented Michael Theetge with a Senate Commendation Award on Wednesday, March 25. 

6 days ago

Three resign from Lansing Board of Education

On March 23, three of the board’s nine members, Kate Cole, Ami Stallone, and John Stevens, formally resigned their positions.

6 days ago

Wanted Cortland man arrested in Chemung County

On March 24, Eric Smith was arrested in Chemung County around 5 p.m. after authorities received word that he was at the county probation office.

6 days ago

Prescribed fires underway in Finger Lakes National Forest

Federal officials say prescribed fires began this week in Seneca and Schuyler County.

6 days ago

Riley introduces bipartisan Care Over Profits Act aimed at health insurance industry

On March 20, along with Republican Representative Tom Barrett of Michigan, Riley introduced the Care Over Profits Act.

6 days ago

Staff at Family and Children’s Service of Ithaca seek unionization

On March 19, the Tompkins County Workers' Center announced that clinicians and support staff at Family and Children’s Service of Ithaca intend to join the Communications Workers of America (CWA).

7 days ago

Newfield man convicted in 2025 Hector burglary

The Schuyler County District Attorney’s office says Eric Walker now faces three and a half to seven years in state prison.

7 days ago

Watkins Glen mayor dies after 10-month battle with cancer

Mayor Laurie DeNardo has died after a 10-month battle with cancer, a lifelong resident of the village.

7 days ago

Tompkins County administrator sets expectations for Asteri managers

Tompkins County Administrator Korsah Akumfi tells 607 News Now he wants Vecino to provide more security in the building on E. Green St.

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Cornell Trustees approve tuition increase

The Board of Trustees approved the increase last week, which also includes bumps for housing and dining rates in the 2026-2027 academic year.

7 days ago

Register for April 1 rabies clinic in Cortland

On April 1, the Cortland County Health Department is hosting the first in a series of free vaccination clinics this year.

1 week ago

CARS shop in Cortlandville destroyed in early morning fire

Cortland Autobody Repair and Service on Homer Ave. was heavily damaged early Tuesday morning by a fire.

1 week ago

NYSP: Woman stole purse in Ithaca, withdrew over $13k

Troopers say a woman broke into a car in an Ithaca parking lot on March 19 and stole a purse.

1 week ago

Sunny Days of Ithaca to close Sept. 15

After nearly a dozen years on the Commons, Sunny Days of Ithaca plans to close their store.

1 week ago

Moravia appoints new superintendent

Dr. Christopher Leahey is coming to Moravia from North Syracuse, where he’s currently deputy superintendent.

1 week ago

Cincinnatus mourns passing of firefighter Ronald Smith

Ronald Smith, who dedicated more than 50 years to fire service in Cincinnatus, has passed away.

1 week ago

Recall of Trader Joe’s product expands

Over 3.3 million pounds of chicken fried rice were recalled in February for potential foreign material contamination.

1 week ago

Cortland ReUse completes move to Port Watson St.

On March 22, Cortland ReUse officially welcomed customers to its Grand Reopening at the Port Watson Street location.

1 week ago

Sheriff: Suspect used fake gun in Cortlandville altercation

On March 20, deputies responded to a home on Route 11 in Cortlandville around 1:10 a.m. for a report of a weapon.

1 week ago

ICSD holding final 2 capital project conversations

District officials will answer questions today about the proposed $43.9 million capital project, which requires approval from voters on Tuesday, May 19.

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