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4 days ago

Officers searching at Buttermilk Falls State Park for distressed person

New York State Troopers are looking for someone experiencing a mental health crisis at Buttermilk Falls State Park.

4 days ago

Over 91k Jeep Grand Cherokees recalled for software error

A software issue that can cause a loss of driving power is the source of a recall on Jeep Grand Cherokees.

4 days ago

Fatal motorcycle crash in Tioga County

40-year-old Donald Archibald of Sayre, PA was pronounced dead at the scene of a motorcycle crash in Nichols on Sept. 6th.

4 days ago

Tompkins County launches revamped trail system website

Tompkins County officials say IthacaTrails.org is now an interactive website that showcases information about the county's 75 trails.

4 days ago

Cortland firefighters tackle truck bed fire

On September 9, the Cortland Fire Department responded to Clinton Avenue just before 8 a.m. for a reported blaze in a pickup truck.

5 days ago

Newfield man charged with criminally negligent homicide of 4-year-old

On September 4, a Grand Jury indicted 31-year-old Justin Fenton on charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and tampering with physical evidence.

5 days ago

No charges for student hunters who skinned bear in Cornell dorm

No charges have been filed after students brought a dead bear into a Cornell dormitory.

5 days ago

State Police investigating motorcycle theft in Ithaca

A 2017 Kawasaki ZX10 was taken from a driveway on Snyder Hill Road sometime between Saturday, August 30, and Monday, September 1.

5 days ago

A roar from the past: Vintage Race Weekend at Watkins Glen celebrates 100 years of racing heritage

Vintage Race Weekend in Watkins Glen paid homage to motorsport history with everything from the Ragtime Racers to Porsches.

5 days ago

Ithaca’s downtown is safe, mayor says

Cantelmo tells 607 News Now that increased efforts by the Ithaca Police Department to enforce rules on the Commons reflects a stronger police force. 

6 days ago

Two dead in Route 17 tractor trailer collision in Nichols; victims identified

Two people have died from their injuries after a tractor trailer crash on September 8th in Nichols.

6 days ago

Cortland PD investigating teen brawl at football game

On September 5, officers were called to the Cortland High School football game for a verbal altercation between two groups of teenagers around 7:30 p.m.

6 days ago

Health officials seek info about dog bite in Ithaca

On August 31, a person was bitten between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. near the area of Birchwood Drive and Hanshaw Road in the Town of Ithaca.

6 days ago

Free guided kayak tour Wednesday in Lansing to focus on invasive species

On Sept. 10, the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network and Paddle-N-More are offering a free Guided Paddle & Aquatic Plant Exploration at Myers Park.

6 days ago

Candor man charged with grand larceny in Chemung County

On September 3, deputies arrested 36-year-old Thomas Mitchell, of Candor, after a brief foot chase.

6 days ago

Threatening Cornell email originated overseas, officials say

On September 4, the Cornell Daily Sun received a message threatening the lives of Jewish and LGBTQIA+ students on campus.

6 days ago

Cortland to collect data about housing

The city of Cortland and Cortland County Planning Department are working with SUNY Cortland to collect housing data.

1 week ago

IPD seek hit & run suspect after Friday night collision

IPD says a pedestrian was struck and seriously injured Friday, Sept. 5 by a driver, who fled the scene.

1 week ago

Ithaca man accused of sex crimes with minor

31-year-old Zacariah Waite, of Ithaca, was arrested Sept. 3 on multiple sex crimes.

1 week ago

Weekend top picks: Vintage Grand Prix, Kaleo at the State Theatre, and more

Find fun, local activities for the weekend in the Cortland and Ithaca areas here.

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Fall festivals to attend this year in the 607

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Ego Nwodim leaves ‘Saturday Night Live,’ which adds 5 new cast members

Ego Nwodim is the latest — and perhaps last — high-profile departure from "Saturday Night Live," as the long-running sketch show has seen a cast shakeup ahead of its 51st season.