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Homer FD announces calling hours, services for former chief
Calling hours for Former Chief Mahlon Irish Jr. will be held Friday, January 2, 2026, at the Homer Fire Department from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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Ithaca YMCA to receive over $6 million for pool work and related improvements
On December 29, Governor Kathy Hochul announced $6.26 million in funding for the Ithaca Y through the NY SWIMS initiative.
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Older residents can schedule free tax prep in Tioga County
On January 2, local certified volunteers will begin taking appointments for free tax preparation in Tioga County.
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Berkshire man accused of shooting at police drone
On December 21, Nathan Warner, of Berkshire, was arrested and charged with felony unauthorized use of a firearm and misdemeanor reckless endangerment of property.
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Chemung County deputies find fentanyl, meth during traffic stop
41-year-old Justin Dennison and 36-year-old Katrina Cranmer were found with crack cocaine, meth, and fentanyl during a Dec. 23rd traffic stop.
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Tompkins County wins state award for COG project
State officials say Tompkins County will receive $2 million for the Center of Government project in downtown Ithaca.
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Cortland to receive $3.8M for Yaman Park improvements
On December 29, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the Crown City will receive a $3.8 million award for renovations at Yaman Park.
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Bonding issue could jeopardize ARPA money for Cayuga Health drug and mental health treatment facility
An issue arose during the licensing process for Cayuga Health’s withdrawal stabilization and intensive crisis stabilization centers.
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Village of Lansing to receive over $570k for sidewalk connectivity project
On December 23, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $572,139 is headed to the village for the Uptown and Craft Roads Sidewalk Connectivity Project.
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Singing Dog Bakery offers all-natural pet treats in Watkins Glen
After several years of attending local farmers' markets, Singing Dog Bakery opened a dedicated storefront downtown in Watkins Glen earlier this month.
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Tompkins County jail low on space, sheriff says
Tompkins County Sheriff Derek Osborne tells 607 News Now his department has outgrown the current facility on Warren Rd. in Lansing,
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IPD arrests man for threatening officers with knife at apartment building
43-year-old Jason Noble threatened officers with a knife and consumed "an unknown white powdery substance" before being handcuffed.
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Union authorizes potential strike at BelGioioso plant in Campbell
Teamsters Local 118 voted last week to authorize a strike at the BelGioioso plant in Campbell, 90-58.
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Cortland to receive $6M for housing infrastructure along Homer Ave
On December 23, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the city will receive $6 million in funding to support 89 new housing units.
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K-House to reopen February 17 in Downtown Ithaca
K-House Karaoke will open doors at its new downtown location on February 17, 2026.
2 weeks ago
Recycle your holiday tree for free at the Tompkins County Recycling and Solid Waste Center
Beginning today, all Christmas trees can be disposed of at the Tompkins County Recycling and Solid Waste Center (RSWC) in Ithaca.
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Dessert sold at Wegmans recalled for potential foreign objects
According to the grocery chain, So Delicious Dairy Free Non-Dairy Cashewmilk Salted Caramel Cluster Frozen Desserts may contain stones and other hard objects.
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IPD recovers stolen items at apartment complex
IPD says officers recovered items Dec. 24 reported stolen as part of several theft investigations.
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Homer mourns passing of former fire chief
Mahlon Irish, Jr. was a fire chief in Homer and a lieutenant in the Ithaca Fire Department over his career.
2 weeks ago
Ithaca wins $38M for Southworks project
Gov. Hochul has selected Ithaca as an ACHIEVE competition winner of $38 million for the Southworks project.
