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Dawson worried about rising costs of COG project
Tompkins County Legislator Deborah Dawson is concerned about rising costs for the Center of Government building project.
2 weeks ago
Proposed ICSD-ITA contract includes longer workday
Superintendent Dr. Luvelle Brown tells 607 News Now the workday would expand to 7 hours and 20 minutes each weekday except Wednesdays.
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All ByHeart infant formula products recalled over botulism concern
The recall, which was first reported over the weekend, was expanded to include all ByHeart products on November 10 due to an ongoing nationwide outbreak of infant botulism.
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Feed FLX Pets initiative collecting donations in Tompkins County
The Feed FLX Pets initiative is collecting donations to help families in need avoid choosing between cost-of-living expenses and keeping their pet while federal benefits are cut off.
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Cayuga County Sheriff will not seek reelection after current term
On November 11, Cayuga County Sheriff Schenck announced that he intends to retire after his current term, which runs through the end of 2026.
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Gillibrand introduces bills to help seniors with rising cost of living
On November 7, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced the Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act, and the Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act.
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Renzi Estate endowed fund at CNYCF establishes community grant program in Cortland County
On November 7, the Central New York Community Foundation’s (CNYCF) received a $12 million dollar gift from the estate of Nicholas and Agnes Renzi.
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Webb secures $200k to increase security at Broome-Tioga BOCES
On November 10, Senator Lea Webb announced $200,000 in funding for Broome-Tioga BOCES through the State Senate's Community Resiliency, Economic Stability, and Technology Program (CREST).
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TCPL Food Resource Fair set for Thursday in Ithaca
On November 13, the Tompkins County Public Library is hosting a free Food Resource Fair.
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Investigation underway after Union Springs’ Frontenac Park vandalized
On November 10, significant damage was done at Frontenac Park in Union Springs.
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Chemung County executive backs Stefanik for governor
Chemung County Executive Chris Moss is endorsing Rep. Elise Stefanik for governor.
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Tioga County to vote on releasing contingent funds to ease SNAP reduction impacts
Lawmakers in Tioga County are planning to provide $100,000 from the county’s contingent fund to the Food Bank of the Southern Tier.
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Sciencenter sports new look in Ithaca
The Sciencenter received an exterior paint job last week for the first time in 30 years.
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Halsey Street safety initiative pushed back in Trumansburg
Trumansburg officials say the road-calming experiment on Halsey Street this Fall had technical challenges, and the speed reduction project has been pushed to Spring 2026.
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Veterans Day events in Tompkins, Cortland Counties
Multiple services to honor those who have served for Veterans Day will be taking place in Cortland and Tompkins Counties today.
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Tompkins County Whole Health adds more mental health space at Brown Rd. location
Tompkins County Whole Health is ready to accept more patients for mental health services at their space on Brown Road.
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Firefighters tackle second fire in 8 days at Owego Upstate Shredding
On November 7, firefighters responded to Upstate Shredding around 8:19 p.m. for the second time in eight days.
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Freeville man charged in Homer homicide
On November 7, deputies arrested 20-year-old Aaron Keem, of Freeville, and charged him with second degree murder in the death investigation of Anthony Beecham, of Homer.
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Housing needs assessment underway in Cortland County
Planning Director Trish Hiemstra tells 607 News Now there's a strong and urgent needs for various types of housing in Cortland County.
2 weeks ago
One dead in Nichols crash
One person died after a crash in Nichols just after midnight on November 8th.
