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Authorities seek to ID owner of abandoned dog in Southport

On April 25, a dog was found in a small crate at the top of Mt. Zoar Road in Southport with a zip-lock bag of kibble and a small water bottle.

2 weeks ago

Cortland PD announces death of K9 Officer Max

On April 25, Cortland PD's K9 Officer Max passed away peacefully at home.

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Cortlandville crews respond to field fire

On April 24, the Cortlandville Fire Department responded to a field fire on Sweeney Road around 11 a.m.

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Seneca St. parking garage to stay closed, officials say

The Seneca St. parking garage and immediately surrounding sidewalks will remain closed while Ithaca city officials continue long term planning for the site.

2 weeks ago

Ithaca mayor on DRI prize, plan for West State St. corridor

Mayor Robert Cantelmo tells 607 News Now the Downtown Revitalization Initiative award money will help to redevelop the West State St. corridor. 

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Auburn couple convicted in animal abuse case

On April 22, 51-year-old Laura Hendrickson pled guilty to a single felony count of aggravated cruelty to animals in Cayuga County Court.

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Work progressing on Sentry Bridge in Watkins Glen State Park

On April 22, the new Sentry Bridge was lowered into place by a crane, with more work in progress to secure it.

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Lengthy bridge closure looms in Ithaca

Construction crews are gathering materials near the intersection of Fall Creek Drive and Stewart Avenue today in preparation for the Stewart Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Project.

2 weeks ago

Counseling services available after IC student dies by suicide

On April 22, junior legal studies major Everett Moore died by suicide in his dorm room, according to The Ithacan.

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Newark Valley man fired gun in Broome County road rage, troopers say

State Police say Bradley Scymanski fired shots Wednesday, Apr. 22 at another vehicle on East Main St. in the town of Union.

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Center for Community Transportation to receive funding for micro-mobility transit study

On April 21, the DEC announced $196,908 in funding for The Center for Community Transportation, which includes Ithaca Carshare, Bikeshare, and BikeWalk Tompkins.

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Restoration work continues at Cortland County Courthouse

On April 22, crews began applying a coat of primer to the Cortland County Courthouse dome.

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1890 House Museum to receive historical marker Saturday

The marker highlights the significance of the family home of inventor and industrialist Chester F. Wickwire, as well as the founding of the museum.

3 weeks ago

Ithaca wins $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant award

Governor Kathy Hochul and Ithaca city officials announced that Ithaca is the Southern Tier winner of New York State's Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) award.

3 weeks ago

FLLT celebrates 20th anniversary of Ithaca area Emerald Necklace

2026 marks 20 years of Ithaca’s Emerald Necklace, a greenbelt of protected lands around the south end of Cayuga Lake.

3 weeks ago

Trumansburg’s $33 million school budget includes more money for teachers

The $33.3 million spending plan proposal includes salary increases for teachers and teaching assistants, which were approved as part of new contracts.

3 weeks ago

Johnson City man accused of damaging, burning car wash payment kiosk

On April 14, State Police arrested Joshua Skobern on charges of felony criminal mischief and misdemeanor arson.

3 weeks ago

Oil prices could affect summer paving in Tompkins County

This year, Tompkins County Highway Department Director Nick Ensign says they’re dealing with a sharp increase in material costs due to the rising price of oil.

3 weeks ago

Cortland PD receives donation from NY Bagel in support of K9 program

New York Bagel recently held a basket raffle in support of the department’s K-9 program.

3 weeks ago

CCE of Cortland County to receive $200k for Blocks in Bloom program

On April 21, the DEC announced that Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland County will receive $200,000 in funding for the Blocks in Bloom program.

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