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Sigler seeks AG probe into Tompkins County gas prices

Legislator Mike Sigler is requesting a state investigation in Tompkins County's high gas prices.

3 weeks ago

TC3 getting $186K for expanded child care services

Gov. Hochul has announced expanded child care at 11 SUNY community colleges, including TC3 in Dryden.

3 weeks ago

Brewster House names new executive director

On March 10, the Elizabeth Brewster House announced that Marianne Odell has been named executive director.

3 weeks ago

Centro launches experimental service changes in Cortland County

Centro is increasing the frequency of stops on four of its most popular routes: Route 1 (Riverside Plaza), Route 2 (West Road), Route 3 (Homer), and Route 4 (Walmart/Cortlandville).

3 weeks ago

Asteri developers face repair deadline to keep property tax abatement deal

The Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) has sent a notice of default to Asteri Ithaca, care of the Vecino Group.

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Kelles to host Preparing for Immigration Enforcement workshop Monday in Ithaca

Assemblymember Anna Kelles is hosting two public information sessions next week in Ithaca.

3 weeks ago

Bridge in Ulysses closed due to structural deterioration

On March 12, the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) requested that the Podunk Road Bridge in Ulysses be closed due to "structural deterioration."

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Dryden Center for Community to hold Steeple Social

The Dryden Center for Community will hold their first public event on March 28.

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How does Ithaca’s 2025-26 winter rank historically?

The winter of 2025-26 in Ithaca was the 21st coldest on record, according to data from Cornell.

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Binghamton man faces federal charge for alleged YouTube comments

Jeffrey Hamm Jr. is accused of posting threatening comments on YouTube in January that were directed at President Donald Trump, his supporters, and ICE.

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Cornell senior joins Team Legend on hit TV show The Voice

On March 2, the class of 2026’s Adi Arora appeared in the second episode of the blind audition portion of the hit NBC show "The Voice Battle of the Champions."

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Cornell, alum launch life-saving stem-cell registry drive

Beginning March 13, the university is hosting a week-long stem cell drive that could save lives.

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Schumer: Data shows NYS lost over 8k federal jobs in 2025

The latest Department of Labor job data shows that roughly 8,300 positions were cut by DOGE last year in New York State.

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Vecino Groups starts repairs at Asteri Ithaca building

"The city received a building permit application for corresponding repair work from the building’s owners, the Vecino Group, on the evening of March 9," said Ithaca Public Information Officer Alan Karasin.

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5 Ithaca schools noted for ‘overall academic achievement’

Five Ithaca schools rank in the top 25 percent of schools statewide for overall academic achievement.

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Downtown Ithaca announces Chili Cook-Off winners

On Tuesday, the Downtown Ithaca Alliance officially announced the winners of three out of four categories for the Downtown Chili Cook-Off.

3 weeks ago

Tompkins County lawmakers appoint new Chief Equity and Diversity Officer

On March 3, Leon Holden, the Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Family and Children’s Service of Ithaca, was unanimously appointed by lawmakers at the Tompkins County Legislature meeting.

3 weeks ago

NYS renames Camp Barton as Three Falls State Park

Trumansburg, Ulysses, and Covert will operate the former Camp Barton, which has been renamed Three Falls State Park.

3 weeks ago

Sheriff Osborne faces independent challenge from Jared Bentley

Tompkins County native Jared Bentley is running as an independent for sheriff.

3 weeks ago

Mayor: Some residents of Asteri Ithaca not complying with order to vacate

Nearly a week since an order to vacate was issued, Mayor Robert Cantelmo tells 607 News Now some people have stayed behind. 

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