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Free rabies clinic Friday in Auburn

On November 14, the Finger Lakes SPCA of Central New York is hosting a free rabies clinic at the shelter.

2 weeks ago

Waverly farm and animal rescue grows and donates food

The Happy Compromise Farm + Sanctuary in Waverly grows food and gives it away free in the community.

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Cortland Beer Company to host Cortaca Jug watch party

Cortland Beer Company is hosting a watch party for the Cortaca Jug game on Saturday, November 15th.

2 weeks ago

Dry conditions improve, but much of NY remains under drought watch

On November 5, the DEC downgraded 21 counties from a drought warning to a drought watch, citing improvements in streamflow and groundwater.

2 weeks ago

Tompkins County activates Code Blue for this Sunday

On November 9, temperatures are expected to fall below freezing for a period of two or more consecutive hours.

2 weeks ago

Cornell, federal government reach agreement to restore research funding

On November 7, Cornell University announced that it reached an agreement with the federal government to "immediately restore and continue the university's research funding."

2 weeks ago

Cortland man charged in Halloween stabbing

22-year-old Alex Green of Cortland was arrested and charged with felonies and misdemeanors after stabbing two people on Halloween.

2 weeks ago

Authorities in Auburn look to ID suspects in Bass Pro theft

On October 28, deputies say two men stole over $1000 worth of items from the Bass Pro Shop at the Finger Lakes Mall in Auburn.

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Cornell promotes Stickel to police chief

With over 17 years of law enforcement experience, Eric Stickel now leads the Cornell police.

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Cantelmo calls Cornell’s $31K offer to TCAT ‘parasitic’ and ‘myopic’

Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo expressed disapproval over Cornell's $31k offer to TCAT during a Common Council meeting on Nov. 5th.

2 weeks ago

Corning will see its first female mayor in ’26

Democrat Pam Walker will lead Corning after running unopposed.

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TCPL to mark 25 years on Green Street this Saturday

On November 8, the Tompkins County Public Library, which moved from its Cayuga Street location in 2000, will host a party to mark its silver anniversary.

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Tompkins County lawmakers eyeing rising COG costs

On November 4, various members of the Center of Government design team presented an update on the project's progress.

2 weeks ago

Spencer man charged with felony criminal contempt

33-year-old Phillip Ryan, of Spencer, sent text messages that violated a full stay-away order of protection.

3 weeks ago

Moore Family Farm wins NYS Senate Empire Award

Senator Lea Webb was recently in Groton to present the State Senate Empire Award to the Moore Family Farm.

3 weeks ago

Ex-Ithaca fire chief takes state job

Former Ithaca Fire Chief Rob Covert is the new deputy state fire administrator with the New York State Fire Commission.

3 weeks ago

Cortland County faces $8-9M deficit, Harbin says

Legislator Beau Harbin tells 607 News Now he’s focused on closing a large budget gap before legislators vote on the 2026 budget.

3 weeks ago

TCAT allowing SNAP recipients to ride for free

Anyone with an EBT card can show it to a driver on any TCAT route in service "with no questions asked" and get a free ride to and from grocery stores, food pantries, and other services.

3 weeks ago

IC, SUNY Cortland to square off in can and bottle drive ahead of 2025 Cortaca Jug

Ahead of the 2025 Cortaca Jug football game, Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland’s sustainability offices have set up a Cortaca Can Collection Competition.

3 weeks ago

Ithaca biotech startup wins $150k grand prize

On October 31, REEgen won the $150,000 grand prize from FuzeHub in a field of 11 other startups at the State’s annual Innovation Summit.

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