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3 weeks ago

Ithaca Police chief reacts to Common Council resolution on tactical grant applications

Chief Kelly says he understands the Ithaca Common Council resolution.

3 weeks ago

Cause of fire outside Cortland business under investigation

Cortland Fire Chief Wayne Friedman says a pickup truck was ablaze around 11:30 p.m. Sunday near the back of Bill Bros Dairy & Farm Market on Port Watson St.

3 weeks ago

Rasa Spa wins NYS Senate Empire Award

Senator Lea Webb recently presented Rasa Spa with the highest honor for small businesses given by the NYS Senate.

3 weeks ago

Limited space remains for Cortland rabies clinic

The Cortland County Health Department is having a free rabies vaccination clinic on Wednesday.

3 weeks ago

Health alert: some Pedigree canned dog food could contain metal or plastic pieces

Pedigree is recalling two lots of Chicken & Duck Flavor canned dog food for safety.

3 weeks ago

Authorities seek info about dumped kitten in Schuyler County

The Schuyler County Humane Society is looking for information after a two-week-old kitten was discovered in a dumpster on July 9.

3 weeks ago

Police identify victim in fatal Virgil crash

A Cortland man is identified as the victim of a fatal crash on July 8 in Virgil.

3 weeks ago

Marathon school district recovering from $3 million deficit

MARATHON, NY (607NewsNow) — The Marathon Central School District still has a funding gap. Before the budget was approved in…

3 weeks ago

Beware of ‘aggressive’ fox in Ithaca, police say

The Ithaca Police Department received several calls Thursday, July 9 that the fox "approached pedestrians and either bit or attempted to bite them" in the area of Elmira and Spencer Rds.

3 weeks ago

IPD: Person fell from 3rd floor balcony at Cayuga Garden Apartments

Officers were called Thursday, July 9 to the Cayuga Garden Apartments on Chestnut St. after someone fell from a third-floor balcony.

3 weeks ago

NYSEG begins substation work on Ithaca’s West Hill

Crews are replacing two breakers and adding two capacitor banks that company officials say will increase reliability for over 2,700 customers.

3 weeks ago

FLLT conserves 90 acres in Skaneateles

On July 9, the Ithaca-based conservation group announced a new 90-acre conservation easement at Eastmere Farms, adding to other conserved land in the area.

3 weeks ago

Over $1 million in emergency communications funding headed to Tompkins and Cortland Counties

On July 9, Governor Kathy Hochul announced $110 million in funding across the state through two Division of Homeland Security grant programs.

3 weeks ago

One arrested after fight breaks out in Ithaca, police say

Ithaca Police say an officer was injured trying to break up the brawl on Wednesday.

3 weeks ago

Annual fundraiser Chris’ Run set for Saturday in Cincinnatus

Dedicated to the late Chris Tennant, proceeds from the annual event are used to help youth make healthier choices about diet and exercise.

3 weeks ago

Over 1 million Cuisinart wire grill brushes recalled for safety

On July 2, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Cuisinart has recalled over one million wire bristle brushes.

3 weeks ago

T-Burg CSD searching for replacement after middle school principal resigns

On June 29, the Trumansburg School District Board of Education officially accepted the resignation of Jean Lomax.

3 weeks ago

State Police investigating fatal crash in Virgil

On July 8, State Police were called to Page Green Road near State Route 392 around 11:45 a.m. for a one-vehicle crash.

3 weeks ago

Town of Lansing continues weighing data center options

Tompkins County Legislator Mike Sigler says data center conversations are taking place across the US.

3 weeks ago

First Local Planning Committee meeting set for Ithaca DRI

Ithaca will host its first DRI meeting on July 14.

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