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3 weeks ago
2 Steuben County jail inmates had meth, sheriff says
Sheriff Jim Allard says deputies found meth Tuesday in the possession of 43-year-old Thomas Whitehead, of Corning, and 33-year-old Thomas Robbins, of Addison.
3 weeks ago
Centralus Health responds to union efforts among nurses
Centralus Health Chief People Officer Herb Alexander says he'd like to see a solution other than unions for Cayuga Health nurses.
3 weeks ago
New business fills morning food, drink needs in Newfield
Morning Moon Coffee & Bakery opened its doors in Newfield last month.
3 weeks ago
NY to join 12 states, Washington D.C. with passage of end-of-life care bill
On December 17, Governor Kathy Hochul announced an agreement with the State Legislature to pass the long-debated bill that will help terminally ill residents with less than six months to live.
3 weeks ago
Latent TB cases at Broome County Jail, no active cases
According to the Broome County Health Department, there are cases of latent tuberculosis at the Broome County Correctional Facility, but no active cases.
3 weeks ago
Owego PD seeks help identifying suspect vehicle in alleged hit-and-run
On December 15, authorities say someone driving what appears to be a dark colored 2025-2026 BMW 5 Series ran a red light in the village and hit another vehicle, injuring its occupants.
3 weeks ago
Crews respond to reported gas leak in Virgil
On December 15, the Virgil Fire Department was called to a possible gas leak around 9:45 p.m. on South Cortland Virgil Road.
3 weeks ago
Santa’s Workshop community event to be held at GIAC Thursday
On December 18, the Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) is hosting Santa’s Workshop with a community stocking stuffer/gift exchange, festive games, sweet treats, and free "Nice List" certificates.
3 weeks ago
Dryden to hold hearing on data center law
A meeting on a data center law in Dryden, which may also include a vote on adopting the law, begins at 6 p.m. tomorrow, Dec. 18.
3 weeks ago
IPD chief: Ahead of Christmas, fewer calls of package thefts
Ithaca Police Chief Tom Kelly says they aren't seeing the usual increase in package thefts from porches and doorsteps as law enforcement has seen during previous holiday seasons.
3 weeks ago
Permanent director named at Tompkins County Public Library
After a nationwide search, the TCPL Board of Trustees announced on Tuesday, Dec. 16 that Emerson DeMeester-Lane will take the helm next month.
3 weeks ago
Found in Ithaca Antiques to open Friday for week-long ‘holiday preview’
Found Antiques is holding a soft opening at their new location in the former Emerson Power building, now Southworks.
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Hangar Theatre to host A Christmas Carol Cocktail Experience Friday and Saturday
The Hangar Theatre is hosting Midnight Creative's A Christmas Cocktail Carol on Friday, December 19th and Saturday, December 20th.
3 weeks ago
Cornell alum’s $55M gift establishes CALS Ashley School
Cornell received $55 million from alumnus Stephen Ashley '62, MBA '64, which will establish the Ashley School of Global Development and the Environment in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS).
3 weeks ago
Tompkins County Health officials seek info about dog bite near Hanshaw and Freese Road
On Tuesday, Dec. 16, a cross-country skier was bitten around 2 p.m. in a Cornell-owned field south of Hanshaw Road and west of Freese Road.
3 weeks ago
Dairy Queen returning to Ithaca
Dairy Queen is moving into the former Tim Horton’s across from Home Depot on Elmira Road.
3 weeks ago
Ithaca alderperson-elect lists goals for 2026
Alderperson-elect Pat Sewell tells 607 News Now what his plans are when he takes his seat next month representing Ithaca’s third ward.
3 weeks ago
Hornell man accused of trying to stab deputy
24-year-old Adriam Palmer allegedly resisted arrest by trying to stab an arresting officer on Friday, December 12th.
3 weeks ago
Parking lot argument leads to gun charge for 2 in Cortlandville
On December 12, State Police were called to Squeaky Clean car wash on State Route 222 around 11 a.m. for a report of a domestic disturbance.
3 weeks ago
Village ice rink opens Saturday in Homer
On December 20, you can lace 'em up at the George Vernum Park municipal courts behind the Homer Fire Department.



