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4 weeks ago

Deficit to force job cuts at Homer CSD

On March 4, Superintendent Jeffrey Evener shared a "candid assessment" of the financial challenges the district is facing in the years ahead.

4 weeks ago

Deputies: Armed Groton man surrendered after standoff in Marathon

The Cortland County Sheriff's Office says Corey Marquis illegally entered property on Gulf Hill Rd. around 12:30 a.m. Thursday, March 5 and barricaded himself inside.

4 weeks ago

Threat at Cayuga Community College deemed not credible

According to the Auburn Police Department, the perceived threat came from an alleged third party during a phone call between a resident of Auburn and a resident of Rochester on the morning of March 4.

4 weeks ago

UPDATE: Authorities locate missing 10-year-old in Ulysses

On March 5, deputies responded to the 5000 block of Cold Springs Road in Ulysses for a missing 10-year-old, Joanne Washburn.

4 weeks ago

Tompkins County Assessment to open in Lansing on March 16

Tompkins County Assessment will relocate from its longtime home on E. Buffalo St. in Ithaca to 31 Dutchmill Rd. in Lansing.

4 weeks ago

Ithaca Common Council cuts contract with Flock Safety

The Common Council agreed to cut ties with Flock over concerns about privacy and data sharing.

4 weeks ago

Evacuation order issued at Ithaca Asteri

Mayor Robert Cantelmo made that evacuation announcement last night at the Common Council meeting.

4 weeks ago

Hochul: Be wary of price gouging in wake of Iran conflict

Governor Kathy Hochul is urging residents to remain vigilant against predatory business practices in the wake of rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

4 weeks ago

Capital projects mark busy year for Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management

Deputy Director Kat McCarthy says they're looking to advance capital projects this month for environmental monitoring services and leachate systems at closed landfills.

4 weeks ago

Register by Friday to vote in upcoming Tompkins County village elections

March 6 is the last day to register for the upcoming village elections in Tompkins County.

4 weeks ago

Police investigating threat of violence at Cayuga Community College

Police are determining the validity of the threat, which was received in the early morning hours on March 4.

4 weeks ago

Elmira Police seeking alleged package thief

A bearded man wearing a dark jacket was caught on camera stealing packages from a porch in the 800 block of Grove Street.

4 weeks ago

Extra CHIPS money going toward Cortland County road repairs

Legislative Chair Kevin Fitch says over three million dollars that remains in Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) funding from last year's budget will be put to good use. 

4 weeks ago

State Theatre of Ithaca searching for new director

After nearly two decades in charge, Doug Levine has left his role at the State Theatre of Ithaca.

4 weeks ago

Berkshire man charged in police chase

On Mar. 1, David Keener, of Berkshire, allegedly led six law enforcement agencies on a high-speed chase for 28 miles through New York and Pennsylvania.

4 weeks ago

Lawmakers appoint new probation director in Cortland County

On February 26, the Legislature unanimously voted to appoint Matthew Deno as Cortland County Probation Director.

4 weeks ago

Ellis Hollow Community Center Pool memberships discounted in March

Seasonal memberships for the Ellis Hollow Community Center Pool are now available.

4 weeks ago

Flock Safety violates Ithaca’s sanctuary city status, Sewell says

Alderperson Pat Sewell says a resolution calling for the city to end its relationship with Flock is on the table.

4 weeks ago

Enfield supervisor appoints new deputy

Enfield Town Supervisor Stephanie Redmond tells 607 News Now the town board votes next week on a replacement deputy supervisor.

4 weeks ago

Three charged with abandoning kittens in Barton

On February 24, the Sheriff's Office received a report that four kittens had been intentionally left on the side of Ellis Creek Road in the Town of Barton.

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