4 weeks ago in Community, Government, Local

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.

4 weeks ago in Education, Local, Sports

SUNY Cortland women’s soccer advances in playoffs

On Wednesday, the Red Dragons were victorious in the SUNYAC Semifinals, beating Buffalo State 5-0.

4 weeks ago in Community, Finance, Government, Local, Politics

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.

4 weeks ago in Business, Community, Government, Local

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.

4 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Local Sports

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.

4 weeks ago in Business, Community, Environment, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

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.

4 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional

Locke man charged after allegedly violating order of protection

48-year-old Michael Zirbel, of Locke, allegedly subjected a woman to unwanted physical contact but had left the scene before the arrival of law enforcement.

4 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Ithaca Rotary Club’s launches 33rd Share the Warmth Campaign

The Ithaca Rotary Club’s 33rd annual Share the Warmth Campaign is underway to collect new or gently used winter clothing for Tompkins County families in need.

4 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Lifestyle, Local

IPD welcomes two new officers

On November 5, Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo swore in Kristian Zawko and Derek Payne to the Ithaca Police Department.