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Ithaca man accused of sex crimes with minor

ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – An Ithaca man is charged with multiple sex crimes. On September 3, Ithaca Police responded to…

11 hours ago

Fatal e-bike crash under investigation in Dryden

50-year-old Matthew Adams, of Dryden, was riding an e-bike on the sidewalk on September 3rd when he hit the side of a dump truck.

1 day ago

Pedestrian vs car collision in Ithaca, one injured

On September 4, authorities were called to the North Cayuga and Lincoln Street intersection for a report that two pedestrians had been struck by a motor vehicle.

1 day ago

Moms’ careers and personal time are hit hard by school drop-off demands, a poll finds

About one-third of parents say taking their kids to school has caused them to miss work, according to the poll. Roughly 3 in 10 say they've been prevented from seeking or taking work opportunities. And 11% say school transportation has even caused them to lose a job.

2 days ago

Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion after another night without a big winner

The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after yet another drawing passed without a big winner Wednesday. The numbers selected were: 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69, with the Powerball number being 22.

2 days ago

Cortland County tourism industry reaches $104.8 million in 2024

Newly released data shows that traveler spending reached $104.8 million last year in Cortland County.

2 days ago

Legislators approve new sales tax agreement in Cortland County

On August 28th, Cortland County lawmakers approved a new agreement that will see the county's share gradually increase over the next three years.

2 days ago

Group raising money to memorialize Ithaca man

Colden Kimber’s family friends would like to install a memorial bench at Stewart Park.

2 days ago

One airlifted in Genoa crash

One person was partially ejected from their car in a crash in Cayuga County on the morning of September 2nd.

3 days ago

Amazon ends a program that lets Prime members share free shipping perk with users outside household

Amazon is ending a program that allows members of its Prime membership subscription program to share their free shipping benefits with people who don't have the same primary address.

3 days ago

Springport man charged in sexual abuse investigation

63-year-old Craig Gilmore of Springport was arrested on August 29th after a week-long investigation into the abuse of a minor.

3 days ago

New ladder truck officially in service at Cortland FD

On September 2nd, Cortland Fire Department's newest ladder truck was officially commissioned to replace its 30-year-old predecessor.

3 days ago

Ithaca Common Council hopefuls to participate in candidate forum

On September 3, the Tompkins Chamber is hosting a Candidate Forum for potential Common Council members in Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

3 days ago

Hostess Chocolate Ding Dongs recalled for potential mold

A variety of Hostess Chocolate Ding Dongs, a J.M. Smucker Company, could contain mold.

4 days ago

Appointments available for rabies clinic in Cortland

On September 10, the Health Department is sponsoring a free event open to dogs, cats, and ferrets.

4 days ago

Cortland 1890 House Museum receives grant to assess water issues

The 1890 House Museum is receiving $7,500 to assess the full extent of water infiltration in the building’s roof and stone façade.

4 days ago

CPSC issues warning about fake Labubu dolls

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued an urgent safety warning about fake Labubu dolls.

4 days ago

RYOBI recalls over 750,000 electric pressure washers

RYOBI is recalling 764,000 pressure washers due to capacitors that can overheat and burst.

5 days ago

Fall hiking highlights in the 607

Take advantage of the changing leaves and cool fall weather with these hiking spots in the 607.

5 days ago

Today: 39th Annual Tompkins County Workers’ Center Labor Day Picnic in Stewart Park

The Tompkins County Workers' Center's 39th Annual Labor Day Picnic is today at Stewart Park in Ithaca.

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4 hours ago in Community, Crime, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Ithaca man accused of sex crimes with minor

ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – An Ithaca man is charged with multiple sex crimes. On September 3, Ithaca Police responded to…

5 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us

For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."

7 hours ago in Entertainment, Local

Weekend top picks: Vintage Grand Prix, Kaleo at the State Theatre, and more

Find fun, local activities for the weekend in the Cortland and Ithaca areas here.