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3 days 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.
3 days 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.
3 days ago
Ellis Hollow Community Center Pool memberships discounted in March
Seasonal memberships for the Ellis Hollow Community Center Pool are now available.
4 days 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 days 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 days 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.
4 days ago
TCPL seeks art for 2026-2027 showcase
The Tompkins County Public Library (TCPL) is seeking individuals who would like their artwork showcased in the building.
4 days ago
Nearly 82k Hisense baby monitors recalled
Officials say the display unit of Babysense Max View Baby Monitors can overheat or spark while charging, posing a fire risk.
5 days ago
Cortland house fire ruled accidental
On Feb. 28th, firefighters were called to a home in the city’s Fifth Ward just before 2:30 p.m. after a neighbor saw smoke coming from the structure.
5 days ago
Fugitive from justice arrested in Ithaca
On Feb. 26, just after 1 p.m., deputies assisted the Cornell Police Department in taking Alvonsey Manigault into custody as a fugitive from justice.
5 days ago
What’s new about SNAP? Tompkins County DSS leader explains
Tompkins County Department of Social Services Commissioner Brittanie Earle tells 607 News Now federal law changed last year.
5 days ago
IPD says pedestrian struck Feb. 10 was trying to cross street
Investigators determined a pedestrian was trying to cross Elmira Road on Feb. 10 when they were struck by someone driving a Chevrolet Silverado.
5 days ago
Cornell to launch part-time, online bachelor’s degree in 2027
Cornell is launching a new program to increase accessibility to higher education.
1 week ago
IPD arrests 3 for meth possession during traffic stop
The Ithaca Police Department seized over 50 grams of meth during a traffic stop.
1 week ago
Authorities investigating student school threat at S-VE Middle School
On February 25, district officials say they became aware of a rumored potential threat of violence by a student at the Middle School around 10:30 a.m.
1 week ago
Virgil house fire started in pellet stove, authorities say
Firefighters responded a little before 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26 to a single-family home on Webb Rd. in Virgil.
1 week ago
Sheriff: ‘I hear concerns’ about Flock safety cameras
Flock Safety cameras in Tompkins County are getting a lot of flak from the public over privacy concerns.
1 week ago
USDA: Trader Joe’s product could contain foreign material
According to the USDA, 20-ounce plastic bag packages of Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice could be contaminated with a foreign material, specifically glass.
1 week ago
Variety of Weber grill brushes recalled for ingestion hazard
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a variety of Weber brushes have metal bristles that can detach, posing an ingestion hazard and risk of serious internal injuries.
1 week ago
Two charged with identify theft in Cortland
According to the Cortland Police Department, a man lost his wallet while shopping at Riverside Plaza on Feb. 6 and later discovered nearly $500 in fraudulent purchases on his cards.
