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7 days ago

Tompkins County corrections officers secure new contract

The Tompkins County Correction Officers’ Association have a new 4-year contract, which goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2025.

7 days ago

Tompkins Chamber names new VP

On September 30, Rob Montana was appointed as the new Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce VP.

7 days ago

Found Antiques announces final day at Cherry Street location

Found in Ithaca Antiques is moving from Cherry St. on Oct. 26 to the Ithaca SouthWorks building at a date TBD.

1 week ago

27th Annual Candor Fall Festival returns this month

CANDOR, NY (607NewsNow) — The 27th annual Candor Fall Festival, presented by the Candor Chamber of Commerce, is set to…

1 week ago

Waverly man charged for leaving crash that injured two

On September 24, police arrested Noah Tappan-Bright for leaving the scene of an accident in Sayre on September 5.

1 week ago

One dead in Cayuga County motor vehicle accident

On September 30, authorities say a car collided with a tractor-trailer in Venice at Route 34B and Poplar Ridge Road around 2:20 p.m.

1 week ago

Cortland flower shop closes after 100 years

Shaw & Boehler Florist on Clinton Ave. had been open for over a century, but the owners decided to shut down operations for undisclosed reasons.

1 week ago

With partial government shutdown, Cornell prepares for disruptions

In a statement released on Tuesday, Cornell leaders say the Ivy League school has backup plans in place across all campuses to handle potential disruptions.

1 week ago

3-year-old Steuben County boy went missing after following puppy, sheriff says

Sheriff Jim Allard says a 3-year-old boy left home around 11:15 a.m. Tuesday in the town of Urbana and was possibly following a puppy.

1 week ago

Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District receives support for water quality improvement projects

On September 29, officials announced a $1.82 million grant to the Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District.

1 week ago

Traffic impacts for Cornell Homecoming

Cornell's Crescent Lot is scheduled to close at 5 p.m. on October 2 and reopen on October 5.

1 week ago

FLLT conservation easement protects 203 acres in Virgil

On September 29, the Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) announced a perpetual conservation easement of 203 acres in Virgil.

1 week ago

Binghamton’s police chief to resign, mayor says

Joseph Zikuski has been on paid administrative leave since July 20, two days after his girlfriend was caught on video yelling at two teenagers and striking one of them, a 16-year-old.

1 week ago

SOS Roofing shares getting what homeowners should look for  

This fall, make sure your roof is in good shape as the cold weather comes in.

1 week ago

Moravia and surrounding community invited to celebrate NOCO’s new propane tank this Friday

NOCO has installed a brand-new 30,000-gallon propane tank at Keystone Mills, and the company is inviting the community to celebrate this Friday.

1 week ago

New Roots now has middle school option

The Ithaca charter school now has a middle school option, serving 50 students in grades 6-8.

1 week ago

Trumansburg teen killed, Ithaca teen injured in Schuyler County crash

A 17-year-old from Trumansburg is dead and an 18-year-old from Ithaca is recovering after a crash in Schuyler County. 

1 week ago

Tractor-trailer crashes near McGraw

On September 26, Cortlandville firefighters were called to Interstate 81 around 1:15 p.m. for a tractor-trailer rollover.

1 week ago

Tompkins County Office for the Aging’s annual public hearing to be held Wednesday

The Office for the Aging’s (COFA) annual public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, October 1.

1 week ago

Millport mobile home leaking 20k gallons of water a day in midst of drought warning

Two mobile home parks in Millport have leaks in their utility lines that hook up to the municipal water system.

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