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Ithaca Fire Department is hiring, sign up for civil service exam by December 4

The Ithaca Fire Department is hiring for full-time, union positions.

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Cortland Elks Lodge raises $2k to support CPD Shop with a Cop campaign

On November 10, the Cortland Elks Lodge 748 donated $2000 to support Shop with a Cop the campaign.

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TC3, SU to sign transfer agreement

On November 18, TC3 will sign a transfer agreement with Syracuse University.

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Antique dealer expanding into Lansing

Antique Quest, which operated out of Found in Ithaca Antiques for 15 years, is expanding with a new venture in Lansing.

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Cortaca Jug heads back to the Bronx in ’26

On November 12, officials announced that next year’s Cortaca Jug game is headed back to Yankee Stadium.

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Shutdown causing cancelled flights at Ithaca airport, officials say

The Ithaca Tompkins International Airport is experiencing delayed and cancelled fights as a result of staffing shortages caused by the government shutdown.

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Dawson worried about rising costs of COG project

Tompkins County Legislator Deborah Dawson is concerned about rising costs for the Center of Government building project.

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Proposed ICSD-ITA contract includes longer workday

Superintendent Dr. Luvelle Brown tells 607 News Now the workday would expand to 7 hours and 20 minutes each weekday except Wednesdays.

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All ByHeart infant formula products recalled over botulism concern

The recall, which was first reported over the weekend, was expanded to include all ByHeart products on November 10 due to an ongoing nationwide outbreak of infant botulism.

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Feed FLX Pets initiative collecting donations in Tompkins County

The Feed FLX Pets initiative is collecting donations to help families in need avoid choosing between cost-of-living expenses and keeping their pet while federal benefits are cut off.

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Cayuga County Sheriff will not seek reelection after current term

On November 11, Cayuga County Sheriff Schenck announced that he intends to retire after his current term, which runs through the end of 2026.

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Gillibrand introduces bills to help seniors with rising cost of living

On November 7, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced the Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act, and the Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act.

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Renzi Estate endowed fund at CNYCF establishes community grant program in Cortland County

On November 7, the Central New York Community Foundation’s (CNYCF) received a $12 million dollar gift from the estate of Nicholas and Agnes Renzi.

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Webb secures $200k to increase security at Broome-Tioga BOCES

On November 10, Senator Lea Webb announced $200,000 in funding for Broome-Tioga BOCES through the State Senate's Community Resiliency, Economic Stability, and Technology Program (CREST).

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TCPL Food Resource Fair set for Thursday in Ithaca

On November 13, the Tompkins County Public Library is hosting a free Food Resource Fair.

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Investigation underway after Union Springs’ Frontenac Park vandalized

On November 10, significant damage was done at Frontenac Park in Union Springs.

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Chemung County executive backs Stefanik for governor

Chemung County Executive Chris Moss is endorsing Rep. Elise Stefanik for governor.

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Tioga County to vote on releasing contingent funds to ease SNAP reduction impacts

Lawmakers in Tioga County are planning to provide $100,000 from the county’s contingent fund to the Food Bank of the Southern Tier.

2 weeks ago

Sciencenter sports new look in Ithaca

The Sciencenter received an exterior paint job last week for the first time in 30 years.

2 weeks ago

Halsey Street safety initiative pushed back in Trumansburg

Trumansburg officials say the road-calming experiment on Halsey Street this Fall had technical challenges, and the speed reduction project has been pushed to Spring 2026.

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Former Cornell student convicted of rape, burglary

On November 24, 22-year-old Bilguun Enkhbayar was convicted by a jury of first-degree rape and second-degree burglary.

7 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and at least one other ex-NBA player.

7 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Stores keep prices down in a tough year for turkeys. Other Thanksgiving foods may cost more

The shrinking turkey population amid the ongoing bird flu outbreak is expected to cause wholesale turkey prices to rise 44% this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Despite the increase, many stores are offering discounted or even free turkeys to soften the potential blow to Thanksgiving meal budgets.