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Memorial Day services planned across Tompkins County

ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – Memorial Day is approaching across the country, and in Tompkins County, services are planned. Tompkins County…

2 weeks ago

Deputies: Elmira Heights man broke into home, stripped naked

The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office says 45-year-old Christopher Price kicked in the front door Wednesday of a house in the town of Horseheads.

2 weeks ago

TCAT summer service begins this Sunday, runs through August 15

Beginning this Sunday, May 24, some routes will have timing adjustments and elimination of late-evening and weekend service.

2 weeks ago

Women’s Rights Historical National Park in Seneca Falls named one of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places

A nonprofit organization is calling attention to the Women’s Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls.

2 weeks ago

Wanted Moravia man arrested in Ithaca

Darrin Badman, who left the scene before the arrival of authorities, allegedly violated the order several times and had been threatening harm to the protected party.

2 weeks ago

Deputies issue 331 misdemeanors in Cincinnatus arrests

On May 10, the Cortland County Sheriff's Office responded to a home on Dutch Hill Road in the Town of Cincinnatus to serve court paperwork and seize guns.

2 weeks ago

Ithaca school board certifies 2026-27 budget vote

Voters passed the $177.6 million ICSD 2026-27 school year budget by a margin of 75.1%.

2 weeks ago

TCAT to launch transit pilot program June 1

eRide Ithaca, a seven-day-a-week service with four electric vans and four electric cars, will start through TCAT on June 1st.

2 weeks ago

Graduation weekend begins today at Cornell; expect heavy traffic

On May 23, two undergraduate commencement ceremonies will be held at Schoellkopf Field.

2 weeks ago

Waverly man jailed on charges stemming from 2025 crash in Pennsylvania

25-year-old Noah Tappan-Bright was jailed on May 19th and is being held on $250,000 cash bail.

2 weeks ago

Police announce fourth arrest in SUNY Cortland Child Care Center investigation

According to SUNY Cortland Police Chief Mark Depaull, Heather Hurteau was charged on May 19 with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, which is a misdemeanor.

2 weeks ago

Mobile health clinic today in Dryden

The Family Health Network of Central New York’s van will offer primary care and preventative screenings in the village today, May 20.

2 weeks ago

Chenango Forks man charged with rape

State Police arrested 44-year-old Jason Marsh on Sunday, May 17 on accusations of sexual assault and choking.

2 weeks ago

Voters say yes to 2026-27 school budgets across Southern Tier

Budgets for the 2026-27 school year in 14 school districts in the Southern Tier were passed by voters.

2 weeks ago

Winning NY Forward projects unveiled in Dryden

Gov. Hochul announced the winning projects of the Village of Dryden's $4.5 million NY Forward grant award.

3 weeks ago

Childcare center at SUNY Cortland closed for 2 weeks

Following the recent arrest of 3 staff members at the SUNY Cortland Child Care Center, the facility is closed for 2 weeks.

3 weeks ago

Ghost guns seized in Truxton, troopers say

State Police are charging 37-year-old Adam Rowe with manufacturing and selling ghost guns in Truxton.

3 weeks ago

Curbside food scraps pickup pilot program underway in Ithaca

A curbside food scraps pickup pilot program from Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management (TCRMM) is underway in the City of Ithaca.

3 weeks ago

Intellectual and developmental disabilities resource fair tonight at Boynton Middle School

On May 19, the Tompkins County Whole Health Department, in collaboration with Unity House, will hold a Resource Fair.

3 weeks ago

Boil order lifted in Moravia, water safe for use

On May 18, the Cayuga County Health Department lifted the boil water order after successful testing found no harmful microbes in the water.

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