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2 weeks ago

Veterans Day events in Tompkins, Cortland Counties

Multiple services to honor those who have served for Veterans Day will be taking place in Cortland and Tompkins Counties today.

2 weeks ago

Tompkins County Whole Health adds more mental health space at Brown Rd. location

Tompkins County Whole Health is ready to accept more patients for mental health services at their space on Brown Road.

2 weeks ago

Firefighters tackle second fire in 8 days at Owego Upstate Shredding

On November 7, firefighters responded to Upstate Shredding around 8:19 p.m. for the second time in eight days.

2 weeks ago

Freeville man charged in Homer homicide

On November 7, deputies arrested 20-year-old Aaron Keem, of Freeville, and charged him with second degree murder in the death investigation of Anthony Beecham, of Homer.

2 weeks ago

Housing needs assessment underway in Cortland County

Planning Director Trish Hiemstra tells 607 News Now there's a strong and urgent needs for various types of housing in Cortland County.

2 weeks ago

One dead in Nichols crash

One person died after a crash in Nichols just after midnight on November 8th.

2 weeks ago

Free rabies clinic Friday in Auburn

On November 14, the Finger Lakes SPCA of Central New York is hosting a free rabies clinic at the shelter.

2 weeks ago

Waverly farm and animal rescue grows and donates food

The Happy Compromise Farm + Sanctuary in Waverly grows food and gives it away free in the community.

2 weeks ago

Cortland Beer Company to host Cortaca Jug watch party

Cortland Beer Company is hosting a watch party for the Cortaca Jug game on Saturday, November 15th.

2 weeks ago

Dry conditions improve, but much of NY remains under drought watch

On November 5, the DEC downgraded 21 counties from a drought warning to a drought watch, citing improvements in streamflow and groundwater.

3 weeks ago

Tompkins County activates Code Blue for this Sunday

On November 9, temperatures are expected to fall below freezing for a period of two or more consecutive hours.

3 weeks ago

Cornell, federal government reach agreement to restore research funding

On November 7, Cornell University announced that it reached an agreement with the federal government to "immediately restore and continue the university's research funding."

3 weeks ago

Cortland man charged in Halloween stabbing

22-year-old Alex Green of Cortland was arrested and charged with felonies and misdemeanors after stabbing two people on Halloween.

3 weeks ago

Authorities in Auburn look to ID suspects in Bass Pro theft

On October 28, deputies say two men stole over $1000 worth of items from the Bass Pro Shop at the Finger Lakes Mall in Auburn.

3 weeks ago

Cornell promotes Stickel to police chief

With over 17 years of law enforcement experience, Eric Stickel now leads the Cornell police.

3 weeks ago

Cantelmo calls Cornell’s $31K offer to TCAT ‘parasitic’ and ‘myopic’

Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo expressed disapproval over Cornell's $31k offer to TCAT during a Common Council meeting on Nov. 5th.

3 weeks ago

Corning will see its first female mayor in ’26

Democrat Pam Walker will lead Corning after running unopposed.

3 weeks ago

TCPL to mark 25 years on Green Street this Saturday

On November 8, the Tompkins County Public Library, which moved from its Cayuga Street location in 2000, will host a party to mark its silver anniversary.

3 weeks ago

Tompkins County lawmakers eyeing rising COG costs

On November 4, various members of the Center of Government design team presented an update on the project's progress.

3 weeks ago

Spencer man charged with felony criminal contempt

33-year-old Phillip Ryan, of Spencer, sent text messages that violated a full stay-away order of protection.

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4 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local

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.