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4 weeks ago

Cortland County farm wins $35K microenterprise grant award

Dylan Barber Farm in Marathon won a microenterprise grant award for $35,000 in a unanimous vote.

4 weeks ago

Cortland mayor explains 8% tax rate increase

In the 2026 budget adopted last week by the Cortland Common Council, property taxes are going up eight percent, double what was expected.

4 weeks ago

Bath PD trace school threat to Geneva woman

A call to Steuben County 911 on Dec. 19 making unspecified threats to the Bath Central School District was traced back to Carrie McChesney.

4 weeks ago

City of Ithaca parking rates to increase January 5

In 2026, the hourly rate for on-street parking in the ParkMobile/electronic pay station zones will increase to $2.50 per hour.

4 weeks ago

With pool closed for repairs, Cortland YMCA partners with SUNY Cortland for swimming

SUNY Cortland is allowing YMCA members to use the Student Life Center pool while repairs are happening at the YMCA.

4 weeks ago

Tompkins County Advocacy Center office closed for holidays, services still available

Beginning today, December 19th, the Advocacy Center of Tompkins County’s administrative office is shut down for the holidays.

4 weeks ago

Freeville to receive nearly $5M toward wastewater treatment project

On December 19, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Freeville will get $4.8 million through the state’s water infrastructure improvement grant program.

4 weeks ago

Cortland man wins $10M on scratch-off

CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) – Happy Holidays indeed for a Cortland man. Crown City resident David Miller has won the $10…

4 weeks ago

Cortland PD IDs victim, driver in fatal downtown crash

63-year-old Kyong Searle was in a crosswalk in downtown Cortland shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Thursday when she was struck and killed by a minivan that was out delivering packages.

4 weeks ago

TC3 signs third transfer agreement of 2025

TC3 is partnering with Hobart and William Smith Colleges to guarantee recent TC3 graduates acceptance and scholarships into bachelor’s degree programs.

4 weeks ago

Ithaca submits latest DRI application focused on State Street, areas surrounding The Commons

Ithaca has presented another Downtown Revitalization Initiative award application, the city's 9th attempt since the DRI was launched.

1 month ago

Pedestrian killed Thursday in Cortland crosswalk

A pedestrian was killed at the intersection of Main Street and Court Street in Cortland on Thursday, December 18th.

1 month ago

Holiday will affect recycling schedule in Tompkins County

Some recycling drop spots in Tompkins County will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

1 month ago

Buffalo Street Books hosting live readings of A Christmas Carol

Buffalo Street Books is once again hosting live readings of Charles Dickens’ classic "A Christmas Carol" on today, Dec. 19th and tomorrow, Dec. 20th.

1 month ago

FLLT adds 108 acres in Dryden to be added to Yellow Barn State Forest

On December 18, the Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) announced the purchase of 108 acres bordering Yellow Barn State Forest.

1 month ago

Sun Dog Downtown Clubhouse coming to Cortland in early 2026

Golfers longing to get back out on the course will get a momentary break from winter weather soon at Sun Dog Downtown Clubhouse.

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Former Big Red soccer coach Jaro Zawislan dies at 55

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TC3 enrollment up for spring ’26

TC3 President Dr. Amy Kremenek says students are enrolling at a steady rate for the spring semester.