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Vote: Seneca Falls a finalist for USA Todays’ 10 Best Historic Small Towns list

SENECA FALLS, NY (607 News Now) – Seneca Falls is receiving national recognition. The birthplace of the women’s suffrage movement…

13 hours ago

One dead in Nichols crash

NICHOLS, NY (607NewsNow) – One person has died after a crash in Tioga County. On March 6, State Police were…

19 hours ago

Juvenile facing charges after alleged assault at William George Agency

On March 5, deputies were called to the William George Agency (WGA) in Dryden around 9 p.m. for a staff member who had allegedly been struck in the head.

24 hours ago

‘Loaded’ and ‘unsecured’ gun found during Homer traffic stop

A Cincinnatus man and a Cortland woman face several charges following a traffic stop in Homer.

24 hours ago

What’s next after Flock Safety in Ithaca?

Alderperson Robin Trumble says the next step is the acting city manager working with city attorney's office to look at terminating the Flock contract.

1 day ago

Berkshire Free Library to host kid-friendly comic book event Saturday

On March 7, the Berkshire Free Library, in collaboration with the Ithaca College Comics Group, is hosting Create Comics 'n Creatures.

1 day ago

Kelles announces reelection bid for NYS Assembly

The Trumansburg-native began petitioning earlier this week and held an official campaign launch party on March 3 in Ithaca.

1 day ago

Deficit to force job cuts at Homer CSD

On March 4, Superintendent Jeffrey Evener shared a "candid assessment" of the financial challenges the district is facing in the years ahead.

2 days ago

Deputies: Armed Groton man surrendered after standoff in Marathon

The Cortland County Sheriff's Office says Corey Marquis illegally entered property on Gulf Hill Rd. around 12:30 a.m. Thursday, March 5 and barricaded himself inside.

2 days ago

Threat at Cayuga Community College deemed not credible

According to the Auburn Police Department, the perceived threat came from an alleged third party during a phone call between a resident of Auburn and a resident of Rochester on the morning of March 4.

2 days ago

UPDATE: Authorities locate missing 10-year-old in Ulysses

On March 5, deputies responded to the 5000 block of Cold Springs Road in Ulysses for a missing 10-year-old, Joanne Washburn.

2 days ago

Tompkins County Assessment to open in Lansing on March 16

Tompkins County Assessment will relocate from its longtime home on E. Buffalo St. in Ithaca to 31 Dutchmill Rd. in Lansing.

2 days ago

Ithaca Common Council cuts contract with Flock Safety

The Common Council agreed to cut ties with Flock over concerns about privacy and data sharing.

2 days ago

Evacuation order issued at Ithaca Asteri

Mayor Robert Cantelmo made that evacuation announcement last night at the Common Council meeting.

2 days ago

Hochul: Be wary of price gouging in wake of Iran conflict

Governor Kathy Hochul is urging residents to remain vigilant against predatory business practices in the wake of rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

2 days ago

Capital projects mark busy year for Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management

Deputy Director Kat McCarthy says they're looking to advance capital projects this month for environmental monitoring services and leachate systems at closed landfills.

2 days ago

Register by Friday to vote in upcoming Tompkins County village elections

March 6 is the last day to register for the upcoming village elections in Tompkins County.

3 days ago

Police investigating threat of violence at Cayuga Community College

Police are determining the validity of the threat, which was received in the early morning hours on March 4.

3 days ago

Elmira Police seeking alleged package thief

A bearded man wearing a dark jacket was caught on camera stealing packages from a porch in the 800 block of Grove Street.

3 days ago

Extra CHIPS money going toward Cortland County road repairs

Legislative Chair Kevin Fitch says over three million dollars that remains in Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) funding from last year's budget will be put to good use. 

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