Local » Page 2

3 days ago

State Theatre of Ithaca searching for new director

After nearly two decades in charge, Doug Levine has left his role at the State Theatre of Ithaca.

3 days ago

Berkshire man charged in police chase

On Mar. 1, David Keener, of Berkshire, allegedly led six law enforcement agencies on a high-speed chase for 28 miles through New York and Pennsylvania.

3 days ago

Lawmakers appoint new probation director in Cortland County

On February 26, the Legislature unanimously voted to appoint Matthew Deno as Cortland County Probation Director.

3 days ago

Ellis Hollow Community Center Pool memberships discounted in March

Seasonal memberships for the Ellis Hollow Community Center Pool are now available.

4 days ago

Flock Safety violates Ithaca’s sanctuary city status, Sewell says

Alderperson Pat Sewell says a resolution calling for the city to end its relationship with Flock is on the table.

4 days ago

Enfield supervisor appoints new deputy

Enfield Town Supervisor Stephanie Redmond tells 607 News Now the town board votes next week on a replacement deputy supervisor.

4 days ago

Three charged with abandoning kittens in Barton

On February 24, the Sheriff's Office received a report that four kittens had been intentionally left on the side of Ellis Creek Road in the Town of Barton.

4 days ago

TCPL seeks art for 2026-2027 showcase

The Tompkins County Public Library (TCPL) is seeking individuals who would like their artwork showcased in the building.

4 days ago

Nearly 82k Hisense baby monitors recalled

Officials say the display unit of Babysense Max View Baby Monitors can overheat or spark while charging, posing a fire risk.

5 days ago

Cortland house fire ruled accidental

On Feb. 28th, firefighters were called to a home in the city’s Fifth Ward just before 2:30 p.m. after a neighbor saw smoke coming from the structure.

5 days ago

Fugitive from justice arrested in Ithaca

On Feb. 26, just after 1 p.m., deputies assisted the Cornell Police Department in taking Alvonsey Manigault into custody as a fugitive from justice.

5 days ago

What’s new about SNAP? Tompkins County DSS leader explains

Tompkins County Department of Social Services Commissioner Brittanie Earle tells 607 News Now federal law changed last year. 

5 days ago

IPD says pedestrian struck Feb. 10 was trying to cross street

Investigators determined a pedestrian was trying to cross Elmira Road on Feb. 10 when they were struck by someone driving a Chevrolet Silverado.

5 days ago

Cornell to launch part-time, online bachelor’s degree in 2027

Cornell is launching a new program to increase accessibility to higher education.

5 days ago

Trustees posthumously recognize educator with TC3 Friend of the College Award

On February 26, the TC3 Board of Trustees presented the late Regina Grantham with the 2026 Friend of the College Award.

1 week ago

IPD arrests 3 for meth possession during traffic stop

The Ithaca Police Department seized over 50 grams of meth during a traffic stop.

1 week ago

Authorities investigating student school threat at S-VE Middle School

On February 25, district officials say they became aware of a rumored potential threat of violence by a student at the Middle School around 10:30 a.m.

1 week ago

Virgil house fire started in pellet stove, authorities say

Firefighters responded a little before 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26 to a single-family home on Webb Rd. in Virgil.

1 week ago

Sheriff: ‘I hear concerns’ about Flock safety cameras

Flock Safety cameras in Tompkins County are getting a lot of flak from the public over privacy concerns. 

1 week ago

USDA: Trader Joe’s product could contain foreign material

According to the USDA, 20-ounce plastic bag packages of Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice could be contaminated with a foreign material, specifically glass.

Recent Headlines

15 hours ago in Entertainment

After 5 years, Sarah J. Maas returns to ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ with 2 untitled books

Romantasy favorite Sarah J. Maas has given her millions of fans a plot twist they had long been waiting for — two more books over the next 11 months in her blockbuster "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff’s records show, though charge is not clear

Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early Thursday, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's office, which didn't say what charge she faces.

2 days ago in Entertainment

‘Brady Bunch’ house, used in exterior shots for the popular sitcom, gets LA landmark status

The LA city council voted unanimously on Wednesday to designate the the so-called " Brady Bunch " house in the San Fernando Valley as a historic-cultural monument. The vote grants landmark protections to the house on Dilling Avenue that was used for exterior shots of the TV sitcom that ran from 1969 to 1974.