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Deborah Dawson unanimously chosen as Vice Chair of Tompkins County Legislature
After Tompkins County Legislator Shawna Black was appointed as Chair, Legislator Deborah Dawson was chosen unanimously as Vice Chair.
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NYS invests $400k in CMoG marketing campaign
The state is investing $400,000 in a marketing campaign for the Corning Museum of Glass (CMoG).
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Ithaca shares winter changes, reminders about city parks and trails
Ithaca City Officials say trails within city parks receive limited maintenance during winter, and users should proceed at their own risk.
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No injuries after small fire, evacuation at Dryden school
On January 7, officials say the middle and high school was forced to evacuate after a fire was reported in an office trash can.
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Ithaca introduces new downtown parking fees
On Monday, Jan. 5, the price of metered parking in downtown Ithaca increased to $2.50/hour while parking in a city garage rose to $2.25/hour.
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Nearly 2k attend First Day Hike at Taughannock Falls State Park
Park officials say over 1800 hikers and about 150 dogs showed up for walks at Taughannock Falls State Park on January 1.
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Hochul signs legislation requiring warning labels for children on social media platforms
On Dec. 23, 2025, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation requiring social media companies to display warning labels to children.
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Winter Market open through March at Triphammer Mall
You can buy fresh produce and other goods every Saturday through March from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Triphammer Mall.
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Retired Elmira cop starts work as school resource officer
Chemung County Sheriff Bill Schrom says Brian Williams is working as a school resource officer at Broadway Elementary School in Elmira.
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Tompkins County Legislature backs nurses’ right to unionize in 16-0 vote
A resolution in the Tompkins County Legislature recognizing the rights of workers to form unions was approved Tuesday, Jan. 6 by all 16 legislators.
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Two arrested in Ithaca after Flock Alert flags stolen vehicle
33-year-old Michael Smythe and 32-year-old Ebony Parham were arrested after the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office got an alert from Flock Safety cameras in Ithaca.
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Odd even parking enforcement temporarily suspended in Ithaca
With milder weather on the horizon, city residents are free to park on either side of the street.
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Fatal crash under investigation in Richford
On January 3, deputies were called to Route 79 in Richford for a two-vehicle crash around 1:30 p.m.
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Troopers: Painted Post man made ‘repeated’ fake 911 calls in 2025
State Police say 40-year-old Thomas Margeson repeatedly made fake calls to 911 and the New York State Child Abuse and Mistreatment hotline last year.
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Homer to begin comprehensive plan review
Homer Town Supervisor Mike Park tells 607 News Now a state grant will help the town board update a plan that’s more than a decade old.
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Tioga County Legislature elects new chair
Legislator Tracy Monell was unanimously elected Friday, Jan. 2 to lead the Tioga County’s governing body, the first change at the top in over a decade.
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Two charged with burglary, grand larceny in Cortlandville
On January 2, Richard Briere, of Cortlandville, and Miranda Simmons, of Lafayette, allegedly took items from Walmart without paying.
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Wayne County man charged with Ovid burglary
On January 2, deputies arrested Joseph Lamb, of Newark, around 6:30 p.m. and is facing three charges.
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Tompkins County Office for the Aging seeks nominees for outstanding volunteer awards
The Tompkins County Office for the Aging is looking for older adult volunteers to recognize for their impact on the community.
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Cayuga Lake Wine Trail receives grant for out-of-state marketing
Last month, Governor Hochul announced that nearly $64,000 in development funding is going to the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail (CLWT) for an out-of-state marketing program.
