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4 weeks ago
Tompkins County voting sticker contest returns for 2026 election
Local students were invited to create original “I Voted” and “Future Voter” artwork ahead of the November 2026 election.
4 weeks ago
Ithaca site, others to receive federal cleanup money
On June 24, Senator Chuck Schumer announced that $1.5 million is headed to the Southern Tier to support cleaning efforts at contaminated sites.
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4 weeks ago
Harmful algal blooms confirmed on Cayuga Lake
According to the Cayuga County Health Department, two harmful algal blooms (HABs) were confirmed on the northeastern section of Cayuga Lake this week.
4 weeks ago
Route changes coming to Centro Cortland
Effective Monday, Cortland Route 1 will be extended past Riverside Plaza to Parkwood Drive, Colony Drive, and Morningside Drive.
4 weeks ago
NYSEG begins improvement work on Ithaca substation
The utility company is upgrading the Fourth Street Substation in the city with a modern control building, new transformers, and switching equipment.
4 weeks ago
Waverly man pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of child
ALBANY, NY (607NewsNow) – A Waverly man will spend time in federal prison. On June 17, Tristin Kovacs pled guilty…
4 weeks ago
Chenango County man accused of rape in Cortland County
41-year-old Pablo Rodriguez is accused of rape and violating an order of protection June 24 in Cuyler.
4 weeks ago
Tompkins County sees lower EMS response times, official says
Tompkins County EMS Program Manager Joe Milliman says wait times are now 1-2 minutes.
4 weeks ago
Wells College sale to Hiawatha Institute terminated
The planned sale of the Aurora campus to the Hiawatha Institute has been terminated after the group failed to close on the property and did not meet the terms of the purchase agreement.
4 weeks ago
Watkins Glen raising money to honor late mayor
The nonprofit group Watkins Glen Promotions is accepting donations toward the installation of a Memorial at Clute Park.
4 weeks ago
Binghamton man arrested for hate crime facing additional gun charges
State Troopers found two firearms, a large capacity magazine, and a silencer in James Crosby's possession, which he is prohibited from having due to a previous felony conviction.
4 weeks ago
Cincinnatus school district names new secondary principal
Caitlin Wasielewski starts July 1 in the Cincinnatus Central School District.
4 weeks ago
Binghamton contractor arrested for hate crime
49-year-old James Crosby is charged with making a terroristic threat in Binghamton.
4 weeks ago
DEC classifies former Owego dumping spot as Superfund Site
On June 17, the DEC announced that the Sulphur Springs Road Fill Area has been added to the Registry of Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Sites.
4 weeks ago
Geothermal, solar energy coming to DEC Cortland office
On June 17, the DEC announced the groundbreaking of a comprehensive HVAC overhaul at its Crown City sub-office.
4 weeks ago
Cortland restaurant Yori House abruptly closes
On June 23, Yori House announced its abrupt closure on Facebook, calling the decision difficult and made after much consideration.
4 weeks ago
Ithaca SPCA in urgent need of homes for barn cats, dog foster help
The Ithaca-based shelter "desperately needs" barn placement after an unexpected eviction left them with 27 feral and semi-feral cats.
4 weeks ago
Lev Kitchen receives NYS Empire Award
On June 23, State Senator Lea Webb presented Lev Kitchen with the New York State Empire Award.
4 weeks ago
Summerhill man faces multiple charges after alleged domestic incident
Investigators say Norman Dewitt stole property during a physical altercation with someone and placed his knee on the victim's throat, cutting off their air supply.
4 weeks ago
ICSD bookmobile ready to hit the road this summer
Free books will be available to all ICSD students Wednesdays starting July 8.
