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7 hours ago

Cortland County seeks election inspectors

Cortland County is looking for election workers who will be preparing the polling place, processing voters, and giving unbiased answers to questions.

8 hours ago

Waverly PD: Death in village not suspicious

On April 27, a body was discovered inside a Fulton Street home in the Village of Waverly.

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8 hours ago

Ithaca biotech startup REEgen wins $200k grant

On April 16, REEgen was awarded $200,000 to advance commercial deployment of its BioREEcover technology, which recovers rare earth elements from industrial waste.

8 hours ago

Binghamton man charged with sex crimes in Owego

Owego Police arrested Hunter Coy, 33, last week following an investigation into an alleged sexual offense on Belva Lockwood Lane in the village.

8 hours ago

Chilly overnight forecasts extend Code Blue season in Cortland, Tompkins County

The Salvation Army on South Main Street in Cortland is temporarily reopening the Warming Center from 8:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. on April 30, May 1, and May 2.

21 hours ago

Village of Candor issues boil water advisory

On April 29, the advisory was issued after "inadequate disinfection" for drinking water was found during routine monitoring.

1 day ago

Police searching for Tioga County man missing since Sunday

Authorities say Lance Bogart was last seen on Sunday, April 26, around 5 p.m. behind a residence on Halsey Valley Road in the Town of Tioga, though troopers note it’s a Barton mailing address.

1 day ago

Unfilled positions being cut in Newfield school budget proposal

Superintendent Jesse Harper tells 607 News Now the proposed 2026-27 spending plan continues "a process that began a couple years ago regarding fiscal stability."

1 day ago

Ithaca launches 4 committees to address challenges

The groups will focus on housing quality and affordability, arts and culture, business and workforce development, and transportation and transit.

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1 day ago

Harmful Algal Bloom reported on Cayuga Lake

On August 23, the Community Science Institute (CSI) reported the first bloom of the season near Harris Park in the Village of Cayuga.

2 days ago

‘All Things Equal’ airs 1,000th show, addresses future

The 1,000th edition of 'All Things Equal' aired this morning, and co-hosts Susan Riley and Kate Supron took a stroll down memory lane -- starting with the show's origin story.

2 days ago

Asteri Ithaca owner faces more fines, scrutiny

Tompkins County Environmental Health Director Skip Parr tells 607 News Now the Asteri Ithaca building operators have until Thursday, Apr. 30 to fully implement a solid waste management plan.

2 days ago

NYSP: Binghamton man used baseball bat to beat victim in E-bike swap

James Lewis, 46, allegedly waited for another man on Carl Street and struck him several times with a bat when he arrived on an E-bike.

2 days ago

Crews rescue hiker in Montour Falls

On April 23rd, the Watkins Glen Fire Department's Technical Rescue squad climbed down a 40-foot gorge and used a technical stretcher and rope to recover the victim.

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2 days ago

CMC named one of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals by Newsweek

The evaluation was determined using quality metrics, patient experience derived from public survey data, and a reputation score based on recommendations from healthcare professionals in maternity care.

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2 days ago

Authorities seek to ID owner of abandoned dog in Southport

On April 25, a dog was found in a small crate at the top of Mt. Zoar Road in Southport with a zip-lock bag of kibble and a small water bottle.

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3 days ago

Cortland PD announces death of K9 Officer Max

On April 25, Cortland PD's K9 Officer Max passed away peacefully at home.

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3 days ago

Cortlandville crews respond to field fire

On April 24, the Cortlandville Fire Department responded to a field fire on Sweeney Road around 11 a.m.

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3 days ago

Seneca St. parking garage to stay closed, officials say

The Seneca St. parking garage and immediately surrounding sidewalks will remain closed while Ithaca city officials continue long term planning for the site.

Man in a dark suit and yellow tie smiling as he holds a large ceremonial check reading 'Ten Million Dollars' to 'Revitalizing Ithaca' with date 4/23/2026 and a 'City of Ithaca' designation. The check is branded with 'We Are NY State Capitol' and features a crest in the center.

3 days ago

Ithaca mayor on DRI prize, plan for West State St. corridor

Mayor Robert Cantelmo tells 607 News Now the Downtown Revitalization Initiative award money will help to redevelop the West State St. corridor. 

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