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4 days ago
Cornell, alum launch life-saving stem-cell registry drive
Beginning March 13, the university is hosting a week-long stem cell drive that could save lives.
5 days ago
Schumer: Data shows NYS lost over 8k federal jobs in 2025
The latest Department of Labor job data shows that roughly 8,300 positions were cut by DOGE last year in New York State.
5 days ago
Vecino Groups starts repairs at Asteri Ithaca building
"The city received a building permit application for corresponding repair work from the building’s owners, the Vecino Group, on the evening of March 9," said Ithaca Public Information Officer Alan Karasin.
5 days ago
5 Ithaca schools noted for ‘overall academic achievement’
Five Ithaca schools rank in the top 25 percent of schools statewide for overall academic achievement.
5 days ago
Downtown Ithaca announces Chili Cook-Off winners
On Tuesday, the Downtown Ithaca Alliance officially announced the winners of three out of four categories for the Downtown Chili Cook-Off.
5 days ago
Tompkins County lawmakers appoint new Chief Equity and Diversity Officer
On March 3, Leon Holden, the Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Family and Children’s Service of Ithaca, was unanimously appointed by lawmakers at the Tompkins County Legislature meeting.
5 days ago
NYS renames Camp Barton as Three Falls State Park
Trumansburg, Ulysses, and Covert will operate the former Camp Barton, which has been renamed Three Falls State Park.
6 days ago
Sheriff Osborne faces independent challenge from Jared Bentley
Tompkins County native Jared Bentley is running as an independent for sheriff.
6 days ago
Mayor: Some residents of Asteri Ithaca not complying with order to vacate
Nearly a week since an order to vacate was issued, Mayor Robert Cantelmo tells 607 News Now some people have stayed behind.
6 days ago
Minor injuries from 2-car crash on West State St. in Ithaca
The Ithaca Police Department, Ithaca Fire Department, and Bangs Ambulance were called last night to a two-vehicle crash on W. State St.
6 days ago
Cornell student charged with bringing rifle to SU
Police say a rifle and ammunition were recovered Saturday, March 7 following the arrest of Mateu Healey-Parera.
6 days ago
Town of Lansing accepting applications for Board of Ethics
The Town of Lansing is accepting applications for a seat on the Board of Ethics.
6 days ago
Several weeks of manhole inspections underway in Dryden Village
Dryden's Department of Public Works will be inspecting manholes over the next several weeks in conjunction with an engineering firm.
7 days ago
Police ask for assistance in Homer bicycle crash
On March 9, police were called to Route 11 underneath the I-81 overpass around 11 a.m. for a possible bicycle versus vehicle collision.
7 days ago
GoFundMe established for late Tioga County investigator
On March 4, Tioga County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Bunce passed away unexpectedly.
1 week ago
Freeville introduces call/text line for residents
A special cell phone line has been set up for residents looking for information whenever it’s needed.
1 week ago
Cortland facing nearly $3 million deficit, mayor says
Cortland Mayor Scott Steve says the city's deficit is at about $2.5 million without yet closing 2025.
1 week ago
Riley secures key provisions in House Ag Committee farm bill
On March 5, Riley was one of just seven Democrats on the House Agriculture Committee to vote yes on and pass the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.
1 week ago
Nominations open for Best New York Burger Competition
You can submit your nomination for the annual competition to the New York Beef Council online through Friday, March 13.
1 week ago
Sewer work to close street in Ithaca until July
The sewer and water lines in the 300-500 blocks of East Buffalo Street are being replaced.
