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Cortland County tourism industry reaches $104.8 million in 2024

Newly released data shows that traveler spending reached $104.8 million last year in Cortland County.

5 days ago

Ithaca Commons turns 50

The Ithaca Commons is turning 50 years old.

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Large deficit looms for Cortland County in 2026, Harbin says

Minority Leader Beau Harbin tells 607 News Now a combination of state mandates and federal government uncertainty is painting a bleak picture.

5 days ago

Legislators approve new sales tax agreement in Cortland County

On August 28th, Cortland County lawmakers approved a new agreement that will see the county's share gradually increase over the next three years.

5 days ago

Group raising money to memorialize Ithaca man

Colden Kimber’s family friends would like to install a memorial bench at Stewart Park.

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Cortland man accused of sex crimes in 2013

On August 28th, 35-year-old Jamie Burleigh was arrested after an investigation into alleged abuse that occurred in the fall of 2013.

5 days ago

Reported disturbance leads to gun charges for two in Taylor

21-year-old Brenden Strobeck and 43-year-old Joshua Aldrich are facing charges after a disturbance on August 30th.

6 days ago

One airlifted in Genoa crash

One person was partially ejected from their car in a crash in Cayuga County on the morning of September 2nd.

6 days ago

Riley backs bipartisan rural broadband bill

On Tuesday, Sept. 2, Rep. Josh Riley announced his sponsorship of the Re-Connecting Rural America Act of 2025.

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Two law enforcement unions endorse Sigler for re-election

Mike Sigler has been endorsed by the Tompkins County Deputy Sheriff’s Association and Tompkins County Corrections Association in his bid for re-election.

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Springport man charged in sexual abuse investigation

63-year-old Craig Gilmore of Springport was arrested on August 29th after a week-long investigation into the abuse of a minor.

6 days ago

Auburn couple indicted on animal abuse charges

45-year-old Kenneth Sulgar and 50-year-old Laura Hendrickson, of Auburn, deprived their dog of necessary food and confined it to a cage.

6 days ago

New ladder truck officially in service at Cortland FD

On September 2nd, Cortland Fire Department's newest ladder truck was officially commissioned to replace its 30-year-old predecessor.

7 days ago

Ithaca Common Council hopefuls to participate in candidate forum

On September 3, the Tompkins Chamber is hosting a Candidate Forum for potential Common Council members in Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

1 week ago

Hostess Chocolate Ding Dongs recalled for potential mold

A variety of Hostess Chocolate Ding Dongs, a J.M. Smucker Company, could contain mold.

1 week ago

Grant money funds additional playground equipment at Dwyer Park

Public information officer Savannah Hempstead tells 607 News Now a local group helped raise money for Dwyer Park.

1 week ago

Appointments available for rabies clinic in Cortland

On September 10, the Health Department is sponsoring a free event open to dogs, cats, and ferrets.

1 week ago

Cortland 1890 House Museum receives grant to assess water issues

The 1890 House Museum is receiving $7,500 to assess the full extent of water infiltration in the building’s roof and stone façade.

1 week ago

CPSC issues warning about fake Labubu dolls

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued an urgent safety warning about fake Labubu dolls.

1 week ago

RYOBI recalls over 750,000 electric pressure washers

RYOBI is recalling 764,000 pressure washers due to capacitors that can overheat and burst.

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