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1 week ago

Construction begins for Route 13 pedestrian bridge in Dryden

The pedestrian bridge will accommodate people walking, jogging, or riding a bicycle and will connect Dryden with Varna on the rail trail.

1 week ago

Northstar Public House to close at the end of April

On April 16, Northstar Public House announced on Facebook that it will close permanently at the end of the month.

1 week ago

Asteri fined, faces April 30 deadline to comply with health department orders

The Tompkins County Board of Health voted to adopt a resolution enforcing a $40k penalty to the apartment building owners for violations and complaints dating back to last summer.

1 week ago

Cayuga Primary Care in Dryden to permanently close May 1

After more than 70 years of operation, Cayuga Primary Care Dryden will close on May 1 due to staffing challenges and costs associated with building maintenance.

1 week ago

Webb honors 100-year-old WWII veteran with NYS Liberty Medal

On April 17, State Senator Lea Webb presented Lieutenant James Alexander Jr. with the New York State Liberty Medal.

1 week ago

What to know about deficit, proposed staff cuts in Marathon school budget

Superintendent Jamie Coppola tells 607 News Now a $3 million shortfall is the result of a shortage in revenue and overspending during the 2024-25 school year. 

1 week ago

Two days of bridge work to begin Tuesday in Dryden

On April 21, Tompkins County Highway crews will begin bridge work in the village at 6 a.m. on Lewis Street.

1 week ago

Tompkins County terminates contract with Flock Safety

On April 14, a special meeting of the Legislature was called to consider a resolution to end the county's contract with the security company.

1 week ago

Newfield teacher wins NYS Senate Educators Inspiring a Generation Award

On April 15, State Senator Lea Webb presented Liz Kozlowski with the NYS State Senate’s Educators Inspiring a Generation Award.

2 weeks ago

Tompkins County Health Board has empty seat to fill in Ithaca

Anyone interested in serving on the Tompkins County Health Board must be at least 18, live in Ithaca, and be a legal US citizen.

2 weeks ago

Ithaca man arrested for violating probation

On April 12, Tompkins County Sheriff's deputies on patrol observed Thomas Edwards Jr. driving a green 2005 Subaru Legacy in the city.

2 weeks ago

Can and bottle drive Saturday in support of Cortland Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse

On April 18, the Cortland Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse Team is hosting a can and bottle drive at the high school.

2 weeks ago

FLLT adds 46 acres of conservation easements in Ulysses

On April 15, the Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) announced a donation of two conservation easements on Waterburg Road in Ulysses.

2 weeks ago

Cortland man facing multiple charges after foot chase

On April 10th, Shane Granger fled from Cortland County Drug Task Force officers, trying to destroy and conceal narcotics.

2 weeks ago

Police ID victims in fatal Groton house fire

The victims of a Groton house fire on April 10th have been identified as 77-year-old Robert Morusty and 48-year-old Jason Morusty.

2 weeks ago

SUNY Cortland nets over $700K during day-long charity event

During Wednesday’s day-long Cortland Challenge, the school says they raised over $700,000 from more than 4,100 donors.

2 weeks ago

Family Reading Partnership ‘shifts gears’ in $100K fundraiser, director says

Family Reading Partnership's new focus of their fundraiser is to be able to move to a different space in the Shops at Ithaca Mall instead of a new HVAC system for their current one.

2 weeks ago

Richard Tupper, former Cortlandville town supervisor, dies at 76

Tupper spent 15 years as Cortlandville’s town supervisor and served on the Cortland County Legislature for 13 years, including a time as chair. 

2 weeks ago

Registration open for free rabies clinic in Newark Valley

Tioga County Public Health officials will be in Newark Valley next week to provide shots for dogs, cats, and ferrets.

2 weeks ago

Over 1.5 million Bissell steam cleaners recalled for burn hazard

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), some models of Steam Shot Omni Reach and Steam Shot Omni handheld steam cleaners can expel hot water or steam during use due to a faulty attachment.

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