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3 weeks ago

Life-size dinosaur model coming to Ithaca’s Museum of the Earth

RIT graduate Andrew Bovenzi created a life-size, 19-foot-long hadrosaur model for his class project that will be on display in early June.

3 weeks ago

Riley gas bill would save drivers more than 40 cents per gallon

Riley says the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (H.R. 1346) could save drivers more than 40 cents a gallon at the pump.

3 weeks ago

Weitsman: Sagan House renovations anticipated to wrap up in late ’27

IM PEI, Cobb, & Free Architects, Fisher Associates Landscape Architecture, and WSP Geotechnical & Structural Engineering are collaborating to renovate the Carl Sagan House.

3 weeks ago

Winning DRI projects in Binghamton focus on Clinton Street business district

On May 14, the 17 winning projects of the city's $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant award were announced.

3 weeks ago

One injured in Ithaca motel fire

On May 26, crews were called to the Rodeway Inn for a fire in one of the rooms.

3 weeks ago

Independent candidate for Tompkins County sheriff ends campaign

Jared Bentley cites personal reasons for ending his campaign for Tompkins County sheriff.

3 weeks ago

Tioga County receives 2nd grant for child safety

The Floyd Hooker Foundation is gifting Tioga County Public Health with a $10,000 grant to fund two child safety programs.

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Tompkins County considering animal abuse registry

Tompkins County may be adopting an animal abuse registry, aimed at curbing animal abuse and punishing offenders.

3 weeks ago

Squeeze toy sold at Walmart and Ollie’s recalled for asbestos

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, two models of Orb Funkee Monkees may be filled with sand that contains asbestos.

3 weeks ago

Dog rescued from Binghamton house fire

Binghamton firefighters rescued a dog from a house fire early on Memorial Day morning.

3 weeks ago

Police: Ithaca man fatally stabbed 19-year-old in Cayuga Heights

20-year-old Damian Stewart is charged with 2nd degree murder in the stabbing death of 19-year-old Breanne Keane in Cayuga Heights.

3 weeks ago

Chemung County deputies arrest convicted sex offender on felony charge

57-year-old Aubrey Plummer was arrested May 21 in Elmira for failing to update his home address.

3 weeks ago

United Way for Cortland County raising $4K for McGraw park

The Spring Day of Caring is May 29 at McGraw Recreation Park.

3 weeks ago

Possible murder under investigation in Cayuga Heights, chief says

Cayuga Heights Police Chief Jerry Wright says a May 23rd death investigation is "being treated as a murder."

3 weeks ago

Shuttle service introduced at Taughannock Falls State Park

Weekend shuttle service is available at Taughannock Falls State Park, and weekday service starts in June.

3 weeks ago

Memorial Day services planned across Tompkins County

ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – Memorial Day is approaching across the country, and in Tompkins County, services are planned. Tompkins County…

3 weeks ago

Deputies: Elmira Heights man broke into home, stripped naked

The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office says 45-year-old Christopher Price kicked in the front door Wednesday of a house in the town of Horseheads.

3 weeks ago

TCAT summer service begins this Sunday, runs through August 15

Beginning this Sunday, May 24, some routes will have timing adjustments and elimination of late-evening and weekend service.

3 weeks ago

Women’s Rights Historical National Park in Seneca Falls named one of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places

A nonprofit organization is calling attention to the Women’s Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls.

3 weeks ago

Wanted Moravia man arrested in Ithaca

Darrin Badman, who left the scene before the arrival of authorities, allegedly violated the order several times and had been threatening harm to the protected party.

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