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3 weeks ago

What’s new about SNAP? Tompkins County DSS leader explains

Tompkins County Department of Social Services Commissioner Brittanie Earle tells 607 News Now federal law changed last year. 

3 weeks ago

IPD says pedestrian struck Feb. 10 was trying to cross street

Investigators determined a pedestrian was trying to cross Elmira Road on Feb. 10 when they were struck by someone driving a Chevrolet Silverado.

3 weeks ago

Cornell to launch part-time, online bachelor’s degree in 2027

Cornell is launching a new program to increase accessibility to higher education.

3 weeks ago

IPD arrests 3 for meth possession during traffic stop

The Ithaca Police Department seized over 50 grams of meth during a traffic stop.

3 weeks ago

Authorities investigating student school threat at S-VE Middle School

On February 25, district officials say they became aware of a rumored potential threat of violence by a student at the Middle School around 10:30 a.m.

3 weeks ago

Virgil house fire started in pellet stove, authorities say

Firefighters responded a little before 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26 to a single-family home on Webb Rd. in Virgil.

3 weeks ago

Sheriff: ‘I hear concerns’ about Flock safety cameras

Flock Safety cameras in Tompkins County are getting a lot of flak from the public over privacy concerns. 

3 weeks ago

USDA: Trader Joe’s product could contain foreign material

According to the USDA, 20-ounce plastic bag packages of Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice could be contaminated with a foreign material, specifically glass.

3 weeks ago

Variety of Weber grill brushes recalled for ingestion hazard

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a variety of Weber brushes have metal bristles that can detach, posing an ingestion hazard and risk of serious internal injuries.

3 weeks ago

Two charged with identify theft in Cortland

According to the Cortland Police Department, a man lost his wallet while shopping at Riverside Plaza on Feb. 6 and later discovered nearly $500 in fraudulent purchases on his cards.

3 weeks ago

Ithaca schools need new roofs, school board president says

Dr. Sean Bradwell, president of Ithaca’s Board of Education, tells 607 News Now some work is needed at a few buildings.

3 weeks ago

SUNY Cortland to present 2 alums with honorary award

Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey and Special Olympics New York CEO Stacey Bohne Hengsterman will receive Doctor of Humane Letters at a graduation ceremony this spring.

3 weeks ago

Kinney Pharmacy to close in downtown Ithaca

Kinney Drugs, located near Fall Creek in the 500 block of North Cayuga Street, is preparing for its last day in business.

3 weeks ago

Waverly man accused of trying to sell cannabis and alcohol to minor

On February 20, on the day before his 18th birthday, Tyler Orso was arrested and charged after an investigation and sting operation by Sayre Police.

3 weeks ago

Longest-serving Tompkins County dispatcher retires

On February 13, Lauren Dickenson called it a career after 36 years, 9 months as a 9-1-1 dispatcher.

3 weeks ago

Chipotle coming to Village of Lansing at site of former restaurant

On February 24, the Village of Lansing Planning Board approved the site plan for the popular food chain on Graham Road West.

4 weeks ago

Ithaca mayor to present ‘shelter of last resort’ in March

Mayor Robert Cantelmo tells 607 News Now the city wants to re-focus on a sanctioned encampment area.

4 weeks ago

Newfield school board approves raise for bus drivers

Newfield Superintendent Jesse Harper tells 607 News Now the district's bus drivers are seeing bigger paychecks.

4 weeks ago

Cayuga Nation, others seek to block Wells College sale

The proposed sale of Wells College is receiving pushback in court.

4 weeks ago

Owego church pastor dismissed over improper conduct allegations

Jay Geistdorfer was removed from duty on February 1 after “a substantial number of individuals” made allegations of improper conduct.

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