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Ithaca Commons turns 50

The Ithaca Commons is turning 50 years old.

5 days ago

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

6 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.

7 days 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.

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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.

1 week ago

Fall hiking highlights in the 607

Take advantage of the changing leaves and cool fall weather with these hiking spots in the 607.

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Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Lainey Wilson lead Country Music Association Awards noms with 6 each

Joining Lainey Wilson in competing for the night's highest honor — CMA entertainer of the year — will be Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen, last year's winner in the category.

20 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Ravens’ stunning collapse: Baltimore blows 15-point lead in final 4 minutes in 41-40 loss to Bills

With Matt Prater hitting a 32-yard field goal as time expired, Baltimore squandered a 15-point lead in the final four minutes in a stunning season-opening 41-40 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us

For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."

5 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Justin Bieber announces ‘Swag ll’ will arrive Friday

Never say never... again? In July, Justin Bieber surprised fans by releasing his seventh studio album, "Swag," hours after he teased it on billboards and social media posts. It turns out, he wasn't done yet. On Thursday morning, Bieber shared that "Swag II" will arrive on Friday.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Giorgio Armani, who dressed the powerful and famous from boardroom to Hollywood, dies at 91

Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer who turned the concept of understated elegance into a multibillion-dollar fashion empire, died Thursday, his fashion house confirmed. He was 91.