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2 weeks ago
TCPL appoints interim director
Kat Savage was appointed as the Tompkins County Public Library interim director by the Board of Trustees starting today, Oct. 13.
2 weeks ago
LWVTC touts Vote411 for general election info
The League of Women Voters of Tompkins County says you can find registration information, polling place locations, and candidate info for county, city, and other local races.
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Cortland Police: Rental scams rising again
The Cortland Police Department says the community is being targeted by scammers using real addresses and convincing stories.
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Humane Society of Schuyler County asks for help amid influx of animals
Humane Society of Schuyler County Executive Director Georgie Taylor says they’re beyond capacity and staff are stretched thin.
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Cortland Memorial Foundation raises $58k for GCMC
Nearly 200 attendees helped raise $58,000 to support GCMC at the Cortland Memorial Foundation's annual Harvest of Gold gala at Greek Peak.
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Two injured in Cortlandville crash
CORTLANDVILLE, NY (607NewsNow) – Two people are recovering after a crash in Cortlandville. On October 8, a motorcycle allegedly made…
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Tompkins County EBC recommends 3.31% tax levy increase for 2026
On October 8, at its final meeting, the Expanded Budget Committee (EBC) unanimously voted on a levy totaling $56,713,511.
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Troopers charge Massachusetts man with rape in Steuben County
State Police say 29-year-old Estefan Henriquez was arrested Wednesday in Canisteo after driving to meet a 14-year-old girl for sex.
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Tompkins Chamber to host FEMA flood map and insurance info workshop
On October 14, the Tompkins Chamber is hosting a workshop about new Tompkins County flood maps from FEMA and how they may affect you.
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Ithaca troopers host NYS Inspector General, others for tree planting
On October 8, troopers were joined by New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang and others to plant nine red maple saplings at the Ithaca barracks.
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Tompkins SIREN alert system sees steady increase in participation
SIREN users have increased by more than 2,300 through the first eight months of 2025, with the number of subscriptions over 39,000, as of August.
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Cortland woman accused of unlawful imprisonment, reckless endangerment involving young children
Lori Maricle of Cortland, 31, is accused of locking a 6-year-old girl in a closet before leaving the residence for about an hour.
2 weeks ago
Tompkins DSS ready for cold weather overnight, Akumfi says
Tompkins County Administrator Korsah Akumfi tells WHCU anyone in need of shelter overnight can reach out to the Department of Social Services.
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ITA to hold rally ahead of ICSD contract talks
The Ithaca Teachers Association will hold a brief rally today before sitting down at the bargaining table with ICSD.
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Homer homicide victim ID’d by Cortland County Sheriff’s Office
Deputies say 53-year-old Anthony Beecham was found in the driveway shortly before 3:30 Wednesday morning with several gunshot wounds.
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Reminder: Community engagement forums with the NYS Office of Mental Health tonight, tomorrow in Ithaca
Tonight, in Ithaca, you can share your thoughts and concerns with the Tompkins County Whole Health Department (TCWH) and the State Office of Mental Health (OMH).
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SUNY Cortland names new chief of staff
On October 7, SUNY Cortland announced that Leatrice Oram will step into the chief of staff role.
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Binghamton firefighter added to NYS Fallen Firefighters Memorial
On October 7, 126 firefighters were honored at the 28th annual ceremony in Albany, with John "JR" Gaudet among them.
2 weeks ago
No injuries in TC3 dorm fire
On October 8, firefighters responded to a reported fire in a laundry room at a TC3 campus dormitory.
2 weeks ago
Three extricated after head-on collision in Harford
On October 8, the Harford Fire Department was called to Route 221 around 11:15 a.m. for a head-on motor vehicle collision with entrapment.
