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Virgil house fire started in pellet stove, authorities say
VIRGIL, NY (607NewsNow) — Damage was kept to a minimum after a house fire in Virgil. Firefighters responded a little…
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Sheriff: ‘I hear concerns’ about Flock safety cameras
LANSING, NY (607NewsNow) — Flock Safety cameras in Tompkins County are getting a lot of flack from the public over privacy concerns. …
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USDA: Trader Joe’s product could contain foreign material
ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – A product sold at Trader Joe’s has been recalled. According to the USDA, 20-ounce plastic bag…
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Variety of Weber grill brushes recalled for ingestion hazard
ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – A popular grill company is recalling an accessory. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,…
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Two charged with identify theft in Cortland
CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) – Two women are accused of using someone else’s credit cards in Cortland. According to the Cortland…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
2 days 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.
2 days ago
Cayuga Nation, others seek to block Wells College sale
The proposed sale of Wells College is receiving pushback in court.
2 days 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.
3 days ago
Third man charged with Thomas Rath murder found guilty
Jonathan Glennon, of Ithaca, was found not guilty of first-degree murder, but guilty of second-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping.
3 days ago
Wegmans truck collides with disabled car in Caroline
State Police say a Ford F-150 rear-ended a Honda Civic around 8:30 p.m. Monday on Slaterville Rd.
3 days ago
IPD receives vest donation for K9 Officer Xello
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has given a bullet and stab protective vest to K9 Officer Xello.
3 days ago
WHCU Sports 2-24-26
Find updates on the Cornell Big Red, Ithaca Bombers, TC3 Panthers, New York Knicks, and more with the WHCU Sports Report.
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Meatballs sold at Aldi recalled for metal contamination
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that 32-ounce bags of frozen Bremer Family Size Italian-Style Meatballs could be contaminated with metal.
