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Prescribed fires underway in Finger Lakes National Forest

Federal officials say prescribed fires began this week in Seneca and Schuyler County.

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Riley introduces bipartisan Care Over Profits Act aimed at health insurance industry

On March 20, along with Republican Representative Tom Barrett of Michigan, Riley introduced the Care Over Profits Act.

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Staff at Family and Children’s Service of Ithaca seek unionization

On March 19, the Tompkins County Workers' Center announced that clinicians and support staff at Family and Children’s Service of Ithaca intend to join the Communications Workers of America (CWA).

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Cayuga Chamber Orchestra continues Chamber Music Series with Gershwin and Dvořák

On Sunday, April 12th, the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra (CCO) will continue its Chamber Music Series at the First Unitarian Society of Ithaca at 3:00 p.m.

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Newfield man convicted in 2025 Hector burglary

The Schuyler County District Attorney’s office says Eric Walker now faces three and a half to seven years in state prison.

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Richford board approves woodchips purchase

On March 10, the Richford Town Board Town agreed to spend up to $3,000 on woodchips at the Rawley Park playground.

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Lansing to gather feedback about zoning

Residents of Lansing can share ideas and concerns at a meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Stand by Me’ stars reflect on the movie, Rob Reiner and its return to theaters 40 years later

Jerry O'Connell, Corey Feldman and Wil Wheaton were already thinking about "Stand by Me" when Rob Reiner died in December. Just a week prior, the trio spent a weekend together attending some screenings of Reiner's beloved coming-of-age film, which was about to turn 40.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at end of the season after 9 years with club

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah announced Tuesday he will leave the English club at the end of the season, marking an earlier-than-planned departure for one of the club's greatest-ever scorers and soccer's biggest names.

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March Madness: Here’s one thing you need to know about each of the 16 teams remaining in men’s field

Florida isn't around to defend its title anymore, but all the other top seeds in this year's NCAA Tournament are still around. And many of them are winning convincingly.

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Stephen Colbert and son will co-write a ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie

Stephen Colbert, famous devotee to J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth, is co-writing a "Lord of the Rings" movie with his son. Warner Bros. announced early Wednesday that Colbert will script "The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past" along with series veteran Philippa Boyens and Peter McGee, Colbert's son.

4 weeks ago in National

TSA officers share how they’re scraping by without pay

A woman in Indiana who put off dental surgery because she doesn't know if she can afford the copay. A Florida couple with young children who are depleting their savings. A grandmother in Idaho who plans to sell her car to pay the rent. They are among the tens of thousands Transportation Security Administration officers set to receive another $0 paycheck this week.

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Teaching kids to budget for family fun

Get advice from Tompkins Community Bank on how families can introduce valuable financial information to kids.

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Watkins Glen mayor dies after 10-month battle with cancer

Mayor Laurie DeNardo has died after a 10-month battle with cancer, a lifelong resident of the village.

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Sabres coach praises energetic support entering homestand

The Sabres entertain the Bruins tonight at 7:30 p.m.

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Tompkins County administrator sets expectations for Asteri managers

Tompkins County Administrator Korsah Akumfi tells 607 News Now he wants Vecino to provide more security in the building on E. Green St.

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Cornell Trustees approve tuition increase

The Board of Trustees approved the increase last week, which also includes bumps for housing and dining rates in the 2026-2027 academic year.

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Register for April 1 rabies clinic in Cortland

On April 1, the Cortland County Health Department is hosting the first in a series of free vaccination clinics this year.

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Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

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