3 weeks ago in Community, Education, Finance, Local

Cornell forms 2 committees as part of ‘Resilient Cornell’ plan

Cornell is forming the Provost’s Steering Committee and the Cross-Campus Collaboration Committee.

3 weeks ago in Community, Education, Local

Trumansburg school district has capital project vote Oct. 28

Trumansburg’s school district has an upcoming vote for a capital project that centers on infrastructure and security enhancements, improvements to athletic fields, and mechanical and plumbing upgrades.

3 weeks ago in Business, Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

State officials cut ribbon at Broome-Tioga BOCES Trade Complex

Officials cut the ribbon last week at Broome-Tioga BOCES' brand-new Trade Complex.

3 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Lifestyle, Local

Tompkins County lawmakers accept GIVE grant, Flock Security contract

On October 7, Tompkins County lawmakers considered accepting a grant at the Legislature meeting that would help fund the continued use of Flock Security devices.

3 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional

Elmira Police officer arrested for allegedly leaking investigation information

On October 15, State Police arrested Shyonna Pacheco of the Elmira Police Department (EPD) after an investigation into misconduct.

3 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Ovid Library accepting hygiene product donations through Saturday

A hygiene drive at the Edith B. Ford Memorial Library in Ovid runs through October 18.

3 weeks ago in Community, Food Scene, Government, Local, Politics

Public comment period opens for Tioga County SNAP plan

The 2026-to-2027 Temporary Assistance and SNAP Employment Plan for Tioga County is available for public review and comment.

3 weeks ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: October 16th

(607NewsNow) — On this day in rock history, hear from Kat Walters of I-100 Iconic Rock about The Jimi Hendrix…

3 weeks ago in Ask The Expert, Chet Osadchey

Getting chosen, found, and wanted: Your business needs all three

(607NewsNow) — The other day, I was looking for my golf travel bag. Between the basement, attic, garage, and every…

3 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, Finance, Government, Local, Politics

Hangar Theatre receives $250K in state funding for renovations

Sen. Lea Webb has secured $250,000 for renovations at the Hangar Theatre in Ithaca.

3 weeks ago in Local, Regional, Sports

Vestal billiards instructor receives award

Dragon Billiards Instruction Owner Kim Young recently received the 2025 Instructor of the Year Award from the Professional Billiards Instructors Association.

3 weeks ago in Community, Entertainment, Local, Music

Ithaca Concert Band to perform at Ithaca High School

The Ithaca Concert Band will perform at Ithaca High School’s Kulp Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Friday.

4 weeks ago in Local, Sports

Sabres snap skid; Yankees shortstop undergoes surgery

Find local and national sports updates with the WHCU Sports Report.

4 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Local

Cincinnatus man charged with felony DWI after Virgil crash

55-year-old Gary Kouril of Cincinnatus is being charged with felony DWI after driving his truck into a ditch on Wednesday, October 15th.

4 weeks ago in Business, Community, Finance, Government, Local, Politics

Cortland 2026 budget draft includes 4% property tax hike

Cortland Mayor Scott Steve is proposing a 4% increase in property taxes for 2026, which he says meets rising costs while maintaining services and staff levels.

4 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Local

Police: Ithaca man caught with stolen Amazon packages

Ithaca Police say 24-year-old man Gregory VanDyke was spotted near an alleged burglary in progress early this morning, Oct. 16, on Dryden Road.

4 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Dryden Center for Community project takes big step toward fundraising goal

The organizers of the Dryden Center for Community recently received a $200,000 pledge from an anonymous donor.

4 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Education, Lifestyle, Local

Open forum on role of local court system tonight in Virgil

Community members are invited to a non-partisan forum tonight in Virgil at 6 p.m. examining the role of courts at the town and village level.

4 weeks ago in Business, Community, Environment, Lifestyle, Local

Ithaca businesses and Cornell among those affected by energy cuts, Hochul slams White House

Hochul slammed the White House’s decision to cut $500 million in clean energy grant funding last week to over two dozen factories and businesses in the Empire State.

4 weeks ago in Community, Entertainment, Environment, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Survey deadline looms for Camp Barton input

The opportunity to give your input about the former Camp Barton in Covert closes on October 17th.