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Southern Tier, Cortland County to receiving funding for road safety improvements
On June 25, Governor Kathy Hochul announced over $43 million in grants as part of the DOT’s Safe System initiative.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Owner Steve Cohen says ‘fans deserve better’
From the front office to the field, just about everything has gone wrong for the New York Mets over the past year. And on Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza took the fall.
2 weeks ago in National
Utah restricts fireworks, declares state of emergency as largest US wildfire grows
Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of July Fourth celebrations as the United States' largest wildfire mushroomed in size.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100
The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on Sunday will celebrate his centennial birthday. The comedian and filmmaker has been awaiting the milestone. Earlier this year, Judd Apatow titled his retrospective documentary on him: "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!"
State Sen. Webb issues statement on recent threat and arrest
On June 23, State Police arrested 49-year-old James Crosby and charged him with making a terroristic threat following a Facebook comment targeting Webb in which he said, “I’d be proud to hang her from a tree” on a Juneteenth-related post.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years
Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.
2 weeks ago in World
Neighbors dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones as death toll climbs
In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig through rubble to search for loved ones, after back-to-back earthquakes killed at least 589 people and left thousands injured.
No injuries in Preble trailer fire
The Cortland County Sheriff's Office says a cause of Friday's fire at a Preble trailer park is unknown.
Authorities identify victims in fatal Endwell motel fire
During a press conference, The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation Captain Lucas Anthony shared the identities of the victims of those killed in the blaze at the Knights Inn in Endwell.
Cornell alum signs two-way deal with Lakers
Forward AK Okereke has signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
IPD charge PA man with firearm felony after gun discovery
Ithaca Police say the arrest was made on Wednesday, June 24 after a gun was recovered from a vehicle by officers.
Tompkins County voting sticker contest returns for 2026 election
Local students were invited to create original “I Voted” and “Future Voter” artwork ahead of the November 2026 election.
Ithaca site, others to receive federal cleanup money
On June 24, Senator Chuck Schumer announced that $1.5 million is headed to the Southern Tier to support cleaning efforts at contaminated sites.
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Harmful algal blooms confirmed on Cayuga Lake
According to the Cayuga County Health Department, two harmful algal blooms (HABs) were confirmed on the northeastern section of Cayuga Lake this week.
Route changes coming to Centro Cortland
Effective Monday, Cortland Route 1 will be extended past Riverside Plaza to Parkwood Drive, Colony Drive, and Morningside Drive.
NYSEG begins improvement work on Ithaca substation
The utility company is upgrading the Fourth Street Substation in the city with a modern control building, new transformers, and switching equipment.
Waverly man pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of child
ALBANY, NY (607NewsNow) – A Waverly man will spend time in federal prison. On June 17, Tristin Kovacs pled guilty…
Chenango County man accused of rape in Cortland County
41-year-old Pablo Rodriguez is accused of rape and violating an order of protection June 24 in Cuyler.
Hopshire Farm & Brewery celebrating 13 years in business with live music, tasting flights, and more
On Saturday, June 27th, Hopshire Farm & Brewery will be throwing a 13th Anniversary Party.
2 weeks ago in National
Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near.
