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2 days ago
Tompkins County activates Code Blue for this Sunday
ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – Tompkins County is activating Code Blue protocols. On November 9, temperatures are expected to fall below…
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Cornell, federal government reach agreement to restore research funding
On November 7, Cornell University announced that it reached an agreement with the federal government to "immediately restore and continue the university's research funding."
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Farmers’ Almanac says it will cease publication after 208 years, citing financial challenges
A 208-year-old publication that farmers, gardeners and others keen to predict the weather have relied on for guidance will be publishing for the final time.
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TCPL to mark 25 years on Green Street this Saturday
On November 8, the Tompkins County Public Library, which moved from its Cayuga Street location in 2000, will host a party to mark its silver anniversary.
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Tompkins County lawmakers eyeing rising COG costs
On November 4, various members of the Center of Government design team presented an update on the project's progress.
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Peloton recalls nearly 878,000 exercise bikes after several seat posts break
Peloton is recalling nearly 878,000 of its exercise bikes across the U.S. and Canada because the products' seat posts can break during use, posing fall hazards.
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Moore Family Farm wins NYS Senate Empire Award
Senator Lea Webb was recently in Groton to present the State Senate Empire Award to the Moore Family Farm.
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IC, SUNY Cortland to square off in can and bottle drive ahead of 2025 Cortaca Jug
Ahead of the 2025 Cortaca Jug football game, Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland’s sustainability offices have set up a Cortaca Can Collection Competition.
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Ithaca biotech startup wins $150k grand prize
On October 31, REEgen won the $150,000 grand prize from FuzeHub in a field of 11 other startups at the State’s annual Innovation Summit.
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Ithaca Rotary Club’s launches 33rd Share the Warmth Campaign
The Ithaca Rotary Club’s 33rd annual Share the Warmth Campaign is underway to collect new or gently used winter clothing for Tompkins County families in need.
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IPD welcomes two new officers
On November 5, Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo swore in Kristian Zawko and Derek Payne to the Ithaca Police Department.
4 days ago
Scale House Brewery donates pizzas to those affected by SNAP loss
On November 3, The Scale House Brewery in Hector opened its doors and handed out free take-out pizzas to anyone affected by the loss of SNAP benefits.
4 days ago
NWS issues wind advisory for Southern Tier
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a wind advisory for much of the region, including Tompkins, Cortland, Tioga, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Onondaga, Steuben, Schuyler, and Broome Counties.
4 days ago
Tompkins County awarded $324k through government efficiency grant program
On October 31, Governor Kathy Hochul announced $8 million in grants for 21 projects across New York through the State Department's Local Government Efficiency Grant Program (LGEG).
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Splat Sumthin’ receives NYS Senate Empire Award
On November 1, Senator Lea Webb visited Cortland to present Splat Sumthin’ Paint Room with the New York State Senate Empire Award.
5 days ago
Early sign of winter reaches Lansing Monday night
On November 3, about half an inch of sleet came down around 9:15 p.m. during a thunderstorm in parts of Lansing.
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IC Veterans Day Celebration set for November 6
Ithaca College will hold a one-hour program saluting the 250th anniversary of the Army, Navy, and Marines is scheduled for noon in the Whalen Center at Ford Hall on November 6th.
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Hochul: Ithaca paving to begin in Spring ’26
On November 3, Hochul announced that the $27.4 million rehabilitation work to parts of Meadow, Fulton, West Buffalo, West Seneca, and West Green Streets will begin in Spring 2026.
6 days ago
Syracuse PD makes arrest in dog stabbing investigation
The Syracuse Police Department believes 47-year-old Raqueeb Shadreem is the man who stabbed a pit bull in the neck on October 21.
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El Amigo Tacos and Tequila opens on Main Street in Trumansburg
On October 30, after months of work, El Amigo Tacos and Tequila welcomed its first customers in the village on Trumansburg.
