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1 day ago

IPD seek hit & run suspect after Friday night collision

IPD says a pedestrian was struck and seriously injured Friday, Sept. 5 by a driver, who fled the scene.

2 days ago

Ithaca man accused of sex crimes with minor

31-year-old Zacariah Waite, of Ithaca, was arrested Sept. 3 on multiple sex crimes.

2 days ago

Weekend top picks: Vintage Grand Prix, Kaleo at the State Theatre, and more

Find fun, local activities for the weekend in the Cortland and Ithaca areas here.

2 days ago

Threats at Cortland, Homer, Marathon schools under investigation

On September 4, Cortland, Homer, and Marathon were locked down for several hours.

2 days ago

Fatal e-bike crash under investigation in Dryden

50-year-old Matthew Adams, of Dryden, was riding an e-bike on the sidewalk on September 3rd when he hit the side of a dump truck.

2 days ago

Renowned music producer Fred Mollin to be guest speaker at Buffalo Street Books on Saturday

Fred Mollin will promote his book 'Unplugged' at Buffalo Street Books on September 6th, detailing an illustrious career in music production.

2 days ago

3 arrested in Broome County in computer sex probe

3 Broome County men are facing a charge after the trio tried luring underage kids into sex on social media.

2 days ago

Dawson launches write-in campaign for 3rd term

Deborah Dawson tells 607 News Now she has more work to do and is now interested in a third term. 

3 days ago

Marathon man charged with grand larceny in Chemung County

33-year-old James Dann of Marathon is charged with felony grand larceny.

3 days ago

Moravia man charged with credit card theft in Adirondacks

New York State Police say 28-year-old Christian Reynolds stole someone’s wallet and used their credit cards.

3 days ago

Pedestrian vs car collision in Ithaca, one injured

On September 4, authorities were called to the North Cayuga and Lincoln Street intersection for a report that two pedestrians had been struck by a motor vehicle.

3 days ago

Locke man charged with second domestic-related crime in less than a week

On August 29, Michael Yaw of Locke called deputies to his home before 2 a.m., claiming someone he had an order of protection against was in violation.

3 days ago

Cortland County tourism industry reaches $104.8 million in 2024

Newly released data shows that traveler spending reached $104.8 million last year in Cortland County.

3 days ago

Ithaca Commons turns 50

The Ithaca Commons is turning 50 years old.

3 days ago

Large deficit looms for Cortland County in 2026, Harbin says

Minority Leader Beau Harbin tells 607 News Now a combination of state mandates and federal government uncertainty is painting a bleak picture.

4 days ago

Legislators approve new sales tax agreement in Cortland County

On August 28th, Cortland County lawmakers approved a new agreement that will see the county's share gradually increase over the next three years.

4 days ago

Group raising money to memorialize Ithaca man

Colden Kimber’s family friends would like to install a memorial bench at Stewart Park.

4 days ago

Cortland man accused of sex crimes in 2013

On August 28th, 35-year-old Jamie Burleigh was arrested after an investigation into alleged abuse that occurred in the fall of 2013.

4 days ago

Reported disturbance leads to gun charges for two in Taylor

21-year-old Brenden Strobeck and 43-year-old Joshua Aldrich are facing charges after a disturbance on August 30th.

4 days ago

One airlifted in Genoa crash

One person was partially ejected from their car in a crash in Cayuga County on the morning of September 2nd.

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2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us

For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Justin Bieber announces ‘Swag ll’ will arrive Friday

Never say never... again? In July, Justin Bieber surprised fans by releasing his seventh studio album, "Swag," hours after he teased it on billboards and social media posts. It turns out, he wasn't done yet. On Thursday morning, Bieber shared that "Swag II" will arrive on Friday.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Giorgio Armani, who dressed the powerful and famous from boardroom to Hollywood, dies at 91

Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer who turned the concept of understated elegance into a multibillion-dollar fashion empire, died Thursday, his fashion house confirmed. He was 91.

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion after another night without a big winner

The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after yet another drawing passed without a big winner Wednesday. The numbers selected were: 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69, with the Powerball number being 22.

4 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Amazon ends a program that lets Prime members share free shipping perk with users outside household

Amazon is ending a program that allows members of its Prime membership subscription program to share their free shipping benefits with people who don't have the same primary address.