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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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Cortland man charged in Halloween stabbing
22-year-old Alex Green of Cortland was arrested and charged with felonies and misdemeanors after stabbing two people on Halloween.
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Authorities in Auburn look to ID suspects in Bass Pro theft
On October 28, deputies say two men stole over $1000 worth of items from the Bass Pro Shop at the Finger Lakes Mall in Auburn.
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Cornell promotes Stickel to police chief
With over 17 years of law enforcement experience, Eric Stickel now leads the Cornell police.
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Cantelmo calls Cornell’s $31K offer to TCAT ‘parasitic’ and ‘myopic’
Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo expressed disapproval over Cornell's $31k offer to TCAT during a Common Council meeting on Nov. 5th.
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Corning will see its first female mayor in ’26
Democrat Pam Walker will lead Corning after running unopposed.
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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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Spencer man charged with felony criminal contempt
33-year-old Phillip Ryan, of Spencer, sent text messages that violated a full stay-away order of protection.
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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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Ex-Ithaca fire chief takes state job
Former Ithaca Fire Chief Rob Covert is the new deputy state fire administrator with the New York State Fire Commission.
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Cortland County faces $8-9M deficit, Harbin says
Legislator Beau Harbin tells 607 News Now he’s focused on closing a large budget gap before legislators vote on the 2026 budget.
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TCAT allowing SNAP recipients to ride for free
Anyone with an EBT card can show it to a driver on any TCAT route in service "with no questions asked" and get a free ride to and from grocery stores, food pantries, and other services.
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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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Locke man charged after allegedly violating order of protection
48-year-old Michael Zirbel, of Locke, allegedly subjected a woman to unwanted physical contact but had left the scene before the arrival of law enforcement.
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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.
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ICSD, ITA announce tentative deal on 3-year contract
Months of discussions between the Ithaca City School District and the Ithaca Teachers Association have resulted in agreement about a new contract.
