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3 days ago

Riley: NYSEG sent $450 million dividend to Iberdrola in 2025 ahead of rate case demand

On February 20, Congressman Josh Riley cross-examined some of NYSEG's executives in Albany.

3 days ago

Historic marker for Toni Morrison installed in Ithaca

On February 18, the late Nobel Prize-winning author and activist Toni Morrison was honored with a historic marker from the Pomeroy Foundation.

4 days ago

Homer woman attacked officers at fire scene, deputies say

47-year-old Kyna Malchak physically attacked two Cortland County Sheriff's Deputies after refusing to leave the scene of a fire in Homer.

4 days ago

Firefighter injured in Homer house blaze

Heavy fire was seen around 11:15 a.m. Sunday by firefighters on James Street.

4 days ago

Dryden Town Board bans data centers

The town board agreed to change the zoning code, which adds definitions of data centers and crypto currency data mines.

4 days ago

Local leaders receive NYS Senate Commendation Awards

On February 19, Webb presented State Senate Commendation Awards to Gladys Brangman, Baruch Whitehead, and Bernice Cooper.

4 days ago

Tippy Toes Apple Pear Banana baby food recalled for health risks

ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – A baby food product is being recalled. According to the FDA, 2-packs of Tippy Toes Apple…

4 days ago

Cortland County SPCA investigating ongoing thefts

On February 15, the can and bottle drive bins at the shelter were emptied, which is causing serious funding concerns and has become an ongoing issue.

7 days ago

Guilday, two other Big Red alumnae medal in Milan

Class of ’25 graduate Rory Guilday, the first Cornell alum to represent the U.S. in the Olympics, takes home gold.

1 week ago

New electric car service being launched by TCAT

A pilot program called eRide Ithaca is part of the Ithaca Electric Transportation Access Project, which is backed by state funding.

1 week ago

Tioga man accused of stealing $9k in merchandise from truck stop

33-year-old Derak Heyman allegedly stole over $9k from the Onvo Truck Stop in Nichols.

1 week ago

Finger Lakes Land Trust adds 74 acres to Kashong Conservation Area in Geneva

The FLLT is partnering with the Town of Geneva to add 74 acres to the Kashong Conservation Area.

1 week ago

Inmate death at Cayuga County Jail under investigation

On February 5, Andre Denman was found unresponsive in his cell just before 4 a.m. during a routine check.

1 week ago

Traffic stop leads to multiple charges in Cortlandville

On February 13, Mathew Stone, of Sempronius, was pulled over on Route 11 in Cortlandville for allegedly failing to use a turning signal.

1 week ago

Ithaca man awaits extradition to Florida after arrest

On Feb, 18, Tompkins County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the Probation Department on W. State St. in Ithaca around 2:15 p.m. for a man who is wanted in Florida.

1 week ago

Owego Tractor Supply shooting for summer opening amid water issues

According to town officials, Tractor Supply, located on State Route 434, has seen multiple delays due to a lack of a reliable water connection.

1 week ago

Cortland County committee OKs top job search

The Finance and Administration Committee agreed Tues., Feb. 17 to hire Pracademic Partners out of Livingston County to help search for a new deputy county administrator.

1 week ago

Dryden group has plans for former church

Dryden Center for Community Executive Director Stephanie Ortolano says the purchase of the United Methodist Church is complete, and the building will be repurposed. 

1 week ago

Homer man dies after town of Scott crash

Authorities say 86-year-old Ward Dukelow passed away from injuries suffered in a head-on collision with a tractor trailer on Rt. 41.

1 week ago

SUNY Cortland men’s basketball winning streak extends to 12 games

Find updates on the Cornell Big Red, SUNY Cortland Red Dragons, and TC3 Panthers with the WHCU Sports Report.

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