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5 days ago

NYSP: Binghamton man used baseball bat to beat victim in E-bike swap

James Lewis, 46, allegedly waited for another man on Carl Street and struck him several times with a bat when he arrived on an E-bike.

5 days ago

Crews rescue hiker in Montour Falls

On April 23rd, the Watkins Glen Fire Department's Technical Rescue squad climbed down a 40-foot gorge and used a technical stretcher and rope to recover the victim.

5 days ago

CMC named one of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals by Newsweek

The evaluation was determined using quality metrics, patient experience derived from public survey data, and a reputation score based on recommendations from healthcare professionals in maternity care.

5 days ago

Authorities seek to ID owner of abandoned dog in Southport

On April 25, a dog was found in a small crate at the top of Mt. Zoar Road in Southport with a zip-lock bag of kibble and a small water bottle.

6 days ago

Cortland PD announces death of K9 Officer Max

On April 25, Cortland PD's K9 Officer Max passed away peacefully at home.

6 days ago

Cortlandville crews respond to field fire

On April 24, the Cortlandville Fire Department responded to a field fire on Sweeney Road around 11 a.m.

6 days ago

Seneca St. parking garage to stay closed, officials say

The Seneca St. parking garage and immediately surrounding sidewalks will remain closed while Ithaca city officials continue long term planning for the site.

6 days ago

Ithaca mayor on DRI prize, plan for West State St. corridor

Mayor Robert Cantelmo tells 607 News Now the Downtown Revitalization Initiative award money will help to redevelop the West State St. corridor. 

6 days ago

Auburn couple convicted in animal abuse case

On April 22, 51-year-old Laura Hendrickson pled guilty to a single felony count of aggravated cruelty to animals in Cayuga County Court.

6 days ago

Work progressing on Sentry Bridge in Watkins Glen State Park

On April 22, the new Sentry Bridge was lowered into place by a crane, with more work in progress to secure it.

6 days ago

Lengthy bridge closure looms in Ithaca

Construction crews are gathering materials near the intersection of Fall Creek Drive and Stewart Avenue today in preparation for the Stewart Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Project.

1 week ago

Counseling services available after IC student dies by suicide

On April 22, junior legal studies major Everett Moore died by suicide in his dorm room, according to The Ithacan.

1 week ago

Newark Valley man fired gun in Broome County road rage, troopers say

State Police say Bradley Scymanski fired shots Wednesday, Apr. 22 at another vehicle on East Main St. in the town of Union.

1 week ago

Center for Community Transportation to receive funding for micro-mobility transit study

On April 21, the DEC announced $196,908 in funding for The Center for Community Transportation, which includes Ithaca Carshare, Bikeshare, and BikeWalk Tompkins.

1 week ago

Restoration work continues at Cortland County Courthouse

On April 22, crews began applying a coat of primer to the Cortland County Courthouse dome.

1 week ago

1890 House Museum to receive historical marker Saturday

The marker highlights the significance of the family home of inventor and industrialist Chester F. Wickwire, as well as the founding of the museum.

1 week ago

Ithaca wins $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant award

Governor Kathy Hochul and Ithaca city officials announced that Ithaca is the Southern Tier winner of New York State's Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) award.

1 week ago

FLLT celebrates 20th anniversary of Ithaca area Emerald Necklace

2026 marks 20 years of Ithaca’s Emerald Necklace, a greenbelt of protected lands around the south end of Cayuga Lake.

1 week ago

Trumansburg’s $33 million school budget includes more money for teachers

The $33.3 million spending plan proposal includes salary increases for teachers and teaching assistants, which were approved as part of new contracts.

1 week ago

Johnson City man accused of damaging, burning car wash payment kiosk

On April 14, State Police arrested Joshua Skobern on charges of felony criminal mischief and misdemeanor arson.

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