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1 week ago

Dryden to hold hearing on data center law

A meeting on a data center law in Dryden, which may also include a vote on adopting the law, begins at 6 p.m. tomorrow, Dec. 18.

1 week ago

IPD chief: Ahead of Christmas, fewer calls of package thefts

Ithaca Police Chief Tom Kelly says they aren't seeing the usual increase in package thefts from porches and doorsteps as law enforcement has seen during previous holiday seasons.

1 week ago

Permanent director named at Tompkins County Public Library

After a nationwide search, the TCPL Board of Trustees announced on Tuesday, Dec. 16 that Emerson DeMeester-Lane will take the helm next month.

1 week ago

Found in Ithaca Antiques to open Friday for week-long ‘holiday preview’

Found Antiques is holding a soft opening at their new location in the former Emerson Power building, now Southworks.

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Hangar Theatre to host A Christmas Carol Cocktail Experience Friday and Saturday

The Hangar Theatre is hosting Midnight Creative's A Christmas Cocktail Carol on Friday, December 19th and Saturday, December 20th.

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Cornell alum’s $55M gift establishes CALS Ashley School

Cornell received $55 million from alumnus Stephen Ashley '62, MBA '64, which will establish the Ashley School of Global Development and the Environment in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS).

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Tompkins County Health officials seek info about dog bite near Hanshaw and Freese Road

On Tuesday, Dec. 16, a cross-country skier was bitten around 2 p.m. in a Cornell-owned field south of Hanshaw Road and west of Freese Road.

1 week ago

Dairy Queen returning to Ithaca

Dairy Queen is moving into the former Tim Horton’s across from Home Depot on Elmira Road.

1 week ago

Ithaca alderperson-elect lists goals for 2026

Alderperson-elect Pat Sewell tells 607 News Now what his plans are when he takes his seat next month representing Ithaca’s third ward. 

1 week ago

Hornell man accused of trying to stab deputy

24-year-old Adriam Palmer allegedly resisted arrest by trying to stab an arresting officer on Friday, December 12th.

1 week ago

Parking lot argument leads to gun charge for 2 in Cortlandville

On December 12, State Police were called to Squeaky Clean car wash on State Route 222 around 11 a.m. for a report of a domestic disturbance.

1 week ago

Village ice rink opens Saturday in Homer

On December 20, you can lace 'em up at the George Vernum Park municipal courts behind the Homer Fire Department.

1 week ago

Ovid pair charged with alleged wallet theft

On December 13, deputies arrested 58-year-old Julia Collins and 54-year-old William Campbell for grand larceny, misdemeanor petit larceny, and misdemeanor conspiracy.

1 week ago

No injuries in snowy Virgil crash

On December 13, deputies responded to a reported personal injury motor vehicle crash in Virgil around 6 p.m. at West River and Snyder Hill Roads.

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Dryden superintendent touts success of cell phone ban

The Dryden Central School District has observed 30% less course failure for the first quarter in their high school after a smartphone classroom ban.

1 week ago

Cornell president calls Brown University shooting ‘unspeakable’

Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff encourages students to seek university resources after a shooting at Brown University.

1 week ago

Riley introduces bipartisan bill banning bonuses for utility CEOs amid rate hikes

On December 10, Congressman Josh Riley introduced the No Bonuses for Utility Executives Act with Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02).

1 week ago

Nasal spray recalled for potential contamination

According to the FDA, some ReBoost Nasal Spray may contain yeast, mold, or microorganisms, including one species identified as Achromobacter, at levels above specifications.

1 week ago

Doug’s Fish Fry wins NYS Senate Empire Award

On December 12, State Senator Lea Webb presented Doug’s Fish Fry with the New York State Senate Empire Award.

1 week ago

Ithaca College cuts ribbon on EV charging expansion project

On December 11, officials cut the ribbon to mark the culmination of the multi-year “Recharge at IC” initiative, which included the installation of 30 new electric vehicle chargers, bringing the campuswide total to 36.

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