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7 days ago

Kelly’s Dockside Cafe preps for closure, selling inventory

After more than 50 years of business, Kelly’s Dockside Café will shutter its doors next month.

1 week ago

With drone assistance, Cortland PD locates missing elderly man

A 73-year-old man, who is not from the area and has dementia, was located safely at Randall Park after being reported missing on October 11th.

1 week ago

NJ man charged in $500k Tompkins County gold bar scam

On October 8, State Police arrested Akash Thakkar, of Hiawatha, NJ, following a 15-month investigation.

1 week ago

Legislative hopeful pushes for better coordinated mental health resources

Licensed social worker Christy Bianconi is running for a seat in the Tompkins County Legislature in District 14.

1 week ago

Ithaca man arrested on weapon, resisting arrest charges

40-year-old Justin Carl is facing multiple charges after his arrest at the Green Street parking garage this morning.

1 week ago

IPD asking for more alternative response funding

The Ithaca Police Department has presented their budget and is looking for more alternative response funding.

1 week ago

TCPL appoints interim director

Kat Savage was appointed as the Tompkins County Public Library interim director by the Board of Trustees starting today, Oct. 13.

1 week ago

LWVTC touts Vote411 for general election info

The League of Women Voters of Tompkins County says you can find registration information, polling place locations, and candidate info for county, city, and other local races.

1 week ago

Cortland Police: Rental scams rising again

The Cortland Police Department says the community is being targeted by scammers using real addresses and convincing stories.

1 week ago

Humane Society of Schuyler County asks for help amid influx of animals

Humane Society of Schuyler County Executive Director Georgie Taylor says they’re beyond capacity and staff are stretched thin.

1 week ago

Cortland Memorial Foundation raises $58k for GCMC

Nearly 200 attendees helped raise $58,000 to support GCMC at the Cortland Memorial Foundation's annual Harvest of Gold gala at Greek Peak.

1 week ago

Two injured in Cortlandville crash

CORTLANDVILLE, NY (607NewsNow) – Two people are recovering after a crash in Cortlandville. On October 8, a motorcycle allegedly made…

2 weeks ago

Tompkins County EBC recommends 3.31% tax levy increase for 2026

On October 8, at its final meeting, the Expanded Budget Committee (EBC) unanimously voted on a levy totaling $56,713,511.

2 weeks ago

Troopers charge Massachusetts man with rape in Steuben County

State Police say 29-year-old Estefan Henriquez was arrested Wednesday in Canisteo after driving to meet a 14-year-old girl for sex.

2 weeks ago

Tompkins Chamber to host FEMA flood map and insurance info workshop

On October 14, the Tompkins Chamber is hosting a workshop about new Tompkins County flood maps from FEMA and how they may affect you.

2 weeks ago

Ithaca troopers host NYS Inspector General, others for tree planting

On October 8, troopers were joined by New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang and others to plant nine red maple saplings at the Ithaca barracks.

2 weeks ago

Tompkins SIREN alert system sees steady increase in participation

SIREN users have increased by more than 2,300 through the first eight months of 2025, with the number of subscriptions over 39,000, as of August.

2 weeks ago

Cortland woman accused of unlawful imprisonment, reckless endangerment involving young children

Lori Maricle of Cortland, 31, is accused of locking a 6-year-old girl in a closet before leaving the residence for about an hour.

2 weeks ago

Tompkins DSS ready for cold weather overnight, Akumfi says

Tompkins County Administrator Korsah Akumfi tells WHCU anyone in need of shelter overnight can reach out to the Department of Social Services.

2 weeks ago

ITA to hold rally ahead of ICSD contract talks

The Ithaca Teachers Association will hold a brief rally today before sitting down at the bargaining table with ICSD.

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Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

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No Doubt reunites for Sphere residency. Gwen Stefani will be first woman to headline the Vegas venue

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2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

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