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2 weeks ago

Brown hopes for better retention levels in proposed ICSD teacher contract

ICSD Superintendent Luvelle Brown is hoping the tentative contract reached on October 30th will help with teacher retention rates.

2 weeks ago

Free Saturday parking in downtown Ithaca to end in January

Starting in January, free parking in downtown Ithaca will end. 

2 weeks ago

Tompkins County launches search for historian

On November 12, 0fficials announced the start of the formal search process for a Tompkins County Historian.

2 weeks ago

Webb delivers $50k to Southern Tier Veterans Support Group

On November 12, State Senator Lea Webb delivered $50,000 in funding to the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group (STVSG).

2 weeks ago

Villagio Italian Market and Bistro to celebrate grand opening in Owego

The Villagio Italian Market and Bistro in Owego is celebrating its grand opening today with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

2 weeks ago

Lansing seeks to fill vacancies on planning board, zoning board of appeals, conservation advisory council

The Town of Lansing is accepting applications for vacancies on the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Conservation Advisory Council.

2 weeks ago

No public hearing on proposed moratorium next week in Lansing

There will be no public hearing on a proposed development moratorium at next week’s Town Board meeting in Lansing.

2 weeks ago

In 9-1 vote, Common Council approves Ithaca budget

The $111 million Ithaca budget for 2026 was approved Wednesday in a vote of 9-1.

3 weeks ago

Seneca Lake’s first winery sold

Glenora Wine Cellars recently sold to FLX Family Winery LLC, a sister company to Lilly Brothers Brewing and Lilly Broadcasting - the parent company of WENY-TV.

3 weeks ago

Ithaca Fire Department is hiring, sign up for civil service exam by December 4

The Ithaca Fire Department is hiring for full-time, union positions.

3 weeks ago

Cortland Elks Lodge raises $2k to support CPD Shop with a Cop campaign

On November 10, the Cortland Elks Lodge 748 donated $2000 to support Shop with a Cop the campaign.

3 weeks ago

TC3, SU to sign transfer agreement

On November 18, TC3 will sign a transfer agreement with Syracuse University.

3 weeks ago

Antique dealer expanding into Lansing

Antique Quest, which operated out of Found in Ithaca Antiques for 15 years, is expanding with a new venture in Lansing.

3 weeks ago

Cortaca Jug heads back to the Bronx in ’26

On November 12, officials announced that next year’s Cortaca Jug game is headed back to Yankee Stadium.

3 weeks ago

Shutdown causing cancelled flights at Ithaca airport, officials say

The Ithaca Tompkins International Airport is experiencing delayed and cancelled fights as a result of staffing shortages caused by the government shutdown.

3 weeks ago

Dawson worried about rising costs of COG project

Tompkins County Legislator Deborah Dawson is concerned about rising costs for the Center of Government building project.

3 weeks ago

Proposed ICSD-ITA contract includes longer workday

Superintendent Dr. Luvelle Brown tells 607 News Now the workday would expand to 7 hours and 20 minutes each weekday except Wednesdays.

3 weeks ago

All ByHeart infant formula products recalled over botulism concern

The recall, which was first reported over the weekend, was expanded to include all ByHeart products on November 10 due to an ongoing nationwide outbreak of infant botulism.

3 weeks ago

Feed FLX Pets initiative collecting donations in Tompkins County

The Feed FLX Pets initiative is collecting donations to help families in need avoid choosing between cost-of-living expenses and keeping their pet while federal benefits are cut off.

3 weeks ago

Cayuga County Sheriff will not seek reelection after current term

On November 11, Cayuga County Sheriff Schenck announced that he intends to retire after his current term, which runs through the end of 2026.

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