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3 weeks ago
Gillibrand introduces bills to help seniors with rising cost of living
On November 7, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced the Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act, and the Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act.
3 weeks ago
Renzi Estate endowed fund at CNYCF establishes community grant program in Cortland County
On November 7, the Central New York Community Foundation’s (CNYCF) received a $12 million dollar gift from the estate of Nicholas and Agnes Renzi.
3 weeks ago
Webb secures $200k to increase security at Broome-Tioga BOCES
On November 10, Senator Lea Webb announced $200,000 in funding for Broome-Tioga BOCES through the State Senate's Community Resiliency, Economic Stability, and Technology Program (CREST).
3 weeks ago
TCPL Food Resource Fair set for Thursday in Ithaca
On November 13, the Tompkins County Public Library is hosting a free Food Resource Fair.
3 weeks ago
Investigation underway after Union Springs’ Frontenac Park vandalized
On November 10, significant damage was done at Frontenac Park in Union Springs.
3 weeks ago
Chemung County executive backs Stefanik for governor
Chemung County Executive Chris Moss is endorsing Rep. Elise Stefanik for governor.
3 weeks ago
Tioga County to vote on releasing contingent funds to ease SNAP reduction impacts
Lawmakers in Tioga County are planning to provide $100,000 from the county’s contingent fund to the Food Bank of the Southern Tier.
3 weeks ago
Sciencenter sports new look in Ithaca
The Sciencenter received an exterior paint job last week for the first time in 30 years.
3 weeks ago
Halsey Street safety initiative pushed back in Trumansburg
Trumansburg officials say the road-calming experiment on Halsey Street this Fall had technical challenges, and the speed reduction project has been pushed to Spring 2026.
3 weeks ago
Veterans Day events in Tompkins, Cortland Counties
Multiple services to honor those who have served for Veterans Day will be taking place in Cortland and Tompkins Counties today.
3 weeks ago
Tompkins County Whole Health adds more mental health space at Brown Rd. location
Tompkins County Whole Health is ready to accept more patients for mental health services at their space on Brown Road.
3 weeks ago
Firefighters tackle second fire in 8 days at Owego Upstate Shredding
On November 7, firefighters responded to Upstate Shredding around 8:19 p.m. for the second time in eight days.
3 weeks ago
Freeville man charged in Homer homicide
On November 7, deputies arrested 20-year-old Aaron Keem, of Freeville, and charged him with second degree murder in the death investigation of Anthony Beecham, of Homer.
3 weeks ago
Housing needs assessment underway in Cortland County
Planning Director Trish Hiemstra tells 607 News Now there's a strong and urgent needs for various types of housing in Cortland County.
3 weeks ago
One dead in Nichols crash
One person died after a crash in Nichols just after midnight on November 8th.
3 weeks ago
Free rabies clinic Friday in Auburn
On November 14, the Finger Lakes SPCA of Central New York is hosting a free rabies clinic at the shelter.
3 weeks ago
Waverly farm and animal rescue grows and donates food
The Happy Compromise Farm + Sanctuary in Waverly grows food and gives it away free in the community.
3 weeks ago
Cortland Beer Company to host Cortaca Jug watch party
Cortland Beer Company is hosting a watch party for the Cortaca Jug game on Saturday, November 15th.
3 weeks ago
Dry conditions improve, but much of NY remains under drought watch
On November 5, the DEC downgraded 21 counties from a drought warning to a drought watch, citing improvements in streamflow and groundwater.
3 weeks ago
Tompkins County activates Code Blue for this Sunday
On November 9, temperatures are expected to fall below freezing for a period of two or more consecutive hours.
