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ICSD fiscal shape ‘strong,’ superintendent says
After some challenging years in the Ithaca City School District, they're going into the 2026-27 budget prep on more solid fiscal ground.
FLLT accepts 283 acre donation of conservation easements in Hammondsport
On January 13, the FLLT announced the donation of a 283-acre property off Winding Stair Road in the Keuka Lake watershed in Hammondsport.
Tioga Opportunities receives $200k for elderly homeowner repairs
Tioga Opportunities, Inc. has received $200,000 in funding through the NYS Office of Community Renewal’s RESTORE program.
One hospitalized after 2-vehicle collision in Genoa
On January 12, Genoa firefighters were called to a collision involving a car and a tractor-trailer on Route 90 around noon.
Community Foundation of Tompkins County names new chief development officer
On January 12, Steph Bailey was appointed as the new Chief Development Officer of the Community Foundation of Tompkins County.
Geneva city councilman accused of drug sale granted pre-trail release
On January 12, Councilman Ahmad Whitfield was reportedly granted pre-trial release after being arrested on allegations of possessing and selling cocaine.
Former Cornell basketball coach Bill Courtney dies at 55
On January 13, Temple University Assistant Men's Basketball Coach Bill Courtney passed away unexpectedly.
Firefighting agreement under consideration in Ulysses
The Ulysses Town Board is considering approving a deal with the Village of Trumansburg that would have the town pay the village over $287k to provide firefighting services.
Ithaca lawmakers delay vote on monetary gift
Town lawmakers are considering giving a monetary gift to the City of Ithaca to support facilities at Cass Park and Stewart Park.
DEC says 3 pleaded guilty to illegal killing of deer in Richford
Officers with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation say the trio shot an 11-point buck standing in their vehicle’s spotlight on Nov. 7 in the Tioga County town of Richford.
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Bringing charges against the Fed: What we do (and don’t) know
President Donald Trump has dramatically escalated his confrontation with the Federal Reserve, his Justice Department investigating and threatening a criminal indictment of the independent central bank and serving it with subpoenas.
Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes hosting gentle yoga sessions for patients
The Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes is hosting weekly gentle yoga sessions for patients actively undergoing treatment.
NFL reveals Bills-Broncos kickoff time
Buffalo will challenge Denver at 4:30 p.m. in the Mile High City.
Sigler shows support for regime change in Iran
In a Facebook post Monday, Legislator Mike Sigler expressed support for an overthrow of Iran’s current government, saying it could “remake the Middle East and US relationships there.”
Groton to receive $675k grant for housing rehabilitation
On January 9, Governor Hochul announced that Groton has received $675,000 to help low to moderate-income households with rehabilitation costs.
Ithaca Conservation Board seeks nominations for Fischer Award
Town officials invite nominations for the 23rd annual Richard B. Fischer Conservation Award.
Newfield school district to hold budget prep meetings
A series of meetings starts next week on preparation for the 2026-27 spending plan for the Newfield Central School District.
Minor injury, cat rescued in Virgil house fire
On January 10, the Virgil Fire Department responded to a home on Route 392 just before 3 p.m. for a closet fire.
On this day in rock history: January 12th
(607NewsNow) — On this day in rock history, hear from Kat Walters of I-100 Iconic Rock about Led Zeppelin, Hullabaloo, and…
Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78
After beating cancer, music legend Bob Weir succumbed to underlying lung issues at the age of 78 on January 10th, 2026.
