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5 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Fall hiking highlights in the 607

Take advantage of the changing leaves and cool fall weather with these hiking spots in the 607.

5 days ago in Community, Government, Local, Politics

New administrator appointed in Cortland County

The Cortland County Legislature has approved the appointment of Michael Ponticello as county administrator. He'll start on Oct. 6.

5 days ago in Community, Local

Update: Missing Cortland County man found safely in Tompkins County

The Cortland County Sheriff's Office is asking for help locating 91-year-old Herbert Robinson.

5 days ago in Community, Education, Environment, Food Scene, Local

Ithaca school to launch farm-to-table food menu

The Ithaca Waldorf School is launching a farm-to-table lunch menu on Sept. 8.

5 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Today: 39th Annual Tompkins County Workers’ Center Labor Day Picnic in Stewart Park

The Tompkins County Workers' Center's 39th Annual Labor Day Picnic is today at Stewart Park in Ithaca.

6 days ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: August 30th

(607NewsNow) — On this day in rock history, hear from Kat Walters of I-100 Iconic Rock about Bob Dylan, The…

7 days ago in Local

Top stories rewind: Looking back at the week of 8/25

Don’t miss the biggest news stories from the past week with our top stories rewind.

1 week ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: August 29th

(607NewsNow) — On this day in rock history, hear from Kat Walters of I-100 Iconic Rock about The Beatles and…

1 week ago in World

Peace efforts in limbo as Ukraine’s capital mourns 23 dead after Russian attack

The death toll in a major Russian missile and drone strike on the Ukrainian capital rose to 23, including four children, officials said Friday, as U.S.-led efforts to end the three-year war remain stuck in apparent limbo.

1 week ago in Sports

Micah Parsons joins other NFL stars traded away during their primes

The shocking decision by the Dallas Cowboys to trade Micah Parsons to Green Bay after four dominant seasons as a pass rusher is far from unprecedented.

1 week ago in Sports

F1 tension builds as Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris resume title fight at the Dutch GP

Ahead of this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix, the first race in four weeks, Oscar Piastri is just nine points ahead of his McLaren teammate and title rival Lando Norris, who won three of the last four races before the mid-season break.

1 week ago in National

Trump revokes Secret Service protection for former Vice President Harris after Biden had extended it

President Donald Trump has revoked Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, a senior White House official said on Friday.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Doja Cat, Post Malone and Tate McRae will perform at MTV VMAs. Here’s what to know about the show

Pop singers Conan Gray and Tate McRae will each make their performance debut on the MTV Video Music Awards stage next month, the VMAs announced Tuesday.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Weekend top picks: AC/DC Tribute Concert, Cornell’s Festival 24, and more

Find fun, local activities for the weekend in the Cortland and Ithaca areas here.

1 week ago in Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Newark Valley to host oldies concert

Hits from the past will be performed by Rich Wilson at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Newark Valley Depot.

1 week ago in Community, Home & Garden, Lifestyle, Local, Real Estate

Ithaca board OKs plan for apartment building

On Aug. 26, the Ithaca's Planning & Development Board granted final approval for an apartment building on Oak Avenue.

1 week ago in Education, Local, Sports

IC, Cornell gear up for soccer-stuffed weekend

Ithaca College and Cornell University have men's and women's soccer games taking place this weekend.

1 week ago in Community, Environment, Government, Local, Politics

Ithaca, Cortland to receive state funding for clean water initiatives

The Green Innovation Grant and Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Planning Grant means money is coming to Ithaca and Cortland.

1 week ago in Community, Education, Government, Local

ICSD announces plans for NY-required cell phone ban in classrooms

ICSD Superintendent Dr. Luvelle Brown explains there is a tiered approach to the state-mandated ban on smart devices in classrooms.

1 week ago in Community, Health, Lifestyle, Local

Unintentional overdose deaths decline sharply in Tompkins County

The Tompkins County Whole Health Department has reported a 77% decrease in overdose deaths compared to this time last year.

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