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5 days ago

Cortland County jury returns partial verdict in Burda case

On July 21, Steven Burda was convicted on nine criminal charges related to a January 2024 shooting, but the jury was deadlocked on charges of attempted murder of a police officer.

6 days ago

Bath man had over 1,500 images/video of child porn, troopers say

32-year-old Daniel White allegedly had hundreds of child sex abuse material on several electronic devices.

6 days ago

NYS Department of Health partners with SUNY for SWIMS Initiative

As part of the NY SWIMS initiative, free youth swimming will be offered at several SUNY campuses this year, including Cortland, TC3, and Binghamton.

6 days ago

Montour man accused of intentionally striking road worker

A Schuyler County man is facing multiple charges after allegedly hitting a female road worker on July 14 with his car.

6 days ago

House passes tick-borne disease funding bill backed by Congressman Josh Riley

Co-sponsored by Riley, the Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on July 21.

6 days ago

DeRuyter to celebrate 80th anniversary of Firemen’s Fair

The DeRuyter Firemen's Fair is Aug. 6-9.

6 days ago

Police arrest 3 after child welfare check in Virgil

Three people were arrested earlier this month after a child welfare check investigation in the Town of Virgil.

7 days ago

Ithaca Y gets $2 million in state childcare funding

Over two million dollars in childcare funding is going to the YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County.

7 days ago

State Police: Ithaca man broke into Lansing apartment, punched trooper

Troopers say David Thomas broke into an apartment just after midnight Tuesday on Graham Rd.

7 days ago

City of Ithaca hiring for unarmed responder program

The City of Ithaca is looking to fill positions for the recently created ROOTS Program, which stands for Responders Offering Outreach, Trust, and Support.

7 days ago

Auburn firefighters rescue dog trapped beneath driveway

Firefighters were called to a home in Auburn on July 20 for a dog that became stuck in a woodchuck hole.

7 days ago

Driver killed in Locke crash

The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office says 65-year-old Lester Doolittle was killed after his SUV struck a tree on July 20 in Locke.

7 days ago

FLLT adds 83 acres to Lindsay-Parsons Preserve

On July 21, the Finger Lakes Land Trust completed the purchase of 83 acres to be added to the Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve.

7 days ago

Late Tioga County fire coordinator honored with plaque

On July 20, Tioga County dedicated a memorial plaque to late Fire Coordinator John V. Scott

1 week ago

Dryden residents requesting more signage on Slaterville Rd.

Dryden's town supervisor says residents are worried about a lack of signs on Slaterville Rd.

1 week ago

Cortland County to develop road safety plan

Cortland County will develop a local road safety plan by 2030.

1 week ago

Over 200 line up for Goodwill Cortland grand opening

Goodwill Cortland held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the grand opening of its new Riverside Plaza location on July 17.

1 week ago

Cleanup underway after storm damage on Lansing school grounds

LCSD officials say camps and childcare programs are operating normally after storm damage over the weekend.

1 week ago

Water conservation order lifted in Aurora

After repairs, the Cayuga County Health Department has lifted the water conservation order for the Village of Aurora.

1 week ago

Ithaca exploring PODS system to address homelessness

Acting Ithaca City Manager Dominick Recckio tells 607 News Now he created the concept in 2025.

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