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2 weeks ago
Enfield supervisor appoints new deputy
Enfield Town Supervisor Stephanie Redmond tells 607 News Now the town board votes next week on a replacement deputy supervisor.
2 weeks ago
Three charged with abandoning kittens in Barton
On February 24, the Sheriff's Office received a report that four kittens had been intentionally left on the side of Ellis Creek Road in the Town of Barton.
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TCPL seeks art for 2026-2027 showcase
The Tompkins County Public Library (TCPL) is seeking individuals who would like their artwork showcased in the building.
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Nearly 82k Hisense baby monitors recalled
Officials say the display unit of Babysense Max View Baby Monitors can overheat or spark while charging, posing a fire risk.
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Cortland house fire ruled accidental
On Feb. 28th, firefighters were called to a home in the city’s Fifth Ward just before 2:30 p.m. after a neighbor saw smoke coming from the structure.
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Fugitive from justice arrested in Ithaca
On Feb. 26, just after 1 p.m., deputies assisted the Cornell Police Department in taking Alvonsey Manigault into custody as a fugitive from justice.
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What’s new about SNAP? Tompkins County DSS leader explains
Tompkins County Department of Social Services Commissioner Brittanie Earle tells 607 News Now federal law changed last year.
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IPD says pedestrian struck Feb. 10 was trying to cross street
Investigators determined a pedestrian was trying to cross Elmira Road on Feb. 10 when they were struck by someone driving a Chevrolet Silverado.
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Cornell to launch part-time, online bachelor’s degree in 2027
Cornell is launching a new program to increase accessibility to higher education.
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IPD arrests 3 for meth possession during traffic stop
The Ithaca Police Department seized over 50 grams of meth during a traffic stop.
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Authorities investigating student school threat at S-VE Middle School
On February 25, district officials say they became aware of a rumored potential threat of violence by a student at the Middle School around 10:30 a.m.
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Virgil house fire started in pellet stove, authorities say
Firefighters responded a little before 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26 to a single-family home on Webb Rd. in Virgil.
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Sheriff: ‘I hear concerns’ about Flock safety cameras
Flock Safety cameras in Tompkins County are getting a lot of flak from the public over privacy concerns.
2 weeks ago
USDA: Trader Joe’s product could contain foreign material
According to the USDA, 20-ounce plastic bag packages of Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice could be contaminated with a foreign material, specifically glass.
2 weeks ago
Variety of Weber grill brushes recalled for ingestion hazard
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a variety of Weber brushes have metal bristles that can detach, posing an ingestion hazard and risk of serious internal injuries.
2 weeks ago
Two charged with identify theft in Cortland
According to the Cortland Police Department, a man lost his wallet while shopping at Riverside Plaza on Feb. 6 and later discovered nearly $500 in fraudulent purchases on his cards.
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Ithaca schools need new roofs, school board president says
Dr. Sean Bradwell, president of Ithaca’s Board of Education, tells 607 News Now some work is needed at a few buildings.
2 weeks ago
SUNY Cortland to present 2 alums with honorary award
Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey and Special Olympics New York CEO Stacey Bohne Hengsterman will receive Doctor of Humane Letters at a graduation ceremony this spring.
2 weeks ago
Kinney Pharmacy to close in downtown Ithaca
Kinney Drugs, located near Fall Creek in the 500 block of North Cayuga Street, is preparing for its last day in business.
2 weeks ago
Waverly man accused of trying to sell cannabis and alcohol to minor
On February 20, on the day before his 18th birthday, Tyler Orso was arrested and charged after an investigation and sting operation by Sayre Police.
