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State Theatre of Ithaca searching for new director

After nearly two decades in charge, Doug Levine has left his role at the State Theatre of Ithaca.

1 week ago

Berkshire man charged in police chase

On Mar. 1, David Keener, of Berkshire, allegedly led six law enforcement agencies on a high-speed chase for 28 miles through New York and Pennsylvania.

1 week ago

Lawmakers appoint new probation director in Cortland County

On February 26, the Legislature unanimously voted to appoint Matthew Deno as Cortland County Probation Director.

1 week ago

Ellis Hollow Community Center Pool memberships discounted in March

Seasonal memberships for the Ellis Hollow Community Center Pool are now available.

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Flock Safety violates Ithaca’s sanctuary city status, Sewell says

Alderperson Pat Sewell says a resolution calling for the city to end its relationship with Flock is on the table.

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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.

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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.

1 week ago

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.

2 weeks ago

IPD arrests 3 for meth possession during traffic stop

The Ithaca Police Department seized over 50 grams of meth during a traffic stop.

2 weeks ago

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.

2 weeks ago

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.

2 weeks ago

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.

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NYS renames Camp Barton as Three Falls State Park

Trumansburg, Ulysses, and Covert will operate the former Camp Barton, which has been renamed Three Falls State Park.

23 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Dancing with the Stars’ pro Mark Ballas leaps back to Broadway in ‘Chicago’

Mark Ballas is returning to Broadway in "Chicago" and the "Dancing with the Stars" pro will be reuniting with an old friend. Ballas, playing slippery lawyer Billy Flynn starting April 6, will share the stage with his Roxie, Whitney Leavitt, the "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star who was his dancing partner on "Dancing with the Stars" last year.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Multiple gunshots fired near Rihanna’s LA home and a woman is taken into custody

Los Angeles police took a woman into custody after she fired gunshots outside Rihanna 's gated home, according to authorities and news reports on Monday.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ bounds to No. 1 as Warner Bros.’ ‘The Bride!’ is on life support

Disney and Pixar's environmental adventure "Hoppers" topped the North American box office this weekend with $46 million in domestic ticket sales in its opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.