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3 weeks ago

Lansing seeks to fill vacancies on planning board, zoning board of appeals, conservation advisory council

The Town of Lansing is accepting applications for vacancies on the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Conservation Advisory Council.

3 weeks ago

No public hearing on proposed moratorium next week in Lansing

There will be no public hearing on a proposed development moratorium at next week’s Town Board meeting in Lansing.

3 weeks ago

In 9-1 vote, Common Council approves Ithaca budget

The $111 million Ithaca budget for 2026 was approved Wednesday in a vote of 9-1.

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Seneca Lake’s first winery sold

Glenora Wine Cellars recently sold to FLX Family Winery LLC, a sister company to Lilly Brothers Brewing and Lilly Broadcasting - the parent company of WENY-TV.

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Ithaca Fire Department is hiring, sign up for civil service exam by December 4

The Ithaca Fire Department is hiring for full-time, union positions.

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Cortland Elks Lodge raises $2k to support CPD Shop with a Cop campaign

On November 10, the Cortland Elks Lodge 748 donated $2000 to support Shop with a Cop the campaign.

3 weeks ago

TC3, SU to sign transfer agreement

On November 18, TC3 will sign a transfer agreement with Syracuse University.

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Antique dealer expanding into Lansing

Antique Quest, which operated out of Found in Ithaca Antiques for 15 years, is expanding with a new venture in Lansing.

3 weeks ago

Cortaca Jug heads back to the Bronx in ’26

On November 12, officials announced that next year’s Cortaca Jug game is headed back to Yankee Stadium.

3 weeks ago

Shutdown causing cancelled flights at Ithaca airport, officials say

The Ithaca Tompkins International Airport is experiencing delayed and cancelled fights as a result of staffing shortages caused by the government shutdown.

3 weeks ago

Dawson worried about rising costs of COG project

Tompkins County Legislator Deborah Dawson is concerned about rising costs for the Center of Government building project.

3 weeks ago

Proposed ICSD-ITA contract includes longer workday

Superintendent Dr. Luvelle Brown tells 607 News Now the workday would expand to 7 hours and 20 minutes each weekday except Wednesdays.

3 weeks ago

All ByHeart infant formula products recalled over botulism concern

The recall, which was first reported over the weekend, was expanded to include all ByHeart products on November 10 due to an ongoing nationwide outbreak of infant botulism.

3 weeks ago

Feed FLX Pets initiative collecting donations in Tompkins County

The Feed FLX Pets initiative is collecting donations to help families in need avoid choosing between cost-of-living expenses and keeping their pet while federal benefits are cut off.

3 weeks ago

Cayuga County Sheriff will not seek reelection after current term

On November 11, Cayuga County Sheriff Schenck announced that he intends to retire after his current term, which runs through the end of 2026.

3 weeks ago

Gillibrand introduces bills to help seniors with rising cost of living

On November 7, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced the Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act, and the Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act.

3 weeks ago

Renzi Estate endowed fund at CNYCF establishes community grant program in Cortland County

On November 7, the Central New York Community Foundation’s (CNYCF) received a $12 million dollar gift from the estate of Nicholas and Agnes Renzi.

3 weeks ago

Webb secures $200k to increase security at Broome-Tioga BOCES

On November 10, Senator Lea Webb announced $200,000 in funding for Broome-Tioga BOCES through the State Senate's Community Resiliency, Economic Stability, and Technology Program (CREST).

3 weeks ago

TCPL Food Resource Fair set for Thursday in Ithaca

On November 13, the Tompkins County Public Library is hosting a free Food Resource Fair.

3 weeks ago

Investigation underway after Union Springs’ Frontenac Park vandalized

On November 10, significant damage was done at Frontenac Park in Union Springs.

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6 hours ago in Entertainment

‘One Battle After Another’ and Jafar Panahi win big at Gotham Awards

Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" was crowned best feature film and the dissident Iranian director Jafar Panahi won three awards Monday at the 35th annual Gotham Awards, a starry kickoff to the film industry's awards season.

6 hours ago in Entertainment

Prada finalizes purchase of fashion rival Versace for $1.4 billion, launching new era

The Prada Group closed the purchase of Milan fashion rival Versace in a $1.375 billion cash deal that puts the fashion house known for its sexy silhouettes under the same roof as Prada's "ugly chic" aesthetic and Miu Miu's youth-driven appeal.

6 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Apple Replay is here. What’s the No. 1 song on Apple Music’s 2025 songs chart?

It arrived in 2024. And it never left. Rosé and Bruno Mars' massively popular, Grammy-nominated "APT." topped Apple Music's global song chart in 2025 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes.

10 hours ago in Business, Community, Crime, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Sheriff: Scam targeting businesses in Tompkins County

On December 1, the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office shared that several local establishments have recently received calls from a man claiming to be a law enforcement sergeant.