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Corning will see its first female mayor in ’26

Democrat Pam Walker will lead Corning after running unopposed.

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TCPL to mark 25 years on Green Street this Saturday

On November 8, the Tompkins County Public Library, which moved from its Cayuga Street location in 2000, will host a party to mark its silver anniversary.

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Tompkins County lawmakers eyeing rising COG costs

On November 4, various members of the Center of Government design team presented an update on the project's progress.

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Spencer man charged with felony criminal contempt

33-year-old Phillip Ryan, of Spencer, sent text messages that violated a full stay-away order of protection.

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Moore Family Farm wins NYS Senate Empire Award

Senator Lea Webb was recently in Groton to present the State Senate Empire Award to the Moore Family Farm.

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Ex-Ithaca fire chief takes state job

Former Ithaca Fire Chief Rob Covert is the new deputy state fire administrator with the New York State Fire Commission.

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Cortland County faces $8-9M deficit, Harbin says

Legislator Beau Harbin tells 607 News Now he’s focused on closing a large budget gap before legislators vote on the 2026 budget.

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TCAT allowing SNAP recipients to ride for free

Anyone with an EBT card can show it to a driver on any TCAT route in service "with no questions asked" and get a free ride to and from grocery stores, food pantries, and other services.

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IC, SUNY Cortland to square off in can and bottle drive ahead of 2025 Cortaca Jug

Ahead of the 2025 Cortaca Jug football game, Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland’s sustainability offices have set up a Cortaca Can Collection Competition.

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Ithaca biotech startup wins $150k grand prize

On October 31, REEgen won the $150,000 grand prize from FuzeHub in a field of 11 other startups at the State’s annual Innovation Summit.

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Locke man charged after allegedly violating order of protection

48-year-old Michael Zirbel, of Locke, allegedly subjected a woman to unwanted physical contact but had left the scene before the arrival of law enforcement.

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Ithaca Rotary Club’s launches 33rd Share the Warmth Campaign

The Ithaca Rotary Club’s 33rd annual Share the Warmth Campaign is underway to collect new or gently used winter clothing for Tompkins County families in need.

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IPD welcomes two new officers

On November 5, Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo swore in Kristian Zawko and Derek Payne to the Ithaca Police Department.

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ICSD, ITA announce tentative deal on 3-year contract

Months of discussions between the Ithaca City School District and the Ithaca Teachers Association have resulted in agreement about a new contract.

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Cornell survey shows increase in sexual misconduct, harassment on campus

According to survey results, 15% of Cornell students who responded say they experienced nonconsensual sexual contact, which is up from 2023 and 2021.

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Common Council in Ithaca, Cortland to see mix of new and old faces

Jorge DeFendini has won a seat representing the 1st Ward on the Ithaca Common Council while former mayor Brian Tobin has won a seat to fill a vacancy in Cortland's 1st Ward.

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New faces headed to Tompkins County Legislature

According to unofficial results from the Board of Elections, Christy Bianconi is the presumptive winner in District 14 over Michelle Wright, who was running as an independent.

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Scale House Brewery donates pizzas to those affected by SNAP loss

On November 3, The Scale House Brewery in Hector opened its doors and handed out free take-out pizzas to anyone affected by the loss of SNAP benefits.

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NWS issues wind advisory for Southern Tier

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a wind advisory for much of the region, including Tompkins, Cortland, Tioga, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Onondaga, Steuben, Schuyler, and Broome Counties.

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IC Athletics, Dick’s Sporting Goods announce partnership

On November 4, IC Athletics announced an agreement with Dick’s Sporting Goods.

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‘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.

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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.

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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.