Our mission

607 News Now is dedicated to reporting timely and accurate local news that matters to Ithaca and the Lakes Region. Our reporters live and work in Ithaca and are deeply invested in the stories that shape our neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Our mission is to keep local news accessible to everyone, because a connected community
is a strong community.



At 607 News Now, we’re committed to bringing you news you can trust. Every story we share reflects our commitment to transparency, compassion, and independence. Being your trusted local news source is important to us. Whether itโ€™s breaking news, community highlights, or issues that matter most, you can count on us to have Keeneโ€™s best interests at heart.

Want to know more about how we operate?
Read our ethics policy, the 607 News Now Promise.



607 News Now values contributions from the community. We encourage the submission of content that adheres to our editorial guidelines. While all submissions are accepted for review, the final decision on publication rests with the editor-in-chief and publishers. Editorial staff evaluates all submissions for accuracy, grammar and relevance, ensuring they meet our standards. By submitting, contributors grant permission for use by 607 News Now.

Maddie Cavataio
Editor-in-chief


Joe Salzone
Operations Manager/News Director

Mathew Adams
Anchor/Reporter

Matt Aceto
Anchor/Reporter

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Chet Osadchey
General Manager

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