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A man in a dark suit speaks at a wooden podium during a police press conference, with six other officials in suits standing behind him; flags flank the group and a large screen labeled 'Task Force' shows seized items.
Community
2 weeks ago
Authorities seize 21 pounds of meth, multiple ghost guns in Johnson City

On June 4th, authorities from multiple agencies executed several search warrants, including at a “warehouse-style” building in Johnson City, where they allegedly found a large quantity of drugs and illegal weapons.

Four women in a bookstore pose with a framed award certificate, smiling, in front of tall shelves of books.
Business
2 weeks ago
Protagonist Books & Coffee wins NYS Senate Empire Award

On June 24, Protagonist Books and Coffee received the New York State Senate Empire Award.

Community
2 weeks ago
Southern Tier, Cortland County to receiving funding for road safety improvements

On June 25, Governor Kathy Hochul announced over $43 million in grants as part of the DOT’s Safe System initiative.

Community
2 weeks ago
State Sen. Webb issues statement on recent threat and arrest

On June 23, State Police arrested 49-year-old James Crosby and charged him with making a terroristic threat following a Facebook comment targeting Webb in which he said, “I’d be proud to hang her from a tree” on a Juneteenth-related post.

Collage of 15 circular 'Future Voter 2026' stickers with election-themed drawings, plus right-side banners reading 'I VOTED' and a 'Board of Elections' logo; red contest banner at the bottom with a QR code.
Community
2 weeks ago
Tompkins County voting sticker contest returns for 2026 election

Local students were invited to create original “I Voted” and “Future Voter” artwork ahead of the November 2026 election.

Community
2 weeks ago
Ithaca site, others to receive federal cleanup money

On June 24, Senator Chuck Schumer announced that $1.5 million is headed to the Southern Tier to support cleaning efforts at contaminated sites.

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Community
2 weeks ago
Harmful algal blooms confirmed on Cayuga Lake

According to the Cayuga County Health Department, two harmful algal blooms (HABs) were confirmed on the northeastern section of Cayuga Lake this week.

Community
2 weeks ago
Route changes coming to Centro Cortland

Effective Monday, Cortland Route 1 will be extended past Riverside Plaza to Parkwood Drive, Colony Drive, and Morningside Drive.

High-voltage electrical substation with metal framework, transformers, and fencing under a clear blue sky
Community
2 weeks ago
NYSEG begins improvement work on Ithaca substation

The utility company is upgrading the Fourth Street Substation in the city with a modern control building, new transformers, and switching equipment.

Community
2 weeks ago
Waverly man pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of child

ALBANY, NY (607NewsNow) – A Waverly man will spend time in federal prison. On […]