(607NewsNow) — Here’s a look back at the top stories on 607NewsNow from this week:
Road conditions blamed for Virgil propane truck crash, leak: Rough roads are being blamed for a propane truck crash in Virgil. The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office says the crash Friday morning caused propane to leak on West River Road. Get the full story here.
Nearly $5 million headed to Southern Tier to boost housing: Tompkins County is getting over $1.5 million dollars to support affordable housing. State Senator Lea Webb says the state money was awarded to municipalities and non-profit groups through the New York State Homes and Community Renewal Office. Get the full story here.
TC3-operated Coltivare permanently closed, college says: An Ithaca restaurant has served its final meal. Coltivare is permanently closed. The South Cayuga Street eatery was operated by TC3, which calls the decision to close Coltivare ‘difficult,’ but add that the Culinary Center “will continue to provide state-of-the-art learning space” for students studying culinary arts. Get the full story here.
Ithaca drug trafficking investigation nets 3 arrests: Police say 23-year-old Anthony Teutonico, Jr. and 20-year-old Kevin Krise were arrested early Wednesday morning on East Green Street. Officers say drugs, drug paraphernalia, and a dagger were found during a search of the home. Get the full story here.
Mexican citizen arrested by ICE in Ithaca: On January 30, Jesus Romero-Hernandez was arrested by agents from Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). According to officials with the United States Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of New York, the 27-year-old was charged on January 8 with illegally reentering the U.S. Get the full story here.