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The pedestrian bridge will accommodate people walking, jogging, or riding a bicycle and will connect Dryden with Varna on the rail trail.

On April 16, Northstar Public House announced on Facebook that it will close permanently at the end of the month.

The Tompkins County Board of Health voted to adopt a resolution enforcing a $40k penalty to the apartment building owners for violations and complaints dating back to last summer.

On April 17, State Senator Lea Webb presented Lieutenant James Alexander Jr. with the New York State Liberty Medal.

Volunteers will no longer clean up Berkshire Creekside Park on Tuesday.

Residents can share their thoughts on the 2026-2027 budget.

Freshman Alexis Cournoyer is transferring to Wisconsin.

Superintendent Jamie Coppola tells 607 News Now a $3 million shortfall is the result of a shortage in revenue and overspending during the 2024-25 school year. 

On April 21, Tompkins County Highway crews will begin bridge work in the village at 6 a.m. on Lewis Street.

On April 14, a special meeting of the Legislature was called to consider a resolution to end the county’s contract with the security company.