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Local
2 months ago
Ithaca Y gets $2 million in state childcare funding

Over two million dollars in childcare funding is going to the YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County.

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Community
2 months ago
FLLT adds 83 acres to Lindsay-Parsons Preserve

On July 21, the Finger Lakes Land Trust completed the purchase of 83 acres to be added to the Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve.

Local
2 months ago
Dryden residents requesting more signage on Slaterville Rd.

Dryden’s town supervisor says residents are worried about a lack of signs on Slaterville Rd.

Local
2 months ago
Cortland County to develop road safety plan

Cortland County will develop a local road safety plan by 2030.

Local
2 months ago
Ithaca exploring PODS system to address homelessness

Acting Ithaca City Manager Dominick Recckio tells 607 News Now he created the concept in 2025.

Community
2 months ago
Berkshire Blueberry & Book Festival to attract crowds

The celebration takes place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Berkshire Free Library.

A decaying wooden ramp leads into a murky algae‑covered pond with overgrown vegetation nearby.
Environment
2 months ago
Officials: Dryden Lake dam is leaking, will be replaced in 2027

Dryden’s deputy town supervisor says the lake’s water levels are down over 50%.

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Community
2 months ago
CNY SNAP secures funding to purchase Cortland building

CNY SNAP shifts focus to building renovations and equipment after securing funding to purchase Salisbury Street location.

Community
2 months ago
Aurora under water conservation order

The Cayuga County Health Department has issued a water conservation order in Aurora after a water main break on the Wells College campus.

Community
2 months ago
Tompkins County Human Services Building closed for police activity

The Tompkins County Human Services Building is closed for the remainder of the day, July 15.