Local
24 hours ago
Cortland mayor explains 8% tax rate increase

In the 2026 budget adopted last week by the Cortland Common Council, property taxes are going up eight percent, double what was expected.

Local
24 hours ago
Bath PD trace school threat to Geneva woman

A call to Steuben County 911 on Dec. 19 making unspecified threats to the Bath Central School District was traced back to Carrie McChesney.

Community
1 day ago
City of Ithaca parking rates to increase January 5

In 2026, the hourly rate for on-street parking in the ParkMobile/electronic pay station zones will increase to $2.50 per hour.

Business
1 day ago
With pool closed for repairs, Cortland YMCA partners with SUNY Cortland for swimming

SUNY Cortland is allowing YMCA members to use the Student Life Center pool while repairs are happening at the YMCA.

Community
1 day ago
Tompkins County Advocacy Center office closed for holidays, services still available

Beginning today, December 19th, the Advocacy Center of Tompkins County’s administrative office is shut down for the holidays.

Community
1 day ago
Freeville to receive nearly $5M toward wastewater treatment project

On December 19, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Freeville will get $4.8 million through the state’s water infrastructure improvement grant program.

Local
3 days ago
Top stories rewind: Looking back at the week of 12/15

Don’t miss the biggest news stories from the past week with our top stories rewind.

Community
4 days ago
Cortland man wins $10M on scratch-off

CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) – Happy Holidays indeed for a Cortland man. Crown City resident […]

Local
4 days ago
Cortland PD IDs victim, driver in fatal downtown crash

63-year-old Kyong Searle was in a crosswalk in downtown Cortland shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Thursday when she was struck and killed by a minivan that was out delivering packages.

Local
4 days ago
TC3 signs third transfer agreement of 2025

TC3 is partnering with Hobart and William Smith Colleges to guarantee recent TC3 graduates acceptance and scholarships into bachelor’s degree programs.