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Jazz Chisholm Jr. affirms confidence in Yankees
6+ hour, 40+ min ago (208+ words) NEW YORK (607 News Now) " A slugger for the Yankees is keeping the faith. After New York dropped its seventh straight game on Wednesday, Jazz Chisholm Jr. shared some positive words. "We still believe in ourselves, and we believe in our…...
In the extreme heat, illnesses are possible
9+ hour, 2+ min ago (161+ words) Tompkins County's medical director warns about the possibilities of heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and heat cramps. ITHACA, NY (607 News Now) " The extreme heat we're feeling across the Southern Tier can make you sick. Tompkins County Medical Director Dr. William Klepack…...
Area 51 earns NYS Senate Empire Award
21+ hour, 48+ min ago (182+ words) CORTLAND, NY (607 News Now) " State Senator Lea Webb is honoring another local business. On June 25, Webb presented Area 51 with the NYS Senate Empire Award, which is the highest honor for small businesses in the state. Webb says the Cortland hobby…...
Watkins Glen State Park Sentry Bridge to reopen today
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (187+ words) The Sentry Bridge at Watkins Glen State Park closed in 2022. WATKINS GLEN, NY (607 News Now) " After more than four years, the Sentry Bridge at Watkins Glen State Park is reopening. The New York State Parks Office is holding an official…...
SUNY Cortland appoints 1 new coach, promotes another
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (139+ words) CORTLAND, NY (607 News Now) " SUNY Cortland has named a new head coach for women's volleyball. Kristin Baker is joining from Hamilton College, where she had the same role since 2017. In addition, Andrew Taylor has been promoted to lead assistant coach…...
Addison bank robber pleads guilty
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (202+ words) BATH, NY (607 News Now) " A Corning man is accepting a plea deal for his role in an August 2025 bank robbery. On June 26, Dominick Bova pled guilty in Steuben County Court to first-degree robbery and misdemeanor contempt. Originally facing more than…...
Scammer in Tioga County impersonating law enforcement
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (182+ words) OWEGO, NY (607 News Now) " A phone scam is making the rounds in Tioga County. The Sheriff's Office has received reports that a caller posing as a local Sergeant is contacting residents. The scammer tells the victim they've been indicted, and…...
Fireworks, festivals, parades, and more celebrations start in the Finger Lakes area for the 4th of July
1+ week, 1+ day ago (525+ words) FINGER LAKES, NY (607 News Now) " Celebrations are starting for the 4th of July in the Finger Lakes, including events in Ithaca, Cortland, Groton, Homer, Freeville, and more. Here's a list of happenings to mark on your calendar: Here's a list of…...
Cortland outreach worker receives NYS Commendation Award
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (218+ words) CORTLAND, NY (607 News Now) " State Sen. Lea Webb is recognizing a Cortland man. Webb presented Dean O'Gorman with a New York State Commendation Award, the highest honor an individual can earn for service to the community on June 25. O'Gorman is…...
Paper cups accepted in new Tompkins County curbside recycling guidelines
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (169+ words) ITHACA, NY (607 News Now) " Tompkins County is releasing its 2026 to 2027 curbside recycling guidelines. Effective July 1, paper cups will be accepted in roadside pickup across the county. Officials with Recycling and Materials Management say new technology has made paper cups easier…...