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Alleged thefts lead to arrests in Caroline
4+ hour, 36+ min ago (178+ words) In recent days, New York State Police said property was stolen from recreational vehicles, a hunting camp, and the yard of a home. The burglaries allegedly took place on different roads within the town. According to police, the latest theft…...
Gillibrand: War with Iran has hurt U. S. security, credibility
6+ hour, 15+ min ago (154+ words) WASHINGTON (607 News Now) " U. S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling the war with Iran a failure. "Our security has been weakened, our credibility abroad is in tatters, and our leadership has been exposed as unserious on the world stage," she said. During…...
Duet to perform classic hits in Newark Valley
9+ hour, 38+ min ago (138+ words) NEWARK VALLEY, NY (607 News Now) " You can hear live music tonight in Newark Valley. Husband-and-wife duet Tom & Marie will play hits from the "60s and "70s. The show starts at 7 p. m. at the Newark Valley Depot. Admission is free, and refreshments will be…...
DEC buys former Boy Scout camp site in Ovid
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (212+ words) The 284-acre Seneca County site will be preserved from future development. OVID, NY (607 News Now) " Land in Seneca County is now under state control." Gov. Kathy Hochul says"284 acres"at the former"Babcock-Hovey Scout Camp"in Ovid has been bought…...
Power outage causes Cortland Free Library to close early
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (125+ words) CORTLAND, NY (607 News Now) " The Cortland Free Library has closed early today. Due to a power outage, the library will reopen at 9: 30 a. m. on Friday. The library made the announcement on Facebook earlier this afternoon. Following 4 arrests, the SUNY Cortland Child…...
Cayuga Heights trustees vote not to renew Flock contract
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (197+ words) CAYUGA HEIGHTS, NY (607 News Now) " Cayuga Heights is turning away from Flock Safety." The Board of Trustees voted unanimously Wednesday, June 17 against renewing its contract with the security company, which runs out in September. Four Flock cameras have been operating…...
New SUNY Cortland online master's program improves access to teacher certifications
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (212+ words) CORTLAND, NY (607 News Now) " SUNY Cortland is offering a new online master's program that streamlines the process for obtaining a teacher certification. Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Carol Van Der Karr obtained partial funding for the program, as well as…...
Deputies arrest two in Ithaca drug bust
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (170+ words) ITHACA, NY (607 News Now) " Two people from Ithaca are currently behind bars. According to Tompkins County Sheriff Derek Osborne, "Over two ounces of cocaine and a large quantity of U. S. currency consistent with drug sale activity were located inside the residence....
Ehrhart Energy to host Customer Appreciation Day and America's 250th celebration ahead of July 4th
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (314+ words) TRUMANSBURG, NY (607 News Now) " Ehrhart Energy is inviting the community to join them on Wednesday, July 2nd, for a special Customer Appreciation Day celebration honoring America's 250th anniversary. The event will take place from 11: 30 a. m. to 3: 30 p. m. and will feature food, giveaways, savings opportunities,…...
Child summer camp safety bill lands on Hochul's desk, Webb says
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (214+ words) ITHACA, NY (607 News Now) " A new bill about child safety is going to the governor. Sen. Lea Webb says the legislation makes sure kids going to summer camp have access to treatments when needed. The bill allows camp employees 18 or…...