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From 607 News Now, Cortland Voice and 14 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
607 News Now2 hours ago
Keeping unwanted wildlife out of your house this fall | Wildlife Resolutions, on 607 News NowAs days get shorter and weather gets colder, it's not uncommon for homeowners to notice an increase in activity from unwanted wildlife.
Cortland Voice3 hours ago
Ithaca man receives criminal mischief charge after damaging room (Report), on Cortland VoiceReport from the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office: On Oct. 24 at 4:32 p.m., deputies responded to a local hotel on Elmira Road in the Town of Ithaca for a reported criminal mischief complaint. It was alleged that an occupant, Brandon S. Fuller (age 35, of Ithaca) had caused damage to his room with an estimated repair cost of between $600-$800. Fuller was charged with Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree and was held for Centralized Arraignment Court later that evening.
Tompkins Weekly4 hours ago
Ithaca College Flute Ensemble, on Tompkins Weeklywith guest conductor Aaron Burgess
Cortland Standard5 hours ago
YES Network to broadcast 2026 Cortaca Jug game, on Cortland StandardThe YES Network will broadcast the 2026 Cortaca Jug football rivalry game between SUNY Cortland and Ithaca College on Nov. 14 at Yankee Stadium.
WSKO-AM5 hours ago
Report: Jags DT DaVon Hamilton (quad) likely out for season, on WSKO-AMJacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton is expected to miss the rest of the season with a torn quadriceps muscle, NFL Network reported Monday. Hamilton, 29, was carted off the field in the second quarter of Jacksonville’s 42-7 home victor…
607 News Now5 hours ago
Dryden Reading Department honors longtime Freeville educator with Little Free Library, on 607 News NowLeanne Allen, who unexpectedly passed away on August 5th, 2026, served as a reading teacher for 28 years at Freeville Elementary School (FES).
Cortland Voice5 hours ago
Man issued drug charges after traffic stop in Town of Ithaca (Report), on Cortland VoiceReport from the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office: On Oct. 23 at 4:27 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Bostwick Road in the Town of Ithaca. Upon approaching the vehicle, deputies allegedly observed what appeared to be a baggie of drugs along with other drug paraphernalia. A passenger sitting in the area, Lamont A. Kastenhuber (age 25, of the City of Ithaca), was removed from the vehicle and searched. During the search, additional suspected drugs were located. Kastenhuber was charged with two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree (Class A…
The Cornell Daily Sun5 hours ago
Cor(nell)aline: The ‘Other Mother’ of College, on The Cornell Daily SunSelina Chen ’28 compares life at Cornell to the Other World in the movie 'Coraline.'
The Cornell Daily Sun5 hours ago
SOLAR FLARE | An Emo Playlist for an Emo Monday, on The Cornell Daily SunAlessandra Gavris '29 creates an emo playlist in this week's Solar Flare.
Finger Lakes Daily News6 hours ago
Weather Forecast: Showers Reach Watkins Glen and Ithaca Valleys by Tonight, on Finger Lakes Daily NewsA warm, mostly clear midday gives way to increasing clouds this afternoon across the Finger Lakes, with highs ranging from the upper 60s to near 72 degrees in the warmest spots. No alerts are in effect. Scattered showers move in overnight as a weak warm front pushes through, with rain continuing into Tuesday morning. Tuesday remains mild — upper 60s to low 70s — before another unsettled period develops Thursday, with drizzle likely Thursday through the weekend and temperatures cooling into the mid-50s by Saturday.
Westfair Communications7 hours ago
Waterford Hotel Group adds to its growing portfolio, on Westfair CommunicationsThe Wolfeboro Inn in New Hampshire is one of three hotels Waterford Hotel Group has agreed to manage. Photo courtesy
Pipe Dream7 hours ago
Fall activities for the final golden days, on Pipe DreamAs we enter the final month of, arguably, the best season at Binghamton, make sure to maximize the amount of fall activities one can cram into the month of November. Remember, after the golden foliage and surprisingly warm afternoons, campus will inevitably be plunged into 4 p.m. sunsets and streets of ice. If that isn’t...
Finger Lakes Daily News8 hours ago
Gas Prices Dip Slightly Across the Empire State, on Finger Lakes Daily NewsGas prices are falling slightly across New York and the nation, but drivers are still paying much more at the pump than a year ago. According to AAA Western and Central New York, the national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.16, down 12 cents from last Monday. That’s compared to $3.03 a
The Ithaca Voice8 hours ago
‘We’re sort of building the plane as we’re flying it’: County legislators debate future management of arts and culture hub, on The Ithaca VoiceWhen the Tompkins Center for History and Culture opened in the summer of 2019, it was envisioned as a vibrant arts and culture hub in the heart of downtown Ithaca. The building, located at 110 N. Tioga St. on the Ithaca Commons, is owned by Tompkins County and serves as the home to about a […]
607 News Now9 hours ago
More than just pictures: A look inside Arnot’s school of radiology, on 607 News NowThe School of Radiologic Technology at Arnot Ogden Medical Center offers students a high-quality educational program in preparation for their future professional careers in radiologic technology.
607 News Now11 hours ago
Cornell Faculty Senate holding ‘no confidence’ vote, on 607 News NowTompkins County Legislator Iris Packman co-sponsored the resolution at Cornell.
Finger Lakes Daily News12 hours ago
Weather Forecast: Warmth hangs on as clouds thicken and showers approach tonight, on Finger Lakes Daily NewsA warm and partly cloudy Monday morning is giving way to thickening clouds by afternoon, with highs across the Finger Lakes reaching the low 70s — well above average for early November. The first shower chances arrive overnight and continue into Tuesday morning as a warm front tracks through. Wednesday looks like the week's peak warmth before a wetter, cooler pattern develops Thursday through the weekend, with highs falling from the mid-60s to the mid-50s by Sunday.
Tompkins Weekly12 hours ago
5 local soccer teams compete for Section IV titles, on Tompkins WeeklyThe past couple of weeks has been filled with action on the soccer pitch. That’s especially true in Tompkins County, where 10 teams qualified for the Section IV tournament. Half of those teams made it all the way to their respective championship games but ultimately […] The post 5 local soccer...
Tompkins Weekly12 hours ago
Ryan’s Monday Musings: Cornell men’s hockey hits the ice, on Tompkins WeeklyCornell men’s hockey season starts with Sacred Heart split As the calendar turns the page to November, that means it’s officially crossover season. As most fall sports are getting set for postseason play, winter sports get underway. Cornell men’s hockey was the latest team to […] The post Ryan’s...
Press & Sun-Bulletin13 hours ago
Vote here for Guthrie Athlete of the Week for events of Oct. 25-31, on Press & Sun-BulletinVote for Guthrie Athlete of the Week. Candidates are from Greene, Elmira, Trumansburg, Windsor, U-E, Forks, Horseheads, WG/O-M, Vestal, and Corning.
Ithaca Times14 hours ago
County Officials Approve Audit of DA’s Office, on Ithaca TimesTompkins County legislators voted 14-2 to approve $200,000 in funding for an audit of the Tompkins County District Attorney’s Office during their Oct. 20 meeting. Legislators Lee Shurtleff (R-District 9)
Finger Lakes Daily News17 hours ago
Ithaca Clarifies Which Streets Have New 25 MPH Speed Limit, on Finger Lakes Daily NewsIthaca officials are clarifying where the city’s new 25 mph speed limit applies as new signs are posted. The lower default limit covers streets owned and maintained by the city. State-owned and maintained streets remain posted at 30 mph, with those limits controlled by New York State. Fulton, Meadow, Green and Seneca streets remain at
607 News Now17 hours ago
CP Foods Thanksgiving Dinner Sweepstakes, on 607 News NowDon’t miss your chance to enjoy Thanksgiving on the house! Enter today!
The Cornell Daily Sun18 hours ago
Football Drops to Princeton in Halloween Clash, on The Cornell Daily SunAfter a tough overtime loss against the Brown Bears, the Red hoped to bounce back with a win over the Princeton Tigers, a team that has largely found success up to this point in the season. Despite holding a double-digit lead, the Red lost 21-20 after a late push from its opponent.
The Cornell Daily Sun19 hours ago
Men’s Tennis Superstar Nets Another Tennis Triumph, Secures $2,160 in Prize Money, on The Cornell Daily SunThe junior, who plays No. 1 for the Red, won five matches from Oct. 19-25, including a victory over fellow Cornellian and senior captain, Eric Verdes, before defeating former Ohio State standout Jack Anthrop, 6-3, 6-1, in the final. Fernandes dropped just one set throughout the tournament.
The Cornell Daily Sun21 hours ago
Despite a Two-to-One Shot Advantage, No. 15 Men’s Hockey Falls to Sacred Heart, on The Cornell Daily Sun“We certainly didn't have the same energy, the same intensity, and attention to detail we had last night,” said head coach Casey Jones ’90. “I didn't think we were on the top of our game tonight.”
14850.com23 hours ago
Trumansburg Police share reminder of overnight parking restrictions, on 14850.comFor more, follow 14850.com on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and Twitter or subscribe to the 14850 Magazine Daily newsletter or Ithaca Minute Podcast.
Finger Lakes Daily NewsYesterday
Monday Forecast: Warm and overcast, with the week’s best warmth building ahead, on Finger Lakes Daily NewsMonday brings overcast skies and well-above-normal warmth across the Finger Lakes, with highs climbing toward the upper 60s. Tonight first: clear skies and light south winds will allow temperatures to drop into the mid-to-upper 30s overnight, with frost possible in the coldest valley areas. Tuesday and Wednesday carry the warmest air of the stretch — low 70s possible — before unsettled conditions and drizzle return by late week, with a noticeable cool-down arriving by the weekend.
The Cornell Daily SunYesterday
Assemblywoman Anna Kelles on the Chi Phi Case: ‘We Don’t Know What Questions They Asked’, on The Cornell Daily SunNew York State Assemblymember Anna Kelles supported the reopening of the criminal investigation of the alleged 2024 Chi Phi gang rape and proposed questions about the six page statement written by CUPD and signed by Jane Doe after the alleged gang rape.
WICZYesterday
H.S. Football Schedule: 2026 Section IV Semifinals, on WICZSection IV football teams are preparing for the upcoming sectional semifinals.
The Ithaca VoiceYesterday
Weather: Warm & dry early, needed rain coming Thursday, on The Ithaca VoiceIthaca and Tompkins County have seen hardly a drop of rain in the past two weeks, resulting in the second-driest October since the 1990s. Unusually warm and dry conditions will
The IthacanYesterday
‘Wildwood’ is well worth the 16-year long wait, on The Ithacan“Wildwood,” released by LAIKA Studios on Oct. 23, is nothing short of a technical marvel. Between its near-perfect story, jaw-dropping visuals and the truly incomprehensible amount of work that went into this film, “Wildwood” will forever stand as a testament to what film and human creativity can accomplish if given the proper time, passion and resources.
WETMYesterday
Corning’s Graham wins 18 Sports Athlete of The Week, on WETMELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – It’s time to reveal the latest 18 Sports Athlete of The Week. Sponsored by Simmons-Rockwell Nissan, this week’s winner is Corning standout junior running back John Graham. He has earned the week’s top honor as voted on by fans at mytwintiers.com/sports after a big win over Horseheads just under two weeks
Finger Lakes Daily NewsYesterday
Weather Forecast: Frost Nips Ithaca and Elmira Valleys on Fall-Back Morning, on Finger Lakes Daily NewsA frosty start greets the Finger Lakes on this Fall Back Sunday, with valley floors dipping to near or just at freezing under calm, clear skies — worth checking on any remaining garden plants. Temperatures rebound quickly, reaching the mid-to-upper 60s this afternoon under mainly clear skies. The week ahead looks well above normal: dry and near 70°F Monday, a few light showers possible Tuesday, then mid-60s to low-70s warmth Wednesday through Thursday before showers return by week's end.
The Cornell Daily SunOct. 31
Walsh Powers No. 15 Men’s Hockey Past Sacred Heart for Win in Season Opener, on The Cornell Daily SunA dominant performance from senior forward and captain Ryan Walsh powered the Red in a season opener win against Sacred Heart.