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Authorities seek info about dumped kitten in Schuyler County

The Schuyler County Humane Society is looking for information after a two-week-old kitten was discovered in a dumpster on July 9.

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Movies Under the Stars series kicks off at Suggett Park with ‘Zootopia 2’

Starting today, Friday, July 10th, the free Movies Under the Stars series starts at Suggett Park.

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Police identify victim in fatal Virgil crash

A Cortland man is identified as the victim of a fatal crash on July 8 in Virgil.

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Student joins Ithaca’s Community Police Board

The group is welcoming Ithaca College student Augustine Daudu.

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New ‘Little House’ series explores complicated history but keeps heart, community at the center

It's a story with covered wagons and one room schoolhouses, but showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine says the "Little House on the Prairie" remake for Netflix still speaks to today's American dream.

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Kylian Mbappé scores his 8th World Cup goal before leaving game with a ‘slight’ ankle injury

Kylian Mbappé shook off a missed penalty kick to score his eighth goal of this year's World Cup, helping France beat Morocco 2-0 and reach the semifinals for the third time in a row.

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One of Spain’s deadliest wildfires has killed at least 12 people, with 23 others missing

One of Spain's deadliest wildfires on record killed 12 people overnight into Friday, authorities said, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country.

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It’s Fery vs. Zverev and Sinner vs. Djokovic in the Wimbledon semifinals

British wild card Arthur Fery is facing French Open champion Alexander Zverev in the opening men's semifinal at Wimbledon on Friday.

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Behind Christopher Nolan’s 6-country epic undertaking to bring ‘The Odyssey’ to the big screen

Christopher Nolan has never been afraid to dream a little bigger. It's almost a calling. With every film, he's pushed himself and the medium further — playing with form, storytelling, visuals and audience expectations to create lasting cinematic spectacles.

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Danby leaders to tweak special events legislation

The proposed law, which has been under consideration since April, would establish rules for obtaining permits and obeying noise limits.

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Marathon school district recovering from $3 million deficit

MARATHON, NY (607NewsNow) — The Marathon Central School District still has a funding gap. Before the budget was approved in…

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Beware of ‘aggressive’ fox in Ithaca, police say

The Ithaca Police Department received several calls Thursday, July 9 that the fox "approached pedestrians and either bit or attempted to bite them" in the area of Elmira and Spencer Rds.

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IPD: Person fell from 3rd floor balcony at Cayuga Garden Apartments

Officers were called Thursday, July 9 to the Cayuga Garden Apartments on Chestnut St. after someone fell from a third-floor balcony.

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NYSEG begins substation work on Ithaca’s West Hill

Crews are replacing two breakers and adding two capacitor banks that company officials say will increase reliability for over 2,700 customers.

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FLLT conserves 90 acres in Skaneateles

On July 9, the Ithaca-based conservation group announced a new 90-acre conservation easement at Eastmere Farms, adding to other conserved land in the area.

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Over $1 million in emergency communications funding headed to Tompkins and Cortland Counties

On July 9, Governor Kathy Hochul announced $110 million in funding across the state through two Division of Homeland Security grant programs.

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Town of Scott seeks ideas for park improvements

Residents in Scott can share ideas for potential improvements at Andrew Fuller Park.

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Dryden residents call for traffic signs on Slaterville Road

The Dryden Town Clerk has received a petition from residents requesting the immediate installation of traffic signs on Slaterville Road.

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‘Ferytale’ rolls on at Wimbledon as British wild card Fery reaches semifinals after meeting queen

The 23-year-old British player Arthur Fery, who needed a wild-card invitation to enter the Wimbledon tournament, beat ninth-seeded Flavio Cobolli 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-0 on Centre Court in front of roaring home fans and a Royal Box contingent that included Britain's Queen Camilla on Wednesday.

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El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South

An intensifying El Nino, nature's heat-releasing thermostat that spikes global temperatures, is heading to historically strong levels, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.

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Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ has died at 75

Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star whose 1983 chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" enchanted succeeding generations with its bombastic charms during solar and lunar eclipses, has died. She was 75.

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World Cup quarterfinals: It’s Messi, Morocco, and 6 teams from Europe. And that’s not unusual

More World Cup teams. Same World Cup story. This edition started with 48 teams; it's now down to eight, with six of those from Europe. And unless Morocco pulls off a series of surprising outcomes over the final two weeks, the champion will come from Europe or South America. Again. As always.

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Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS

Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup's star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday.

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‘The Pitt’ and ‘Pluribus’ are poised to compete for top honors as Emmy nominations are announced

"Pluribus" could be a record-setting freshman, "The Pitt" could have a dominant sophomore season and "Hacks" is set for a graduation celebration as Emmy nominations are announced Wednesday morning.

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Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses

Images told the story of the United States' World Cup downfall. Christian Pulisic sprawled on the field in agony after hurting an ankle. Matt Freese holding his hands on his head after his gaffe gifted a goal.