3 weeks ago in Community, Finance, Government, Lifestyle, Local

Tompkins County Legislature awards funding to several celebrations

On Oct. 21, the Tompkins County Legislature awarded funding to eight celebrations.

3 weeks ago in Community, Finance, Government, Lifestyle, Local

Cortland pursues funding for Yaman Park

The City of Cortland will apply for roughly $3.8 million to help improve Yaman Park.

3 weeks ago in National

Health care compromise appears far off as the government shutdown stalemate persists

The government shutdown has reopened debate on what has been a central issue for both major political parties in the last 15 years: the future of health coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Kenny Loggins and David Byrne are among Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees

Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, LL Cool J, Pink, Sarah McLachlan and Talking Heads' David Byrne are among the impressive list of nominees for the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame class, an eclectic mix of pop, hip-hop, folk and rock innovators.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

A new Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley want to tell you a story

The legacy of Harry Potter might have been clouded by headlines surrounding Rowling's comments on gender and opposition to trans rights, but it hasn't stopped production on new projects set in the wizarding universe.

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Miami Heat’s Rozier, Trail Blazers’ Billups arrested in federal gambling probe, sources say

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups have been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into sports betting, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.

3 weeks ago in Local, Sports

Knicks start season with win; Sabres outscore Red Wings

Find local and national sports updates with the WHCU Sports Report here.

3 weeks ago in Community, Government, Lifestyle, Local

Ensign accepts Tompkins County Highway Director position

Nick Ensign has accepted the position of Tompkins County Highway Director after serving in an interim role.

3 weeks ago in Community, Government, Lifestyle, Local

Cortland County receives over $800k in matching funds from NYS

On October 20, the New York Department of State announced that Cortland County is receiving matching funds for two 2023 projects.

3 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional

Newark Valley man charged after threatening to firebomb law enforcement in NYC

David Cox Jr., of Newark Valley, told others he intended to travel to New York City and “firebomb” NYPD officers and federal law enforcement during the "No Kings Protest" on Saturday.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

During cold and flu season, the youngest kids really are the germiest

Forget colorful leaves. Any caregiver knows that the real signs of fall are kids with coughs, sneezes and sniffles.

3 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Local

Dispute leads to charges for Ithaca man

On October 21, 64-year-old Bruce Rogers pulled a gun out during a dispute at Nate's Floral Estates around 10:30 p.m.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show is not being reconsidered, NFL commissioner says

The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday, reaffirming a decision to put the Grammy-winning Puerto Rican artist on the league's biggest stage that led to criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump and some of his supporters.

3 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Emergency Town Board meeting called in Lansing related to proposed moratorium

On October 23, Lansing Town Board members will gather to determine a deadline for accepting public comments regarding the proposed local moratorium law and “approving litigation counsel.”

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Bon Jovi is hitting the road. Band announces first tour since Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal cord surgery

Decades into his career and the unthinkable happened. It was 2022, and Jon Bon Jovi began struggling through his songs. He saw a doctor who said one of his vocal cords was atrophying. He needed major surgery.

3 weeks ago in Olympics, World

Milan-Cortina 2026 unveils official posters for Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games

The Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic organizing committee on Wednesday unveiled two official posters for the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games — bold graphic depictions that officials said were meant to represent "the character of the destinations."

3 weeks ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: October 22nd

(607NewsNow) — On this day in rock history, hear from Kat Walters of I-100 Iconic Rock about The Who, Led…

3 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Syracuse PD seeks help locating suspect in dog stabbing

On October 21, someone allegedly stabbed a dog at a residence in the 500 block of East Willow Street.

3 weeks ago in Community, Entertainment, Fall Guide, Local

Discover Cayuga Lake prepares to send off The Teal with fall farewell cruises

Discover Cayuga Lake's boat The Teal will have its formal send-off on October 27th after its farewell week.

3 weeks ago in Community, Election, Government, Local, Politics

Tompkins County reappoints Republican election commissioner

On Oct. 21, the Tompkins County Legislature reappointed Alanna Congdon as commissioner.