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

Late in budget season, Ithaca officials uncover $2.1 million shortfall

During a budget meeting on Tuesday, City Manager Deb Mohlenhoff revealed a surprise $2.1 million gap after a lengthy executive session.

3 weeks ago in National

Trump pick to lead federal watchdog agency withdraws after offensive text messages were revealed

President Donald Trump 's pick to lead a federal watchdog agency withdrew from consideration Tuesday evening, after his offensive text messages were made public and GOP senators revolted.

3 weeks ago in World

Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rain and a flood risk to Haiti, Dominican Republic and Jamaica

Tropical Storm Melissa began dumping heavy rain on Hispaniola on Tuesday as forecasters warned of a significant flood risk in parts of the Caribbean region later this week.

3 weeks ago in Sports

NHL cancels Olympic sendoff event. Islanders are set to host All-Star Weekend in ’27, AP source says

The NHL has canceled an Olympic sendoff event scheduled for February at the New York Islanders' arena and plan to hold All-Star Weekend festivities there in 2027, according to two people with knowledge of the situation.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Thunder receive NBA championship rings, raise banner before season opener against Rockets

The Oklahoma City Thunder received their NBA championship rings Tuesday night before their season opener against the Houston Rockets.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Dodgers to start Snell in Game 1, Yamamoto in Game 2 of World Series vs Blue Jays

Blake Snell will start Game 1 of the World Series on Friday and Yoshinobu Yamamoto will follow in Game 2 for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Toronto Blue Jays, manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Misty Copeland will take to the ballet stage one last time, before hanging up her pointe shoes

Misty Copeland hangs up her pointe shoes Wednesday, putting a final exclamation point on a trailblazing career in which she became an ambassador for diversity in the very white world of ballet — and a crossover star far beyond.

3 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Local

Cortland man found guilty of criminally negligent homicide

38-year-old Joseph Miller of Cortland was convicted of criminally negligent homicide after his 60-year-old girlfriend Laurie Wing died after he assaulted her.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

MusiCares names Mariah Carey its 2026 Person of the Year

MusiCares, an organization that helps music professionals who need financial, personal or medical assistance, will honor Mariah Carey as its 2026 Person of the Year.

3 weeks ago in Trending, World

The Louvre reopens 3 days after one of the biggest museum heists of the century

The Louvre reopened on Wednesday to long lines beneath its landmark Paris glass pyramid, just three days after one of the highest-profile museum thefts of the century stunned the world with its audacity and scale.

3 weeks ago in Community, Local, Regional

DEC releases more details about deceased man found in Connecticut Hill State Forest

On October 17, a 36-year-old man's body was discovered in the woods around 1:10 p.m. in the Town of Newfield.

3 weeks ago in Local, Sports

Cornell men’s soccer extends win streak; Knicks begin 2025-2026 campaign

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

3 weeks ago in Community, Local

13-month water/sewer project in Varna begins, Dryden town officials say

A water/sewer project is being done weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. until November 2026 in Varna.

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

Riley wants NYSEG, National Grid to do ‘right thing’

Rep. Josh Riley wants NYSEG and National Grid to publicly guarantee they won’t shut off service, charge late fees or interest, or send accounts to collections for those struggling because of the government shutdown.

3 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional

Chemung County woman accused of violating order of protection twice in two days

53-year-old Jodi Kent of Millport was arrested twice in two days for violating an order of protection.

3 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Owego FD honors longtime member at annual banquet

On October 18, Richard Franz was recognized for his 75 years of service at the Owego Fire Department’s annual banquet.

3 weeks ago in Business, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Art & Found creative reuse and antique store set to open in Dewitt Mall

On October 29, Art & Found will have its grand opening in the Dewitt Mall from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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

Tompkins County hopes to attract more airlines to Ithaca airport

Key members of Tompkins County staff are headed to the TakeOff North America Conference in Florida next month to bolster services at Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH).

3 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Key Ithaca roadway remains closed after water main break damage

On October 18, a main break occurred near the South Aurora and Prospect Street intersection, and city officials say it caused extensive damage.

3 weeks ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: October 21st

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