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3 weeks ago in National
Northeast sees more snow from the tail end of a colossal winter storm, at least 13 deaths reported
The U.S. workweek opened with yet more snow dumping on the Northeast under the tail end of a colossal winter storm that brought ice and power outages, impassable roads, canceled flights and frigid cold to much of the southern and eastern United States. At least 13 weather-related deaths have been reported.
3 weeks ago in National, Trending
A federal judge is set to hear arguments on Minnesota’s immigration crackdown after fatal shootings
A federal judge will hear arguments Monday on whether she should at least temporarily halt the immigration crackdown in Minnesota that has led to the fatal shootings of two people by government officers.
SUNY Cortland women’s basketball extends win streak
The women's basketball team at SUNY Cortland is on a 12-game winning streak.
Cortland Common Council tables union contract vote
The Cortland Common Council has delayed a vote in adopting a new union contract for wastewater plant workers to Feb. 3.
Riley sponsors ‘No Secret Police’ bill
Rep. Josh Riley has co-sponsored the 'No Secret Police' bill, which would mean unmasking ICE officers.
Second suspect arrested in Ovid burglary investigation
45-year-old Ted O'Connor, of Seneca Falls, is charged with an Ovid burglary.
LBA pancake breakfast Sunday to support Lansing Lions Club, AFSP
The Lansing Business Alliance is sponsoring a pancake breakfast on Feb. 1 to raise money for two community groups.
Colleagues mourn loss of former Tompkins County Deputy Administrator Kathy West
Tompkins County Legislator Lee Shurtleff is remembering former county employee Kathy West, who died Jan. 17.
Charles Githler appointed as Tompkins County Historian
The Tompkins County Legislature has appointed retired Newfield teacher Charles Githler as county historian.
Coming soon to Lansing: Adelita’s Mexican Cocina
Adelita's Mexican Cocina hopes to open in Feb. at the former Applebee's site in Lansing.
Binghamton park to be renamed for fallen firefighter JR Gaudet
Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham hopes to rename a park for firefighter John Gaudet, who was killed in Feb. 2025.
Ithaca area sees several travel advisories
Tompkins, Cortland, and Tioga counties are under travel restrictions because of a winter storm.
Top stories rewind: Looking back at the week of 1/19
Don’t miss the biggest news stories from the past week with our top stories rewind.
4 weeks ago in Sports
College Football Playoff to remain at 12 teams after SEC and Big Ten fail to agree on expansion
The College Football Playoff resolved a few of its thorny issues Friday — including how to deal with Notre Dame — but left the toughest one unresolved, staying at 12 teams for next year and failing to expand the postseason to 16 or more.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Review confirms journalist Hunter S. Thompson’s 2005 death was a suicide
A review of the 2005 shooting death of journalist Hunter S. Thompson has confirmed authorities' original finding that his death was a suicide, Colorado investigators said Friday.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
What to know about FDA’s review of new Zyn advertising proposal
Americans who smoke may soon be hearing a lot more about Zyn, the flavored nicotine pouches that have generated billions in sales while going viral on social media.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
TikTok finalizes a deal to form a new American entity
TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new American entity, avoiding the looming threat of a ban in the United States that has been in discussion for years on the platform now used by more than 200 million Americans.
4 weeks ago in National, Trending
Former Olympic snowboarder on FBI’s most-wanted list is arrested in Mexico, faces drug charges
Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, a top FBI fugitive, was arrested in Mexico and on Friday was flown to the U.S. to face charges related to running a multinational drug trafficking ring and the killing of a federal witness.
4 weeks ago in National
Police arrest protesters at airport as Minnesota gears up for anti-immigration enforcement protest
Police arrested about 100 clergy demonstrating against immigration enforcement at Minnesota's largest airport Friday, organizers estimated, as thousands gathered, despite Arctic temperatures, in downtown Minneapolis to protest the Trump administration's crackdown.
Weekend top picks: Homer Winterfest, Winter Tracking Workshop, and more
Find fun, local activities for the weekend in the Cortland and Ithaca areas here.
