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3 weeks ago in Education, Local, Regional, Sports

Syracuse coach uplifts struggling QB

Syracuse Head Football Coach Fran Brown has words of encouragement for quarterback Rickie Collins after Syracuse fans booed him.

3 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Local

Ithaca man tried setting apartment building on fire, police say

46-year-old Roy Roberts of Ithaca is accused of trying to start a fire inside the stairwell of an apartment building in the 100 block of East Green Street.

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

TCAT seeks added contributions from Ithaca, Tompkins County, and Cornell

TCAT is asking for $500,000 contribution boost from their 3 underwriters, the city of Ithaca, Tompkins County, and Cornell.

3 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Tompkins County group chosen for mural funding as part of NYS CHARM program

An increase in funding from the CHARM Program means the Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County and Ithaca Murals will create 14 murals across the City and Town of Ithaca, Brooktondale, and Caroline.

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

GIAC receives $13 million for Alex Haley Pool renovations

On October 15, New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie joined Assemblymember Anna Kelles in Ithaca to announce that GIAC is receiving $13 million for renovations at Alex Haley Municipal Pool.

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

Wine Enthusiast taps Finger Lakes as 2025 Wine Region of the Year

Last week, Wine Enthusiast named the Finger Lakes the 2025 American Wine Region of the Year.

3 weeks ago in Business, Community, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local

Ahead of closure, Ithaca business receives NYS Empire Award

On October 14, the Rashida Sawyer Bakery announced that it will close at the end of the month.

3 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional

Horseheads man charged with predatory sexual assault

On October 8, State Police arrested 29-year-old Kenneth Morales after an investigation into child sexual abuse, which began in August.

3 weeks ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: October 18th

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

3 weeks ago in Local

Top stories rewind: Looking back at the week of 10/13

Don’t miss the biggest news stories from the past week with our top stories rewind.

3 weeks ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: October 17th

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

3 weeks ago in Community, Local, Regional

Missing person located deceased in Connecticut Hill State Forest

On October 16, the Schuyler County Sheriff's Office and multiple other agencies responded to Vanloon Road around 9 a.m. for a reported missing person.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Weekend top picks: Cupcake Baking Contest, Trunk or Treat, and more

Find fun, local activities for the weekend in the Cortland and Ithaca areas here.

3 weeks ago in Community, Government, Local

Ulysses lawmakers seek to slash speed limit on Waterburg Road

Lawmakers in Ulysses want a lower speed limit on Waterburg Road.

3 weeks ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Local

Foodnet Meals on Wheels and Cayuga Health partner to launch new Community Dining site for older adults

New York State residents age 60 and older will have a new Community Dining site in Tompkins County starting on October 23rd.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Indiana announces new 8-year contract with coach Curt Cignetti worth nearly $93 million

Curt Cignetti's new deal shows Indiana isn't content with being known as just a basketball school. Indiana announced a new eight-year contract with its football coach worth at least $92.8 million on Thursday, rewarding him for pushing the Hoosiers into national championship contention in just two seasons.

3 weeks ago in National

Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified information

John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to President Donald Trump during his first term and later became a vocal critic of the Republican leader, was charged Thursday with storing top secret records at home and sharing with relatives diary-like notes about his time in government that contained classified information.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, who captivated audiences with his elaborate galactic makeup and smoking guitar, died Thursday. He was 74.

3 weeks ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Music

Wind ensemble to perform at Ithaca College

The wind ensemble will perform at Ford Hall at 7 p.m. tonight.

3 weeks ago in Local, Sports

SUNY Cortland football looks to extend win streak; Giants head to Denver

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

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2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Kendrick Lamar leads 2026 Grammy nominations, followed by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Cirkut

Not like us? More like him: Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy Award nominations, announced Friday.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

The 2026 Grammy Award nominations are about be announced. Here’s what to know

Nominees will be announced during a video livestream on the Grammy website and the Recording Academy's YouTube channel on Friday at 8 a.m. Pacific and 11 a.m. Eastern.

3 days ago in Features, Trending

Rockefeller Christmas tree is harvested from upstate New York and begins trek to Manhattan

The towering Christmas tree that will light up Rockefeller Center this holiday season is on its way to New York City.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Bruce Springsteen performs at New York Public Library gala

Bruce Springsteen was among six honorees Monday night at the New York Public Library's annual "Library Lions" gala, which pays tribute to "outstanding achievements" in arts, culture, letters and scholarship.

5 days ago in National, Trending

Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84.