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4 weeks ago in Education, Local, Regional

Binghamton University receives record number of applications

Binghamton University received 74,725 applications this year, marking the most applications the university has ever received.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Push on! Eagles use tush push on opening drive after short-yardage play nearly banned in NFL

The tush push is still legal in the NFL — and about as unstoppable as it was in an ill-fated push to ban it for the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Bronze statue of Tom Brady to be unveiled before Patriots’ exhibition opener

Tom Brady left his imprint all over the New England Patriots' record books during his stellar two-decade run with the team. Now, he is set to become the first player in franchise history to be honored with a statue.

4 weeks ago in National

Trump orders increased federal law enforcement presence in Washington to ‘make DC safe again’

The White House said Thursday night that there will be increased presence of federal law enforcement in the nation's capital to combat crime for at least the next week, amid President Donald Trump 's suggestions that his administration could fully take over running the city.

4 weeks ago in Ask The Expert, Dermatology Associates of Ithaca

When it’s time to see a dermatologist about a skin irregularity | Tips from experts in the 607

Learn how to identify a skin irregularity and when it's time to seek medical attention with tips from local experts in Ithaca.

4 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Local

NYSP looking for alleged Marathon store thief

29-year-old Mickayla O’Donnell is accused of stealing over one thousand dollars in merchandise from the Marathon Dollar General several times.

4 weeks ago in Local, Sports

Bills vs. Giants in pre-season play Saturday

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

4 weeks ago in Local

Elmira man killed in bike-RV crash

The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office says 75-year-old Timothy Maney was riding his bike on the shoulder of Lake Road in Horseheads when he was hit.

4 weeks ago in Crime, Local, National

Ithaca native fatally stabbed in California, prosecutors say

The San Francisco Standard reports Colden Kimber was killed Saturday while waiting for a train with his girlfriend in Ingleside.

4 weeks ago in Community, Education, Food Scene, Home & Garden, Lifestyle, Local

TC3, Cornell CALS sign new partnership agreement

An agreement was signed Thursday that creates a direct transfer path to Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

4 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional

Watkins Glen woman charged with identity theft in Ovid

On August 5th, Jessica McClain, of Watkins Glen, was arrested and charged with felony grand larceny and felony identity theft.

4 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Lifestyle, Local

Cortland PD: Beware of zoning permit invoice scam

Police say someone is impersonating a staff member from the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission and Codes Office.

4 weeks ago in World

Netanyahu says Israel plans to take over all of Gaza in bid to destroy Hamas

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that to destroy Hamas Israel intends to take full control of the Gaza Strip and eventually transfer its administration to friendly Arab forces, as the Security Cabinet discussed a widening of its 22-month offensive.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Mahomes, Chiefs starters to play in preseason opener against Cardinals

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is glad that coach Andy Reid is sending him onto the field with the rest of their starters when Kansas City visits the Arizona Cardinals for their preseason opener Saturday night.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Jen Pawol feels like `fully charged battery ready to go’ ahead of breaking big league gender barrier

Jen Pawol was in her hotel room in Nashville, Tennessee, when she got the call she had awaited for a decade. She was going to make her major league debut this weekend, becoming the first female umpire in a century and a half of big league baseball.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Emmylou Harris and Brad Paisley are headed for Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

Country superstar Brad Paisley and Americana powerhouse Emmylou Harris will be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the organization announced Wednesday.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband and former manager, dies at 48

Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband and talent manager, has died of cancer, his family said Thursday. He was 48.

4 weeks ago in National

Suspect who ‘ambushed’ two Pennsylvania state troopers in shooting is dead, official says

A man who ambushed and shot two Pennsylvania state troopers Thursday died and the troopers were hospitalized, officials said.

4 weeks ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: August 7th

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

4 weeks ago in Ask The Expert, Wild Life Control Expert

Is there a bat problem in your home? Here’s what to watch for | AJ’s Nuisance Wildlife Control

Late summer and early fall in Central New York marks the height of bat season, and if you've been hearing strange sounds in your attic or walls, it's time to pay attention.

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9 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us

For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Justin Bieber announces ‘Swag ll’ will arrive Friday

Never say never... again? In July, Justin Bieber surprised fans by releasing his seventh studio album, "Swag," hours after he teased it on billboards and social media posts. It turns out, he wasn't done yet. On Thursday morning, Bieber shared that "Swag II" will arrive on Friday.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Giorgio Armani, who dressed the powerful and famous from boardroom to Hollywood, dies at 91

Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer who turned the concept of understated elegance into a multibillion-dollar fashion empire, died Thursday, his fashion house confirmed. He was 91.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion after another night without a big winner

The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after yet another drawing passed without a big winner Wednesday. The numbers selected were: 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69, with the Powerball number being 22.

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Amazon ends a program that lets Prime members share free shipping perk with users outside household

Amazon is ending a program that allows members of its Prime membership subscription program to share their free shipping benefits with people who don't have the same primary address.