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Cornell men’s basketball extends win streak

On Saturday, the Big Red dominated Dartmouth 111-90.

21 hours ago in

Freeville introduces call/text line for residents

A special cell phone line has been set up for residents looking for information whenever it’s needed.

22 hours ago in

Cortland facing nearly $3 million deficit, mayor says

Cortland Mayor Scott Steve says the city's deficit is at about $2.5 million without yet closing 2025.

23 hours ago in

Riley secures key provisions in House Ag Committee farm bill

On March 5, Riley was one of just seven Democrats on the House Agriculture Committee to vote yes on and pass the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.

23 hours ago in

Nominations open for Best New York Burger Competition

You can submit your nomination for the annual competition to the New York Beef Council online through Friday, March 13.

23 hours ago in

Sewer work to close street in Ithaca until July

The sewer and water lines in the 300-500 blocks of East Buffalo Street are being replaced.

3 days ago in

Asteri Ithaca vacate order still in effect, city says

Officials are still working to relocate residents of Asteri Ithaca after an order to vacate was issued March 4, 2026.

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Official: FedEx to close Warren Rd. location in June

FedEx on Warren Rd. in Ithaca is closing in June.

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YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County announces expansion of Mobile Food Pantry

The YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County is expanding its Mobile Food Pantry to increase food access for those in rural and underserved areas.

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Vote: Seneca Falls a finalist for USA Todays’ 10 Best Historic Small Towns list

The birthplace of the women’s suffrage movement is among 20 nominees for USA Today’s 10 Best Historic Small Towns list.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Ohtani has grand slam, 5 RBIs as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in its WBC opener

Shohei Ohtani doubled on the first pitch of the game, then hit a go-ahead grand slam and an RBI single in a 10-run second inning to lead defending champion Japan over Taiwan 13-0 Friday night in its World Baseball Classic opener.

3 days ago in Entertainment

After 5 years, Sarah J. Maas returns to ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ with 2 untitled books

Romantasy favorite Sarah J. Maas has given her millions of fans a plot twist they had long been waiting for — two more books over the next 11 months in her blockbuster "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series.

3 days ago in

One dead in Nichols crash

On March 6, State Police were called to Interstate 86 in Nichols just before 2 a.m. for a 2-vehicle collision.

4 days ago in

Weekend top picks: Girls Day Out, Chili Cook-Off, and more

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

4 days ago in

SUNY Cortland men’s lacrosse enters home opener with high expectations and big holes to fill

As the team enters its home opener on Saturday with a 2-1 record, the Red Dragons are working overcome big changes in their lineup.

4 days ago in

Juvenile facing charges after alleged assault at William George Agency

On March 5, deputies were called to the William George Agency (WGA) in Dryden around 9 p.m. for a staff member who had allegedly been struck in the head.

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SUNY Cortland women’s hockey to face ‘confident’ Plattsburgh

On Saturday, March 7th, the Red Dragons will visit Plattsburgh in the SUNYAC championship game.

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Cornell opens NY’s first indoor adaptive challenge course

Cornell has opened a new indoor adaptive challenge course in the Noyes Community Recreation Center.

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Spencer Fire Company to serve flapjacks

The Spencer Fire Company will serve flapjacks on Sunday, March 8th.

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Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble to perform free show

The Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble will hit the stage on Sunday, March 8th at 4 p.m.

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18 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

‘Country’ Joe McDonald, ’60s rock star, proud protest counterculture icon, dies at 84

"Country" Joe McDonald, a hippie rock star of the 1960s whose "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die Rag" was a four-lettered rebuke to the Vietnam War that became an anthem for protesters and a highlight of the Woodstock music festival, died Sunday. He was 84.

18 hours ago in Trending, World

Iran names Khamenei’s son to succeed him, signaling no letup in war as oil prices surge

Iran named the hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as supreme leader on Monday, signaling no letup in the war launched by the United States and Israel. Oil prices surged as Iran attacked regional energy infrastructure and the U.S. and Israel bombed targets across Iran.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Ohtani has grand slam, 5 RBIs as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in its WBC opener

Shohei Ohtani doubled on the first pitch of the game, then hit a go-ahead grand slam and an RBI single in a 10-run second inning to lead defending champion Japan over Taiwan 13-0 Friday night in its World Baseball Classic opener.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff’s records show, though charge is not clear

Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early Thursday, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's office, which didn't say what charge she faces.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

An Oscar race that looked like a runaway may be a close call, after all

Who says to beware the Ides of March? A March 15 Academy Awards may feel late. By then, it will be almost a year since "Sinners" sunk its teeth into moviegoers last April. Some nominees have been on the campaign trail since the Cannes Film Festival in May.