1 day ago in Community, Education, Election, Government, Lifestyle, Local

Tompkins County Legislature candidate forum Monday in Ithaca

On September 29, the Tompkins Chamber, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Tompkins County and the Ithaca Board of Realtors, is hosting a Meet the Candidates Forum.

1 day ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

Cayuga Health, Meals on Wheels partner for Community Dining site at Ithaca Mall

Cayuga Health has announced a partnership with Foodnet Meals on Wheels to offer weekly Community Dining lunches at the Shops at Ithaca Mall.

2 days ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: September 25th

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

2 days ago in Community, Health, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Health officials want to rule out rabies in Lansing dog bite incident

On September 20, a hiker was bitten on the arm at the Edwards Lake Cliffs Preserve Loop Trail off of Teeter Road.

2 days ago in Sports

Ryder Cup: How to watch, what’s at stake, betting odds

The Ryder Cup has become everything golf typically is not. The slow-moving sport features relentless action from the opening tee shot at 7:10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, and it doesn't stop (except for darkness) until the United States or Europe gets enough points to win after the singles matches on Sunday afternoon.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Lice concerns rise as children return to school. Here’s what parents can do

Children have returned to school and are bringing home stories about the things they learned and the friends they made. But some parents are concerned they could also be bringing home a tiny nuisance — lice.

2 days ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local

Woodwind ensemble to perform at IC

The Woodwind Faculty Chamber Ensemble will hit the stage at the Hockett Family Recital Hall at 7 p.m. tonight.

2 days ago in Community, Crime, Local

Car reported stolen in Rochester turns up in Ithaca, sheriff says

The Tompkins County Sheriff's Office says a vehicle allegedly stolen in Monroe County ended up in Ithaca.

2 days ago in Local, Regional, Sports

Rumble Ponies celebrate championship victory

On Wednesday, Binghamton outscored Erie 8-2 in the final game of the series.

2 days ago in Community, Crime, Local

Ex-Asteri Ithaca security chief blasts building’s safety

Jared Bentley, former head of security at Asteri Ithaca, says safety was not a main concern for the Vecino Group.

2 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Cortland, Tioga, other counties added to state drought watch list

On September 24, despite recent rain, Cortland, Tioga, and Broome were among six new counties added to New York’s drought watch list.

2 days ago in Community, Local

Part of Buffalo Street in Ithaca shut down through late November

On September 25, crews will begin a water and sewer lines replacement project on East Buffalo Street.

2 days ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

Cortland YMCA to launch free program aimed at helping older adults manage arthritis

Beginning November 10, the Cortland YMCA is introducing the nationally recognized Enhance Fitness program.

2 days ago in Community, Education, Local

ICSD receives $100k donation to establish Steve Brookhouse Technical Theater Fund

An anonymous donation of $100,000 will give the Kulp Auditorium at IHS some major upgrades.

2 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Cortland woman wins national grocery store sweepstakes

Lori Fritz of Cortland collected 100 items worth over $600 after winning a national sweepstakes.

2 days ago in Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

TST BOCES receives Chef Anne Foundation grant for salad bar

TST BOCES is one of 161 national recipients of a grant from the Chef Anne Foundation.

3 days ago in Sports

Guardians’ David Fry hospitalized after being hit in face by pitch during crucial win over Tigers

For a frightening moment, the AL Central race hardly mattered. Guardians designated hitter David Fry was expected to be hospitalized overnight after he was hit in the face by a pitch from Detroit's Tarik Skubal in the sixth inning of Cleveland's 5-2 win over the Tigers on Tuesday night, a victory that deadlocked the division.

3 days ago in Sports

Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald headline 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees

Quarterback Drew Brees and receiver Larry Fitzgerald were picked in their first year of eligibility as two of the nominees among modern era players for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.

3 days ago in World

Typhoon Ragasa batters Hong Kong and south China after killing dozens in Taiwan and the Philippines

Typhoon Ragasa, one of the strongest storms to hit Asia in years, whipped waves taller than lampposts onto Hong Kong promenades and turned seas rough on the southern Chinese coast on Wednesday after leaving deadly destruction in Taiwan and the Philippines.

3 days ago in Features

Foraging revival: How wild food enthusiasts are reconnecting with nature

Humans have been foraging long before they developed the agricultural tools some 12,000 years ago that quickly overshadowed the ancient act that helped sustain early humans. Yet foraging enthusiasts say the search for wild mushrooms, edible plants, shellfish and seaweed has grown more popular in recent years as people tout their rare finds.