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4 weeks ago in Community, Election, Government, Local, Politics

New faces headed to Tompkins County Legislature

According to unofficial results from the Board of Elections, Christy Bianconi is the presumptive winner in District 14 over Michelle Wright, who was running as an independent.

4 weeks ago in Business, Community, Government, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Scale House Brewery donates pizzas to those affected by SNAP loss

On November 3, The Scale House Brewery in Hector opened its doors and handed out free take-out pizzas to anyone affected by the loss of SNAP benefits.

4 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

NWS issues wind advisory for Southern Tier

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a wind advisory for much of the region, including Tompkins, Cortland, Tioga, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Onondaga, Steuben, Schuyler, and Broome Counties.

4 weeks ago in Community, Education, Local, Local Sports

IC Athletics, Dick’s Sporting Goods announce partnership

On November 4, IC Athletics announced an agreement with Dick’s Sporting Goods.

4 weeks ago in Community, Government, Lifestyle, Local

Tompkins County awarded $324k through government efficiency grant program

On October 31, Governor Kathy Hochul announced $8 million in grants for 21 projects across New York through the State Department's Local Government Efficiency Grant Program (LGEG).

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

Splat Sumthin’ receives NYS Senate Empire Award

On November 1, Senator Lea Webb visited Cortland to present Splat Sumthin’ Paint Room with the New York State Senate Empire Award.

4 weeks ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: November 4th

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

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Sesame Street’s new season: Bubba Wallace, Netflix and a whole lot of chickens

New home. Some format changes. Same monsters. "Sesame Street" launches its 56th season on Nov. 10 with NASCAR champion Bubba Wallace as a guest, a slightly tweaked format and a new way to watch — via Netflix.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks ago in Sports

College Football Playoff opens with 1 game Dec. 19 and 3 more on Dec. 20; TV and kickoff times set

The College Football Playoff will open with one first-round game on Dec. 19 and three more on Dec. 20, CFP administrators announced Tuesday.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Adam Sandler will receive AARP’s Movies for Grownups career achievement award, his second AARP prize

Adam Sandler will be the next recipient of AARP's Movies for Grownups career achievement award, the group said Tuesday.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Jets trade star cornerback Sauce Gardner to Colts in stunning deadline deal

The New York Jets pulled off a stunner by saying so long to Sauce Gardner. The star cornerback, one of the team's most popular and accomplished players, was traded to the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday for a first-round draft pick in 2026 and another in 2027, along with wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, pending physicals.

4 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Early sign of winter reaches Lansing Monday night

On November 3, about half an inch of sleet came down around 9:15 p.m. during a thunderstorm in parts of Lansing.

4 weeks ago in Ask The Expert, Castle Services of Ithaca

Winter is coming, is your space ready? | Cleaning tips from Castle Services of Ithaca

Get your home or business ready for winter with a few essential cleaning tips from Castle Services of Ithaca.

4 weeks ago in Health & Wellness

Lung Cancer Awareness Month: How screenings can save lives

During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, understand the importance of screenings in the early stages of lung cancer.

4 weeks ago in Business, Community, Local

IAED names Kurt Foreman as new president

A nationwide search for a new IAED president has ended with the selection of Kurt Foreman, who currently leads the Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP). 

4 weeks ago in Business, Community, Local

Cortland car shop to open display lot

On Oct. 28, Clean Rides received approval from the Cortlandville Planning Board to open a display lot on Route 222.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Brissett fills in for Murray again as Cardinals end 5-game skid with 27-17 victory over Cowboys

Jacoby Brissett had a stock answer ready for the question of whether the Arizona quarterback has done enough to be the replacement, not just the fill-in, for Kyler Murray.

4 weeks ago in World

Bend a knee like Beckham: Soccer star is knighted by King Charles III

When it came time to receive his knighthood, soccer great David Beckham knew what to do. He bent his knee like, well, Beckham. King Charles III tapped his shoulders with the blade of a sword and "Becks" was transformed to Sir David Beckham.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Fashion trailblazers A$AP Rocky and Rihanna now have matching CFDA fashion icon awards

Fashion powerhouse couple A$AP Rocky and Rihanna have another fashion icon award to take home after Rocky was awarded the Council of Fashion Designers of America prize on Monday.

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4 hours ago in Sports, Trending

NFL division races tighten after a weekend full of surprises and upsets

The race for division titles in the NFL got tighter in Week 13. The Rams, Colts and Steelers became the latest first-place teams to lose Sunday. The Eagles and Ravens lost Thursday. The Patriots play Monday night. Five of the eight divisions have two teams tied for the top spot or separated by less than a game.

4 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty

Deals promoted as some of the best of the holiday season are expected to keep people across the United States glued to their computers and smartphones as the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon wraps up on Cyber Monday.

5 days ago in National, Trending

Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony

President Donald Trump didn't bring much holiday cheer Tuesday when bestowing ceremonial pardons on two Thanksgiving turkeys, dispensing more insults than goodwill at the traditional White House ritual.

5 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

What’s open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest — or prepare — ahead of Black Friday

With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season this week, Americans will again gather for Turkey Day meals before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.

5 days ago in Sports, Trending

Under a cloud, the Olympic flame begins its journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

The Olympic flame began its journey Wednesday to the Milan Cortina Winter Games — missing a little of its usual magic. Bad weather lashing western Greece forced organizers to move the torch-lighting ceremony indoors, from Olympia's ancient stadium and temples to a nearby museum.