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

Ithaca, Cortland to receive state funding for clean water initiatives

The Green Innovation Grant and Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Planning Grant means money is coming to Ithaca and Cortland.

4 weeks ago in Community, Education, Government, Local

ICSD announces plans for NY-required cell phone ban in classrooms

ICSD Superintendent Dr. Luvelle Brown explains there is a tiered approach to the state-mandated ban on smart devices in classrooms.

4 weeks ago in Community, Health, Lifestyle, Local

Unintentional overdose deaths decline sharply in Tompkins County

The Tompkins County Whole Health Department has reported a 77% decrease in overdose deaths compared to this time last year.

4 weeks ago in Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

State Theatre of Ithaca receives grant for building conditions study

On August 28th, officials announced that the State Theatre has won a $20,000 grant from The Preservation League of New York.

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

Broad Street to close Saturday in Waverly for gameday parade, VFW bike night

Broad Street is closing between Clark Street and Pennsylvania Avenue beginning at 9 a.m. for Waverly's Game Day parade and festivities.

4 weeks ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: August 28th

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

4 weeks ago in Community, Health, Lifestyle, Local

Coyote bite reported at Cornell

On August 25, the Cornell Police Department says someone was bitten by a coyote around 6:45 p.m. near the Trolley Foot Bridge.

4 weeks ago in Music Scene

Kat’s Hidden Camera: Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)” live in 1985

(607NewsNow) — This week on Kat’s Hidden Camera, watch Stevie Ray Vaughan perform a cover of Jimi Hendrix’s “Voodoo Chile…

1 month ago in Lifestyle

Nonalcoholic beer and mocktails can help people stay sober or drink less, but are not for everyone

Several years into her sobriety, Logan Denzer decided to try nonalcoholic beer and mocktails while others around her drank real booze. "A lot of people feel out of place" when everyone else is imbibing, said the 27-year-old from Los Angeles, who considers these beverages "an excellent solution."

1 month ago in National

Closure of Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention center can proceed, judge says

A federal judge in Miami has refused to pause her order requiring the winding down of the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz" while the federal government appeals her ruling.

1 month ago in Entertainment

For Yorgos Lanthimos, new Emma Stone film ‘Bugonia’ isn’t a dystopia. It’s real

"Bugonia" is having its world premiere Thursday evening at the prestigious Venice Film Festival, where it's in competition for the top prize, the Golden Lion. Focus Features is releasing the film in North American theaters on Oct. 24.

1 month ago in Community, Health, Health & Wellness, Local

Stallone to depart Centralus Health as CEO; Lawlis taking over in November

Dr. Martin Stallone plans to step down this fall as CEO, a position he's held since 2018, with Robert Lawlis taking his place.

1 month ago in Community, Crime, Government, Local

Homer mayor praises part-time police

Homer Mayor Pat Clune says part-time police officers are saving the village money.

1 month ago in Crime, Local

Chemung County Sheriff’s Office: Scammer posing as sergeant

The Chemung County Sheriff's Office says someone posing as "Sgt. Jim Ritter" has been calling people claiming there’s a warrant out for their arrest and asking for money.

1 month ago in Community, Education, Local

Cornell to update student code of conduct

A revision committee will consider changes to Cornell's student code of conduct this school year.

1 month ago in Local, Sports

Yankees, Mets extend win streaks

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

1 month ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional

Traffic stop leads to arrest of Newark Valley man

55-year-old Bobby Gayle Jr. of Newark Valley is facing multiple charges after a traffic stop last week.

1 month ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Road work in Ithaca could cause delays near Collegetown

Dryden Road is closed in the 100 block and the 300 to 500 blocks for a milling and paving project.

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1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Q&A: Mariah Carey enters ‘the era of me’ with her first album in 7 years

Seven years after her last album and 35 years into a powerhouse career, Mariah Carey continues her reign as the queen of pop and R&B with "Here for It All."

5 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and his show will return Tuesday

ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel's late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday.

5 days ago in National, Trending

4.3 magnitude earthquake jolts the San Francisco Bay Area and people report feeling a sharp shake

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 rocked the San Francisco Bay Area early Monday, waking up many people, with more 22,000 saying they felt it, according to the United States Geological Survey.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Release party for Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album is coming to AMC theaters

Taylor Swift is heading back to the big screen next month, and fans are already lining up for tickets. AMC Theatres announced on Friday that it will host a release party for Swift's 12th studio album, " The Life of a Showgirl," which is set to debut Oct. 3.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James who co-wrote ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel’ dies in plane crash

Grammy award-winning country songwriter Brett James, whose string of top hits includes "Jesus, Take the Wheel" by Carrie Underwood and "When the Sun Goes Down" by Kenny Chesney, died in a plane crash in North Carolina, authorities said Friday. He was 57.