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WHCU Sports 1-28-26

Find updates on the Buffalo Bills, Cortland Red Dragons, New York Rangers, and more with the WHCU Sports Report.

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Bills names Joe Brady new head coach

The Bills have promoted offensive coordinator Joe Brady to the position of head coach.

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NYSP seek help identifying woman accused of stealing from BJs in Lansing

On January 20, troopers say a woman stole approximately $950 worth of product from BJs Wholesale in the Village of Lansing.

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Nichols man charged in 2024 Berkshire fires

A Nichols man was charged in a series of Berkshire fires in 2024.

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Storm dumped over a foot of snow in Southern Tier

The Tompkins County towns of Brooktondale and Dryden both saw 14 inches of snow on Sunday, Jan. 25.

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Update: Ithaca man arrested for bomb threat at Lot 10

40-year-old Willem Zurr, of Ithaca, is charged with making a terroristic threat after a bomb threat was reported Mon., Jan. 26.

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Ithaca among latest round of GameStop store closures

GameStop is reportedly shuttering hundreds of stores nationwide, including the downtown Ithaca and DeWitt locations in New York.

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Webb seeks nominees for Youth Leadership Recognition Award

Teachers and administrators from schools in Senate District 52 can nominate sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

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Asempe Kitchen to permanently close Sunday in Ithaca

On February 1, Asempe Kitchen will welcome its final customers to its brick-and-mortar location in Press Bay Court.

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Former IC and Auburn HS standout Locastro retires, will join San Diego Padres organization as coach

Auburn native and Ithaca College alum Tim Locastro has retired from professional baseball.

2 weeks ago

Cortland K9 officer to retire after 2 years of service

Canine Officer Max is retiring earlier than expected after a recent chronic health diagnosis.

2 weeks ago

Bomb threat at Lot 10 deemed not credible, IPD says

A bomb threat Jan. 26 in Ithaca has been deemed not credible.

2 weeks ago

Cortland Common Council tables union contract vote

The Cortland Common Council has delayed a vote in adopting a new union contract for wastewater plant workers to Feb. 3.

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Riley sponsors ‘No Secret Police’ bill

Rep. Josh Riley has co-sponsored the 'No Secret Police' bill, which would mean unmasking ICE officers.

2 weeks ago

Second suspect arrested in Ovid burglary investigation

45-year-old Ted O'Connor, of Seneca Falls, is charged with an Ovid burglary.

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LBA pancake breakfast Sunday to support Lansing Lions Club, AFSP

The Lansing Business Alliance is sponsoring a pancake breakfast on Feb. 1 to raise money for two community groups.

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Colleagues mourn loss of former Tompkins County Deputy Administrator Kathy West

Tompkins County Legislator Lee Shurtleff is remembering former county employee Kathy West, who died Jan. 17.

2 weeks ago

Charles Githler appointed as Tompkins County Historian

The Tompkins County Legislature has appointed retired Newfield teacher Charles Githler as county historian.

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Coming soon to Lansing: Adelita’s Mexican Cocina

Adelita's Mexican Cocina hopes to open in Feb. at the former Applebee's site in Lansing.

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Binghamton park to be renamed for fallen firefighter JR Gaudet

Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham hopes to rename a park for firefighter John Gaudet, who was killed in Feb. 2025.

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