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Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby

Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds

A pair of African distance runners took down what was once among the most unthinkable records in sports on Sunday, shattering the long-unapproachable two-hour barrier in the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) marathon.

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15 hours ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

Village of Candor issues boil water advisory

On April 29, the advisory was issued after "inadequate disinfection" for drinking water was found during routine monitoring.

22 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby

Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.

1 day ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local, Politics

Ithaca launches 4 committees to address challenges

The groups will focus on housing quality and affordability, arts and culture, business and workforce development, and transportation and transit.

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

Harmful Algal Bloom reported on Cayuga Lake

On August 23, the Community Science Institute (CSI) reported the first bloom of the season near Harris Park in the Village of Cayuga.

2 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Danby board to discuss special events law

Leaders in Danby are drafting a special events law to establish rules for obtaining permits and obeying noise limits.

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15 hours ago in National

US infant formula supply is ‘safe,’ FDA says after looking for potential contaminants

A new analysis of chemicals in U.S. infant formula found reassuringly low levels of heavy metals, pesticides and other potential contaminants, federal health officials said Wednesday.

22 hours ago in National

Hegseth will go before Congress for the first time since the Iran war started

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration went to war with Iran, a decision that Democrats say has led to a costly conflict of choice waged without congressional approval.

3 days ago in National

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with guns and knives was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump as federal authorities suggested an attack that disrupted one of Washington's glitziest events had been planned for at least several weeks.

3 days ago in National

Accused attacker at Washington media dinner is a tutor and computer engineer from California

The California man arrested in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner is a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer opposed to the policies of President Donald Trump.

3 days ago in National

Tornadoes in northern Texas leave at least 2 dead and destroy multiple homes

A tornado-producing thunderstorm left at least two people dead in northern Texas and displaced at least 20 families, with many homes sustaining major damage, authorities said Sunday.

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SUNY Cortland men’s lacrosse has record-setting day

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Lacrosse players in Cortland white jerseys high-fiving on the field, #42 visible on the front.

CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) — The SUNY Cortland men’s lacrosse team scored goal after goal Wednesday. The Red Dragons destroyed Plattsburgh…

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Cortland County seeks election inspectors

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CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) — Cortland County is looking for election workers. The Board of Elections wants people to serve as…

2 hours ago in Local

Waverly PD: death in village not suspicious

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WAVERLY, NY (607NewsNow) – A death investigation is underway in Waverly. On April 27, a body was discovered inside a…

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1 minute ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

SUNY Cortland men’s lacrosse has record-setting day

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Lacrosse players in Cortland white jerseys high-fiving on the field, #42 visible on the front.

CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) — The SUNY Cortland men’s lacrosse team scored goal after goal Wednesday. The Red Dragons destroyed Plattsburgh…

15 hours ago in Entertainment

Josh O’Connor usually hates watching his movies for the first time. ‘Disclosure Day’ was different

Josh O'Connor heard a quote once that said that Steven Spielberg was like "the director of every child's imagination." The British actor may not have grown up in a moviegoing family, but he was still very aware the Spielberg thing as a '90s kid. It's just in our psyche, O'Connor told The Associated Press in a recent interview.

15 hours ago in Entertainment

Rachel Zegler to take her ‘Evita’ to Broadway in spring 2027

Fresh off her triumphant turn in London as Eva Perón, Rachel Zegler is taking her Argentine first lady to Broadway.

21 hours ago in Entertainment

Taylor Swift files 3 new trademark applications. One expert says it is to curb AI threats

Taylor Swift filed three new trademark applications with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, a move one legal expert theorizes it is to protect her voice and image from potential misuse through artificial intelligence.

1 day ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Ithaca College women’s lacrosse advances in playoffs

On Tuesday, the Bombers defeated Clarkson 18-5.

2 days ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Ithaca College women’s lacrosse to host playoff game

Ithaca will host Clarkson in round one of the Liberty League Championships today at 4 p.m.

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