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Top stories rewind: Looking back at the week 10/20

Top stories rewind: Looking back at the week 10/20

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(607NewsNow) — Here’s a look back at the top stories on 607NewsNow from this week:

GIAC receives $13 million for Alex Haley Pool renovations: On October 15, New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie joined Assemblymember Anna Kelles in Ithaca to announce that GIAC is receiving $13 million for renovations at Alex Haley Municipal Pool. Get the full story HERE.

Ithaca seeks final phase design input for city walking and biking network: Ithaca is once again asking for input. You are invited to give design ideas for the final phase of the Move Ithaca Active Transportation Plan, which seeks to establish a safe biking and walking network across the city. Get the full story HERE.

Late in budget season, Ithaca officials uncover $2.1 million shortfall: During a budget meeting on Tuesday, City Manager Deb Mohlenhoff revealed a surprise $2.1 million gap after a lengthy executive session. Reading from a prepared statement, Mohlenhoff said the discovery was made during a manual review of the spending plan. Get the full story HERE.

Cortland County receives over $800k in matching funds from NYS: Cortland County is receiving over $800,000 from the state. On October 20, the New York Department of State announced that Cortland County is receiving matching funds for two 2023 projects. Get the full story HERE.

Osborne to run for 3rd term as Tompkins County sheriff: Tompkins County Sheriff Derek Osborne is running for a third term. Osborne announced his future plans Thursday, Oct. 23 on Ithaca’s Morning News, where he said he’s loved the work. Get the full story HERE.

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13 hours ago in National, Trending

The shutdown is over. Flights have resumed. Thanksgiving travelers might wonder: What now?

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13 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81

Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached joy, defiance and resilience in such classics as "Many Rivers to Cross," "You Can Get it If You Really Want" and "Vietnam" and starred in the landmark movie "The Harder They Come," has died at 81.

13 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

These 6 kitchen tools can make or break your Thanksgiving dinner

It's the start of Thanksgiving week, the time when home cooks across America suddenly recognize the daunting task ahead. More than 90% of people in the U.S. celebrate the food-centric holiday and more than 1 in 4 attend meals that include more than 10 other people, according to the Pew Research Center.

3 days ago in Features, Trending

Pontifical secret revealed: Pope Leo XIV changes his Wordle start word each day

Pope Leo XIV opened a virtual meeting with American Catholic young people Friday by revealing a closely held pontifical secret: He uses a different Wordle start word each day.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Travis Kelce plans to decide on retirement after the season, wants to give Chiefs time to prepare

Four-time All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce plans to wait until after the season to make a decision on retirement, though he did say Friday that he wants to make that decision early enough that the Kansas City Chiefs have time to prepare for the future.