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3 weeks ago in National, Trending

Takeaways from Trump’s address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats

President Donald Trump started in sales mode, using his State of the Union address to deliver an upbeat vision of the U.S. economy. But that portrayal collides with the sentiment of Americans who remain anxious about their finances and feel they haven't benefited from Trump's policies.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here’s what the experts have to say

Ornate packaging paired with enticing advertisements that claim expensive shampoos are elixirs to all hair woes can leave one wondering: Are the higher prices really worth it? Should I abandon my $8 drugstore mainstay for a $42 premium brand?

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Daffodil Dash returns to Cass Park for 4th year

Registration is open for the fourth annual Daffodil Dash on Saturday, April 25th at Cass Park. 

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Richford crews impressed by new plow trucks

According to Richford Highway Superintendent Harrison Marsh, the town's new 10-wheeler is doing a "good job plowing."

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Preble board to discuss draft zoning law

The Preble Planning Board will continue talking about a draft zoning law.

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Jets coach vows to improve next season

"There are things that I know I have to improve on," Glenn said Tuesday at the NFL combine.

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Ithaca mayor to present ‘shelter of last resort’ in March

Mayor Robert Cantelmo tells 607 News Now the city wants to re-focus on a sanctioned encampment area.

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Newfield school board approves raise for bus drivers

Newfield Superintendent Jesse Harper tells 607 News Now the district's bus drivers are seeing bigger paychecks.

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Cayuga Nation, others seek to block Wells College sale

The proposed sale of Wells College is receiving pushback in court.

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Owego church pastor dismissed over improper conduct allegations

Jay Geistdorfer was removed from duty on February 1 after “a substantial number of individuals” made allegations of improper conduct.

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Third man charged with Thomas Rath murder found guilty

Jonathan Glennon, of Ithaca, was found not guilty of first-degree murder, but guilty of second-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping.

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Ulysses Town Board cancels meeting

The Ulysses Town Board was scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. tonight but the meeting has been cancelled.

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Ithaca board to discuss housing projects

The Ithaca Planning & Development Board will review plans for an eight-story apartment building on College Avenue.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Kevin Durant says he wants to play for US men’s basketball team at 2028 Olympics in LA

"I didn't want to just take my name out of consideration just because of the simple fact that I'm older and I did it before"

3 weeks ago in Sports

UFL restricts punting beyond 50-yard line and makes 60-plus field goals worth 4 points

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The UFL won’t allow punts after a team crosses the 50-yard line until late in each…

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24th Annual Girls Day Out at TC3 to hold career fair, other events

On Sat., March 7th, Tompkins Cortland Community College will host the 24th Annual Girls Day Out in collaboration with TST Boces PTECH Academy.

3 weeks ago in World

UK lawmakers to consider motion to release confidential documents related to former Prince Andrew

The U.K. Parliament on Tuesday will debate calls for greater accountability from a member of the royal family as the arrest of the former Prince Andrew and his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein force British society to re-examine its deference to the monarchy.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star, dies at 71

Robert Carradine, the youngest of his prolific Hollywood family and whose biggest hit was the 1984 comedy "Revenge of the Nerds," has died at 71. In a Tuesday statement to news outlets, his family said he lived with bipolar disorder for two decades and died by suicide.

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao agree to a rematch in September at The Sphere in Las Vegas

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have agreed to a rematch of their landmark 2015 bout. Their second fight will be held Sept. 19 in Las Vegas, the boxing icons announced Monday.

3 weeks ago in National

Waymo’s robotaxis now being dispatched in 10 major U.S. markets with expansion in Texas and Florida

Waymo will begin dispatching its robotaxis in four more cities in Texas and Florida, expanding the territory covered by its fleet of self-driving cars to 10 major U.S. metropolitan markets.

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3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Ryan Coogler aware of potential Oscar history ahead but focused on ‘Sinners’ team before ceremony

Ryan Coogler understands what Sunday night could mean for Oscar history. He's just not dwelling on it. Instead, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker is looking forward to spending one more night with his "Sinners" collaborators who helped bring the film to life.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleep

British rock star Morrissey won't perform a concert in Valencia after festivities in the Spanish city kept him from getting a proper night's rest, the former frontman of The Smiths said Thursday.

3 days ago in National, Trending

US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake with day after day of record 100-degree-plus (38 Celsius-plus) heat. Two storms will dump snow by the foot over northern Great Lakes states. And the dreaded polar vortex will again invade the Midwest and East with soul-crushing Arctic chill. This forecast of extremes comes as weather whiplash has already hit much of the East.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Q&A: Shakira says she feels like she’s just getting started. A Rock Hall nomination begs to differ

Shakira is on her way to drop her son off at flag football practice. It's an ordinary experience for a mother who, in the not-so-recent past, has been at the center of some pretty extraordinary circumstances.

7 days ago in Entertainment, Music

‘Country’ Joe McDonald, ’60s rock star, proud protest counterculture icon, dies at 84

"Country" Joe McDonald, a hippie rock star of the 1960s whose "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die Rag" was a four-lettered rebuke to the Vietnam War that became an anthem for protesters and a highlight of the Woodstock music festival, died Sunday. He was 84.