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4 weeks ago in Community, Government, Health, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

With limited funding, Tompkins County DSS announces CCAP wait list effective November 1

On October 28, the county announced that, due to limited funding, new applications and recertifications for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) will be put on a waitlist.

4 weeks ago in Community, Health, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Tioga County Veterans’ Service Agency recognized by NYS Office of Mental Health for suicide prevention efforts

The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recognizing the Tioga County Veterans’ Service Agency (TCVSA).

4 weeks ago in Community, Education, Health, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Homer CSD to host mental health workshop Thursday

On October 30, a Mental Health Workshop for parents, teachers, and caregivers with middle or high school-aged children/students will happen at Homer High School.

4 weeks ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: October 28th

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

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Kelsey Grammer, 70, announces the birth of his 8th child: ‘Isn’t that lovely?’

It's a boy — named Christopher — for 70-year-old actor Kelsey Grammer and his wife Kayte Walsh. The "Frasier" star announced his latest baby news on Monday's edition of the "Pod Meets World" podcast.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

40 years later, Michael J. Fox looks back on ‘Back to the Future’

It's been 40 years since "Back to the Future" debuted in theaters, but neither time, nor Parkinson's disease has done much — regardless of what he says — to diminish Fox's boyish good nature.

4 weeks ago in Business, Community, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local

After 53 years in Ithaca, Royal Court Restaurant closes

On October 27, the Royal Court Restaurant announced its closure after 53 years of service on Meadow Street.

4 weeks ago in World

Gaza ceasefire tested as Israel and Hamas exchange fire and blame

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday he has ordered the army to immediately carry out "powerful strikes" in Gaza, and Hamas responded by saying it would delay handing over the body of a hostage, putting new pressure on the tenuous U.S.-brokered ceasefire.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Local, Music Scene

Cayuga Chamber Orchestra presents “Ebb and Flow” at Ford Hall

The Cayuga Chamber Orchestra continues its 2025–26 Orchestral Series with Ebb and Flow on Saturday, November 22 at Ithaca College.

4 weeks ago in Local, Real Estate, Regional

Fire damages vacant home in Syracuse

On Oct. 25, crews responded to a vacant home on Lincoln Avenue in Syracuse that was on fire.

4 weeks ago in Trending, World

Hurricane Melissa is set to hit Jamaica as its strongest storm since records began

Hurricane Melissa was set to pummel Jamaica on Tuesday as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to lash the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago.

4 weeks ago in National

Hegseth says US carried out 3 strikes on alleged drug-running boats in eastern Pacific, killing 14

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the U.S. military carried out three strikes Monday in the waters of the Eastern Pacific against boats suspected of carrying drugs, killing 14 and leaving one survivor.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

How Americans will be celebrating Halloween, according to a new AP-NORC poll

About two-thirds of U.S. adults will celebrate Halloween in some way this year, with parents of kids under 18 especially likely to have plans, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

A newly discovered Dr. Seuss manuscript will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary

A newly discovered Dr. Seuss manuscript featuring the Cat in the Hat and celebrating the United States will be published next year, just in time for America's 250th anniversary.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Mahomes, Hunt lead Chiefs to dominant 28-7 win over Commanders, their 9th straight in the series

Patrick Mahomes wound up throwing for 299 yards and three touchdowns, Kareem Hunt found the end zone twice, and the Chiefs' defense was just as dominant as their high-flying offense over the final 30 minutes, helping Kansas City pull away from a halftime tie for a 28-7 victory over the Commanders on a cold night at Arrowhead Stadium.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Freeman’s homer in 18th inning lifts Dodgers over Blue Jays 6-5 in World Series classic

Freddie Freeman homered leading off the bottom of the 18th, Shohei Ohtani went deep twice during another record-setting performance and the Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 in an instant classic Monday night.

4 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local

Cayuga Cancer Center reaccredited by American College of Radiology for Radiation Medicine

The Cayuga Cancer Center has received a re-accreditation from the American College of Radiology.

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

Dryden Fiber breaks ground in Caroline

Local and state lawmakers broke ground Monday in Caroline on a project that’ll connect roughly 1,500 households in the town to high-speed internet.

4 weeks ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Cornell women’s hockey looks to extend hot streak

The Big Red will host Syracuse tonight at 7 p.m. at Lynah Rink.

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

TeraWulf to hold informational meeting on proposed Lansing data center project

Officials with TeraWulf will share details and answer questions from the community tomorrow about the Cayuga Data campus project the company is looking to build.

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10 hours ago in National, Trending

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

The turbulence caused by the longest government shutdown on record may still be fresh on travelers' minds this Thanksgiving, but experts say preparing for the usual holiday crush of winter weather, heavy traffic and crowded airports can help ease those jitters.

10 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.

10 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.