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3 days ago in Community, Government, Local, Real Estate
Cayuga Heights to host public hearing at fire station
The Board of Trustees and the Planning Board in Cayuga Heights are reviewing paperwork for a townhouse development on East Upland Road.
3 days ago in Ask The Expert, Wild Life Control Expert
Rodent activity on the rise: Hidden dangers every homeowner should know
Rodents can cause serious health concerns as well as structural issues, learn how to combat them this season.
3 days ago in Community, Environment, Government, Local
Ithaca pursues new deer damage permit
On Dec. 8, the Ithaca Town Board voted to apply for a new deer damage permit that would allow deer to be harvested in February and March of 2026.
3 days ago in World
Japan assesses damage from 7.5 magnitude quake that injured 34
Japan was assessing damage Tuesday and cautioning people of potential aftershocks after a late-night 7.5 magnitude earthquake caused injuries, light damage and a tsunami in Pacific coastal communities.
3 days ago in National
Justice Department can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says
The Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge said on Tuesday.
3 days ago in World
Zelenskyy reaffirms his refusal to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reaffirmed his strong refusal to cede any territory, resisting U.S. pressure for painful concessions to Russia as he moved ahead Tuesday to rally more European support for his country.
3 days ago in Sports
Dominican court orders new trial for Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco in sexual abuse case
An appeals court in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday ordered a new trial for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who was convicted earlier this year of sexually abusing a minor and had received a two-year suspended sentence.
3 days ago in World
Australia’s social media ban leaves a 15-year-old worried about losing touch with friends
Riley Allen, a 15-year-old schoolboy living on an Outback sheep ranch, doesn't know how he'll keep in touch with his circle of far-flung friends once Australia's world-first social media ban takes effect on Wednesday. Riley's family lives 5 kilometers (3 miles) from Wudinna, a community of just over 1,000 in South Australia state. But some of his school friends live as far as 70 kilometers (43 miles) away.
3 days ago in Sports
Shohei Ohtani is the AP’s Male Athlete of the Year for record-tying 4th time
Shohei Ohtani is catching up with more legends. The baseball superstar ends 2025 by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time, tying him with Lance Armstrong, LeBron James and Tiger Woods for most among male honorees.
3 days ago in Features, Trending
How to watch one of the year’s best meteor showers, the Geminids
It's time for one of the strongest meteor showers of the year. The Geminids peak this weekend and are visible through mid-December, according to the American Meteor Society.
Sabres extend losing streak; Knicks travel to Toronto
Find updates on the Buffalo Sabres, Cornell Red, New York Knicks, Buffalo Bills, and more with the WHCU Sports Report.
Broome County jail inmate dies in cell
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office says William Warnock, Jr. was found unresponsive in his cell around 6 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8.
3 days ago in Community, Home & Garden, Local
Cortland to add rental registry, mayor says
The City of Cortland is adopting a new rental registry to continue addressing blighted properties.
3 days ago in Community, Finance, Government, Local, Politics
2-year, $47 million Tioga County highway project ends
After two years, state officials say completion of the $47 million I-86 rehabilitation in Tioga County means all lanes are once again open to travelers.
3 days ago in Community, Education, Government, Lifestyle, Local, Regional
Cornell Navy midshipman named ROTC Student of the Year
Midshipman Kylie Williamson, a Cornell senior, has been named Student of the Year for the Navy Federal Credit Union ROTC All-American Scholarship Program.
3 days ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional
Local chapter of motorcycle club donates to Cortland County K9 Officer program
The Watchdog Chapter of Hades Hounds raised nearly $1,500 for the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office K9 program.
3 days ago in Community, Health, Lifestyle, Local, Regional
Wegmans recalls variety of unsalted mixed nuts
A variety of Wegmans Deluxe Unsalted Mixed Nuts is being recalled for the potential presence of Salmonella.
3 days ago in Business, Community, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local, Regional
Asempe Kitchen vegan stew named among top 10 in U.S. by PETA
On December 3, a popular menu item from Asempe Kitchen was named as one of the Top 10 Vegan Soups and Stews in the United States by PETA.
3 days ago in Community, Education, Government, Lifestyle, Local
GIAC receives NY BRICKS grant to aid community center project
On December 5, Governor Hochul announced GIAC is receiving a $1.32 million grant through the NY BRICKS program.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Golden Globes enter the world of podcasts and tread carefully, avoiding controversy
The Golden Globes this year introduced a best podcast category and, predictably, the nominees announced Monday will get people talking.
