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2 weeks ago in Sports
Jury finds Tyreek Hill liable for 2 battery counts, awards $500,000 to the NFL star’s estranged wife
A Miami jury on Tuesday found Tyreek Hill liable for two counts of battery but not liable for the eight remaining claims made by Lakeeta Vaccaro — ending the high-profile civil trial involving the NFL wide receiver and his estranged wife.
MAVAC ambulance damaged while responding to Freetown call
The vehicle was sideswiped by a tractor on McGraw-Marathon Rd., officials said.
Tompkins County still measles-free despite statewide increase
On Oct. 13, the NYS Department of Health released the latest data for confirmed measles cases.
Waverly man files lawsuit against village, mayor, police department
The resident is accusing the group of violating his First and Fourteenth Amendment rights.
Riley bill would restore essential plan coverage for 450,000 New Yorkers
If passed, the bill would restore federal funding cut in the One Big Beautiful Bill.
Ithaca College conceptualizes restructuring plan to consolidate five schools into three
At an all-faculty meeting on October 13th, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Melanie Stein announced the school's potential plan to consolidate their five schools into three.
New executive director named at Ithaca’s State Theatre
Lanny Brown will start his tenure on Oct. 27.
Cornell bans fraternity house parties and social events for remainder of academic year
On Oct. 13, Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff released a statement highlighting actions being taken to curb sexual assault and support victims.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur
An aging ex-gang leader was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting of rap icon Tupac Shakur near the Las Vegas Strip.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Lena Dunham to bring back ‘Girls’ for a 5-episode run on HBO 10 years after its finale
"Girls," the show that was the voice of its generation — or at least a voice of a generation — is coming back. HBO announced Tuesday that creator and star Lena Dunham and nearly all of the core cast will return for a limited five-episode run a decade after its finale.
2 weeks ago in National
Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports
Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation.
2 weeks ago in Trending, World
Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.
Ithaca Common Council holding public hearing and discussion regarding Lower Elm Street housing development
On Wednesday, October 14th at 6:00 p.m., the Ithaca Common Council will hold a public hearing and discussion on a conceptual approval of the Lower Elm Street housing development.
4-H Camp Owahta holding fundraiser at Cortland Country Music Park in hopes of finishing rebuild after 2025 fire
After the 2025 fire, the camp is still looking for funds to complete repairs needed to bring the cabins, bathhouses, electrical systems, program spaces, accessibility, waterfront and pond areas, safety infrastructure, and other aging camp facilities back to their original vigor.
Marathon teacher makes it to top 10 in national contest
Bill Perks has a chance to win money for himself and his school.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
How to spot imposter scams
Wells Fargo reports imposter scams surged in 2024, costing $2.95 billion.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34
Actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte, who brought a lifetime of experience with cerebral palsy to fictional family struggles in an essential role on "Breaking Bad," died Monday at age 34, authorities and his representatives said.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Selma Blair accused of attacking 2 flight attendants and assaulting a police officer and nurse
Actor Selma Blair was arrested after she was accused of injuring two flight attendants on a trip from Los Angeles to New York. She was also accused of kicking a police officer taking her to the hospital and kicking a nurse once she got there.
