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3 days ago

13-month water/sewer project in Varna begins, Dryden town officials say

A water/sewer project is being done weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. until November 2026 in Varna.

3 days ago

Riley wants NYSEG, National Grid to do ‘right thing’

Rep. Josh Riley wants NYSEG and National Grid to publicly guarantee they won’t shut off service, charge late fees or interest, or send accounts to collections for those struggling because of the government shutdown.

3 days ago

Chemung County woman accused of violating order of protection twice in two days

53-year-old Jodi Kent of Millport was arrested twice in two days for violating an order of protection.

3 days ago

Owego FD honors longtime member at annual banquet

On October 18, Richard Franz was recognized for his 75 years of service at the Owego Fire Department’s annual banquet.

3 days ago

Art & Found creative reuse and antique store set to open in Dewitt Mall

On October 29, Art & Found will have its grand opening in the Dewitt Mall from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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Tompkins County hopes to attract more airlines to Ithaca airport

Key members of Tompkins County staff are headed to the TakeOff North America Conference in Florida next month to bolster services at Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH).

3 days ago

Key Ithaca roadway remains closed after water main break damage

On October 18, a main break occurred near the South Aurora and Prospect Street intersection, and city officials say it caused extensive damage.

4 days ago

One airlifted after being pinned under tree in Cuyler

On October 18, the Cuyler Fire Department was called to a home around 1 p.m. for a report that someone was injured and pinned underneath a tree in their yard.

4 days ago

Brooklyn pair charged with attempted grand larceny in Steuben County

49-year-old Chengbin Lin and 48-year-old Lingquin Chen remotely took control over someone's computer and tried scamming them out of $28,000.

4 days ago

Angelhearts reopens as donut shop in Ithaca

Angelhearts Donuts, formerly Angelhearts Diner, is once again welcoming customers, this time at 110 West Green Street near Press Bay Alley.

4 days ago

Cayuga man faces child exploitation charges

Douglas Baker of Cayuga is facing child exploitation charges following an 18-month investigation.

4 days ago

Taco Bell to debut tomorrow in Owego

On October 22, officials will cut the ribbon a new Taco Bell located off Route 17C at the site of a former bank in Owego.

4 days ago

Abandoned vehicle auctions set for Friday in Ithaca

On October 24, a total of 11 cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs will be put up for sale in two Abandoned Vehicle auctions in Ithaca.

4 days ago

Ithaca seeks final phase design input for city walking and biking network

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.

5 days ago

Farmer OK after combine crash in Homer

On October 17th, a combine harvester in Homer had a mechanical issue that resulted in a loss of control.

5 days ago

Ithaca man tried setting apartment building on fire, police say

46-year-old Roy Roberts of Ithaca is accused of trying to start a fire inside the stairwell of an apartment building in the 100 block of East Green Street.

5 days ago

TCAT seeks added contributions from Ithaca, Tompkins County, and Cornell

TCAT is asking for $500,000 contribution boost from their 3 underwriters, the city of Ithaca, Tompkins County, and Cornell.

5 days ago

Tompkins County group chosen for mural funding as part of NYS CHARM program

An increase in funding from the CHARM Program means the Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County and Ithaca Murals will create 14 murals across the City and Town of Ithaca, Brooktondale, and Caroline.

5 days ago

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.

5 days ago

Ahead of closure, Ithaca business receives NYS Empire Award

On October 14, the Rashida Sawyer Bakery announced that it will close at the end of the month.

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Miguel’s ‘CAOS,’ fueled by anger and angst, is his first studio album in nearly a decade

If you wondered why Miguel didn't release a studio album for nearly a decade, his response is simple: life.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Kenny Loggins and David Byrne are among Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees

Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, LL Cool J, Pink, Sarah McLachlan and Talking Heads' David Byrne are among the impressive list of nominees for the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame class, an eclectic mix of pop, hip-hop, folk and rock innovators.

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Miami Heat’s Rozier, Trail Blazers’ Billups arrested in federal gambling probe, sources say

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups have been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into sports betting, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Bon Jovi is hitting the road. Band announces first tour since Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal cord surgery

Decades into his career and the unthinkable happened. It was 2022, and Jon Bon Jovi began struggling through his songs. He saw a doctor who said one of his vocal cords was atrophying. He needed major surgery.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

MusiCares names Mariah Carey its 2026 Person of the Year

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