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3 hours ago in Sports

Luka Doncic is off to a spectacular offensive start for the Lakers with a string of 40-point games

Although Luka Doncic is in his ninth NBA season as one of the sport's most dynamic scorers, he has rarely been better than this. Two weeks into the Los Angeles Lakers' first season following LeBron James' departure, Doncic is scorching opponents with one brilliant offensive performance after another.

4 hours ago in Sports

Caleb Williams and Jeffery Simmons lead the Bears past the Seahawks 34-17

Jeffery Simmons ran out of the tunnel for the first time since joining the Chicago Bears with a new uniform, orange sleeves and a wide smile as he welcomed the move that put right into contention with important games on big stages.

4 hours ago in National, Trending

Election Day arrives after a surge in early voting, with observers keeping close watch at the polls

The final day of voting in this year's midterm elections arrived Tuesday against a backdrop of uncertainty after a year in which President Donald Trump has tried to interfere in how states run their elections and sown doubts about the outcome should Republicans lose.

6 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Cornell men’s basketball starts season with win

The Big Red beat Pepperdine on opening night.

1 day ago in Sports

Christian Walker, Matt Olson win 4th Gold Gloves and Wilyer Abreu gets his 3rd

First basemen Christian Walker of Houston and Matt Olson of Atlanta won their fourth Gold Gloves on Sunday while Boston right fielder Wilyer Abreu won the fielding honor for the third year in a row.

1 day ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Cornell football falls short vs. Princeton

The Big Red failed to stop Princeton's second-half surge.

Lifestyle

1 day ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

Cortland YMCA celebrates new Wellness Center with open house, grand opening

On Nov. 2, the Cortland Y invites guests to use its facilities free of charge.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Generations of anglers have made the pilgrimage to Montauk to catch striped bass

On most October nights, fishing guide Bill Wetzel can be found navigating the shores of Montauk, New York, in a modified 4x4 pickup truck, rumbling over boulders and thick sand as he scans the surface of the Atlantic for signs of life.

4 days ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local, Sports

Rec center in Lansing to host pickleball open house

You can check out the new courts at Eastlake Recreation Center.

5 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Make no bones about it, the giant skeleton has become an American Halloween fixture

It reared its bony head in 2020, during that first, chaotic pandemic year that was rife with grief and fear but also toilet paper hoarding and questionable lockdown-inspired purchases. Behold Skelly, the 12-foot, 90-pound skeleton with glowing LCD eyeballs, on sale for $299 from Home Depot, just in time for Halloween — at least, if you can get your hands on one.

5 days ago in Lifestyle, Local

From your first paycheck to your first home: Financial habits that build a strong future

At Tompkins Bank & Trust, we believe financial success looks different for everyone, whether you’re opening your first checking account, preparing to purchase a home, or planning for retirement.

Entertainment

6 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Cornell men’s basketball starts season with win

The Big Red beat Pepperdine on opening night.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Holiday gifts for movie lovers, from Robert Pattinson nesting dolls to a podcast’s perfume

Let's start with the bad news: That A24 Dior T-shirt that you may have seen on Robert Pattinson and Sabrina Carpenter? It's not for sale. But you know what is? A nesting-doll set featuring Pattinson's A24 movie characters, from "Primetime" and "The Drama" to "The Lighthouse" and "Good Time."

1 day ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Cornell football falls short vs. Princeton

The Big Red failed to stop Princeton's second-half surge.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case

Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart

The death of Patrick Stewart at 86 led to a slew of tributes, including from acting colleagues and even Marvel Studios. Known for his roles as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" films, Stewart died in Los Angeles on Wednesday after what his spokesperson described as a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

Local News from 607NewsNow

5 hours ago in Community, Local, Politics

Danby residents to speak on 2027 town budget

A public hearing will take place at Danby Town Hall.

6 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Cornell men’s basketball starts season with win

The Big Red beat Pepperdine on opening night.

8 hours ago in Community, Environment, Local, Politics

Cortland County has shortage of snowplow drivers

Deputy DPW Commissioner Alan Ricottilli tells 607 News Now a shortage of snowplow drivers sparked immediate concerns.

8 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local

IPD: Ithaca man charged after fight in police parking lot

Police say Alexander Mosher and another man got into a dispute Halloween night in an IPD parking lot on E. Clinton St.

8 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local

Taylor town tax collector charged with grand larceny, official misconduct

Jaymie Closson, 41, is accused of stealing more than $18,000 between 2018 and 2023.

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National

4 hours ago in National, Trending

Election Day arrives after a surge in early voting, with observers keeping close watch at the polls

The final day of voting in this year's midterm elections arrived Tuesday against a backdrop of uncertainty after a year in which President Donald Trump has tried to interfere in how states run their elections and sown doubts about the outcome should Republicans lose.

1 day ago in National

Jet crashes into a South Florida neighborhood, killing all 9 on board and leaving a fiery crater

A business jet crashed into a South Florida neighborhood and erupted into a ball of flames, killing all nine people on board and leaving a fiery crater. The cause was not immediately clear, but federal investigators are expected to provide an update Monday.