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16 minutes ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Binghamton Black Bears extend lease at downtown arena

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The team will continue playing at Visions Veterans Memorial Arena.

19 minutes ago in Education, Local, Sports

Cornell hires new director of men’s hockey operations

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Austin Keiser is joining Cornell's coaching staff.

20 hours ago in Sports

LeBron James will play his first game with the 76ers against champion Knicks on NBA opening night

LeBron James will visit the New York Knicks on opening night and the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas. James' arrival in Philadelphia has made the 76ers must-see TV, and they are all over the NBA's biggest days of the season.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Rumble Ponies look to extend win streak in Portland

Binghamton has won seven straight games.

2 days ago in National, Trending

How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle

The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.

2 days ago in Sports

UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of ‘deception’ and ‘breach of trust’ over World Cup plans

UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC believe that FIFA president Gianni Infantino's recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a "fundamental breach of trust" with the institutions world soccer's governing body serves.

Lifestyle

2 days ago in Lifestyle

With the right preparation, international trips with babies are possible and even fun

Traveling with babies and toddlers can be daunting for parents. Questions about air travel, what to pack and safety are often top of mind, especially on long-distance flights and international trips.

5 days ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local

Tompkins County Open Farm Day set for Sunday

Attendees can learn about day-to-day operations at local farms and what impact they have on the community and economy.

6 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Tompkins County launches info series to explain budget process

Tompkins County is releasing information on its website to keep the public informed about the 2027 spending plan.

6 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

State reduces Tompkins County Code Blue funding by roughly 60%

After receiving roughly $2.1 million for Code Blue shelter operations last year, Tompkins County is only getting $841,000 for the upcoming winter.

7 days ago in Lifestyle

Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies

Matt Walker couldn't pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey.

Entertainment

16 minutes ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Binghamton Black Bears extend lease at downtown arena

Fresh

The team will continue playing at Visions Veterans Memorial Arena.

20 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel announces debut album with Mr. Aron, ‘I’m So Happy’

Parents of toddlers everywhere, prepare yourselves. YouTube sensation and music teacher Ms. Rachel and her husband, Aron Accurso, will release their debut album, the 23-track "I'm So Happy," on Sept. 25.

20 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Blues ‘enthusiast’ Morgan Freeman’s album covers 100 years of the genre

It happened out of necessity. Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman was in Clarksdale, Mississippi, 25 years ago when some out-of-towners asked where they could hear blues music. Musicians were abundant; venues were not.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Rumble Ponies look to extend win streak in Portland

Binghamton has won seven straight games.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Ben Jones, good ol’ boy ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84

Ben Jones, who played the good ol' boy mechanic in "The Dukes of Hazzard" TV series and parlayed his fame into a political career and two terms in the U.S. House, has died. He was 84.

Local News from 607NewsNow

19 minutes ago in Education, Local, Sports

Cornell hires new director of men’s hockey operations

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Austin Keiser is joining Cornell's coaching staff.

1 hour ago in Community, Local

Ithaca begins search for Director of Planning and Development

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On August 10, the City of Ithaca's Director of Planning and Development, Lisa Nicholas, announced plans to retire.

1 hour ago in Community, Crime, Local

Tioga County woman accused of illegally entering barn in Candor

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On August 9, Brittany Walls was arrested and charged with felony burglary following a month-long investigation.

1 hour ago in Community, Local, Regional

Tioga County Sheriff Gary Howard to retire in 2027

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On August 10, Tioga County Sheriff Gary Howard announced he will not seek reelection when his current term expires in December 2027.

1 hour ago in Community, Local, Regional

Owego Fire Department honors memory of former chief Ed Bidwell

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Calling hours for former Owego Fire Department Chief Edward "Ed" Bidwell are scheduled for August 17.

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National

2 days ago in National, Trending

How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle

The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.

2 days ago in National

Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products over salmonella concerns

Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.