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3 hours ago in Sports

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama shakes off Game 2 miss by taking over Game 3 of the NBA Finals

Victor Wembanyama sat in Manhattan's Gramercy Park on Sunday and drew the statue of 19th-century Shakespearean actor Edwin Booth. Turns out, it was the perfect mind-clearing activity that helped him shake off his miss at the buzzer in Game 2 and take over Game 3 of the NBA Finals, preventing the San Antonio Spurs from getting pushed to the brink of elimination.

4 hours ago in National, Trending

The rise and fall of ‘The Hills’ star Spencer Pratt’s improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor

He wrote a memoir called "The Guy You Loved to Hate." He's dabbled in rap, releasing a song called "I'm a Celebrity." He started a company selling crystals claimed to have healing properties. But Spencer Pratt was not able to pull off his latest venture — an improbable bid to become mayor of Los Angeles.

24 hours ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Binghamton Rumble Ponies continue hot streak

Back view of a baseball player in a white pinstriped uniform running on the dirt infield, number 6 visible on jersey, during a game.

On Sunday, the Ponies won their fifth game in a row.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Carolina trails Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final and has a big decision to make for Game 4

A sequence of events in a Stanley Cup Final that has gotten crazier by the minute has put the Carolina Hurricanes at a crossroads. They blew a two-goal lead and lost Game 1, erased a two-goal deficit and won Game 2, and rallied from down four goals in Game 3, only to lose in double overtime on a fluky bounce.

1 day ago in Sports

Spurs-Knicks Game 3 of the NBA Finals is a hot ticket with the potential for a wild scene

Knicks fever has set the stage for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs to be a must-see event — inside Madison Square Garden and out on the streets and in bars across New York City.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Tony winners thank voice teachers and babysitters as Broadway crowns ‘Schmigadoon!’

The most infectiously joyous of awards shows, the Tonys often feel like a summer camp reunion — make that a theater camp reunion — except with tuxedoes and gowns replacing the shorts and tees.

Lifestyle

8 hours ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Baby wipes sold at Target recalled for harmful bacteria

Two wet wipe packs side by side: green cucumber-scented on the left and blue fragrance-free on the right.

FDA officials say certain batches of Up & Up fragrance-free and fresh cucumber-scented baby wipes may contain bacteria that can cause serious infections.

1 day ago in Lifestyle, Trending

How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat

As travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait. Above-average temperatures could be on the books this summer, according to forecasters, and a developing El Nino event could spell out warmer weather later in the year or next summer.

1 day ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Centro to upgrade fare collection system in Cortland

Centro of Cortland announced last week the rollout of new fare boxes on its fixed-route and paratransit vehicles, scheduled for later this summer.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it

Recreational fishermen are pitched against commercial fishermen and environmentalists in a legal dispute that has halted what was expected to be the longest snapper season in years, reflecting broader tensions over the Trump administration's efforts to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas.

4 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Pedestrian walkway on Forest Home lower bridge closed until further notice

Curved asphalt road crossing a green metal truss bridge, with guardrails and dense trees beyond.

On June 4, Tompkins County issued an alert that the pedestrian walkway on the Forest Home lower bridge is closed pending evaluation and repair.

Entertainment

3 hours ago in Entertainment

With jumpsuits, wigs and dance moves, these young boys and teens keep Elvis’ legacy alive

Nearly 50 years after Elvis Presley 's death, a gaggle of exuberant young boys and teens shook up his hometown, intent on keeping the king's legacy alive for a new generation.

24 hours ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Binghamton Rumble Ponies continue hot streak

Back view of a baseball player in a white pinstriped uniform running on the dirt infield, number 6 visible on jersey, during a game.

On Sunday, the Ponies won their fifth game in a row.

1 day ago in Entertainment

‘Scary Movie’ tops box office, slaying ‘Masters of the Universe’ and adding to low-budget streak

The summer box office is booming — but not because of the usual suspects. After three weeks of indie horror dominance at the box office, the slasher spoof "Scary Movie" topped ticket sales with $55 million over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily besting the far-from-mighty "Masters of the Universe."

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Tony winners thank voice teachers and babysitters as Broadway crowns ‘Schmigadoon!’

The most infectiously joyous of awards shows, the Tonys often feel like a summer camp reunion — make that a theater camp reunion — except with tuxedoes and gowns replacing the shorts and tees.

4 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Food & Music, Lifestyle, Local

Apalachin United Methodist Church to host carnival

White wooden church facade with steep gables, tall arched windows, and a red abstract wall sign against a clear blue sky.

The Apalachin United Methodist Church is putting on an indoor carnival this weekend.

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10 minutes ago in Local

Red Dragon Reuse helps rehome dorm supplies and clothes after SUNY Cortland move out

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A collaboration between SUNY Cortland and the Cortland Reuse, Red Dragon Reuse has helped find new homes for over 4,000 pounds of dorm supplies and clothes.

2 hours ago in Local

YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County receives funding for free swim lessons

The YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County has been awarded $100,000 from the Alliance of New York State YMCAs to provide free swim lessons for kids ages 6 months to 12 years old.

6 hours ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Local

Cortland County Health Department to close for one day

The department will be closed for its annual staff training and development day on Wednesday, June 10th.

6 hours ago in Community, Local, Politics

Cortland fire chief to retire

Brick fire station exterior with white columns, black balcony railing, and an American flag; a fire engine is visible in the open garage bay.

Chief Wayne Friedman is retiring at the end of July after serving the city for over 23 years.

8 hours ago in Crime, Local

Ithaca woman arrested for failure to appear on grand larceny charge

On June 4, Alina Gleockler was arrested by the Chemung County Sheriff's Office for failing to appear on a charge of grand larceny.

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3 hours ago in National

A government-commissioned study found drinking risks. US guidelines didn’t feature its findings

The findings of the study, in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, were in line with years of research, saying that health risks go up with just one drink a day and no level of alcohol has a protective effect on mortality.

4 hours ago in National, Trending

The rise and fall of ‘The Hills’ star Spencer Pratt’s improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor

He wrote a memoir called "The Guy You Loved to Hate." He's dabbled in rap, releasing a song called "I'm a Celebrity." He started a company selling crystals claimed to have healing properties. But Spencer Pratt was not able to pull off his latest venture — an improbable bid to become mayor of Los Angeles.