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5 hours ago in Sports

Lewis Hamilton makes it clear he’s back in the F1 chase: ‘I’ve not lost what I had’

Lewis Hamilton is F1's most decorated driver. He's won the most races (105), claimed the most poles (104) and has been on the podium 207 times. And the British driver is tied at seven with Michael Schumacher for world championships.

5 hours ago in Sports

March Madness meets the iPad era: How coaches’ challenges are changing the game

Florida's Boogie Fland was driving to the basket with 1:10 remaining and a three-point lead over Iowa when Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch stepped into the lane, swatted at the ball and it sailed out of bounds. Officials ruled it Florida's ball.

9 hours ago in Community, Education, Local, Sports

Ithaca College men’s hoops players receive academic praise

Junior Alex Penders, junior Matthew Zenker, and senior Cole Wissink are being honored for their grades.

1 day ago in Sports

Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at end of the season after 9 years with club

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah announced Tuesday he will leave the English club at the end of the season, marking an earlier-than-planned departure for one of the club's greatest-ever scorers and soccer's biggest names.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

March Madness: Here’s one thing you need to know about each of the 16 teams remaining in men’s field

Florida isn't around to defend its title anymore, but all the other top seeds in this year's NCAA Tournament are still around. And many of them are winning convincingly.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Sabres coach praises energetic support entering homestand

The Sabres entertain the Bruins tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Lifestyle

5 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Retirement party to honor Newark Valley public servant

Motor equipment operator Scot Coombs is retiring after 41 years of service.

10 hours ago in Community, Environment, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Prescribed fires underway in Finger Lakes National Forest

Federal officials say prescribed fires began this week in Seneca and Schuyler County.

1 day ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Politics

Richford board approves woodchips purchase

On March 10, the Richford Town Board Town agreed to spend up to $3,000 on woodchips at the Rawley Park playground.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Here’s how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around

Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It's hard to know where to recycle those items, or it seems costly and inconvenient.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key

Whether they're using weekly shots or daily pills, more Americans than ever are turning to anti-obesity drugs to lose weight and boost health. About 1 in 8 U.S. adults say they are taking a GLP-1 drug, according to a recent survey by the health research group KFF.

Entertainment

5 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Fetty Wap has a lot to say on ‘Zavier.’ It’s his first album since being released from prison

Fetty Wap is beaming so big, it is almost as if his smile enters the room before he does. And these days, the Paterson, New Jersey-born melodic rapper and singer has a lot to be happy about.

1 day ago in Entertainment

‘Stand by Me’ stars reflect on the movie, Rob Reiner and its return to theaters 40 years later

Jerry O'Connell, Corey Feldman and Wil Wheaton were already thinking about "Stand by Me" when Rob Reiner died in December. Just a week prior, the trio spent a weekend together attending some screenings of Reiner's beloved coming-of-age film, which was about to turn 40.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Stephen Colbert and son will co-write a ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie

Stephen Colbert, famous devotee to J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth, is co-writing a "Lord of the Rings" movie with his son. Warner Bros. announced early Wednesday that Colbert will script "The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past" along with series veteran Philippa Boyens and Peter McGee, Colbert's son.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Sabres coach praises energetic support entering homestand

The Sabres entertain the Bruins tonight at 7:30 p.m.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots to fete anniversary special

Sporting that "Hannah Montana" blond hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots — celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a real-life pop star.

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5 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Retirement party to honor Newark Valley public servant

Motor equipment operator Scot Coombs is retiring after 41 years of service.

5 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local

Cortland man accused of stalking former co-worker, officers say

Updated

According to the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office, Patrick Rich was caught trying to track the day-to-day activities of a 62-year-old woman, who has an order of protection against him.

7 hours ago in Community, Education, Local

After-school program under consideration in Newark Valley

Officials in Newark Valley are reviewing plans for an after-school program.

9 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local, Politics

O’Mara presents Chemung County investigator with Senate Commendation Award

State Sen. Tom O’Mara presented Michael Theetge with a Senate Commendation Award on Wednesday, March 25. 

9 hours ago in Community, Education, Local, Sports

Ithaca College men’s hoops players receive academic praise

Junior Alex Penders, junior Matthew Zenker, and senior Cole Wissink are being honored for their grades.

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National

1 day ago in National

TSA officers share how they’re scraping by without pay

A woman in Indiana who put off dental surgery because she doesn't know if she can afford the copay. A Florida couple with young children who are depleting their savings. A grandmother in Idaho who plans to sell her car to pay the rent. They are among the tens of thousands Transportation Security Administration officers set to receive another $0 paycheck this week.

3 days ago in National

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport

Two people were killed and several others badly hurt when an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on a runway while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, officials said.