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Schoellkopf Field to host lacrosse doubleheader

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ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Both Cornell lacrosse teams will take the field this weekend at Schoellkopf Field. On Saturday, the…

22 hours ago in Sports, Trending

NFL teams are almost on the clock as draft night in the Steel City has arrived

Put aside the mock drafts because it's time for the real deal. The NFL draft is here in the Steel City.

22 hours ago in Sports

Players say MLB’s robot umpires are shrinking the strike zone

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald knows that — in theory — Major League Baseball's new Automated Ball-Strike system shouldn't favor batters or pitchers.

22 hours ago in National, Trending

Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift

President Donald Trump's acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government.

1 day ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Ithaca College baseball stomps Alfred State

Ithaca blew out Alfred State 12-2.

2 days ago in Sports

Cowboys plan for George Pickens to play on franchise tag in 2026 without long-term deal

The Dallas Cowboys are planning for George Pickens to play on the franchise tag this year and won't negotiate with the star receiver or his agent on a long-term contract, executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones said Wednesday.

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Center for Community Transportation to receive funding for micro-mobility transit study

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ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – A Tompkins County nonprofit is getting support from the state. On April 21, the DEC announced…

16 hours ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local

Ithaca wins $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant award

Smiling man in a dark suit and yellow tie holds a large ceremonial check reading Ten Million Dollars for Revitalizing Ithaca at the State Capitol, dated 4/23/2026 and showing 'We Are NY' logo.

Governor Kathy Hochul and Ithaca city officials announced that Ithaca is the Southern Tier winner of New York State's Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) award.

2 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Environment, Lifestyle, Local

Ithaca Children’s Garden appoints new interim director

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Leigh MacDonald was named by the ICG board of directors to serve as interim executive director, following the recent departure of Naomi Sukenik.

3 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Politics

Dryden Recreation and Youth Commission welcomes new member

On April 16, Jennifer Davis was appointed to the Dryden Recreation and Youth Commission.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails

Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has given rise to books, documentaries and conferences dedicated to the mind-altering substances. Now add one more business to the list: psychedelic retreats.

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Schoellkopf Field to host lacrosse doubleheader

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ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Both Cornell lacrosse teams will take the field this weekend at Schoellkopf Field. On Saturday, the…

21 hours ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Food & Music, Local

Cornell Chamber Orchestra approaches final show of semester

The Cornell Chamber Orchestra will take the stage Sunday at Barnes Hall at 3 p.m.

22 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify’s first all-time most streamed artists list

It's her, hi! Taylor Swift has topped Spotify's first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning. She's followed by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny. That comes as no surprise: In 2025 the artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio was named the streaming giant's most played artist of the year for a fourth time, dethroning Swift.

1 day ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Ithaca College baseball stomps Alfred State

Ithaca blew out Alfred State 12-2.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds, has died at 76

Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the chart-topping family act The Osmonds, died Monday after decades with multiple sclerosis. He was 76.

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Schoellkopf Field to host lacrosse doubleheader

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ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Both Cornell lacrosse teams will take the field this weekend at Schoellkopf Field. On Saturday, the…

1 hour ago in Crime, Local

Newark Valley man fired gun in Broome County road rage, troopers say

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NEWARK VALLEY, NY (607NewsNow) — A Tioga County man is in trouble for an alleged case of road rage.  State…

2 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Center for Community Transportation to receive funding for micro-mobility transit study

Orange-tinted street scene banner reading 'Center for Community Transportation' in large white text.

ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – A Tompkins County nonprofit is getting support from the state. On April 21, the DEC announced…

2 hours ago in Community, Local

Restoration work continues at Cortland County Courthouse

Neoclassical government building with a dome, flagpoles, and a construction lift extending over the roof against a blue sky.

CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) – Restoration work continues at the Cortland County Courthouse. On April 22, crews began applying a coat…

2 hours ago in Community, Local

1890 House Museum to receive historical marker Saturday

CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) – A historical and culturally rich structure in Cortland is receiving recognition. On April 25, the 1890…

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22 hours ago in National, Trending

Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift

President Donald Trump's acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government.

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Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80

U.S. Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat and the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died. He was 80.