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20 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.

20 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.

20 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.

23 hours 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.

2 days ago in Sports

Sabres power play goes ice-cold again as series against the Bruins shifts to Boston for Game 3

The Sabres haven't been able to push the Bruins around on the ice. What's worse, Buffalo hasn't been able to take advantage of their power plays when Boston pushes back.

Lifestyle

58 minutes ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

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…

14 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

Portrait of a woman with light brown hair standing in a grassy park, wearing a red cardigan over a navy floral blouse.

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.

Entertainment

20 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.

20 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.

23 hours 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.

2 days ago in Entertainment

An Instagram DM changed everything for Rachel Reid, Jacob Tierney and ‘Heated Rivalry’

To the cheers and applause of thousands of BookCon attendees, "Heated Rivalry" author Rachel Reid and director-screenwriter Jacob Tierney walked on to the main event stage at New York's Jacob Javits Convention Center. The two Canadians have been international celebrities for just a few months, and still find themselves wondering if all the noise is for someone else.

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58 minutes ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

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

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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…

58 minutes ago in Community, Local

Restoration work continues at Cortland County Courthouse

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

58 minutes ago in Community, Local

1890 House Museum to receive historical marker Saturday

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

14 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.

17 hours ago in Local, Spring Activities Guide

Tompkins County 4-H Duck Race returns to Cascadilla Gorge Trail

A crowd of yellow rubber ducks floating on blue water with red beaks.

On Saturday, April 25th, spectators can watch as many as 3,000 rubber ducks cascade over the Cascadilla Creek Falls at the Tompkins County 4-H Duck Race.

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National

20 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.

2 days ago in National

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.