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7 hours ago in Education, Local, Sports

Cornell women’s basketball welcomes new director of operations

Liz Thompson is "incredibly honored" to join the staff.

8 hours ago in Community, Local, Sports

IC, SUNY Cortland announce Cortaca Jug naming sponsorship with Visions Federal Credit Union

The rivalry game will be known as the "Cortaca Jug presented by Visions Federal Credit Union" through 2029.

21 hours ago in Sports

Montero, Tigers shut out Guardians without a strikeout, a first in MLB since 2014

Keider Montero pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers blanked the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 on Thursday despite failing to record a strikeout.

21 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois

A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor.

21 hours ago in Sports

Chicago Bears could merge 2 sites for potential stadium in northwest Indiana

The Chicago Bears have at least one viable site for a new stadium in northwest Indiana and they are examining a second location as they move closer to finalizing a place for their new home.

1 day ago in Sports

Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman somehow avoids serious injury in frightening fall into visitors’ dugout

Freddie Freeman apparently avoided serious injury Wednesday night when the Los Angeles Dodgers' first baseman took a frightening tumble down the stairs and into the visitors' dugout while trying to catch a foul popup in the eighth inning.

Lifestyle

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

Webb delivers $50k for CCE Broome County’s Cutler Botanic Garden

On August 11, CCE of Broome County received a $50,000 grant to address long-standing needs at Cutler Botanic Garden in Binghamton.

21 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois

A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

3 big questions to ask your aging parents

One of the toughest things to go through as an adult is helping your parents as they get older. Life is finite, and both you and your parents might be reluctant to talk about what type of support they might need. But as difficult as these conversations can be, it's important to make time for them.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Heading off to college? Here are some tips for managing your finances

Heading off to college is exciting, but it also involves new adult responsibilities. That makes it a great time to start getting comfortable with credit, building healthy spending habits and learning how to manage money.

4 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.

Entertainment

21 hours ago in Entertainment

Film academy to honor Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron and John Carpenter at museum gala

Actors Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron and filmmaker John Carpenter are set to be honored at the Academy Museum Gala this fall. The red carpet for the annual fundraising event, now in its sixth year, has become a reliably starry and glamorous affair — a West Coast rival to New York's Met Gala. This year's edition will take place on the evening of Oct. 17 in Los Angeles.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Marc Anthony, Chayanne and more to play benefit concert for Venezuela and Colombia earthquake relief

Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi, Chayanne, Feid, Jay Wheeler and many more will perform at an international benefit concert livestreamed from Miami on Sunday to raise money for those impacted by devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia.

1 day ago in Community, Entertainment, Food & Music, Local

Ageless Jazz Band to perform in Lansing

The group has been entertaining crowds since 1990.

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

Giants QB on football season: ‘It’s the most wonderful time of the year’

Quarterback Jameis Winston is speaking highly of football season.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin

A few years ago, a pop culture store owner in Wisconsin mentioned to Jason Ganos, a well-known Nintendo game collector, that he had a box of Super Mario cartridges that had been sitting in storage for years. It stopped Ganos in his tracks.

Local News from 607NewsNow

3 minutes ago in Back to School Guide, Local

SUNY Cortland, Special Olympics New York partner for paid internship program

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A SUNY-wide initiative will allow SUNY Cortland students to pursue paid internships through Special Olympics New York.

7 hours ago in Education, Local, Sports

Cornell women’s basketball welcomes new director of operations

Liz Thompson is "incredibly honored" to join the staff.

8 hours ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Local

Measles case confirmed in Tioga County

Health officials said the overall risk to the public remains low.

8 hours ago in Community, Election, Local

Ithaca accepting applications for vacant Fourth Ward Common Council seat

The City of Ithaca is looking to fill the seat left vacant by former Alderperson Patrick Kuehl, who resigned earlier this month to pursue his doctoral degree in Texas.

8 hours ago in Community, Local, Sports

IC, SUNY Cortland announce Cortaca Jug naming sponsorship with Visions Federal Credit Union

The rivalry game will be known as the "Cortaca Jug presented by Visions Federal Credit Union" through 2029.

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National

21 hours ago in National

Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump’s name and close for 2 years, challenging a judge’s order

The battle over the Kennedy Center's future escalated Thursday as President Donald Trump's allies on the board took new steps to commemorate him with physical changes to the iconic performing arts institution that could defy a federal court order.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Looking to see the solar eclipse from North America? Here’s where and when to catch a sliver

Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.