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21 hours ago in Sports

Alex Ovechkin declares ‘I’m back!’ and re-signs with Capitals to return for a 22nd NHL season

Alex Ovechkin is not ready to skate away from the NHL, not yet, and now he gets a chance to make his career goal-scoring record even more difficult to break.

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

The best movies of 2026 so far, from ‘Project Hail Mary’ to ‘Rose of Nevada’

It's been a curiously seesawing first six months. The movies have been dominated as much by 26-year-old YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Curry Barker as they have 79-year-old Steven Spielberg.

1 day ago in Sports

Taylor Fritz wins match and style points at Wimbledon. De Minaur also advances

A well-dressed Taylor Fritz impressed again at Wimbledon on Thursday, beating compatriot Patrick Kypson 6-2, 6-2, 7-5 to reach the third round as Princess Kate visited the All England Club.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

Malik Tillman stepped up for a free kick with a bloody sock and a new right boot after being stepped on by an opponent as the United States scrambled to protect a one-goal lead, down a man in a World Cup knockout round.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Jazz Chisholm Jr. affirms confidence in Yankees

Athlete being interviewed at a press backdrop with Yankees and Toyota logos; several microphones in front.

"We still believe in ourselves," Chisholm said.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to host their wedding Friday at Madison Square Garden, AP source says

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will have their wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the security plans.

Lifestyle

1 day ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

TCAT buses to operate July 3, but offices are closed

TCAT will have normal transit options in Ithaca on July 3, but all services are closed July 4.

1 day ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local

Area 51 earns NYS Senate Empire Award

Group of adults posing in a store, smiling and holding a framed certificate that reads 'Area 51.'

Sen. Webb presented Area 51 in Cortland with the award on June 25.

1 day ago in Community, Food & Music, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

Farmers Market coupons, scam software available at Tompkins County Office for the Aging

Eligible low-income residents 60 and over can pick up the $25 booklets through the county’s Office for the Aging in Ithaca.

2 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Ithaca announces expanded hours at GIAC Cooling Center, Alex Haley Pool

In Ithaca, the GIAC cooling center will stay open until 7:30 p.m. today & tomorrow, and the Haley pool will remain open until 9 p.m. until Sunday.

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

Watkins Glen State Park Sentry Bridge to reopen today

Metal pedestrian bridge spanning a rocky gorge with lush green trees and cliff walls behind it.

The Sentry Bridge at Watkins Glen State Park closed in 2022.

Entertainment

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

The best movies of 2026 so far, from ‘Project Hail Mary’ to ‘Rose of Nevada’

It's been a curiously seesawing first six months. The movies have been dominated as much by 26-year-old YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Curry Barker as they have 79-year-old Steven Spielberg.

1 day ago in Entertainment

California to institute Bruce Lee Day, a first for a Chinese American in the state’s history

Martial arts icon Bruce Lee, who was born in San Francisco, will become the first Chinese American in California history with an annual namesake day.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Jazz Chisholm Jr. affirms confidence in Yankees

Athlete being interviewed at a press backdrop with Yankees and Toyota logos; several microphones in front.

"We still believe in ourselves," Chisholm said.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to host their wedding Friday at Madison Square Garden, AP source says

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will have their wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the security plans.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Los Angeles medical examiner says former child actor Daveigh Chase died of AIDS

Former child actor Daveigh Chase's death on June 16 was due to AIDS, the office of the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner reported. The cause of death for Chase, 35, was acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, according to online medical examiner records from this week that listed her last name as Schwallier.

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4 hours ago in Food & Music, Local

Cortland County Independence Day Spectacular returns for another year

At Dwyer Memorial Park on July 4th, the Cortland County Independence Day Spectacular returns with live music, food vendors, fireworks and more.

4 hours ago in Food & Music, Local

Freeville Fire Department to put on 250 Years of Freedom celebration

Fire station with a white cupola bell tower and 'W.B. STRONG FIRE COMPANY' on the façade, surrounded by trees and a parking lot with wheelchair signs.

On July 4th, all are welcome at the W.B. Strong Fire Company to celebrate the holiday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

6 hours ago in Community, Contests, Local, Regional

Owner of mobile home park in Dryden arrested for poisoning cat food

Animal control officer badge: State of New York insignia with an eagle and decorative shield marker, labeled 'Officer' and 'Animal Control' on the badge.

DRYDEN, NY (607NewsNow) – A Dryden mobile home park owner is facing charges. On July 2, Tompkins County Animal Control…

6 hours ago in Community, Local

Two perish in Dryden house fire

DRYDEN, NY (607NewsNow) – Investigators are working to determine the cause of a fatal house fire in the Town of…

1 day ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

TCAT buses to operate July 3, but offices are closed

TCAT will have normal transit options in Ithaca on July 3, but all services are closed July 4.

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21 hours ago in National

Couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building climb-turned-proposal

A skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to "do something special" for their engagement, prosecutors said Thursday at the couple's arraignment on felony reckless endangerment, burglary and other charges.

1 day ago in National

The Onion’s new parody of Alex Jones’ Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families

The satirical news site The Onion isn't waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch a parody of Alex Jones ' conspiracy platform. More than a year after first trying to buy Infowars, The Onion on Thursday will debut a send-up under its own website with plans to give some of the revenue to families of the victims in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.