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Billie Jean King, 82, earns a college degree 65 years after starting at Cal State LA

Billie Jean King raised her right arm in triumph. Not for another victory on the tennis court. This time, she was celebrating earning a college degree 65 years after she first took classes.

14 hours ago in Sports

The future has arrived for the Canadiens, who won two Game 7s and advanced to East finals

Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson was no different than any Montreal hockey fan, increasingly impatient over talk of the team's promising potential. Turns out, the future has arrived perhaps a little ahead of schedule, and propelled by forward Alex Newhook's knack for scoring Game 7 playoff series-clinching goals.

17 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Cornell alums win National Lacrosse League title

Two hockey players in blue jerseys pose and smile for the camera near the rink boards, fans behind them celebrate.

Hugh Kelleher and CJ Kirst have won a National Lacrosse League title with the Toronto Rock.

1 day ago in Sports

Aaron Rodgers hits the practice field after signing 1-year deal to stay with the Steelers

The 42-year-old four-time NFL MVP made a surprise appearance on the Pittsburgh Steelers practice field Monday for the start of voluntary organized team activities, jogging out in a white No. 8 jersey shortly after finalizing a 1-year deal to return to the club he guided to an AFC North championship last winter.

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

SUNY Cortland softball eliminated from NCAA tournament

On Saturday, the Red Dragons were knocked out of the NCAA tournament after a 7-0 loss to Moravian.

2 days ago in Trending, World

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection

The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put international health authorities on alert.

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19 hours ago in Community, Environment, Lifestyle, Local

Curbside food scraps pickup pilot program underway in Ithaca

A curbside food scraps pickup pilot program from Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management (TCRMM) is underway in the City of Ithaca.

19 hours ago in Community, Education, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Intellectual and developmental disabilities resource fair tonight at Boynton Middle School

On May 19, the Tompkins County Whole Health Department, in collaboration with Unity House, will hold a Resource Fair.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives

Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.

2 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Ithaca, TCAT moves Route 10 stop to Tioga St.

TCAT is moving the Route 10 stop to Tioga St., in front of Ithaca Town Hall.

5 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Public invited to IC Commencement Eve Concert

On May 16, IC is holding its annual Commencement Eve Concert.

Entertainment

17 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Cornell alums win National Lacrosse League title

Hugh Kelleher and CJ Kirst have won a National Lacrosse League title with the Toronto Rock.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Cannes standout ‘Paper Tiger’ reveals a new side to Miles Teller

James Gray's "Paper Tiger" has been one of the standouts of this year's Cannes. And at the center of the warm reception for "Paper Tiger" — which premiered Saturday and is one of only two films by American filmmakers competing for the Palme d'Or — is Miles Teller.

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

SUNY Cortland softball eliminated from NCAA tournament

On Saturday, the Red Dragons were knocked out of the NCAA tournament after a 7-0 loss to Moravian.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Barbra Streisand won’t attend Cannes Palme d’Or ceremony after a knee injury

Barbra Streisand announced on Sunday that she will not attend the Cannes Film Festival 's closing ceremony later this week where she was to receive an honorary Palme d'Or, after sustaining a knee injury.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Ella Langley dominates the ACM Awards and Cody Johnson wins entertainer of the year

Cody Johnson won entertainer of the year, but it was Ella Langley's night from the start. The first honor of the Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday was for the coveted song of the year, given to Langley for the crossover hit "Choosin' Texas," presented to her by Michael Bublé.

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9 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Local

YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County awarded multiple grants aiming at improving community health

The YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Health Equity Innovation Award from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield.

14 hours ago in Community, Local, Politics

Tompkins County Legislature to honor Asian and Pacific Islander communities

The Tompkins County Legislature will proclaim May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.

17 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Cornell alums win National Lacrosse League title

Hugh Kelleher and CJ Kirst have won a National Lacrosse League title with the Toronto Rock.

18 hours ago in Community, Crime, Education, Local

Childcare center at SUNY Cortland closed for 2 weeks

Following the recent arrest of 3 staff members at the SUNY Cortland Child Care Center, the facility is closed for 2 weeks.

18 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local

Ghost guns seized in Truxton, troopers say

State Police are charging 37-year-old Adam Rowe with manufacturing and selling ghost guns in Truxton.

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What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries as Trump’s endorsement is put to the test

Is there a future in politics for Republicans who cross President Donald Trump? The signs this year suggest no, and Trump has convinced his voters to defeat his adversaries again and again.

6 days ago in National, Trending

Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions

Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison anytime soon.