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4 hours ago in Sports

Pistons open playoffs with a flop as East’s top seed, losing to 8th-seeded Magic

The Detroit Pistons opened the NBA playoffs with a flop. Detroit went into the postseason as the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference, openly talking about exceeding modest expectations and winning the franchise's fourth championship.

4 hours ago in Sports

Wembanyama revels in safety of Hall of Famers, fans in playoff debut as Spurs top Blazers

It has proven almost as difficult to rattle Victor Wembanyama as it is to get a shot off against San Antonio's 7-foot-4 star. Still, if there was ever a time to experience some nerves it was Sunday.

6 hours ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Cornell men’s hockey goalie transfers to Wisconsin

Freshman Alexis Cournoyer is transferring to Wisconsin.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Binghamton Black Bears continue quest for Cup

Binghamton will host the Topeka Scarecrows at 7 p.m. tonight.

3 days ago in Community, Education, Local, Sports

Can and bottle drive Saturday in support of Cortland Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse

On April 18, the Cortland Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse Team is hosting a can and bottle drive at the high school.

4 days ago in Sports

Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham are eligible for NBA awards after successful appeals of 65-game rule

The Los Angeles Lakers ' Luka Dončić and Detroit Pistons ' Cade Cunningham will be eligible for awards such as MVP and All-NBA this season despite falling short of the 65-game minimum, the league and the National Basketball Players Association said Thursday.

Lifestyle

4 hours ago in Lifestyle

To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection

Inviting friends and family members over for a celebration, holiday or routine dinner provides an opportunity for connection, but pressure to serve good-tasting food in a clean and welcoming environment can deter many people from hosting or prevent them from being fully present with their guests when they do.

3 days ago in Community, Environment, Lifestyle, Local

Newfield residents to pick up roadside trash

On Saturday, April 18th, Newfield residents will pick up trash as part of Greenup Day.

3 days ago in Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local

Apalachin Library to host Titanic talk

Sign for Apalachin Library featuring a tree growing from an open book and 'Established 1992' on a lawn scene.

Author John Pulos will discuss his book 'Titanic: My Story' this Saturday, April 18th at the Apalachin Library.

3 days ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Politics

Tompkins County Health Board has empty seat to fill in Ithaca

Anyone interested in serving on the Tompkins County Health Board must be at least 18, live in Ithaca, and be a legal US citizen.

4 days ago in Business, Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local

Family Reading Partnership ‘shifts gears’ in $100K fundraiser, director says

Family Reading Partnership's new focus of their fundraiser is to be able to move to a different space in the Shops at Ithaca Mall instead of a new HVAC system for their current one.

Entertainment

4 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ is no match for ‘Super Mario’ or ‘Hail Mary’ at the box office

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" and "Project Hail Mary" dominated the North American box office again this weekend, leaving "Lee Cronin's The Mummy" in third place for its debut.

4 hours ago in Entertainment

Amy Winehouse’s father loses legal bid for funds friends made selling singer’s memorabilia

A London judge ruled Monday against the father of Amy Winehouse who sued his daughter's friends for profiting off the late singer's memorabilia.

6 hours ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Cornell men’s hockey goalie transfers to Wisconsin

Freshman Alexis Cournoyer is transferring to Wisconsin.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Binghamton Black Bears continue quest for Cup

Binghamton will host the Topeka Scarecrows at 7 p.m. tonight.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Anitta, like you’ve never heard her before. The Brazilian superstar talks new album, ‘SNL’ and God

By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The lights are low in Studio 8H. All eyes —…

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21 minutes ago in Local, Spring Activities Guide

Candor Daffodil Festival to feature food trucks, live music, and more

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On Saturday, April 24th, the Candor Daffodil Festival returns for another year from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at McNeil Ball Park.

5 hours ago in Community, Environment, Local

Cleanup postponed at Berkshire Creekside Park

Volunteers will no longer clean up Berkshire Creekside Park on Tuesday.

6 hours ago in Community, Local, Politics

Spencer to share proposed budget with residents

Residents can share their thoughts on the 2026-2027 budget.

6 hours ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Cornell men’s hockey goalie transfers to Wisconsin

Freshman Alexis Cournoyer is transferring to Wisconsin.

8 hours ago in Community, Education, Local

What to know about deficit, proposed staff cuts in Marathon school budget

Superintendent Jamie Coppola tells 607 News Now a $3 million shortfall is the result of a shortage in revenue and overspending during the 2024-25 school year. 

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National

4 hours ago in National

And they’re off: Fastest Boston Marathon field ever has wind at its back as it starts the race

The fastest field in Boston Marathon history left Hopkinton on Monday morning for the 130th edition of the world's oldest and most prestigious annual marathon, riding cool weather and a tailwind on its 26.2-mile (42.1945-kilometer) journey to Copley Square.

4 days ago in National, Trending

Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US

Storms barreling across the heart of the United States continued to threaten rain and pose flooding risks Thursday after causing at least one death when a man apparently was struck by lightning in Wisconsin.