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Ithaca Police Department mourns loss of lieutenant, PBA president

ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – The Ithaca Police Department is mourning the loss of an officer. Thomas Condzella passed away unexpectedly…

23 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Ryan Coogler aware of potential Oscar history ahead but focused on ‘Sinners’ team before ceremony

Ryan Coogler understands what Sunday night could mean for Oscar history. He's just not dwelling on it. Instead, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker is looking forward to spending one more night with his "Sinners" collaborators who helped bring the film to life.

23 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleep

British rock star Morrissey won't perform a concert in Valencia after festivities in the Spanish city kept him from getting a proper night's rest, the former frontman of The Smiths said Thursday.

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US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake with day after day of record 100-degree-plus (38 Celsius-plus) heat. Two storms will dump snow by the foot over northern Great Lakes states. And the dreaded polar vortex will again invade the Midwest and East with soul-crushing Arctic chill. This forecast of extremes comes as weather whiplash has already hit much of the East.

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Weekend top picks: IPEI Spelling Bee, St. Patty’s Day Wine Party, and more

Find fun, local activities for the weekend in the Cortland and Ithaca areas here.

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Humane pest control practices for your home

Pest control in and around a home may be a necessity if homeowners are seeing an abundance of insects or animals where these creatures shouldn't be.

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YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County offering reduced-cost and free out of school programs for local families

The YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County has received additional funding to support its Out-of-School Time (OST) programs.

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Fire Chief: No working smoke detectors in Cortland fire

On March 13, the Cortland Fire Department was called to a blaze in the 200 block of Tompkins Street just after 2:30 a.m.

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March is the moment to get your taxes on track

March is a pivotal month in tax season, and for many taxpayers, it’s where preparation really starts to matter.

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Cayuga Bird Club offering Spring Ornithology course for a 50th year

This year, the Cayuga Bird Club is offering its Spring Ornithology course with Dr. Stephen Kress for a 50th year.

1 day ago in National

Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices

An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs.

1 day ago in Olympics, Sports

Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn’t these Games be earlier?

At this month's Milan Cortina Paralympics, some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts and tank tops. One skier lamented "tropical" conditions and a snowboarder complained that soft, slow snow put him at a disadvantage. And some worried about their safety.

1 day ago in Sports

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 20 points for 127th straight game, breaking Wilt Chamberlain’s record

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacted to his latest individual accomplishment the way he always does: by deflecting credit and pointing to team goals.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Two long-lost episodes of ‘Doctor Who’ have been found. Fans will soon be able to watch them

Over six decades of "Doctor Who," the intergalactic adventurer's adversaries have included evil robots, rampaging Yeti — and the BBC, which erased many early episodes of the now-iconic sci-fi TV series. A film charity announced Friday that it has found two previously lost 1960s episodes among the possessions of a deceased collector.

1 day ago in National

Man in Michigan synagogue attack lost family members in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, official says

A man with a rifle who crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials are saying was an attack had lost four family members in an Israeli airstrike in his native Lebanon last week, an official said Friday.

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West Danby firefighters to host St. Patrick’s Day meal

Authorities will host a St. Patrick’s Day breakfast on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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Preble firefighters to host chicken BBQ

The Preble Fire Department will host a chicken barbeque on Saturday at 11 a.m.

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Cornell men’s hockey nears playoff series vs. Harvard

Cornell hosts Harvard in Game 1 of the ECAC quarterfinals tonight at 7 p.m.

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Sigler seeks AG probe into Tompkins County gas prices

Legislator Mike Sigler is requesting a state investigation in Tompkins County's high gas prices.

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TC3 getting $186K for expanded child care services

Gov. Hochul has announced expanded child care at 11 SUNY community colleges, including TC3 in Dryden.

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23 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Ryan Coogler aware of potential Oscar history ahead but focused on ‘Sinners’ team before ceremony

Ryan Coogler understands what Sunday night could mean for Oscar history. He's just not dwelling on it. Instead, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker is looking forward to spending one more night with his "Sinners" collaborators who helped bring the film to life.

23 hours ago in National, Trending

US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake with day after day of record 100-degree-plus (38 Celsius-plus) heat. Two storms will dump snow by the foot over northern Great Lakes states. And the dreaded polar vortex will again invade the Midwest and East with soul-crushing Arctic chill. This forecast of extremes comes as weather whiplash has already hit much of the East.

1 day ago in Olympics, Sports

Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn’t these Games be earlier?

At this month's Milan Cortina Paralympics, some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts and tank tops. One skier lamented "tropical" conditions and a snowboarder complained that soft, slow snow put him at a disadvantage. And some worried about their safety.