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3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?
Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They're impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. If thrown in the trash, they can take up to hundreds of years to degrade in landfills and release harmful microplastics into the environment.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Aaron Rodgers says the 2026 NFL season will be his last: ‘This is it’
Aaron Rodgers took his time before deciding he wanted to come back for a 22nd season. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback already has made up his mind about a 23rd: There won't be one.
3 weeks ago in World
US announces charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro in 1996 aircraft shootdown
Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles as the Trump administration escalated pressure on the island's socialist government.
Police announce fourth arrest in SUNY Cortland Child Care Center investigation
According to SUNY Cortland Police Chief Mark Depaull, Heather Hurteau was charged on May 19 with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, which is a misdemeanor.
3 weeks ago in , Sprague and Jackson
Why IRS notices are increasing and what you should do about it
(607NewsNow) — If it feels like more people are getting letters from the IRS lately, you’re not imagining it. Between…
Cortland County Office for Aging names Susan Dovi as Senior Citizen of the Year
Susan Dovi has been designated as the Cortland County Office for Aging's Senior Citizen of the Year for 2026.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Rousey’s return draws US-record MMA viewership for Netflix
The first live MMA event broadcast on Netflix — featuring a double-comeback bout between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano — attracted the most U.S. viewers in the sport's history.
Tribute to Carlos Santana, Europa, set to perform at Hangar Theatre
A 7-piece group paying homage to Carlos Santana and his illustrious music career, Europa will perform at the Hangar Theatre on Friday, May 29th at 7:30 p.m.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Stephen Colbert’s long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void
On his very first time hosting "The Late Show" back in 2015, Stephen Colbert ripped into Donald Trump while gorging on Oreos, likening his inability to resist the cookies to his inability to resist going after the then-presidential candidate.
Danby board to discuss skate park
The Danby Planning Board will consider granting approval for a public skate park.
Mobile health clinic today in Dryden
The Family Health Network of Central New York’s van will offer primary care and preventative screenings in the village today, May 20.
Chenango Forks man charged with rape
State Police arrested 44-year-old Jason Marsh on Sunday, May 17 on accusations of sexual assault and choking.
Voters say yes to 2026-27 school budgets across Southern Tier
Budgets for the 2026-27 school year in 14 school districts in the Southern Tier were passed by voters.
Winning NY Forward projects unveiled in Dryden
Gov. Hochul announced the winning projects of the Village of Dryden's $4.5 million NY Forward grant award.
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.
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.
4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
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.
4 weeks 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.
4 weeks ago in World
Congo reports sharp rise in Ebola cases as WHO worries about outbreak’s scale and speed
The World Health Organization director-general openly worried Tuesday over the "scale and speed" of an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo, where authorities reported a sharp increase in suspected deaths — to at least 131 — and over 500 suspected cases.
