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How to decide between a deck or pavers in an outdoor remodel

Homeowners aspiring to transform their home exterior spaces typically decide between a deck or pavers when the time comes to plan such areas.

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Tompkins County Public Library hosting biweekly Stitch Club

From 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. this Friday, March 13th, the Tompkins County Public Library will host a Stitch Club.

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Polarizing painting receives retroactive approval in Ithaca

In a 9-2 vote on March 4, the Ithaca Common Council retroactively approved an amended design for a painting on East Green Street.

3 days ago in Sports

Bam! Heat’s Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd only to Wilt Chamberlain in NBA history

Bam Adebayo had a night for all time on Tuesday, with a point total second to only Wilt Chamberlain in the NBA record books. Adebayo scored 83 points, setting league marks for free throws made and attempted in a game for the Miami Heat in a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards.

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Free Citizen Preparedness Corps training being held in Danby

The Citizen Preparedness Corps is planning a free training on March 24th at the Danby Community Church.

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Italy stuns the US 8-6 in World Baseball Classic, leaving the Americans needing help to advance

Kyle Teel, Sam Antonacci and Jac Caglianone homered as Italy built a big lead and held on to stun the United States 8-6 Tuesday night in the World Baseball Classic.

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MLB report settles World Series Game 7 plate drama: IKF was out by feet, not inches

It was the most debated play of the year in Major League Baseball, perhaps the most dissected and discussed sequence in World Series history. Should Isiah Kiner-Falefa have taken a bigger lead? Why did the third base coach draw a line in the dirt right there? What if IKF sprinted to the plate instead of sliding?

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Do you really need a water filter? Here’s what experts say

U.S. tap water is generally safe and high quality. But that doesn't mean every glass tastes the same, or that every building's plumbing delivers identical water to the faucet.

3 days ago in National

2 killed and homes damaged after tornadoes tear through Illinois and Indiana, more storms moving in

Major storms whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana that leveled homes, killing at least two people and injuring others, and another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way through the region Wednesday, authorities said.

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Barton board urges governor to declare energy emergency

On March 9, the Barton Town Board unanimously passed a resolution calling on Hochul to declare an "Energy State of Emergency."

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Ithaca College baseball stretches win streak

On Tuesday, the Bombers outscored Wilkes 11-6.

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Vecino Groups starts repairs at Asteri Ithaca building

"The city received a building permit application for corresponding repair work from the building’s owners, the Vecino Group, on the evening of March 9," said Ithaca Public Information Officer Alan Karasin.

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5 Ithaca schools noted for ‘overall academic achievement’

Five Ithaca schools rank in the top 25 percent of schools statewide for overall academic achievement.

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Downtown Ithaca announces Chili Cook-Off winners

On Tuesday, the Downtown Ithaca Alliance officially announced the winners of three out of four categories for the Downtown Chili Cook-Off.

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Tompkins County lawmakers appoint new Chief Equity and Diversity Officer

On March 3, Leon Holden, the Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Family and Children’s Service of Ithaca, was unanimously appointed by lawmakers at the Tompkins County Legislature meeting.

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NYS renames Camp Barton as Three Falls State Park

Trumansburg, Ulysses, and Covert will operate the former Camp Barton, which has been renamed Three Falls State Park.

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Sheriff Osborne faces independent challenge from Jared Bentley

Tompkins County native Jared Bentley is running as an independent for sheriff.

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William Lee Golden of the Oak Ridge Boys talks upcoming performance at Del Lago

Q-Country 103.7's Justin Bertolero talked with William Lee Golden ahead of the Oak Ridge Boys' performance at Del Lago on March 13th.

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March market trends in Central New York

Market trends impact businesses and economies large and small across the country.

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Mural celebrating immigration to be painted in Ithaca

Ithaca will see a new mural that celebrates refugees and immigrants on West State Street.

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1 day 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.

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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.

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.