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Inmate boarding contract sees approval in Tompkins County

On March 3, the Tompkins County Legislature unanimously approved a resolution that lets Seneca County provide inmate boarding services.

4 days ago in World

Iranian barrages target Israel and Gulf countries as US warns Iran of ‘most intense day of strikes’

Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Israel and Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war started by Israel and the United States that has rattled world markets and shows no signs of a letup.

4 days ago in National

In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump

It seems a country divided on so many fronts is finding common ground in pain at the pump, where the cost of the Iran war is hitting Americans squarely in the wallet and aggravating people across the political spectrum.

4 days ago in Entertainment

‘Dancing with the Stars’ pro Mark Ballas leaps back to Broadway in ‘Chicago’

Mark Ballas is returning to Broadway in "Chicago" and the "Dancing with the Stars" pro will be reuniting with an old friend. Ballas, playing slippery lawyer Billy Flynn starting April 6, will share the stage with his Roxie, Whitney Leavitt, the "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star who was his dancing partner on "Dancing with the Stars" last year.

4 days ago in Sports

Inside the numbers: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties Wilt Chamberlain’s 20-point streak record

Wilt Chamberlain has some NBA records that might never get touched, like the 100-point game, 4,000 points in a season and a 50-point-per-game scoring average. And that means that when he does get caught — in any category — it's a big deal.

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Mets extend spring training win streak

On Monday, the Syracuse Mets crushed Miami 9-0.

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Mayor: Some residents of Asteri Ithaca not complying with order to vacate

Nearly a week since an order to vacate was issued, Mayor Robert Cantelmo tells 607 News Now some people have stayed behind. 

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Minor injuries from 2-car crash on West State St. in Ithaca

The Ithaca Police Department, Ithaca Fire Department, and Bangs Ambulance were called last night to a two-vehicle crash on W. State St.

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Cornell student charged with bringing rifle to SU

Police say a rifle and ammunition were recovered Saturday, March 7 following the arrest of Mateu Healey-Parera.

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Town of Lansing accepting applications for Board of Ethics

The Town of Lansing is accepting applications for a seat on the Board of Ethics.

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Several weeks of manhole inspections underway in Dryden Village

Dryden's Department of Public Works will be inspecting manholes over the next several weeks in conjunction with an engineering firm.

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Police ask for assistance in Homer bicycle crash

On March 9, police were called to Route 11 underneath the I-81 overpass around 11 a.m. for a possible bicycle versus vehicle collision.

5 days ago in National

Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says

Two men who brought explosives to a far-right protest outside New York City's mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, a court complaint said.

5 days ago in Sports

Tatis’ grand slam, 6 RBIs leads Dominican Republic over Israel 10-and into WBC quarterfinals

Fernando Tatis hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, and the Dominican Republic clinched a spot in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals with a 10-1 win over Israel on Monday in Miami.

5 days ago in Sports

Kenneth Walker joins Mahomes in KC and Malik Willis starts QB reset in Miami, AP sources say

Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III is the new running back for Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City, Miami settled on Malik Willis for a reset at quarterback and receiver Mike Evans is leaving Tampa Bay after 12 years.

5 days ago in Entertainment

Multiple gunshots fired near Rihanna’s LA home and a woman is taken into custody

Los Angeles police took a woman into custody after she fired gunshots outside Rihanna 's gated home, according to authorities and news reports on Monday.

5 days ago in National

Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the US

Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its ride-hailing platform.

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Pets of the week: March 9th

Sock, Ebony, Axle, and Lou from CNY Snap and the Cortland County SPCA are looking for their forever homes.

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GoFundMe established for late Tioga County investigator

On March 4, Tioga County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Bunce passed away unexpectedly.

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Spring cleaning: Prepare your home or office for the seasonal transition

As the snow melts and the first hints of warmer weather peek through, March is the perfect time to get ahead of the spring cleaning rush.

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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.

1 day 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.