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1890 House Museum to receive historical marker Saturday
The marker highlights the significance of the family home of inventor and industrialist Chester F. Wickwire, as well as the founding of the museum.
Ithaca wins $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant award
Governor Kathy Hochul and Ithaca city officials announced that Ithaca is the Southern Tier winner of New York State's Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) award.
Tompkins County 4-H Duck Race returns to Cascadilla Gorge Trail
On Saturday, April 25th, spectators can watch as many as 3,000 rubber ducks cascade over the Cascadilla Creek Falls at the Tompkins County 4-H Duck Race.
Cayuga Heights Fire Station sees new cabinets, countertops
New cabinets, sinks, and countertops were installed in the Cayuga Heights Fire Station in March.
Cornell Chamber Orchestra approaches final show of semester
The Cornell Chamber Orchestra will take the stage Sunday at Barnes Hall at 3 p.m.
6 days ago in Sports, Trending
NFL teams are almost on the clock as draft night in the Steel City has arrived
Put aside the mock drafts because it's time for the real deal. The NFL draft is here in the Steel City.
6 days ago in Sports
Players say MLB’s robot umpires are shrinking the strike zone
Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald knows that — in theory — Major League Baseball's new Automated Ball-Strike system shouldn't favor batters or pitchers.
6 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify’s first all-time most streamed artists list
It's her, hi! Taylor Swift has topped Spotify's first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning. She's followed by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny. That comes as no surprise: In 2025 the artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio was named the streaming giant's most played artist of the year for a fourth time, dethroning Swift.
6 days ago in National, Trending
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift
President Donald Trump's acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government.
FLLT celebrates 20th anniversary of Ithaca area Emerald Necklace
2026 marks 20 years of Ithaca’s Emerald Necklace, a greenbelt of protected lands around the south end of Cayuga Lake.
Trumansburg’s $33 million school budget includes more money for teachers
The $33.3 million spending plan proposal includes salary increases for teachers and teaching assistants, which were approved as part of new contracts.
Johnson City man accused of damaging, burning car wash payment kiosk
On April 14, State Police arrested Joshua Skobern on charges of felony criminal mischief and misdemeanor arson.
Oil prices could affect summer paving in Tompkins County
This year, Tompkins County Highway Department Director Nick Ensign says they’re dealing with a sharp increase in material costs due to the rising price of oil.
Cortland PD receives donation from NY Bagel in support of K9 program
New York Bagel recently held a basket raffle in support of the department’s K-9 program.
CCE of Cortland County to receive $200k for Blocks in Bloom program
On April 21, the DEC announced that Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland County will receive $200,000 in funding for the Blocks in Bloom program.
7 days ago in Sports
Cowboys plan for George Pickens to play on franchise tag in 2026 without long-term deal
The Dallas Cowboys are planning for George Pickens to play on the franchise tag this year and won't negotiate with the star receiver or his agent on a long-term contract, executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones said Wednesday.
7 days ago in National
Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80
U.S. Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat and the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died. He was 80.
7 days ago in Sports
Sabres power play goes ice-cold again as series against the Bruins shifts to Boston for Game 3
The Sabres haven't been able to push the Bruins around on the ice. What's worse, Buffalo hasn't been able to take advantage of their power plays when Boston pushes back.
7 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds, has died at 76
Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the chart-topping family act The Osmonds, died Monday after decades with multiple sclerosis. He was 76.
