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9 hours ago

Do you toss food once the date on the label has passed? Experts say that’s often a waste

If you've ever tossed out a carton of milk or a container of yogurt solely because the date on the packaging had passed, you're not alone. Many people throw away food simply because of the date printed on the label. But often it is still perfectly edible, according to experts.

4 days ago

Biking to work: Tips to get started, stay safe and look presentable when you arrive

If you've considered bike commuting but assumed you needed expensive gear and to be in excellent physical shape, or worried about arriving at work disheveled or smelly, there are ways to overcome those hurdles.

5 days ago

Annual Route 90 Garage Sale begins today from Homer to Montezuma

There are roughly 50 miles of garage sales over the next three days along Route 90 in Cortland and Cayuga County.

6 days ago

DeRuyter to celebrate 80th anniversary of Firemen’s Fair

The DeRuyter Firemen's Fair is Aug. 6-9.

6 days ago

The latest thing in cocktails is spicy and savory. Tips and recipes for home bartenders

Spicy drinks are having a moment, and it's no longer just standard spicy margs and bloody marys. Bartenders are getting experimental to create the perfect combination with a kick.

7 days ago

Ithaca Y gets $2 million in state childcare funding

Over two million dollars in childcare funding is going to the YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County.

7 days ago

FLLT adds 83 acres to Lindsay-Parsons Preserve

On July 21, the Finger Lakes Land Trust completed the purchase of 83 acres to be added to the Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve.

1 week ago

Dryden residents requesting more signage on Slaterville Rd.

Dryden's town supervisor says residents are worried about a lack of signs on Slaterville Rd.

1 week ago

Cortland County to develop road safety plan

Cortland County will develop a local road safety plan by 2030.

1 week ago

How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar

Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in the heat. In the summer months, those twin imperatives can make parents anxious. How long should kids be out? How do I know they're OK? What should I avoid?

1 week ago

Ithaca exploring PODS system to address homelessness

Acting Ithaca City Manager Dominick Recckio tells 607 News Now he created the concept in 2025.

2 weeks ago

MLB restricts dugout iPad use to prevent use of AI to make decisions

Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent the tablets from running artificial intelligence to help make...

2 weeks ago

Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with ‘Today’ show’s Melvin at NBC studio

A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with "Today" show host Craig Melvin at NBC's studio...

2 weeks ago

10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final

Regardless of World Cup allegiances, there is one thing everyone can agree on: There's nothing better than a themed playlist to get pumped...

2 weeks ago

How a young Alabama man has become a leading — and booming — opera voice

Nicholas Brownlee had just fallen in love with opera and was eager to see if his emerging bass-baritone voice could handle Richard Wagner's...

2 weeks ago

Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite

Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of...

2 weeks ago

Kimi Antonelli reveals advice from Roger Federer to get back on track in F1 title fight

Kimi Antonelli heads into the Belgian Grand Prix with a piece of advice he picked up recently from Roger Federer. After a run of...

2 weeks ago

World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament

The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the U.S. Bars in Boston reported needing emergency deliveries to keep taps from...

2 weeks ago

Slovenian Slavko Vinčić to referee World Cup final as FIFA picks a European for Argentina-Spain game

The World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday will be refereed by Slavko Vinčić of Slovenia, two years after he was in charge of...

2 weeks ago

Officials: Dryden Lake dam is leaking, will be replaced in 2027

Dryden's deputy town supervisor says the lake's water levels are down over 50%.

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Rodgers says there’s ‘zero debate’ 2026 will be his final season as Steelers open a new-look camp

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Aaron Rodgers says there's "zero debate" that this season will be his last. The future Hall of Fame quarterback's status beyond 2026 is seemingly one of the few certainties for the Pittsburgh Steelers, where the only thing familiar about their annual pilgrimage to Saint Vincent College for training camp might be the venue.

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Marlins snap franchise-worst 12-game skid with walk-off win over Phillies

Clayton McCullough breathed a sigh of relief. The Marlins finally won a game. Miami overcame two-run, ninth-inning deficit in the ninth on Monday to beat division-rival Philadelphia 8-7 and snap a 12-game losing streak — the longest such stretch in franchise history.

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Rangers put themselves in good position as only AL West team with a winning record

The Texas Rangers have put themselves in a good position in the AL West just by having a winning record. Texas (54-52) is the only team in the division not under .500 with about one-third of the regular season remaining, and now less than a week before next Monday's trade deadline.