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1 day ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local
Cortland man wins $10M on scratch-off
CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) – Happy Holidays indeed for a Cortland man. Crown City resident David Miller has won the $10…
2 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local
Holiday will affect recycling schedule in Tompkins County
Some recycling drop spots in Tompkins County will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
2 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Holiday Guide, Lifestyle, Local
Buffalo Street Books hosting live readings of A Christmas Carol
Buffalo Street Books is once again hosting live readings of Charles Dickens’ classic "A Christmas Carol" on today, Dec. 19th and tomorrow, Dec. 20th.
2 days ago in Community, Environment, Lifestyle, Local, Regional
FLLT adds 108 acres in Dryden to be added to Yellow Barn State Forest
On December 18, the Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) announced the purchase of 108 acres bordering Yellow Barn State Forest.
2 days ago in Business, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local
Sun Dog Downtown Clubhouse coming to Cortland in early 2026
Golfers longing to get back out on the course will get a momentary break from winter weather soon at Sun Dog Downtown Clubhouse.
Sports
1 day ago in Sports
Los Angeles Angels settles lawsuit with family of pitcher Tyler Skaggs over fatal overdose
The Los Angeles Angels reached a confidential settlement Friday in a lawsuit over the drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.
1 day ago in Sports
LeBron James cites ‘Luka magic’ as Doncic has 45-point triple-double
LeBron James was in awe of "Luka magic" after Luka Doncic had 45 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds in his fifth triple-double of the season in a 143-135 win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night.
1 day ago in Sports
Seahawks overcome 16-point deficit to stun Rams 38-37 in OT in NFC West showdown
Mike Macdonald was in no mood to play for a tie, and the Los Angeles Rams' defense had no interest in letting Sam Darnold connect with any of his top receiving options.
2 days ago in Sports
Tarik Skubal joins Paul Skenes on US World Baseball Classic pitching staff
Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers has agreed to pitch for the United States in the World Baseball Classic, joining a pitching staff that includes reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
2 days ago in Sports
Timberwolves formalize a reunion with Kevin Garnett, with a plan to finally retire his No. 21 jersey
Kevin Garnett will finally have his No. 21 formally retired by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves announced on Thursday they've hired the Hall of Fame member and franchise icon as a team ambassador, with a plan to honor Garnett in a jersey-raising ceremony at Target Center on a future date.
National
1 day ago in National
Justice Department begins releasing long-awaited files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigation
The Justice Department on Friday began releasing its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender and wealthy financier known for his connections to some of the world's most influential people, including Donald Trump, who as president had tried to keep the files sealed.
2 days ago in National
Democrats keep 2024 election review under wraps, saying a public rehash won’t help them win in 2026
The Democratic National Committee head has decided not to publish a formal assessment of the party's defeat that returned Donald Trump to power and gave Republicans complete control in Washington.
2 days ago in National
US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington
The U.S. government admitted Wednesday that the actions of an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilot played a role in causing a collision last January between an airliner and a Black Hawk near the nation's capital, killing 67 people.
3 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, National, Regional
NY to join 12 states, Washington D.C. with passage of end-of-life care bill
On December 17, Governor Kathy Hochul announced an agreement with the State Legislature to pass the long-debated bill that will help terminally ill residents with less than six months to live.
3 days ago in National
4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies
Four centrist Republicans broke with Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday and signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vote on extending for three years an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowers health insurance costs for millions of Americans.
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1 day ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local
Cortland man wins $10M on scratch-off
CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) – Happy Holidays indeed for a Cortland man. Crown City resident David Miller has won the $10…
1 day ago in Community, Crime, Local
Cortland PD IDs victim, driver in fatal downtown crash
63-year-old Kyong Searle was in a crosswalk in downtown Cortland shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Thursday when she was struck and killed by a minivan that was out delivering packages.
1 day ago in Community, Education, Local, Regional
TC3 signs third transfer agreement of 2025
TC3 is partnering with Hobart and William Smith Colleges to guarantee recent TC3 graduates acceptance and scholarships into bachelor’s degree programs.
2 days ago in Business, Community, Local
Ithaca submits latest DRI application focused on State Street, areas surrounding The Commons
Ithaca has presented another Downtown Revitalization Initiative award application, the city's 9th attempt since the DRI was launched.
2 days ago in Community, Crime, Local
Pedestrian killed Thursday in Cortland crosswalk
A pedestrian was killed at the intersection of Main Street and Court Street in Cortland on Thursday, December 18th.
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1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
Judge nixes conviction of one of two men found guilty of killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay, ruling that there wasn't enough evidence that the man had a motive to kill the hip-hop luminary.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt welcome their ‘perfect angel girl’
Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt have announced the birth of their "perfect angel girl." They took to Instagram on Thursday to herald the Dec. 12 birth of Scottie Rose Hewitt Davidson, accompanied by several photos of the couple cradling and caring for their newborn.
2 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Holiday Guide, Lifestyle, Local
Buffalo Street Books hosting live readings of A Christmas Carol
Buffalo Street Books is once again hosting live readings of Charles Dickens’ classic "A Christmas Carol" on today, Dec. 19th and tomorrow, Dec. 20th.
2 days ago in Business, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local
Sun Dog Downtown Clubhouse coming to Cortland in early 2026
Golfers longing to get back out on the course will get a momentary break from winter weather soon at Sun Dog Downtown Clubhouse.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Romanian court sentences US rapper Wiz Khalifa to 9 months for drug possession
American rapper Wiz Khalifa was sentenced by a court in Romania on Thursday to nine months in jail for drug possession, more than a year after he took part in a music festival in the Eastern European country.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Tennessee governor pardons country star Jelly Roll, who has sought redemption from criminal past
Tennessee's governor pardoned country star Jelly Roll on Thursday for his criminal past in the state, acknowledging the Nashville native's long road back from drugs and prison through soul-searching, songwriting and advocacy for second chances.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Add expectant father to Allen’s list of achievements in Buffalo, after Steinfeld announces pregnancy
Marriage, fatherhood and an NFL MVP honor were the furthest things on Josh Allen's mind when he arrived in Buffalo as a raw but promising quarterback prospect in April 2018.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Thousands of fans join tribute to reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff in his native Jamaica
The instructions on Wednesday were clear: no serious, sad or long faces. And the crowd filing into a gymnasium in Jamaica's capital largely obliged as they honored reggae giant Jimmy Cliff.
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Tennessee governor pardons country star Jelly Roll, who has sought redemption from criminal past
Tennessee's governor pardoned country star Jelly Roll on Thursday for his criminal past in the state, acknowledging the Nashville native's long road back from drugs and prison through soul-searching, songwriting and advocacy for second chances.
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Rob Reiner’s son Nick appears in court on 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents
Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner made his first court appearance Wednesday in Los Angeles on two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving longtime home of ABC
In a seismic shift for one of television's marquee events, the Academy Awards will depart ABC and begin streaming on YouTube beginning in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday.
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