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9 minutes ago in Entertainment
Christine Baranski narrates ‘A Christmas Carol’ before returning for new ‘The Gilded Age’ season
Christine Baranski agreed to narrate a music-and-spoken word version of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" last December at The Morgan Library & Museum in New York, which owns the original manuscript of the 1843 classic. A recording was made last June at the Church of the Redeemer in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and released Dec. 4 on the LSO Live label.
10 minutes ago in Lifestyle
Maximalism is back in cocktails with bold colors and flavors
After years of minimalist, pared-back drinks, maximalism is back. Drinkers are looking for more than just a simple serve, and bartenders are dreaming up bold color palettes, layered flavors, oversize garnishes, theatrical glassware and playful twists on classic drinks.
12 minutes ago in Sports
Carlos Alcaraz ends 7-year partnership with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero
Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz is parting ways with his longtime coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, the man who guided him to the pinnacle of men's tennis during a remarkably successful seven-year partnership.
13 minutes ago in Sports
Losing to Jake Paul would be ‘awfully embarrassing’ for Joshua, says promoter Hearn
Writing in a column for the BBC, Eddie Hearn said it was "crazy" that Anthony Joshua — a former two-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist — was getting in the ring with Paul, a YouTuber-turned-boxer who is facing easily his biggest challenge yet.
22 minutes ago in World
Millions are pledged to a Syrian Australian man who stopped a gunman and became a national hero
Like many Australians strolling at Bondi Beach on long, warm summer evenings, Ahmed al Ahmed just wanted a cup of coffee with a friend. Around him, a bloody massacre erupted as two gunmen targeted Jews during Hanukkah festivities at a park close to the shore.
Donation to benefit book collection at Apalachin Library
The Apalachin Library recently received $3,034 from the Floyd Hooker Foundation.
Santa’s Workshop community event to be held at GIAC Thursday
On December 18, the Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) is hosting Santa’s Workshop with a community stocking stuffer/gift exchange, festive games, sweet treats, and free "Nice List" certificates.
Delay affects kitchen renovations at Cayuga Heights Fire Station
Crews are pushing back a renovation project at the Cayuga Heights Fire Station after hoping the bunker kitchen would be improved upon this month.
Knicks capture NBA Cup in Las Vegas
On Tuesday, the New York Knicks topped San Antonio 124-113 to win the 2025 NBA Cup.
Dryden to hold hearing on data center law
A meeting on a data center law in Dryden, which may also include a vote on adopting the law, begins at 6 p.m. tomorrow, Dec. 18.
IPD chief: Ahead of Christmas, fewer calls of package thefts
Ithaca Police Chief Tom Kelly says they aren't seeing the usual increase in package thefts from porches and doorsteps as law enforcement has seen during previous holiday seasons.
Permanent director named at Tompkins County Public Library
After a nationwide search, the TCPL Board of Trustees announced on Tuesday, Dec. 16 that Emerson DeMeester-Lane will take the helm next month.
Found in Ithaca Antiques to open Friday for week-long ‘holiday preview’
Found Antiques is holding a soft opening at their new location in the former Emerson Power building, now Southworks.
Hangar Theatre to host A Christmas Carol Cocktail Experience Friday and Saturday
The Hangar Theatre is hosting Midnight Creative's A Christmas Cocktail Carol on Friday, December 19th and Saturday, December 20th.
Cornell alum’s $55M gift establishes CALS Ashley School
Cornell received $55 million from alumnus Stephen Ashley '62, MBA '64, which will establish the Ashley School of Global Development and the Environment in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS).
17 hours ago in Entertainment
‘Sinners,’ ‘Wicked: For Good,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ advance in Oscars shortlists
Ryan Coogler's bluesy vampire thriller "Sinners," the big screen musical "Wicked: For Good" and the Netflix phenomenon "KPop Demon Hunters" are all a step closer to an Oscar nomination.
Tompkins County Health officials seek info about dog bite near Hanshaw and Freese Road
On Tuesday, Dec. 16, a cross-country skier was bitten around 2 p.m. in a Cornell-owned field south of Hanshaw Road and west of Freese Road.
17 hours ago in World
The US labels another Latin American cartel a terrorist group as the anti-drug war escalates
The Trump administration on Tuesday designated another Latin American drug cartel as a foreign terrorist organization, increasing financial pressure on its members and opening the door to potential military action against them.
17 hours ago in Sports
FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlash
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams' most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get $60 seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,185.
Dairy Queen returning to Ithaca
Dairy Queen is moving into the former Tim Horton’s across from Home Depot on Elmira Road.