3 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Ithaca Rotary Club’s launches 33rd Share the Warmth Campaign

The Ithaca Rotary Club’s 33rd annual Share the Warmth Campaign is underway to collect new or gently used winter clothing for Tompkins County families in need.

3 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Lifestyle, Local

IPD welcomes two new officers

On November 5, Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo swore in Kristian Zawko and Derek Payne to the Ithaca Police Department.

3 weeks ago in National

Musk the trillionaire? Debate over his Tesla pay package rages

Elon Musk turned off many potential buyers of his Tesla cars and sent sales plunging with his foray into politics. But the stock has soared anyway and now he wants the company to pay him more — a lot more.

3 weeks ago in National

Shipping delays expected after UPS cargo plane crash

The UPS cargo plane crash on Tuesday at the company's global aviation hub in Kentucky, which killed at least nine, will temporarily disrupt the supply chain and result in some shipping delays.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Motion Picture Association tells Meta to stop using PG-13 to refer to Instagram teen account content

The Motion Picture Association is asking Meta to stop referring to content shown to teen accounts on Instagram as "guided by PG-13 ratings," saying it is misleading and could erode trust in its movie ratings system.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler to undergo shoulder surgery and miss rest of season

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler will miss the rest of the season with a left shoulder injury that will require surgery, the team announced Wednesday. Kessler will have a procedure to repair a labral tear on Thursday in Los Angeles.

3 weeks ago in National

FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 "high-volume" markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.

3 weeks ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: November 5th

(607NewsNow) — On this day in rock history, hear from Kat Walters of I-100 Iconic Rock about Led Zeppelin, The…

3 weeks ago in Community, Entertainment, Holiday Guide

Holiday happenings this year in Cortland and Ithaca

Schedule your Christmas and holiday festivities now with events in the Cortland and Ithaca areas.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Helen Mirren will receive the Golden Globes’ Cecil B. DeMille award

Helen Mirren has portrayed multiple queens, a prime minister, a detective, "Barbie" narrator and many other roles in more than a half-century of acting. Her latest: Golden Globe lifetime achievement honoree.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Tennis great Venus Williams plans to start 33rd straight pro season in Auckland in January

Tennis great Venus Williams plans to play for a 33rd straight season on the WTA Tour, starting in Auckland in January. Organizers of the ASB Classic in New Zealand said Wednesday that the 45-year-old Williams would feature at their Jan. 5-11 event.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Predator: Badlands’ sticks its 2 stars together to take the franchise to new places

"Predator: Badlands" belongs to a long-established cinema subgenre: two opposed people reluctantly stuck together with a common purpose. The film, the seventh in the franchise (not counting the "Alien vs. Predator" offshoots), has the buddy comedy energy that comes with that dynamic.

3 weeks ago in National

Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent

Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old, far-left state lawmaker, who promised to transform city government to restore power to the working class and fight back against a hostile Trump administration.

3 weeks ago in National

UPS plane crashes and explodes at a Kentucky airport, leaving at least 9 dead and others missing

First responders are searching for more victims Wednesday after a UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded in a massive fireball at the company's global aviation hub in Kentucky, killing at least nine people and injuring 11, authorities said.

3 weeks ago in Community, Education, Finance, Local

ICSD, ITA announce tentative deal on 3-year contract

Months of discussions between the Ithaca City School District and the Ithaca Teachers Association have resulted in agreement about a new contract.

3 weeks ago in Election, Government, Local, Politics, Regional

Kraham wins Binghamton mayoral race

Unofficial results from the Broome County Board of Elections show Mayor Jared Kraham defeated Democrat Miles Burnett by nearly 700 votes.

3 weeks ago in Education, Local, Sports

SUNY Cortland soccer teams begin playoff campaigns

The Cortland men's soccer team hosts Oneonta at 1 p.m. followed by the Cortland women's soccer team against Buffalo State at 4 p.m.

3 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Education, Local

Cornell survey shows increase in sexual misconduct, harassment on campus

According to survey results, 15% of Cornell students who responded say they experienced nonconsensual sexual contact, which is up from 2023 and 2021.

3 weeks ago in Community, Election, Government, Local, Politics

Common Council in Ithaca, Cortland to see mix of new and old faces

Jorge DeFendini has won a seat representing the 1st Ward on the Ithaca Common Council while former mayor Brian Tobin has won a seat to fill a vacancy in Cortland's 1st Ward.

3 weeks ago in Community, Election, Government, Local, Politics

New faces headed to Tompkins County Legislature

According to unofficial results from the Board of Elections, Christy Bianconi is the presumptive winner in District 14 over Michelle Wright, who was running as an independent.