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4 weeks ago in Sports

Top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka announces engagement to Georgios Frangulis

Top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has announced her engagement to Brazilian businessman Georgios Frangulis. Sabalenka posted a video of the proposal on Instagram, accompanied with the words "You & me, forever" along with a ring and heart emoji.

4 weeks ago in National

Jasmine Crockett concedes to James Talarico in Texas Democratic Senate primary

Jasmine Crockett on Wednesday conceded the Democratic primary in the Texas Senate race to James Talarico. The congresswoman called on the party to unify behind the state representative, who clinched the nomination overnight.

4 weeks ago in National

Republicans brace for an ugly fight in the Texas Senate runoff between Cornyn and Paxton

The mess in Texas may be just beginning. Four-term Sen. John Cornyn and his allies spent nearly $70 million to survive the first round of the party's nomination fight on Tuesday. He was slightly ahead of conservative firebrand Ken Paxton, the state attorney general, with more votes still being counted on Wednesday.

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Elmira Police seeking alleged package thief

A bearded man wearing a dark jacket was caught on camera stealing packages from a porch in the 800 block of Grove Street.

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Ithaca College men’s lacrosse to host Nazareth

The Bombers host Nazareth today at 4 p.m. at Higgins Stadium.

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Extra CHIPS money going toward Cortland County road repairs

Legislative Chair Kevin Fitch says over three million dollars that remains in Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) funding from last year's budget will be put to good use. 

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State Theatre of Ithaca searching for new director

After nearly two decades in charge, Doug Levine has left his role at the State Theatre of Ithaca.

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Berkshire man charged in police chase

On Mar. 1, David Keener, of Berkshire, allegedly led six law enforcement agencies on a high-speed chase for 28 miles through New York and Pennsylvania.

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Lawmakers appoint new probation director in Cortland County

On February 26, the Legislature unanimously voted to appoint Matthew Deno as Cortland County Probation Director.

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Ellis Hollow Community Center Pool memberships discounted in March

Seasonal memberships for the Ellis Hollow Community Center Pool are now available.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Trial that could lead to the breakup of Ticketmaster’s parent company gets underway

A high-stakes antitrust trial that could lead to the possible breakup of Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, got underway Tuesday in a case over whether the entertainment giant's dominance of the concert industry amounts to an illegal monopoly.

4 weeks ago in World

Iran war taxes US diplomatic work and leaves Americans in the Mideast in limbo

The largest U.S. diplomatic drawdown in the Middle East since the Iraq War began more than two decades ago is creating an apparently unplanned-for crisis for the Trump administration as the United States and Israel strike Iran in a widening conflict.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Braves’ Jurickson Profar faces 162-game suspension for second positive drug test, AP source says

Atlanta outfielder Jurickson Profar faces a 162-game suspension by Major League Baseball for a possible second failed test for a performance-enhancing drug, a person familiar with the issue told The Associated Press on Tuesday

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Padma Lakshmi finds a new competitive kitchen with CBS’ ‘America’s Culinary Cup’

Padma Lakshmi is back in the kitchen with a knives-out cooking competition, and this time the stakes are higher — for the contestants and for her. The former host of Bravo's "Top Chef" lands on network prime time hosting and judging the CBS show "America's Culinary Cup," which boasts the largest cash prize in culinary television history — $1 million.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Jack Hughes returns to his day job in the NHL after TV tour as the US Olympic hockey hero

Jack Hughes was enthralled by Lorne Michaels' stories that highlighted his time at "Saturday Night Live" and enjoyed sharing the stage with brother Quinn and U.S. women's captain Hilary Knight on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Starter home hotspots: These metros are best for first-time buyers

moveBuddha highlights top starter home cities for first-time buyers, with Oklahoma City leading in affordability, availability, and livability.

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Inmate boarding contract under consideration in Tompkins County

A proposed resolution would let Seneca County provide inmate boarding services through 2029.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

The Guess Who plan the band’s first official US tour in over two decades

Two principal songwriters of The Guess Who — the band that crafted the hit song "American Woman" — will tour America itself later this year for the first time in over two decades.

4 weeks ago in Sports

A long-shot American dream hits the F1 grid as Cadillac debuts at the Australian GP

The Andretti family dream to enter an American team in Formula 1 will finally reach the starting grid when the season begins this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.

4 weeks ago in World

Iran strikes the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia as war expands yet again

Iran expanded its targets Tuesday, striking the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia as Washington began to pull many staff out of the Middle East. The U.S. and Israel battered Iran with airstrikes in what President Donald Trump suggested was just the start of a war that has severely disrupted the world's supply of oil and gas, international shipping, and air travel.

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SUNY Cortland women’s lacrosse welcomes red-hot Oneonta

The Red Dragons host Oneonta at 4 p.m. today.

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Stores must accept cash payments under new state law

New York Attorney General Letitia James says stores must allow customers to pay in cash, with some exceptions.

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Ithaca College students to play tubas, euphoniums

Ithaca College students perform tonight at Ford Hall.