1 week ago in Community, Crime, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

NYS Department of Health: Beware of prescription scam

The New York State Department of Health (DOH) says scammers are posing as a DOH employee and asking for personal information in regard to a controlled substance prescription.

1 week ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Mural of famous street musician to be unveiled Thursday in Owego

On November 20, TAC, artist Michelle Schleider, and project partners will officially unveil a mural of the likeness of musician, poet, instrument maker, and avant-garde composer Moondog.

1 week ago in Community, Government, Health, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

Tompkins County Office for the Aging to host Family Caregiver Recognition Event Thursday

On November 20, the Tompkins County Office for the Aging is hosting a Family Caregiver Recognition Event to highlight the word that family caregivers do.

1 week ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Royal Court co-owner passes away two weeks after closing

On November 9, Dororthy Sturtevant, who co-owned the Royal Court Restaurant with her sister Marilyn, passed away at the age of 96.

1 week ago in Community, Finance, Government, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Ithaca launches search for city controller

On November 18, Ithaca officially launched the most current search for the de facto chief financial officer, after several recent unsuccessful attempts.

1 week ago in Community, Health, Lifestyle, Local

Tompkins County Code Blue Shelter on schedule to open November 24

Tompkins County's new Code Blue Shelter on Cherry Street at the former Found location is set to open on November 24th, 2025.

1 week ago in Sports

Man charged with murder in shooting of Oakland football coach and ‘Last Chance U’ star John Beam

A 27-year-old man was charged Monday with murder in the shooting death of celebrated former football coach John Beam, who died Friday after being shot in the head on the junior college campus in Oakland where he worked.

1 week ago in National

Here’s what’s in the opioid settlement against OxyContin maker Purdue and the Sackler family

Members of the Sackler family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma must pay billions of dollars to settle a flood of lawsuits over the harms of opioids, in a new deal formally approved by a federal bankruptcy judge on Tuesday.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending

Labubu and ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ to dazzle at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here’s what to know

Two things that made massive cultural splashes this year — Labubu and "KPop Demon Hunters" — will fill the sky and streets of New York when the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off this year.

1 week ago in National

House votes overwhelmingly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill to Senate

The House voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill Tuesday to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a remarkable display of approval for an effort that had struggled for months to overcome opposition from President Donald Trump and Republican leadership.

1 week ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: November 18th

(607NewsNow) — On this day in rock history, hear from Kat Walters of I-100 Iconic Rock about Procol Harem, Genesis, and…

1 week ago in Community, Health, Lifestyle, Local

United Way of Tompkins County responds to HEAP delays with one-time payments

United Way of Tompkins County is partially reopening its 211/ALICE Program to county residents.

1 week ago in Community, Food Scene, Local

Happy Compromise Farm + Sanctuary offers fresh, free produce for all

Happy Compromise Farm + Sanctuary in Waverly offers free, fresh produce, plant starts, seeds, and more.

1 week ago in Environment, Government, Local

Caroline board to discuss solar law

The Caroline Planning Board will discuss the town's solar law tonight at 7:30 p.m.

1 week ago in Community, Environment, Government, Lifestyle, Local, Real Estate

Cayuga Heights leaders share thoughts on housing proposal

A townhouse development on East Upland Road is under consideration by the Cayuga Heights Planning Board.

1 week ago in Holiday Guide, Music Scene

Cayuga Chamber Orchestra announces ‘Handel’s Messiah’ set for December

The Cayuga Chamber Orchestra will perform 'Handel's Messiah' on December 6th at Ithaca College.

1 week ago in Holiday Guide

Holiday markets and craft fairs in Cortland and Ithaca this year

Holiday pop-ups, markets, and craft fairs can all be found in Cortland and Ithaca this year.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

A new Netflix doc offers an intimate portrait of Selena, straight from her family’s vault

It's been 30 years since the singer known simply as Selena was killed at 23 — and those who love her are working hard to ensure her legacy endures for decades to come.

1 week ago in Entertainment

New coin honors Freddie Mercury and his 4-octave range

Britain's Royal Mint is celebrating Freddie Mercury with a new coin design that marks 40 years since his iconic Live Aid concert performance.

1 week ago in Sports

Alcaraz withdraws from Davis Cup Finals because of hamstring injury

Carlos Alcaraz will go another year without fulfilling his dream of winning the Davis Cup for Spain. The top-ranked Alcaraz said he's heartbroken to withdraw from the Davis Cup Finals in Italy because of a hamstring injury on Tuesday.