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2 weeks ago in Sports
Judge hits first homer since May 24 as Yankees clinch record 61st postseason berth, 9th in 10 years
A few minutes after Aaron Judge's first home run since May, the New York Yankees clinched their record 61st postseason berth and ninth in 10 years.
2 weeks ago in Sports
PGA Tour will have an elite tier and outlines the path to get there and stay there
Winners of the four majors and The Players Championship will get the same rewards as winners of the elite Championship Series events under a new competition model the PGA Tour released Tuesday as it moves toward two divisions in 2028.
Ithaca town supervisor to retire Friday
Ithaca Town Supervisor Rod Howe started working in local government in Dec. 1999.
Town of Lansing accepting applications for board vacancies
Applications must be completed by October 15 for terms beginning Jan. 1, 2027.
Hollenbeck’s Cider Mill to open for season Saturday
Saturday marks the start of Hollenbeck's 94th season.
Ricky Joy candy recalled for choking hazard
About 2.3 million were sold in stores and online from January 2023 through May 2026.
Energy rebate checks headed to 8.2 million New Yorkers
POWER checks will begin being mailed out September 21.
Preble considers temporary bans on solar, wind energy systems
The town is considering passing several moratoriums.
Owego Police pursue funding for computers, drones
Authorities in the village are hoping to receive a $125,000 grant.
Finger Lakes Ride for Life fundraiser returns to Cayuga Lake for a 28th year
Formerly AIDS Ride For Life, the fundraiser will take place on Saturday, September 19th and invites cyclists to ride routes around Cayuga Lake.
Lime Hollow Nature Center offers improved accessibility to trails with TrackChairs
Lime Hollow Nature Center is now the only nature center in all of New York State to offer two TrackChairs to use year-round.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘Practical Magic 2’ conjures a No. 1 box office debut with $30 million
"Practical Magic 2" conjured a box-office victory this weekend, opening atop the North American charts nearly three decades after its predecessor grew from a modest theatrical performer into a cult favorite.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘The Pitt’ looks to repeat and ‘Widow’s Bay’ could bring an epic wave as Emmy Awards arrive
The 78th Emmy Awards are here. "The Pitt" will look to find its place in the television pantheon and "Widow's Bay" will ride a storm of buzz into the ceremony Monday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Celine Dion thrills fans with emotional comeback concert after overcoming rare illness
She hit the high F, held it, then blew out a breath and turned to look back at the band — a quick, disbelieving glance toward her musical director. Some 30,000 people read it before they had finished screaming: Celine Dion did it.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn’t involve a blood test
New blood tests that might predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms begin may sound tantalizing for people who worry about later-in-life dementia. But doctors say they aren't quite ready yet — and besides, you don't need a test before trying to lower your risk.
2 weeks ago in Sports
US women show some vulnerability ahead of LA Games capturing 5th straight World Cup basketball title
The names may change, but the results are the same for the U.S. women's basketball team — another FIBA World Cup title. The Americans' fifth championship in a row came Sunday in a 97-79 victory over France. It wasn't as easy as the previous four, with the U.S. showing some vulnerability throughout the tournament.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Resetting the AL and NL postseason races with 2 weeks left in the regular season
Clinching season has begun, with the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers becoming the first teams to wrap up spots in the postseason.
Cortland firefighters respond to 2 calls about batteries
Lithium-ion batteries were involved both incidents, according to the Cortland Fire Dept.
IPD: Ithaca man tried to run someone over with moped
Police say Christopher Hartman "attempted to run over another person 2 times while illegally operating his moped" on E. Green St.
