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Thursday, October 17, 201310/17/2013

The Story behind the “Saluting Soldier” photo

A photo of an injured Army Ranger saluting his commanding officer from his hospital bed is inspiring thousands of people…

Thursday, October 17, 201310/17/2013

Why airbags get stolen – Thursday Morning Funnies

Our trivia this morning dealt with 70,000 airbags being stolen from cars.  Kids are stealing them for “popcorning”. Here’s a…

Wednesday, October 16, 201310/16/2013

ICSD…6000+ Thinkers!

Today’s shirt comes from the Ithaca City School District and represents the vision and mission for the district:  Educate –…

Tuesday, October 15, 201310/15/2013

No Exit! Tuesday Morning Funnies

Ok, it’s a little long but you can’t look away when it comes to this video.  This has to be…

Monday, October 14, 201310/14/2013

Boy Dance Party! Monday Morning Funnies

Did you see the funny bit on SNL?  Bruce Willis and the guys just want to dance….VERY Funny! Watch It…

Friday, October 11, 201310/11/2013

Ever want to Drunk Dial….Congress???12…Friday Morning Funnies!

Tears will flow from laughing:  A little boy ate too much and worries about flooding the bathroom.   Did you…

Thursday, October 10, 201310/10/2013

Birds Do It, Bees Do It, Lets Twerk! Thursday Morning Funnies!

What if:  “Gravity” was a romantic comedy?   We have a precedent!  Birds and Bees Twerk too!   Get an…

Tuesday, October 8, 201310/08/2013

Have you seen the video of the Taughannock thief?

Anybody know him?  Contact the Sheriff if you have any information!  

Wednesday, October 2, 201310/02/2013

It’s a World of Crazy….5 Things for Wednesday

1.  October is National Pizza Month.  And to celebrate it, a magician named Stuart Edge ordered a bunch of pizzas…

Tuesday, October 1, 201310/01/2013

Things To Brighten Your Day – Tuesday

1.  I enjoy seeing Willie Nelson in concert, but apparently not as much as this guy….   2. Last Tuesday, two…

Headlines

16 minutes ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Danby board to discuss special events law

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DANBY, NY (607NewsNow) — Leaders in Danby are drafting a special events law. The law would establish rules for obtaining…

2 hours ago in Sports

Thunder breeze through the first round for a 3rd straight year and brace for tougher games ahead

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Oklahoma City's first-round dominance in the NBA playoffs continues. The road should get at least a little tougher in the coming weeks — but there's little doubt the defending champions are well-equipped to defend their title.

3 hours ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Features, Local, Politics

‘All Things Equal’ airs 1,000th show, addresses future

The 1,000th edition of 'All Things Equal' aired this morning, and co-hosts Susan Riley and Kate Supron took a stroll down memory lane -- starting with the show's origin story.

6 hours ago in Business, Community, Environment, Lifestyle, Local

Asteri Ithaca owner faces more fines, scrutiny

Tompkins County Environmental Health Director Skip Parr tells 607 News Now the Asteri Ithaca building operators have until Thursday, Apr. 30 to fully implement a solid waste management plan.

6 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional

NYSP: Binghamton man used baseball bat to beat victim in E-bike swap

James Lewis, 46, allegedly waited for another man on Carl Street and struck him several times with a bat when he arrived on an E-bike.

6 hours ago in Community, Local, Regional

Crews rescue hiker in Montour Falls

On April 23rd, the Watkins Glen Fire Department's Technical Rescue squad climbed down a 40-foot gorge and used a technical stretcher and rope to recover the victim.