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Thursday, February 20, 202002/20/2020

This mega-company started by selling fish and noodles.

A:  Samsung! The started in electronics in the late 60’s

Tuesday, November 26, 201911/26/2019

What percentage of families have had someone injure themselves carving a turkey???

15% of Families! The survey also found the three most popular things to talk about during Thanksgiving dinner are: Good…

Wednesday, November 20, 201911/20/2019

This holiday staple is less than half the size it was 100 years ago.

A:  The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. It was originally 5.5 miles, now it’s just over 2.

Wednesday, August 7, 201908/07/2019

Chris chats with Dylan Scott

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Wednesday, July 3, 201907/03/2019

You’re facing a year in prison if you re-use this.

A:  A Stamp! It’s a federal crime and can get you a year in prison.

Thursday, June 6, 201906/06/2019

Good Stuff – D-Day Rememberance

Tuesday, May 21, 201905/21/2019

This game was invented to test the power of Soviet computers.

A:  Tetris!

Thursday, May 2, 201905/02/2019

40% of people do this automatically at the dinner table…

A:  Salt their food

Wednesday, May 1, 201905/01/2019

Can We Talk: Measles

Dr. Mike Niziol joins Chris to cut through all the information about measles. What is it? Who’s at risk? Is…

Headlines

2 days ago in Community, Local, Regional

Missing person located deceased in Connecticut Hill State Forest

NEWFIELD, NY (607NewsNow) – Authorities have located a body in Connecticut Hill State Forest. On October 16, the Schuyler County…

2 days ago in Sports

Indiana announces new 8-year contract with coach Curt Cignetti worth nearly $93 million

Curt Cignetti's new deal shows Indiana isn't content with being known as just a basketball school. Indiana announced a new eight-year contract with its football coach worth at least $92.8 million on Thursday, rewarding him for pushing the Hoosiers into national championship contention in just two seasons.

2 days ago in National

Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified information

John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to President Donald Trump during his first term and later became a vocal critic of the Republican leader, was charged Thursday with storing top secret records at home and sharing with relatives diary-like notes about his time in government that contained classified information.

2 days ago in Community, Education, Finance, Local

Cornell forms 2 committees as part of ‘Resilient Cornell’ plan

Cornell is forming the Provost’s Steering Committee and the Cross-Campus Collaboration Committee.

2 days ago in Community, Education, Local

Trumansburg school district has capital project vote Oct. 28

Trumansburg’s school district has an upcoming vote for a capital project that centers on infrastructure and security enhancements, improvements to athletic fields, and mechanical and plumbing upgrades.

2 days ago in Business, Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

State officials cut ribbon at Broome-Tioga BOCES Trade Complex

Officials cut the ribbon last week at Broome-Tioga BOCES' brand-new Trade Complex.