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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

3 hours ago in Business, Community, Environment, Lifestyle, Local, Politics

Cortland County farm wins $35K microenterprise grant award

Updated

Dylan Barber Farm in Marathon won a microenterprise grant award for $35,000 in a unanimous vote.

3 hours ago in Community, Local, Politics

Cortland mayor explains 8% tax rate increase

Updated

In the 2026 budget adopted last week by the Cortland Common Council, property taxes are going up eight percent, double what was expected.

3 hours ago in Community, Crime, Education, Local

Bath PD trace school threat to Geneva woman

Updated

A call to Steuben County 911 on Dec. 19 making unspecified threats to the Bath Central School District was traced back to Carrie McChesney.

4 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

City of Ithaca parking rates to increase January 5

In 2026, the hourly rate for on-street parking in the ParkMobile/electronic pay station zones will increase to $2.50 per hour.

4 hours ago in Business, Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

With pool closed for repairs, Cortland YMCA partners with SUNY Cortland for swimming

SUNY Cortland is allowing YMCA members to use the Student Life Center pool while repairs are happening at the YMCA.

4 hours ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

Tompkins County Advocacy Center office closed for holidays, services still available

Beginning today, December 19th, the Advocacy Center of Tompkins County’s administrative office is shut down for the holidays.