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3 weeks ago in National
Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the House’s newest member, paving the way for an Epstein files vote
Democrat Adelita Grijalva was sworn in as the newest member of Congress on Wednesday, more than seven weeks after she won a special election in Arizona to fill the House seat last held by her late father.
3 weeks ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Regional
Cortaca Jug heads back to the Bronx in ’26
On November 12, officials announced that next year’s Cortaca Jug game is headed back to Yankee Stadium.
3 weeks ago in Ask The Expert, Hospicare & Palliative Care Services of Ithaca
National Hospice and Palliative Care Month: What it’s like to be a nurse for Hospicare
During National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, learn what it's like to be a Hospicare nurse.
3 weeks ago in Business, Community, Local, National, Politics, Regional
Shutdown causing cancelled flights at Ithaca airport, officials say
The Ithaca Tompkins International Airport is experiencing delayed and cancelled fights as a result of staffing shortages caused by the government shutdown.
3 weeks ago in World
Global tuberculosis diagnoses rise to a record, but deaths fall, WHO reports
The number of people diagnosed with tuberculosis worldwide rose again last year, eclipsing 2023's record total, World Health Organization officials said Wednesday.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Ohio State stays on top of playoff bracket, while Miami makes a big move
Not surprisingly, Ohio State stayed at the top of the rankings, and there was a healthy debate about whether last weekend's action warranted keeping Indiana at No. 2, one spot ahead of Texas A&M.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
A happy circumstance: Bob Ross paintings sell for more than $600K to help public TV stations
Three paintings from famously chill public television legend Bob Ross sold Tuesday for more than $600,000 at auction. The paintings were the first of 30 Ross works being sold to benefit public TV stations hurt by cuts in federal funding.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Meghan Trainor says she ‘Still Don’t Care’ — because her new album and tour are about growth
In the decade following her debut album, Meghan Trainor has lived myriad lives — but the message of her bright, cheery pop music has remained the same: Stay true to who you are and ignore the haters. That spirit endures on her lead single, the jovial "Still Don't Care," the first tease of her forthcoming seventh full-length album, "Toy with Me," out April 24.
3 weeks ago in Community, Government, Local, Real Estate
Cayuga Heights leaders to discuss housing proposal
The Cayuga Heights Planning Board and Board of Trustees will hold a joint meeting tonight about a proposed development on East Upland Road.
Knicks extend win streak; Sabres visit Utah
Find local and national sports updates here with the WHCU Sports Report.
3 weeks ago in Community, Government, Local, Politics
Dawson worried about rising costs of COG project
Tompkins County Legislator Deborah Dawson is concerned about rising costs for the Center of Government building project.
3 weeks ago in Community, Education, Local
Proposed ICSD-ITA contract includes longer workday
Superintendent Dr. Luvelle Brown tells 607 News Now the workday would expand to 7 hours and 20 minutes each weekday except Wednesdays.
3 weeks ago in Community, Government, Health, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Regional
All ByHeart infant formula products recalled over botulism concern
The recall, which was first reported over the weekend, was expanded to include all ByHeart products on November 10 due to an ongoing nationwide outbreak of infant botulism.
3 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local
Feed FLX Pets initiative collecting donations in Tompkins County
The Feed FLX Pets initiative is collecting donations to help families in need avoid choosing between cost-of-living expenses and keeping their pet while federal benefits are cut off.
3 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Lifestyle, Local, Regional
Cayuga County Sheriff will not seek reelection after current term
On November 11, Cayuga County Sheriff Schenck announced that he intends to retire after his current term, which runs through the end of 2026.
3 weeks ago in Community, Government, Health, Lifestyle, Local, Regional
Gillibrand introduces bills to help seniors with rising cost of living
On November 7, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced the Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act, and the Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act.
3 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional
Renzi Estate endowed fund at CNYCF establishes community grant program in Cortland County
On November 7, the Central New York Community Foundation’s (CNYCF) received a $12 million dollar gift from the estate of Nicholas and Agnes Renzi.
3 weeks ago in Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local, Regional
Webb secures $200k to increase security at Broome-Tioga BOCES
On November 10, Senator Lea Webb announced $200,000 in funding for Broome-Tioga BOCES through the State Senate's Community Resiliency, Economic Stability, and Technology Program (CREST).
3 weeks ago in Community, Health, Lifestyle, Local
TCPL Food Resource Fair set for Thursday in Ithaca
On November 13, the Tompkins County Public Library is hosting a free Food Resource Fair.
