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1 day ago in Business, Community, Finance, Government, Local, Politics

TCAT seeks added contributions from Ithaca, Tompkins County, and Cornell

TCAT is asking for $500,000 contribution boost from their 3 underwriters, the city of Ithaca, Tompkins County, and Cornell.

1 day ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Tompkins County group chosen for mural funding as part of NYS CHARM program

An increase in funding from the CHARM Program means the Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County and Ithaca Murals will create 14 murals across the City and Town of Ithaca, Brooktondale, and Caroline.

1 day ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

GIAC receives $13 million for Alex Haley Pool renovations

On October 15, New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie joined Assemblymember Anna Kelles in Ithaca to announce that GIAC is receiving $13 million for renovations at Alex Haley Municipal Pool.

1 day ago in Business, Community, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local

Ahead of closure, Ithaca business receives NYS Empire Award

On October 14, the Rashida Sawyer Bakery announced that it will close at the end of the month.

1 day ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Wine Enthusiast taps Finger Lakes as 2025 Wine Region of the Year

Last week, Wine Enthusiast named the Finger Lakes the 2025 American Wine Region of the Year.

1 day ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional

Horseheads man charged with predatory sexual assault

On October 8, State Police arrested 29-year-old Kenneth Morales after an investigation into child sexual abuse, which began in August.

3 days ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: October 18th

(607NewsNow) — On this day in rock history, hear from Kat Walters of I-100 Iconic Rock about Paul McCartney and John…

3 days ago in Local

Top stories rewind: Looking back at the week of 10/13

Don’t miss the biggest news stories from the past week with our top stories rewind.

4 days ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: October 17th

(607NewsNow) — On this day in rock history, hear from Kat Walters of I-100 Iconic Rock about The Beatles, Santana, and…

4 days ago in Community, Local, Regional

Missing person located deceased in Connecticut Hill State Forest

On October 16, the Schuyler County Sheriff's Office and multiple other agencies responded to Vanloon Road around 9 a.m. for a reported missing person.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Weekend top picks: Cupcake Baking Contest, Trunk or Treat, and more

Find fun, local activities for the weekend in the Cortland and Ithaca areas here.

4 days ago in Community, Government, Local

Ulysses lawmakers seek to slash speed limit on Waterburg Road

Lawmakers in Ulysses want a lower speed limit on Waterburg Road.

4 days ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Local

Foodnet Meals on Wheels and Cayuga Health partner to launch new Community Dining site for older adults

New York State residents age 60 and older will have a new Community Dining site in Tompkins County starting on October 23rd.

4 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.

4 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.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, who captivated audiences with his elaborate galactic makeup and smoking guitar, died Thursday. He was 74.

4 days ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Music

Wind ensemble to perform at Ithaca College

The wind ensemble will perform at Ford Hall at 7 p.m. tonight.

4 days ago in Local, Sports

SUNY Cortland football looks to extend win streak; Giants head to Denver

Find local and national sports updates with the WHCU Sports Report.

4 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.

4 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.

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4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, who captivated audiences with his elaborate galactic makeup and smoking guitar, died Thursday. He was 74.

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