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Cornell men’s basketball extends win streak

On Saturday, the Big Red dominated Dartmouth 111-90.

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Freeville introduces call/text line for residents

A special cell phone line has been set up for residents looking for information whenever it’s needed.

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Cortland facing nearly $3 million deficit, mayor says

Cortland Mayor Scott Steve says the city's deficit is at about $2.5 million without yet closing 2025.

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Riley secures key provisions in House Ag Committee farm bill

On March 5, Riley was one of just seven Democrats on the House Agriculture Committee to vote yes on and pass the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.

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Nominations open for Best New York Burger Competition

You can submit your nomination for the annual competition to the New York Beef Council online through Friday, March 13.

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Sewer work to close street in Ithaca until July

The sewer and water lines in the 300-500 blocks of East Buffalo Street are being replaced.

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Asteri Ithaca vacate order still in effect, city says

Officials are still working to relocate residents of Asteri Ithaca after an order to vacate was issued March 4, 2026.

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Official: FedEx to close Warren Rd. location in June

FedEx on Warren Rd. in Ithaca is closing in June.

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YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County announces expansion of Mobile Food Pantry

The YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County is expanding its Mobile Food Pantry to increase food access for those in rural and underserved areas.

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Vote: Seneca Falls a finalist for USA Todays’ 10 Best Historic Small Towns list

The birthplace of the women’s suffrage movement is among 20 nominees for USA Today’s 10 Best Historic Small Towns list.

1 week ago in Sports, Trending

Ohtani has grand slam, 5 RBIs as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in its WBC opener

Shohei Ohtani doubled on the first pitch of the game, then hit a go-ahead grand slam and an RBI single in a 10-run second inning to lead defending champion Japan over Taiwan 13-0 Friday night in its World Baseball Classic opener.

1 week ago in Entertainment

After 5 years, Sarah J. Maas returns to ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ with 2 untitled books

Romantasy favorite Sarah J. Maas has given her millions of fans a plot twist they had long been waiting for — two more books over the next 11 months in her blockbuster "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series.

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One dead in Nichols crash

On March 6, State Police were called to Interstate 86 in Nichols just before 2 a.m. for a 2-vehicle collision.

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Weekend top picks: Girls Day Out, Chili Cook-Off, and more

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

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SUNY Cortland men’s lacrosse enters home opener with high expectations and big holes to fill

As the team enters its home opener on Saturday with a 2-1 record, the Red Dragons are working overcome big changes in their lineup.

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Juvenile facing charges after alleged assault at William George Agency

On March 5, deputies were called to the William George Agency (WGA) in Dryden around 9 p.m. for a staff member who had allegedly been struck in the head.

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SUNY Cortland women’s hockey to face ‘confident’ Plattsburgh

On Saturday, March 7th, the Red Dragons will visit Plattsburgh in the SUNYAC championship game.

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Cornell opens NY’s first indoor adaptive challenge course

Cornell has opened a new indoor adaptive challenge course in the Noyes Community Recreation Center.

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Spencer Fire Company to serve flapjacks

The Spencer Fire Company will serve flapjacks on Sunday, March 8th.

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Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble to perform free show

The Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble will hit the stage on Sunday, March 8th at 4 p.m.

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‘One Battle After Another’ triumphs at 98th Academy Awards in coronation for Paul Thomas Anderson

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Paul Thomas Anderson, left center, Sara Murphy, right center, and the team from "One Battle After Another" accept the award for best picture during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

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Ryan Coogler aware of potential Oscar history ahead but focused on ‘Sinners’ team before ceremony

Ryan Coogler understands what Sunday night could mean for Oscar history. He's just not dwelling on it. Instead, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker is looking forward to spending one more night with his "Sinners" collaborators who helped bring the film to life.

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Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleep

British rock star Morrissey won't perform a concert in Valencia after festivities in the Spanish city kept him from getting a proper night's rest, the former frontman of The Smiths said Thursday.

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US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake with day after day of record 100-degree-plus (38 Celsius-plus) heat. Two storms will dump snow by the foot over northern Great Lakes states. And the dreaded polar vortex will again invade the Midwest and East with soul-crushing Arctic chill. This forecast of extremes comes as weather whiplash has already hit much of the East.

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Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices

An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs.

3 days ago in Olympics, Sports

Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn’t these Games be earlier?

At this month's Milan Cortina Paralympics, some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts and tank tops. One skier lamented "tropical" conditions and a snowboarder complained that soft, slow snow put him at a disadvantage. And some worried about their safety.