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National

4 days ago in National

Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

5 days ago in National

Takeaways from Tuesday’s elections: El-Sayed pulls off narrow victory over Democratic establishment

Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is the latest and perhaps most significant evidence that the party's voters are looking to turn the page on establishment-backed politicians — even in must-win battlegrounds.

5 days ago in National

North Carolina congressman Edwards quits reelection bid after committee recommends his censure

Embattled North Carolina Republican congressman Chuck Edwards withdrew from his reelection campaign on Wednesday, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides in his office.

5 days ago in National

Stevens and El-Sayed are in a close race for Michigan’s Democratic Senate nomination

Moderate candidate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed were in a tight race for Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in the early morning hours of Wednesday.

6 days ago in National

Utility’s idle transmission tower caused 2025 Eaton fire that killed 19, Los Angeles officials say

Sparks from an idle transmission tower owned by Southern California Edison caused the 2025 Eaton fire in the Los Angeles area that killed 19 people and destroyed more than 9,400 homes and businesses, Los Angeles County fire officials said in a report released Tuesday.

Lifestyle

3 days ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local

Tompkins County Open Farm Day set for Sunday

Attendees can learn about day-to-day operations at local farms and what impact they have on the community and economy.

4 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Tompkins County launches info series to explain budget process

Tompkins County is releasing information on its website to keep the public informed about the 2027 spending plan.

4 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

State reduces Tompkins County Code Blue funding by roughly 60%

After receiving roughly $2.1 million for Code Blue shelter operations last year, Tompkins County is only getting $841,000 for the upcoming winter.

5 days ago in Lifestyle

Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies

Matt Walker couldn't pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey.

5 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Food & Music, Lifestyle, Local

Cast Iron Cowboys to perform free show in Owego

The group will play blues, bluegrass, and country western songs.

Sports

26 minutes ago in Education, Regional, Sports

Binghamton flag football coach ‘excited’ to recruit

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Coach Jeff Melesky said he's eager to scout local talent.

3 days ago in Sports

Detroit makes Jahmyr Gibbs NFL’s newest highest-paid running back with 3-year deal

The Detroit Lions have agreed to a contract extension with Jahmyr Gibbs, a three-year deal worth up to $75.7 million that his agents say makes him the NFL's newest highest-paid running back.

3 days ago in Sports

Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King leads Panthers to 33-30 comeback win over Cardinals

Maybe a team should've drafted Haynes King. The rookie quarterback ran in from the 5 on the final play to give the Carolina Panthers a 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame game that kicked off the NFL preseason on Thursday night.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Rumble Ponies set franchise records in dominant win

On Thursday, Binghamton put up a big number on the scoreboard.

4 days ago in Sports

New era for USA Basketball with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers set for World Cup debuts

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts as members of the U.S. women's national team next month. The trio will try to help the U.S. win its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title.

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29 minutes ago in Community, Education, Local

Freeville Fire Department honors Smokey Bear

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Wooden sign for W.B. Strong Fire Co. Inc. and Freeville Fire Dept. with gold lettering, set in a grassy area with trees behind.

In a Facebook post, the department wished Smokey a happy birthday.

2 hours ago in Community, Environment, Local

Food scraps drop spot hours change at Tompkins County Highway Department

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The Drop Spot at the Tompkins County Highway Department in Ithaca has shifted to Sundays.

2 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional

Traffic stop leads to criminal charges for Waverly man

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Authorities say the Waverly man attempted to conceal drugs during the traffic stop.

2 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Local, Regional

Tioga County Fair August 11-15

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The first official day of the fair is August 11, though the carnival and grandstand events don't begin until August 12.

2 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local

Sheriff warns of money transfer scam in Cortland County

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Cortland County Sheriff warns the public to be wary of any correspondence requesting personal information.

News

2 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Local, Regional

Tioga County Fair August 11-15

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The first official day of the fair is August 11, though the carnival and grandstand events don't begin until August 12.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Local

ReviveZone deal offers two virtual reality tickets, interactive golf simulator lesson

Now available on Cayuga Marketplace, the ReviveZone in Ithaca is offering a limited time deal for virtual reality experience tickets.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Rumble Ponies set franchise records in dominant win

On Thursday, Binghamton put up a big number on the scoreboard.

3 days ago in Business, Entertainment, Food & Music, Local

Sun Dog Downtown Clubhouse open in Cortland

Sun Dog Downtown Clubhouse offers a full bar, kitchen, and three state-of-the-art golf simulators.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Q&A: Ms. Lauryn Hill on the Diaspora Calling! festival in the UK, the Fugees’ legacy and D’Angelo

On Friday, Hill will bring her Diaspora Calling! festival to the U.K. for the first time, marking 10 years since its inaugural edition in Brooklyn. The event, hosted by Dave Chappelle and featuring performances by Erykah Badu, YG Marley, Zion Marley, Giggs, Fireboy DML and other artists, will be held at The National Bowl in nearby Milton Keynes.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports