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21 hours ago in National, Trending
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift
President Donald Trump's acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government.
2 days ago in National
Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80
U.S. Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat and the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died. He was 80.
2 days ago in National
Inside the Kennedy Center as it prepares for a 2-year renovation
Away from the political controversy that has consumed the iconic performing arts venue for the better part of President Donald Trump's second term, Matt Floca, the Kennedy Center's new executive director and chief operating officer, guided a group of journalists through the building Wednesday.
2 days ago in National, Trending
Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations
Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.
3 days ago in National
Pennsylvania high school history instructor named nation’s Teacher of the Year
A high school history teacher in Pennsylvania who helps students look inward to find their strengths and outward to find community inside and outside the classroom has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.
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2 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local
Center for Community Transportation to receive funding for micro-mobility transit study
ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – A Tompkins County nonprofit is getting support from the state. On April 21, the DEC announced…
15 hours ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local
Ithaca wins $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant award
Governor Kathy Hochul and Ithaca city officials announced that Ithaca is the Southern Tier winner of New York State's Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) award.
2 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Environment, Lifestyle, Local
Ithaca Children’s Garden appoints new interim director
Leigh MacDonald was named by the ICG board of directors to serve as interim executive director, following the recent departure of Naomi Sukenik.
3 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Politics
Dryden Recreation and Youth Commission welcomes new member
On April 16, Jennifer Davis was appointed to the Dryden Recreation and Youth Commission.
3 days ago in Lifestyle
What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails
Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has given rise to books, documentaries and conferences dedicated to the mind-altering substances. Now add one more business to the list: psychedelic retreats.
Sports
9 minutes ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports
Schoellkopf Field to host lacrosse doubleheader
ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Both Cornell lacrosse teams will take the field this weekend at Schoellkopf Field. On Saturday, the…
21 hours ago in Sports, Trending
NFL teams are almost on the clock as draft night in the Steel City has arrived
Put aside the mock drafts because it's time for the real deal. The NFL draft is here in the Steel City.
21 hours ago in Sports
Players say MLB’s robot umpires are shrinking the strike zone
Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald knows that — in theory — Major League Baseball's new Automated Ball-Strike system shouldn't favor batters or pitchers.
1 day ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports
Ithaca College baseball stomps Alfred State
Ithaca blew out Alfred State 12-2.
2 days ago in Sports
Cowboys plan for George Pickens to play on franchise tag in 2026 without long-term deal
The Dallas Cowboys are planning for George Pickens to play on the franchise tag this year and won't negotiate with the star receiver or his agent on a long-term contract, executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones said Wednesday.
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Schoellkopf Field to host lacrosse doubleheader
ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Both Cornell lacrosse teams will take the field this weekend at Schoellkopf Field. On Saturday, the…
34 minutes ago in Crime, Local
Newark Valley man fired gun in Broome County road rage, troopers say
NEWARK VALLEY, NY (607NewsNow) — A Tioga County man is in trouble for an alleged case of road rage. State…
2 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local
Center for Community Transportation to receive funding for micro-mobility transit study
ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – A Tompkins County nonprofit is getting support from the state. On April 21, the DEC announced…
2 hours ago in Community, Local
Restoration work continues at Cortland County Courthouse
CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) – Restoration work continues at the Cortland County Courthouse. On April 22, crews began applying a coat…
2 hours ago in Community, Local
1890 House Museum to receive historical marker Saturday
CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) – A historical and culturally rich structure in Cortland is receiving recognition. On April 25, the 1890…
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9 minutes ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports
Schoellkopf Field to host lacrosse doubleheader
ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Both Cornell lacrosse teams will take the field this weekend at Schoellkopf Field. On Saturday, the…
21 hours ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Food & Music, Local
Cornell Chamber Orchestra approaches final show of semester
The Cornell Chamber Orchestra will take the stage Sunday at Barnes Hall at 3 p.m.
21 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify’s first all-time most streamed artists list
It's her, hi! Taylor Swift has topped Spotify's first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning. She's followed by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny. That comes as no surprise: In 2025 the artist born Benito Antonio MartÃnez Ocasio was named the streaming giant's most played artist of the year for a fourth time, dethroning Swift.
1 day ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports
Ithaca College baseball stomps Alfred State
Ithaca blew out Alfred State 12-2.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds, has died at 76
Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the chart-topping family act The Osmonds, died Monday after decades with multiple sclerosis. He was 76.
2 days ago in Entertainment
An Instagram DM changed everything for Rachel Reid, Jacob Tierney and ‘Heated Rivalry’
To the cheers and applause of thousands of BookCon attendees, "Heated Rivalry" author Rachel Reid and director-screenwriter Jacob Tierney walked on to the main event stage at New York's Jacob Javits Convention Center. The two Canadians have been international celebrities for just a few months, and still find themselves wondering if all the noise is for someone else.
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21 hours ago in Sports, Trending
NFL teams are almost on the clock as draft night in the Steel City has arrived
Put aside the mock drafts because it's time for the real deal. The NFL draft is here in the Steel City.
21 hours ago in National, Trending
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift
President Donald Trump's acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government.
2 days ago in National, Trending
Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations
Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.





