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2 days ago in National
Springsteen, Bono and Stevie Wonder will help the Obamas open their presidential museum
Former President Barack Obama is getting a little help from his friends in celebrating the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago. The guestlist for Thursday's dedication ceremony includes Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera and Bono, along with former Presidents Joe Biden, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.
3 days ago in National
A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public this week
Whenever historian Geoffrey Ward visits the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum to do research, he finds himself caught up in the spirit of FDR himself, the sense of landed contentment and cheerful disarray that helped define his public image.
4 days ago in National, Trending
Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season
A cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast could become the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center said.
4 days ago in National
Blanche set for July confirmation hearings for attorney general as Republicans weigh support
The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled confirmation hearings for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in mid-July, even as some Republicans remain undecided about whether to support him for the post.
4 days ago in National
McDonald’s is serving fried apple pie again for America’s 250th birthday
McDonald's is frying up some apple pies to honor America's 250th birthday. The company said Tuesday it's bringing back fried apple pies for the first time in more than three decades. They'll be available at most U.S. restaurants for a limited time starting June 23.
Lifestyle
1 day ago in Community, Entertainment, Food & Music, Lifestyle, Local
Duet to perform classic hits in Newark Valley
Husband-and-wife duet Tom & Marie will play hits from the '60s and '70s tonight at the Newark Valley Depot.
1 day ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Politics
Ithaca’s zoning code getting first overhaul since 1975
Zone Ithaca seeks a comprehensive update of the city's zoning code.
1 day ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local
Stray cat found in Ithaca is rabid, officials say
Recent testing revealed a cat found on Pleasant Grove Rd. in Ithaca has rabies.
2 days ago in Community, Food & Music, Lifestyle, Local
Newark Valley Community Connection to host ice cream social
Newark Valley Community Connection will host an ice cream social from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. tonight.
2 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Regional
44th Annual Strawberry Festival runs through Saturday in Owego
The celebration officially kicks off tonight with the Rock N' Run 5K at Hickories Park.
Sports
2 days ago in Sports
MLB owners propose banning high school signings, adding an international draft
Baseball owners proposed banning high school players from signing with major league teams, raising the age for international amateurs and slashing the money spent on signing bonuses in negotiations Thursday for a new collective bargaining agreement.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
New Yorkers are set to fete the Knicks with a ticker-tape parade
New York is celebrating the Knicks in classic style Thursday, throwing a ticker-tape parade for the team that brought home the NBA championship longed for by generations of fans.
2 days ago in Sports
US Open off to a slow and foggy start at Shinnecock Hills
For all the concern at the U.S. Open about wind and Shinnecock Hills drying out, another weather issue popped up Thursday morning. Thirty minutes after it began, play was stopped by fog.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports
Binghamton Rumble Ponies drop third straight game
On Tuesday, the Rumble Ponies fell to New Hampshire 4-1.
3 days ago in Community, Local, Politics, Sports
$100K donation expected to benefit Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex
The Cortlandville Town Board is planning to accept a $100,000 donation from the Cortland County Industrial Development Agency/Business Development Corporation.
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5 hours ago in Community, Environment, Local
National Weather Service confirms tornado in Cortland County
An EF-0 tornado briefly touched down Thursday, June 18 during Cortland storm.
6 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local
Ithaca Police looking for stolen vehicle
The Ithaca Police Department says a vehicle was stolen. They're asking for public assistance.
24 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Local
Southside Community Center hosting Juneteenth Festival
On Saturday, June 20th, from noon to 6:00 p.m., the Southside Community Center will be hosting a Juneteenth Festival.
1 day ago in Community, Crime, Local
Alleged thefts lead to arrests in Caroline
In recent days, New York State Police said property was stolen from recreational vehicles, a hunting camp, and the yard of a home.
1 day ago in Local, Politics, World
Gillibrand: War with Iran has hurt U.S. security, credibility
On Wednesday, Gillibrand said the conflict has been a “worldwide embarrassment” for the United States.
News
24 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Local
Southside Community Center hosting Juneteenth Festival
On Saturday, June 20th, from noon to 6:00 p.m., the Southside Community Center will be hosting a Juneteenth Festival.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Food & Music, Local
IC grad Josh Rivera has Broadway debut in Rocky Horror Picture Show
Josh Rivera '18 has made his debut on Broadway, scoring the role of Rocky in The Rocky Horror Show.
1 day ago in Community, Entertainment, Food & Music, Lifestyle, Local
Duet to perform classic hits in Newark Valley
Husband-and-wife duet Tom & Marie will play hits from the '60s and '70s tonight at the Newark Valley Depot.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Former child actor Daveigh Chase, ‘The Ring’ villain and Lilo voice, dies at 35
Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for her youthful voice in Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" and her villainous performance in the thriller "The Ring," has died. She was 35.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Local
Kiwanis Club of Cortland celebrates new Dwyer Park playground with ribbon-cutting ceremony
On June 17th at 5:00 p.m., the Kiwanis Club of Cortland held a ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside the Cortland County Legislature unveiling the new playground at Dwyer Park.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Lil Nas X shares a video update after getting mental health care: ‘There’s less fear in my heart’
The musician Lil Nas X posted a moving video update to his Instagram on Wednesday morning. In the nearly three-minute clip, the artist — born Montero Lamar Hill — shared that he "has been in rehab for a few months," and since then, has returned home to both Atlanta, where he is from and his family lives, and Los Angeles, where he resides.
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2 days ago in Sports, Trending
New Yorkers are set to fete the Knicks with a ticker-tape parade
New York is celebrating the Knicks in classic style Thursday, throwing a ticker-tape parade for the team that brought home the NBA championship longed for by generations of fans.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Lil Nas X shares a video update after getting mental health care: ‘There’s less fear in my heart’
The musician Lil Nas X posted a moving video update to his Instagram on Wednesday morning. In the nearly three-minute clip, the artist — born Montero Lamar Hill — shared that he "has been in rehab for a few months," and since then, has returned home to both Atlanta, where he is from and his family lives, and Los Angeles, where he resides.
4 days ago in National, Trending
Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season
A cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast could become the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center said.





