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Lifestyle

16 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Health, Lifestyle, Local

Extended closure at Cortland County YMCA pool begins Saturday

The Cortland County YMCA pool will be closed for repairs from December 7th, 2025 to January 4th, 2026.

16 hours ago in Community, Government, Health, Lifestyle, Local

Tompkins County urges eligible residents to apply for HEAP

On December 1, following a funding delay due to the government shutdown, HEAP applications officially opened in New York.

1 day ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Parents under pressure offer creative tips for moving Santa’s spy Elf on the Shelf

Elf on the Shelf, who turns 20 this year, has created lots of family memories, laughter and the occasional parental panic over where to move the elf next.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Don’t forget pets when preparing for winter’s cold. Here’s what experts recommend

As wintry weather settles in, it brings risks for pets as well as people. Pet owners can take steps to keep their animals warm and safe, including learning about the dangers of extreme temperatures, buying weather-resistant accessories, and stocking up on extra supplies in case of power outages or storms.

2 days ago in Community, Government, Health, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Variety of shredded cheese sold at Aldi, Target, Walmart recalled

On October 3, Great Lakes Cheese Company recalled a variety of its shredded cheese because it may contain metal fragments.

2 days ago in Community, Education, Government, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Riley introduces bill to recruit STEM teachers to rural schools

On December 2, Riley introduced the Boosting the Rural STEM Pipeline Act which will help funnel high-quality educators to remote school districts.

2 days ago in Community, Crime, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Cortland Police remind residents and students to secure homes over holiday, winter break

The Cortland Police Department is reminding residents and college students preparing to leave town for the holidays or winter break to take steps to keep their homes safe.

3 days ago in Community, Crime, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Cayuga County creates animal abuse registry

Lawmakers have unanimously voted to create an official Animal Abuse Registry in Cayuga County.

Sports

10 hours ago in Sports

Jahmyr Gibbs rushes for 3 TDs and Lions get much-needed 44-30 win over Cowboys

Jahmyr Gibbs and a defense that suddenly generated pressure and turnovers helped the Detroit Lions stay in contention for a playoff berth. Gibbs ran for three touchdowns, including a 13-yarder with 2:19 left that sealed the Lions' much-needed 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.

10 hours ago in Sports

LeBron James’ 1,297-game double-digit scoring streak ends but he gets winning assist vs. Raptors

For LeBron James, the win mattered more than the streak. James' NBA-record run of 1,297 consecutive regular-season games with at least 10 points ended Thursday night at Toronto, and he was the one who made the decision to have it end. Instead of trying to score to win the game — and extend his streak — he set up Rui Hachimura for the final shot.

11 hours ago in Sports

A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday’s draw

FIFA has invited more teams than ever for a World Cup priced largely for fans in the 1%. The process of figuring out which teams in the expanded 48-nation field will play where begins with Friday's draw at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

11 hours ago in Sports

NFL mandates playing surfaces for all stadiums meet new standards by 2028 to enhance player safety

The playing surfaces at every NFL stadium will have to meet new enhanced standards set through lab and field testing by the start of the 2028 season.

1 day ago in Sports

NBA fines Cavaliers $250,000 for resting All-Star Darius Garland in a nationally televised game

The NBA fined the Cleveland Cavaliers $250,000 on Thursday for violating the league's player participation policy by resting All-Star guard Darius Garland for a nationally televised game against the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 24.

1 day ago in Sports

Ovechkin scores twice as Capitals crush Sharks 7-1 for sixth straight win

Alex Ovechkin scored twice to extend his record to 911 career goals, Riley Leonard had four points and the Washington Capitals beat the San Jose Sharks 7-1 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight win.

1 day ago in Sports

Antetokounmpo undergoes MRI after leaving Bucks’ game with Pistons due to right calf strain

Giannis Antetokounmpo left the Milwaukee Bucks' game against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night after straining his right calf in the first quarter.

2 days ago in Sports

Carter Hart returns to NHL after nearly 2 years and receives warm welcome from Golden Knights fans

Some fans brought signs supporting Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart, and the Vegas crowd generally welcomed him from the moment he skated onto the ice.

National

11 hours ago in National

Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James

The Justice Department failed Thursday to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the matter.

1 day ago in National

Trump proposal would weaken vehicle mileage rules that limit air pollution

President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a proposal to weaken vehicle mileage rules for the auto industry, loosening regulatory pressure on automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and trucks.

1 day ago in National

Luigi Mangione’s court hearing continues on anniversary of UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing

A high-stakes hearing in the New York murder case against Luigi Mangione continues Thursday, a year to the day after prosecutors say he gunned down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

2 days ago in National

Trump-backed Republican Matt Van Epps wins US House special election in Tennessee

Republican Matt Van Epps won a nationally watched special election in Tennessee for a U.S. House seat Tuesday, maintaining his party's grip on the conservative district with help from President Donald Trump.

3 days ago in National

Luigi Mangione due in court as fight continues over evidence in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing case

Luigi Mangione is due back in court on Tuesday for the second day of a hearing in his bid to bar New York prosecutors from using evidence that they say links him to last year's killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

3 days ago in National

Northeast prepares for first major snowstorm of season

The Northeast was getting ready Tuesday for its first major snowstorm of the season, just as the Midwest began to escape snow and ice that snarled travel after the Thanksgiving holiday.

4 days ago in National

Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba disqualified as New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules

The Trump administration's maneuvers to keep the president's former lawyer Alina Habba in place as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor were illegal and she is disqualified, a federal appeals court said Monday.

5 days ago in Business, Community, Finance, Government, Local, National, Politics