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INHS offering homebuyer class in February
Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS) is offering a one-day homebuyer course on February 7th.
34 minutes ago in National
The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here’s why that matters
It's been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they plan to meet in April to determine if the U.S. has lost its measles-free designation.
39 minutes ago in National
House Republicans begin push to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress over the Epstein probe
House Republicans are starting a push Wednesday to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.
44 minutes ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, members of Kiss and more get into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift, Kiss' Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Alanis Morissette and Kenny Loggins make up the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees.
49 minutes ago in Entertainment
Kristen Bell returning as host to SAG’s Actor Awards
Kristen Bell is returning as host of the Screen Actors Guild's Actor Awards for a third time. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, the union that presents the annual awards, announced Wednesday that Bell will emcee the March 1 awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards.
Ithaca man sentenced to 15 years on drug charge
On January 20, 38-year-old Zachary Jackson was sentenced to 15 years behind bars on a charge of criminal possession of a controlled substance.
55 minutes ago in Sports
Record crowds witness Sabalenka, Alcaraz, Gauff and Zverev advance at Australian Open
Another day, another record crowd. Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz advanced in straight sets Wednesday and the No. 3 seeds — Coco Gauff and Alexander Zverev — also progressed to the third round of the Australian Open.
58 minutes ago in Lifestyle
This just in from The New York Times: Its first 2-player game, and an evolving business model
For subscribers to The New York Times who are as interested in solving Wordle or filling in the crossword puzzle as in reading the latest political or business news, Wednesday is a big day.
Trump in Davos speech says he won’t use force to acquire Greenland
President Donald Trump insisted he won't use force to acquire Greenland in a speech at the World Economic Forum, where he said that the U.S. is booming but Europe is "not heading in the right direction."
Parking signs installed at Preble Town Hall
Town Highway Superintendent Jeff Griswold said parallel parking signs were recently put up at Preble Town Hall.
Homer Winterfest to feature ice sculptures, food, live performances, and more
Homer Winterfest will return for another year from Jan. 23rd to the 25th.
TC3 to host hoops doubleheader
TC3's women's team will entertain Corning at 5 p.m. tonight, and the men's team will host Corning at 7 p.m.
Cortland welcomes new finance director
Cortland city officials say Clerence Shager, Junior will lead fiscal operations.
Dryden Town Board extends crypto mining moratorium to March
Dryden Town Supervisor Jason Leifer says an 18-month moratorium on cryptocurrency mining and data centers will get additional time.
No injuries in tractor-trailer vs. car collision in Groton
On January 20, McLean Fire and Rescue was called to the intersection of Lafayette Road and Route 222 around noon for a two-vehicle collision.
Flooding at Cornell dorm forces temporary relocation of several dozen students
On January 15, a sprinkler issue at Ganedago Hall caused minor flooding on one side of the building, according to school officials.
Business damaged, minor injuries after 5-car crash in Waverly
On January 16, police say there was a head-on collision around noon near the intersection of Elizabeth and Fulton Street.
From Mix Kitchen & Bar to Modern Ohana: restaurant rebranding in Ithaca
On January 18, Mix Kitchen & Bar officially served its final customers, but will soon welcome them back under a new name and menu.
Traffic stop leads to weapon, drug charge in Cortland
37-year-old Nathan Craig was driving without a license, had an illegal weapon, and “multiple controlled substances” in the car on Jan. 15th.
Search leads to multiple gun and drug charges for two in Homer
On January 12, NYSP located a dirt bike listed by Clayton Carley on Facebook Marketplace that was reported stolen from Oswego County in August 2024.