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5 days ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: October 23rd

(607NewsNow) — On this day in rock history, hear from Kat Walters of I-100 Iconic Rock about Led Zeppelin, The…

5 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Ithaca Generator Open House to celebrate local creators this weekend

The Ithaca Generator's Annual Open House will take place on Sunday, October 26th from noon to 4 p.m.

5 days ago in National

Trump backs off planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after talking to the mayor

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he's backing off a planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after speaking to the mayor, as protesters gathered outside a U.S. Coast Guard base where they were located.

5 days ago in Entertainment

Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons make the case for the wild ride that is ‘Bugonia’

"Bugonia" arrives in select theaters this weekend on a wave of good buzz and reviews after premiering at the Venice Film Festival. But it's also coming into a theatrical marketplace that has been, at best, tough on art films and awards hopefuls, no matter how starry or well-reviewed.

5 days ago in Sports

Rookie Trey Yesasave to start World Series opener for Blue Jays, just his 7th big league game

Rookie Trey Yesasave will start Friday night's World Series opener for the Toronto Blue Jays against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers and Blake Snell, giving the 22-year-old more postseason starts than career regular-season outings.

6 days ago in Community, Finance, Government, Lifestyle, Local

Tompkins County Legislature awards funding to several celebrations

On Oct. 21, the Tompkins County Legislature awarded funding to eight celebrations.

6 days ago in Community, Finance, Government, Lifestyle, Local

Cortland pursues funding for Yaman Park

The City of Cortland will apply for roughly $3.8 million to help improve Yaman Park.

6 days ago in National

Health care compromise appears far off as the government shutdown stalemate persists

The government shutdown has reopened debate on what has been a central issue for both major political parties in the last 15 years: the future of health coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Kenny Loggins and David Byrne are among Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees

Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, LL Cool J, Pink, Sarah McLachlan and Talking Heads' David Byrne are among the impressive list of nominees for the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame class, an eclectic mix of pop, hip-hop, folk and rock innovators.

6 days ago in Entertainment

A new Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley want to tell you a story

The legacy of Harry Potter might have been clouded by headlines surrounding Rowling's comments on gender and opposition to trans rights, but it hasn't stopped production on new projects set in the wizarding universe.

6 days ago in Sports, Trending

Miami Heat’s Rozier, Trail Blazers’ Billups arrested in federal gambling probe, sources say

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups have been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into sports betting, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.

6 days ago in Local, Sports

Knicks start season with win; Sabres outscore Red Wings

Find local and national sports updates with the WHCU Sports Report here.

6 days ago in Community, Government, Lifestyle, Local

Ensign accepts Tompkins County Highway Director position

Nick Ensign has accepted the position of Tompkins County Highway Director after serving in an interim role.

6 days ago in Community, Government, Lifestyle, Local

Cortland County receives over $800k in matching funds from NYS

On October 20, the New York Department of State announced that Cortland County is receiving matching funds for two 2023 projects.

6 days ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional

Newark Valley man charged after threatening to firebomb law enforcement in NYC

David Cox Jr., of Newark Valley, told others he intended to travel to New York City and “firebomb” NYPD officers and federal law enforcement during the "No Kings Protest" on Saturday.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

During cold and flu season, the youngest kids really are the germiest

Forget colorful leaves. Any caregiver knows that the real signs of fall are kids with coughs, sneezes and sniffles.

6 days ago in Community, Crime, Local

Dispute leads to charges for Ithaca man

On October 21, 64-year-old Bruce Rogers pulled a gun out during a dispute at Nate's Floral Estates around 10:30 p.m.

6 days ago in Entertainment

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show is not being reconsidered, NFL commissioner says

The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday, reaffirming a decision to put the Grammy-winning Puerto Rican artist on the league's biggest stage that led to criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump and some of his supporters.

6 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Emergency Town Board meeting called in Lansing related to proposed moratorium

On October 23, Lansing Town Board members will gather to determine a deadline for accepting public comments regarding the proposed local moratorium law and “approving litigation counsel.”

6 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Bon Jovi is hitting the road. Band announces first tour since Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal cord surgery

Decades into his career and the unthinkable happened. It was 2022, and Jon Bon Jovi began struggling through his songs. He saw a doctor who said one of his vocal cords was atrophying. He needed major surgery.

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Kelsey Grammer, 70, announces the birth of his 8th child: ‘Isn’t that lovely?’

It's a boy — named Christopher — for 70-year-old actor Kelsey Grammer and his wife Kayte Walsh. The "Frasier" star announced his latest baby news on Monday's edition of the "Pod Meets World" podcast.

8 hours ago in Entertainment

40 years later, Michael J. Fox looks back on ‘Back to the Future’

It's been 40 years since "Back to the Future" debuted in theaters, but neither time, nor Parkinson's disease has done much — regardless of what he says — to diminish Fox's boyish good nature.

8 hours ago in Business, Community, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local

After 53 years in Ithaca, Royal Court Restaurant closes

On October 27, the Royal Court Restaurant announced its closure after 53 years of service on Meadow Street.