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Cornell to launch part-time, online bachelor’s degree in 2027
Cornell is launching a new program to increase accessibility to higher education.
Trustees posthumously recognize educator with TC3 Friend of the College Award
On February 26, the TC3 Board of Trustees presented the late Regina Grantham with the 2026 Friend of the College Award.
Weekend top picks: Shred the Night, The Machine Performs Pink Floyd, and more
Find fun, local activities for the weekend in the Cortland and Ithaca areas here.
Ithaca playwright Wendy Dann opens brand new ‘Milkweed’ at Kitchen Theatre Company
Tonight is the opening night for Milkweed, an original play by Ithaca College professor and playwright Wendy Dann.
IPD arrests 3 for meth possession during traffic stop
The Ithaca Police Department seized over 50 grams of meth during a traffic stop.
Authorities investigating student school threat at S-VE Middle School
On February 25, district officials say they became aware of a rumored potential threat of violence by a student at the Middle School around 10:30 a.m.
Ithaca Tompkins International Airport resumes third daily flight to Washington Dulles International Airport
The Ithaca Tompkins International Airport will offer 3 daily departures to Washington, D.C. starting on March 5th, 2026.
1 week ago in National
What to watch as the midterms begin with Tuesday’s primaries
After months of speculating, pontificating and spinning, the midterm election season begins in earnest Tuesday. The primary results in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas will provide some of the first concrete evidence for what voters want as President Donald Trump's second term approaches the halfway mark.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Eddie Vedder turns solo vulnerability into a powerful plea in Netflix’s ‘Matter of Time’
The first time Eddie Vedder toured without Pearl Jam, he made some glaring mistakes onstage and felt discouraged. A few shows later, he ran into Bruce Springsteen, who told him that performing solo is terrifying but that vulnerability can be a force to harness.
1 week ago in Sports
NCAA football oversight committee proposes stiff penalties for violations of transfer portal window
The NCAA football oversight committee is recommending emergency legislation to protect the transfer portal window by issuing penalties for schools and coaches who circumvent the rules.
1 week ago in Sports
US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as ‘clearly fake’ after anti-Canada slur
American hockey player Brady Tkachuk said Thursday that he did not appreciate a doctored TikTok video shared by the White House that made it look like he was disparaging Canadians after winning Olympic gold, calling it fake and something he would never say.
1 week ago in Entertainment
30 years after Pokémon’s release, fans are still trying to catch ’em all
In the 30 years since Pokémon debuted in Japan with the 1996 release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green for Nintendo Game Boy, the franchise has taken over the globe with its animated shows, mobile games and highly coveted trading cards. Its popularity continues with fans young and old.
1 week ago in World
Pakistan is in ‘open war’ with Afghanistan after latest strikes, defense minister says
Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged cross-border attacks overnight in a dramatic escalation of tensions that led to Pakistan's defense minister to say on Friday that the two countries are in a state of "open war."
Cornell Chamber Orchestra to perform free show
The Cornell Chamber Orchestra will perform on Sunday, March 1st at 3:00 p.m.
Virgil house fire started in pellet stove, authorities say
Firefighters responded a little before 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26 to a single-family home on Webb Rd. in Virgil.
Mets pitcher ‘fired up’ for World Baseball Classic
Mets Pitcher Nolan McLean said he’s excited to represent the stars and stripes.
Sheriff: ‘I hear concerns’ about Flock safety cameras
Flock Safety cameras in Tompkins County are getting a lot of flak from the public over privacy concerns.
USDA: Trader Joe’s product could contain foreign material
According to the USDA, 20-ounce plastic bag packages of Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice could be contaminated with a foreign material, specifically glass.
Variety of Weber grill brushes recalled for ingestion hazard
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a variety of Weber brushes have metal bristles that can detach, posing an ingestion hazard and risk of serious internal injuries.
Two charged with identify theft in Cortland
According to the Cortland Police Department, a man lost his wallet while shopping at Riverside Plaza on Feb. 6 and later discovered nearly $500 in fraudulent purchases on his cards.
