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1 week ago in National

Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source

The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether E. Jean Carroll, the longtime advice columnist who has said Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store 30 years ago, lied during the course of civil litigation against the Republican president, according to a person familiar with the matter.

1 week ago in Sports

Hurricanes beat the Canadiens 4-0 to move within a victory of the Stanley Cup Final

Sebastian Aho, Jordan Staal and Logan Stankoven scored in a 2:47 span late in the first period and the Carolina Hurricanes moved within a victory of the Stanley Cup Final, beating the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 on Wednesday night.

Brown Johnson City sign featuring a white circular city seal and large 'Johnson City' text; indicates Village Offices directions in an outdoor setting.

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Crews extinguish garage fire in Johnson City

On May 26, authorities responded to a burning garage on Banks Avenue.

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Virgil appoints interim town justice

On May 14, the Virgil Town Board appointed Lynnsey Ingalls as interim town justice.

Baseball pitcher in a gray New York Yankees uniform on the mound during a game.

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Gerrit Cole shines in Yankees’ win

On Wednesday, New York blanked Kansas City 7-0.

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Charges pending after attack on the Commons, IPD says

Around 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, police say 22-year-old Isaish Standish and 30-year-old Marcus Collins were throwing items at someone, who then confronted them.

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Wegmans stores deliver over $5.8 million in tuition assistance for employees

On May 27, the Rochester-based regional grocery chain announced over $5.8 million in tuition assistance for the upcoming academic year.

Two women in suits pose on stage, holding a triangular folded American flag plaque that reads 'Veterans Susan Herson, MD'.

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Ithaca veteran and physician inducted into NYS Senate Veterans Hall of Fame

On May 26, State Senator Lea Webb inducted Ithaca resident Dr. Susan Herson into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Albany.

Map showing a parade route through a downtown area: yellow street (Cayuga St) as main path, red dashed lines indicate barriers, green parks (T13 DeWitt Park, Thompson Park), blue canal/stream, and surrounding streets labeled (Geneva St, Buffalo St, Tioga St, Utica St).

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49th Annual Ithaca Festival begins with parade, road closures

The 49th annual celebration will officially kick off this evening with the traditional parade, which starts promptly at 6.

Finger Lakes ReUse logo: green circle with a slanted white banner showing 'REUSE' and 'FINGER LAKES' text above.

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Ahead of move, final day of ReUse MegaCenter set for this Saturday

This Saturday, May 30, is the final day of shopping at the Triphammer Marketplace store in the Village of Lansing.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out

Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, is used to strangers expressing sympathy when they learn what she does for a living. "It's all so funny," she says. "When I tell them I run the trade association for independent stores, they'll say, 'It's just so sad that they're disappearing.'

1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending

Matthew Perry’s assistant gets more than 3 years in prison for central role in his ketamine death

Matthew Perry's live-in personal assistant, who had a central role in the "Friends" star's descent into ketamine addiction and injected him with the fatal dose of the drug, was sentenced Wednesday to three years and five months in prison.

Six adults stand in a sunlit forest, each holding a yellow diamond sign and smiling at the camera.

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Town of Ithaca acquires 137 acres for new nature preserve

On May 27, the town announced an acquisition of 137 acres on South Hill, which will be known henceforth as the Sage Preserve.

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Love Living at Home, local organizations partner to put on free wellness series in June

From June 2nd to July 31st, Love Living at Home is partnering with local organizations for Growing Well Together, a free community wellness series.

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Cornell men’s hockey coach names captain for next season

Cornell Head Coach Casey Jones has announced Ryan Walsh will again serve as captain.

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Cortland Police: Bomb threat at Planet Fitness

The Cortland Police Department says a bomb threat was reported around 8:20 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26th.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

The Chicks announce intimate ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Tour. ‘This is our lives’

Call it a comeback, a crossover moment, or both. Twenty years ago, The Chicks released their blockbuster 2006 album "Taking the Long Way" — their first full-length after the country music industry turned their backs on them — and one of the biggest of their career.

1 week ago in Sports

Iga Swiatek improves career record at French Open to 42-3 as she reaches 3rd round

Iga Swiatek has improved her career record at the French Open to 42-3. The four-time champion eliminated 35th-ranked Sara Bejlek 6-2, 6-3 to reach the third round on Wednesday.

1 week ago in Sports, Trending

The Blue Wave from tiny Curaçao is making World Cup history

Before the tournament even begins, Curaçao has already crafted a story like none other in World Cup history. A tiny island country — autonomous territory, if you prefer — of about 156,000 residents in the Caribbean is now the smallest, both in terms of population and land mass, to make it to soccer's biggest stage.

Front view of a modern office building with a reflective glass facade, two flagpoles (American flag and another flag) and a landscaped lawn.

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Pall Corporation hosting open house and hiring event in June

Job seekers looking for a long-term career opportunity can attend an open house at Pall Corporation on Saturday, June 6th.

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40 minutes ago in Sports, Trending

Bears say they are moving forward with Northwest Indiana location for new stadium

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The Chicago Bears are looking to build a stadium in Northwest Indiana after a proposal to provide financial incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in Illinois stalled in the state legislature.

3 hours ago in Crime, Local, Regional

Ithaca teen pleads guilty to vehicular manslaughter

18-year-old Michael Blake pleaded guilty to second-degree vehicular manslaughter, a felony, and misdemeanor driving while impaired by drugs.

4 hours ago in Education, Local

Cornell researchers find 5.5M ground nesting bees in Ithaca’s East Lawn Cemetery

Cornell researchers have discovered one of the largest and oldest recorded aggregations of ground nesting bees in the world at the East Lawn Cemetery.