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Memorial services for Jesse Jackson begin at Chicago headquarters of his civil rights organization

Cross-country memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. are set to begin Thursday in Chicago, the city the late civil rights leader called home.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Park Chan-wook will lead the Cannes Film Festival jury, will be the 1st Korean in the role

Park Chan-wook, the Korean filmmaker of "Oldboy" and "No Other Choice," will head the jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, festival organizers announced Thursday.

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Billboard legislation under consideration in Richford

Richford has started to explore the subject of billboards.

1 week ago in Trending, World

FIFA’s Infantino has ‘complete confidence’ in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence

The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co-host the World Cup in just over three months. FIFA President Gianni Infantino thinks it can.

1 week ago in Sports

Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal, AP source says

Max Scherzer is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays. Two weeks into spring training, the three-time Cy Young Award winner has agreed with the reigning American League champions on a $3 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press early Thursday.

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Preble committee to focus on parks, family activities

The Town of Preble is launching a Community Engagement Committee.

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SUNY Cortland hockey teams advance in playoffs

On Wednesday, the SUNY Cortland women's team topped Potsdam 4-1.

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Ithaca schools need new roofs, school board president says

Dr. Sean Bradwell, president of Ithaca’s Board of Education, tells 607 News Now some work is needed at a few buildings.

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SUNY Cortland to present 2 alums with honorary award

Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey and Special Olympics New York CEO Stacey Bohne Hengsterman will receive Doctor of Humane Letters at a graduation ceremony this spring.

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Kinney Pharmacy to close in downtown Ithaca

Kinney Drugs, located near Fall Creek in the 500 block of North Cayuga Street, is preparing for its last day in business.

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Waverly man accused of trying to sell cannabis and alcohol to minor

On February 20, on the day before his 18th birthday, Tyler Orso was arrested and charged after an investigation and sting operation by Sayre Police.

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Longest-serving Tompkins County dispatcher retires

On February 13, Lauren Dickenson called it a career after 36 years, 9 months as a 9-1-1 dispatcher.

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Chipotle coming to Village of Lansing at site of former restaurant

On February 24, the Village of Lansing Planning Board approved the site plan for the popular food chain on Graham Road West.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations

Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira are some the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a wide net that includes rap, metal, R&B, hip-hop, Britpop, blues rock and pop.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Takeaways from Trump’s address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats

President Donald Trump started in sales mode, using his State of the Union address to deliver an upbeat vision of the U.S. economy. But that portrayal collides with the sentiment of Americans who remain anxious about their finances and feel they haven't benefited from Trump's policies.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here’s what the experts have to say

Ornate packaging paired with enticing advertisements that claim expensive shampoos are elixirs to all hair woes can leave one wondering: Are the higher prices really worth it? Should I abandon my $8 drugstore mainstay for a $42 premium brand?

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Daffodil Dash returns to Cass Park for 4th year

Registration is open for the fourth annual Daffodil Dash on Saturday, April 25th at Cass Park. 

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Richford crews impressed by new plow trucks

According to Richford Highway Superintendent Harrison Marsh, the town's new 10-wheeler is doing a "good job plowing."

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Preble board to discuss draft zoning law

The Preble Planning Board will continue talking about a draft zoning law.

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Jets coach vows to improve next season

"There are things that I know I have to improve on," Glenn said Tuesday at the NFL combine.

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11 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Ohtani has grand slam, 5 RBIs as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in its WBC opener

Shohei Ohtani doubled on the first pitch of the game, then hit a go-ahead grand slam and an RBI single in a 10-run second inning to lead defending champion Japan over Taiwan 13-0 Friday night in its World Baseball Classic opener.

11 hours ago in Entertainment

After 5 years, Sarah J. Maas returns to ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ with 2 untitled books

Romantasy favorite Sarah J. Maas has given her millions of fans a plot twist they had long been waiting for — two more books over the next 11 months in her blockbuster "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series.

12 hours ago in Community, Local, Regional

One dead in Nichols crash

NICHOLS, NY (607NewsNow) – One person has died after a crash in Tioga County. On March 6, State Police were…