Lifestyle
2 hours ago
One airlifted after being pinned under tree in Cuyler
On October 18, the Cuyler Fire Department was called to a home around 1 p.m. for a report that someone was injured and pinned underneath a tree in their yard.
12 hours ago
Angelhearts reopens as donut shop in Ithaca
Angelhearts Donuts, formerly Angelhearts Diner, is once again welcoming customers, this time at 110 West Green Street near Press Bay Alley.
12 hours ago
Taco Bell to debut tomorrow in Owego
On October 22, officials will cut the ribbon a new Taco Bell located off Route 17C at the site of a former bank in Owego.
12 hours ago
Abandoned vehicle auctions set for Friday in Ithaca
On October 24, a total of 11 cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs will be put up for sale in two Abandoned Vehicle auctions in Ithaca.
12 hours ago
Ithaca seeks final phase design input for city walking and biking network
You are invited to give design ideas for the final phase of the Move Ithaca Active Transportation Plan, which seeks to establish a safe biking and walking network across the city.
1 day ago
Advice to feed babies peanuts early and often helped thousands of kids avoid allergies
A decade after a landmark study proved that feeding peanut products to young babies could prevent development of life-threatening allergies, new research finds the change has made a big difference in the real world.
1 day ago
Farmer OK after combine crash in Homer
On October 17th, a combine harvester in Homer had a mechanical issue that resulted in a loss of control.
2 days ago
Tompkins County group chosen for mural funding as part of NYS CHARM program
An increase in funding from the CHARM Program means the Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County and Ithaca Murals will create 14 murals across the City and Town of Ithaca, Brooktondale, and Caroline.
2 days ago
GIAC receives $13 million for Alex Haley Pool renovations
On October 15, New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie joined Assemblymember Anna Kelles in Ithaca to announce that GIAC is receiving $13 million for renovations at Alex Haley Municipal Pool.
2 days ago
Ahead of closure, Ithaca business receives NYS Empire Award
On October 14, the Rashida Sawyer Bakery announced that it will close at the end of the month.
2 days ago
Wine Enthusiast taps Finger Lakes as 2025 Wine Region of the Year
Last week, Wine Enthusiast named the Finger Lakes the 2025 American Wine Region of the Year.
5 days ago
State officials cut ribbon at Broome-Tioga BOCES Trade Complex
Officials cut the ribbon last week at Broome-Tioga BOCES' brand-new Trade Complex.
5 days ago
Tompkins County lawmakers accept GIVE grant, Flock Security contract
On October 7, Tompkins County lawmakers considered accepting a grant at the Legislature meeting that would help fund the continued use of Flock Security devices.
5 days ago
Ovid Library accepting hygiene product donations through Saturday
A hygiene drive at the Edith B. Ford Memorial Library in Ovid runs through October 18.
6 days ago
Dryden Center for Community project takes big step toward fundraising goal
The organizers of the Dryden Center for Community recently received a $200,000 pledge from an anonymous donor.
6 days ago
Open forum on role of local court system tonight in Virgil
Community members are invited to a non-partisan forum tonight in Virgil at 6 p.m. examining the role of courts at the town and village level.
6 days ago
Ithaca businesses and Cornell among those affected by energy cuts, Hochul slams White House
Hochul slammed the White House’s decision to cut $500 million in clean energy grant funding last week to over two dozen factories and businesses in the Empire State.
6 days ago
Survey deadline looms for Camp Barton input
The opportunity to give your input about the former Camp Barton in Covert closes on October 17th.
6 days ago
Ben’s Original recalls variety of rice for possible presence of small stones
Ben’s Original has voluntarily recalled several varieties of its rice for potential foreign body contamination.
6 days ago
Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits
Here's a simple way to switch up your walking routine, according to experts: try going backward. Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical benefits: stronger bones and muscles, cardiovascular fitness and stress relief, to name a few.
