Lifestyle » Page 3
2 weeks ago
Tompkins SIREN alert system sees steady increase in participation
SIREN users have increased by more than 2,300 through the first eight months of 2025, with the number of subscriptions over 39,000, as of August.
2 weeks ago
Reminder: Community engagement forums with the NYS Office of Mental Health tonight, tomorrow in Ithaca
Tonight, in Ithaca, you can share your thoughts and concerns with the Tompkins County Whole Health Department (TCWH) and the State Office of Mental Health (OMH).
2 weeks ago
SUNY Cortland names new chief of staff
On October 7, SUNY Cortland announced that Leatrice Oram will step into the chief of staff role.
2 weeks ago
What to do if you’re underwater on your car loan
More car buyers are finding themselves in a tough spot financially. According to a recent report from Edmunds, more than 26% of new-vehicle trade-ins in the second quarter of 2025 had negative equity — the highest share in more than four years.
2 weeks ago
CPSC: Jocute Baby Loungers pose injury, death risk
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Jocute Baby Loungers do not meet the mandatory standard for infant sleep products.
2 weeks ago
Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District receives funding for water quality projects at local farms
The Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District has received nearly $290,000 in financial support to help five local farms.
2 weeks ago
Friends of the Tompkins County Library book sale begins Saturday in Ithaca
On October 11, the Fall edition of the popular biannual book sale kicks off in Ithaca from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
2 weeks ago
Here are the 3 fashion trends that ruled spring runways
As Paris Fashion Week wrapped up this week after myriad debuts and shake-ups, three trends took hold. Shoulders were broadened and jackets snapped to attention. Skin showed on the wearer's terms. And dressy, formal fashion came back — lighter, simpler, and meant for real life, not just red carpets.
2 weeks ago
Tonight in Ithaca: Flock Safety reps to attend Tompkins County Legislature meeting
Tonight, you can voice your concerns about privacy and how data from the company's license plate readers and security cameras is being used in Tompkins County.
2 weeks ago
Coddington Road Community Center asks for input in outdoor phase of expansion project
The Coddington Road Community Center’s new building is nearly complete, but landscape planners are asking for feedback.
2 weeks ago
Cold-water immersion may offer health benefits — and also presents risks
Claims about the benefits of cold-water immersion date back centuries. Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third American president, wrote toward the end of his life about using a cold foot bath daily for 60 years. He also owned a book published in 1706 on the history of cold-water bathing.
2 weeks ago
Ithaca mayor establishes committee to review compensation for elected officials
On October 3, Mayor Robert Cantelmo announced the creation of the Elected Officials Compensation Review Advisory Committee.
2 weeks ago
FCS Cortland among newly certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics
On October 2, Hochul announced that 13 new Community Behavioral Health Clinics have been certified, bringing the total number to 39.
3 weeks ago
Mini-meditations are a way to foster peace of mind at work
The idea of meditating can be intimidating. Beginners may imagine sitting uncomfortably in silence while breathing deeply and scrubbing all thoughts from their minds. The prospect of trying those techniques at work may feel embarrassing.
3 weeks ago
Want to eat more plant-based meals? Maggie Baird, Billie Eilish and Finneas’s mom, has some ideas
Maggie Baird says her vegan cinnamon rolls are a family favorite — including to her children, who happen to be the world-famous musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas.
3 weeks ago
Public hearings next week in Ithaca and Binghamton on proposed NYSEG rate hikes
State Senator Lea Webb wants District 52 residents to participate in upcoming public hearings regarding NYSEG’s proposed double-digit rate increases.
3 weeks ago
Two Tompkins County farms will benefit from water quality improvement grants
The Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District has received nearly $2.5 million in funding to help two farms in the Owasco Lake Watershed update operations.
3 weeks ago
Police investigating string of smash and grab thefts in Tompkins County
On October 1, State and local law enforcement received six reports of thefts from vehicles in Dryden and Lansing.
3 weeks ago
NYS, DEC issue temporary burn ban
On October 2, Governor Kathy Hochul and the DEC announced a temporary ban on outdoor burning due to increased fire risk across New York.
3 weeks ago
Giant Northern California corn maze lets visitors enjoy getting lost
The pumpkin patch and corn maze along Interstate 80 between Sacramento and San Francisco are open once again for the fall season through Halloween. Back in 2007 and again in 2014, Cool Patch Pumpkins earned a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest corn maze.
