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4 weeks ago

Tompkins County Office for the Aging seeks volunteers for advisory board

The Office for the Aging (COFA) has several advisory board vacancies and is particularly interested in representation in Enfield, Ulysses, Dryden, and Caroline.

4 weeks ago

Former legislator, developers pitch Harold’s Square as alternate site for Tompkins County Center of Government

Retired lawmaker and former Legislative Chair Martha Robertson pitched Harold’s Square on the Ithaca Commons as a suitable alternative location for the Tompkins County Center of Government.

4 weeks ago

Tompkins County Legislature candidate forum Monday in Ithaca

On September 29, the Tompkins Chamber, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Tompkins County and the Ithaca Board of Realtors, is hosting a Meet the Candidates Forum.

4 weeks ago

Cayuga Health, Meals on Wheels partner for Community Dining site at Ithaca Mall

Cayuga Health has announced a partnership with Foodnet Meals on Wheels to offer weekly Community Dining lunches at the Shops at Ithaca Mall.

4 weeks ago

Health officials want to rule out rabies in Lansing dog bite incident

On September 20, a hiker was bitten on the arm at the Edwards Lake Cliffs Preserve Loop Trail off of Teeter Road.

4 weeks ago

Lice concerns rise as children return to school. Here’s what parents can do

Children have returned to school and are bringing home stories about the things they learned and the friends they made. But some parents are concerned they could also be bringing home a tiny nuisance — lice.

4 weeks ago

Cortland, Tioga, other counties added to state drought watch list

On September 24, despite recent rain, Cortland, Tioga, and Broome were among six new counties added to New York’s drought watch list.

4 weeks ago

Cortland YMCA to launch free program aimed at helping older adults manage arthritis

Beginning November 10, the Cortland YMCA is introducing the nationally recognized Enhance Fitness program.

4 weeks ago

Cortland woman wins national grocery store sweepstakes

Lori Fritz of Cortland collected 100 items worth over $600 after winning a national sweepstakes.

4 weeks ago

TST BOCES receives Chef Anne Foundation grant for salad bar

TST BOCES is one of 161 national recipients of a grant from the Chef Anne Foundation.

4 weeks ago

One path to kick-starting a healthier lifestyle: Start small

Wellness advice seems to be everywhere these days, but change can be hard. How do you start a journey toward better health that you can stick with, and not be overwhelmed?

4 weeks ago

Lansing trail extension reopens after temporary closure

The Conlon Road loop of the Lansing Center Trail has reopened for public use.

4 weeks ago

Cornell grad, Nobel prize winner to lecture Thursday

On September 25, Harvard Economics Professor Claudia Goldin '67 will give a lecture on campus.

4 weeks ago

Tree trimming to cause closures on Forest Home Drive

Forest Home Drive will be closed tomorrow from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. from the upper bridge to Caldwell.

4 weeks ago

Ithaca still reviewing ‘just cause’ termination policy

Ithaca Alderperson Ducson Nguyen chaired a working group that was formed early last year to review a 'just cause' termination policy.

4 weeks ago

Free facility access today at YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County

On September 23, non-YMCA members are invited to use facilities for free as part of a nationwide initiative.

4 weeks ago

Flock Safety reps to attend upcoming Tompkins County meeting

Amid public concern about privacy and who may have access to information collected by Flock Safety cameras, representatives will come to Tompkins County.

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