Lifestyle
15 hours ago
NYSEG begins substation work on Ithaca’s West Hill
Crews are replacing two breakers and adding two capacitor banks that company officials say will increase reliability for over 2,700 customers.
2 days ago
Annual fundraiser Chris’ Run set for Saturday in Cincinnatus
Dedicated to the late Chris Tennant, proceeds from the annual event are used to help youth make healthier choices about diet and exercise.
2 days ago
Why losing weight isn’t just about counting calories — and what to do about it
Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a simple equation. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, the weight will melt away. In principle, it's true. And counting calories can be a useful tool for managing weight. But it only works if you know what numbers you're counting.
3 days ago
First Local Planning Committee meeting set for Ithaca DRI
Ithaca will host its first DRI meeting on July 14.
3 days ago
Toy sold at Target recalled for choking hazard
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Gigglescape Under the Sea Popping Toys have a clear plastic dome that can detach from its base, exposing children to the small plastic balls inside.
3 days ago
Tompkins County Office for the Aging to open Dutch Mill location July 20
Tompkins County bought the Lansing property in Aug. 2025.
4 days ago
Goodwill Cortland grand opening set for July 17
Goodwill is preparing to move into Cortland's Riverside Plaza on July 17.
4 days ago
Cortland Fire Department rescues fallen ducklings in storm drain
The ducks were found in June on SUNY Cortland's campus.
5 days ago
Multi-year project on I-86 in Waverly delayed
Originally set to begin in late spring 2026, bridge and ramp work on I-86 in Waverly and Sayre will now start in mid-August.
5 days ago
YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County among grantees for childcare funding
The Ithaca Y is getting nearly $2.1 million in funding recently announced by Gov. Hochul.
1 week ago
TCAT buses to operate July 3, but offices are closed
TCAT will have normal transit options in Ithaca on July 3, but all services are closed July 4.
1 week ago
Area 51 earns NYS Senate Empire Award
Sen. Webb presented Area 51 in Cortland with the award on June 25.
1 week ago
Farmers Market coupons, scam software available at Tompkins County Office for the Aging
Eligible low-income residents 60 and over can pick up the $25 booklets through the county’s Office for the Aging in Ithaca.
1 week ago
Ithaca announces expanded hours at GIAC Cooling Center, Alex Haley Pool
In Ithaca, the GIAC cooling center will stay open until 7:30 p.m. today & tomorrow, and the Haley pool will remain open until 9 p.m. until Sunday.
1 week ago
Watkins Glen State Park Sentry Bridge to reopen today
The Sentry Bridge at Watkins Glen State Park closed in 2022.
1 week ago
Scammer in Tioga County impersonating law enforcement
Sheriff Howard says requests for money never comes from his office.
1 week ago
Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks
Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better. Those brightly colored engagement tactics long ago jumped from smartphone games to everything from online shopping to sports betting and classrooms. So it should come as no surprise that many nutrition-tracking apps like MyFitnessPal and Noom also use gaming features to keep users coming back.
1 week ago
How to talk about money with your kids
At the grocery store, Jamie Corum sets a two-minute timer for her 10-year-old daughter to look around. Then she resets it to 10 minutes so her daughter can choose one thing to buy, making sure she considers her budget and how much tax she'll have to pay.
2 weeks ago
NWS: ‘dangerously hot’ conditions in Southern Tier through Friday
The Ithaca area is under a heat advisory today and faces an extreme heat watch Wednesday-Friday.
2 weeks ago
Paper cups accepted in new Tompkins County curbside recycling guidelines
Tompkins County will begin accepting paper cups in curbside recycling starting July 1.
