Lifestyle
1 day ago
Ithaca’s zoning code getting first overhaul since 1975
Zone Ithaca seeks a comprehensive update of the city's zoning code.
1 day ago
Stray cat found in Ithaca is rabid, officials say
Recent testing revealed a cat found on Pleasant Grove Rd. in Ithaca has rabies.
3 days ago
44th Annual Strawberry Festival runs through Saturday in Owego
The celebration officially kicks off tonight with the Rock N' Run 5K at Hickories Park.
4 days ago
Formula sold at Target recalled for infant botulism concern
According to the FDA, a variety of Nara Organics Whole Milk Powdered Infant Formulas may be contaminated with a bacterium that causes botulism.
4 days ago
Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trail
Few things feel better than a long hike in the woods, exhausting yourself as you soak in the fresh air and tranquility. Then, back to camp, where you chip away at those health benefits with packaged hot dogs slapped into a white-bread bun with a slice of plasticky processed cheese food.
4 days ago
Unified fire district being considered in town of Dryden
The town of Dryden is discussing establishing a fire district with the villages of Etna and Freeville.
4 days ago
Memorial golf tournament being held for late Tioga County investigator
The Ryan S. Bunce Memorial Golf Tournament is being held in Owego on Aug. 15.
5 days ago
The world wants more high-protein products, but there’s not enough whey to go around
Athletes and older adults have long used smoothies and shakes blended with whey protein concentrate – a powdered byproduct of cheese-making – to build or maintain muscle. More recently, food companies have sprinkled it into everything from breakfast cereals, Pop-Tarts and potato chips to bagels, tortillas and Starbucks drinks to meet growing consumer demand.
1 week ago
Entertainment venue Revive Zone to bring golf simulator, VR arena to Village of Lansing
Work is underway on Revive Zone at the Cayuga Shopping Center in the Village of Lansing.
1 week ago
The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts
Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates. But what if people have qualities both unmistakably human and essential to career success that AI could not easily replace them?
1 week ago
Peck Memorial Library receives $1 million for Opera Hall renovation
On June 2, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Peck Memorial Library in Marathon has received a $1 million grant from the New York State Council on the Arts Capital Projects program.
2 weeks ago
Cayuga Lake Watershed Network to host online info session about lake health
On June 10, the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network will host a free online conference on aquatic invasive species and local efforts to protect the lake.
2 weeks ago
Tompkins County launches interactive road work map
The new map consolidates when and where road work projects are happening in the county throughout the calendar year into a single source.
2 weeks ago
Travel skin care 101: Simple tips to follow before, during and after a trip
Massage Envy reports that nearly 45% of Americans plan summer vacations in 2026 which impacts skin care routine, adding that simple tips can help maintain healthy skin before, during, and after travel.
2 weeks ago
Baby wipes sold at Target recalled for harmful bacteria
FDA officials say certain batches of Up & Up fragrance-free and fresh cucumber-scented baby wipes may contain bacteria that can cause serious infections.
2 weeks ago
How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat
As travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait. Above-average temperatures could be on the books this summer, according to forecasters, and a developing El Nino event could spell out warmer weather later in the year or next summer.
2 weeks ago
Centro to upgrade fare collection system in Cortland
Centro of Cortland announced last week the rollout of new fare boxes on its fixed-route and paratransit vehicles, scheduled for later this summer.
2 weeks ago
Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it
Recreational fishermen are pitched against commercial fishermen and environmentalists in a legal dispute that has halted what was expected to be the longest snapper season in years, reflecting broader tensions over the Trump administration's efforts to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas.
2 weeks ago
Pedestrian walkway on Forest Home lower bridge closed until further notice
On June 4, Tompkins County issued an alert that the pedestrian walkway on the Forest Home lower bridge is closed pending evaluation and repair.
2 weeks ago
Temporary entrance changes in effect at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center
Beginning today, the entrances at the ED and Cardiology will be temporarily relocated while crews install new doors at the ED entrance.
