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7 days ago
Building an emergency fund can feel daunting, but these tips can help
Maybe your car broke down, your computer was stolen, or you had a surprise visit to urgent care. Emergencies are inevitable, but you can prepare to deal with them by building an emergency fund.
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Preparing to study abroad requires knowing what might go wrong during and after the trip
Studying abroad can be challenging in unexpected ways. Experts say that's why students need to study up on not only safety precautions and cultural differences, but also the emotional shifts that may come with leaving home — and returning to it.
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GIAC Harvest Festival Dinner set for Friday
GIAC will host a Harvest Festival Dinner on Friday, November 21st with sit-down or pick-up meal options.
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Village of Dryden to test emergency sirens Saturday
On November 22, the Dryden Fire Department will conduct tests on the village fire and warning siren around noon.
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Etna Volunteer Fire Department to dissolve
The EVFD and Town of Dryden have failed to reach a contract agreement, resulting in the end of the EVFD after more than 50 years of operation.
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Tompkins County looking into USCIS decision to cancel naturalization ceremonies
Tompkins County says it is concerned about the federal government’s directive to cancel local naturalization ceremonies.
1 week ago
Health alert: Chickenpox exposure at Sciencenter in Ithaca on 11/15
If you or your children visited the Sciencenter in Ithaca on Saturday, November 15, between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., you may have been exposed to chickenpox.
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Be Well: Breaking down fiber, the next food fad
U.S. consumers who have had their fill of finding protein added to everything from cereal to ice cream are about to meet the next big food fad: fiber.
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NYS Department of Health: Beware of prescription scam
The New York State Department of Health (DOH) says scammers are posing as a DOH employee and asking for personal information in regard to a controlled substance prescription.
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Mural of famous street musician to be unveiled Thursday in Owego
On November 20, TAC, artist Michelle Schleider, and project partners will officially unveil a mural of the likeness of musician, poet, instrument maker, and avant-garde composer Moondog.
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Tompkins County Office for the Aging to host Family Caregiver Recognition Event Thursday
On November 20, the Tompkins County Office for the Aging is hosting a Family Caregiver Recognition Event to highlight the word that family caregivers do.
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Royal Court co-owner passes away two weeks after closing
On November 9, Dororthy Sturtevant, who co-owned the Royal Court Restaurant with her sister Marilyn, passed away at the age of 96.
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Ithaca launches search for city controller
On November 18, Ithaca officially launched the most current search for the de facto chief financial officer, after several recent unsuccessful attempts.
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Tompkins County Code Blue Shelter on schedule to open November 24
Tompkins County's new Code Blue Shelter on Cherry Street at the former Found location is set to open on November 24th, 2025.
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United Way of Tompkins County responds to HEAP delays with one-time payments
United Way of Tompkins County is partially reopening its 211/ALICE Program to county residents.
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Cortland County invites grant applications for Tobacco Free Zone program
Up to $35,000 in mini grants from the Tobacco Free Zone program will be awarded to address the negative outcomes of tobacco use in Cortland, Tompkins, and Chenango Counties.
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SUNY Board appoints 8th President of Corning Community College
On November 14, Dr. Terence Finley was appointed as the 8th president of the 2-year school by the SUNY Board of Trustees in New York City.
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OCM BOCES capital project vote set for Wednesday at Cortlandville campus
OCM BOCES is asking voters to approve their first capital improvement project in over 30 years.
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Olympic gold-medalist Rowdy Gaines has tips for older swimmers, or if you’re returning to the pool
"Of course I'm biased, but I will stack swimming against any other exercise out there, especially as we age," former Olympian Rowdy Gaines told The Associated Press. "And swimming is one of the few sports you can do forever."
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Gillibrand secures $811k for OACSD renovation
On November 14, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Senator Chuck Schumer announced that $811,000 in funding is headed to the Owego Apalachin Central School District (OACSD).
