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3 weeks ago

Running to Places Theatre Company receives NYS Senate Empire Award

On November 20, State Senator Lea Webb presented the Running to Places Theatre Company (R2P) with the New York State Empire Award.

3 weeks ago

UPDATE: Child reported missing in Ithaca located safely

13-year-old Kaila Hobbs has been located and is safe after being reported missing on November 24th, 2025.

3 weeks ago

Be ready to shine before guests arrive: 4 most common home maintenance mistakes to avoid this holiday season

Vectra Mechanical reports common home maintenance mistakes to avoid this winter, including HVAC checks, plumbing winterization, insulation, and electrical safety.

3 weeks ago

Stores keep prices down in a tough year for turkeys. Other Thanksgiving foods may cost more

The shrinking turkey population amid the ongoing bird flu outbreak is expected to cause wholesale turkey prices to rise 44% this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Despite the increase, many stores are offering discounted or even free turkeys to soften the potential blow to Thanksgiving meal budgets.

3 weeks ago

Cayuga Health partners with community organizations for SMARTI program

With the support of a $2.5 million grant, Cayuga Health roll out the Street Medicine Access Residency Training Initiative (SMARTI), the first program of its kind in the region.

3 weeks ago

Elmira unveils plaque marking first pro football game under the lights

On November 21, a historic marker was unveiled at Dunn Field, formerly known as the Maple Avenue Driving Park.

3 weeks ago

Driver shortage forces Marathon CSD to temporarily consolidate bus routes

On December 1, the Marathon Central School District will temporarily consolidate bus routes due to an ongoing driver shortage.

3 weeks ago

History Center in Tompkins County seeks candidates for Board of Trustees

The History Center in Tompkins County is looking to fill vacancies on its Board of Trustees with applications due by Dec. 1st, 2025.

3 weeks ago

Missing Cortlandville man located safe

State Police say 41-year-old Brian Middleton has been located in the Cortland area.

3 weeks ago

These 6 kitchen tools can make or break your Thanksgiving dinner

It's the start of Thanksgiving week, the time when home cooks across America suddenly recognize the daunting task ahead. More than 90% of people in the U.S. celebrate the food-centric holiday and more than 1 in 4 attend meals that include more than 10 other people, according to the Pew Research Center.

3 weeks ago

Hammerstone School wins NYS Senate Empire Award

On November 19, Senator Lea Webb presented the Hammerstone School with the NYS Senate Empire Award.

3 weeks ago

Ithaca favorites The Watershed, The Downstairs to close in December

On November 21, Ashley Cake, who owns both The Watershed and The Downstairs, announced that both businesses will shut down permanently next month.

4 weeks ago

NYSP searching for missing Cortlandville man

Troopers say 41-year-old Brian Middleton has not been seen or heard from since around midnight on November 20.

4 weeks ago

North entrance at Roy H. Park Preserve reopens after improvement work

Improvements to the boardwalk and trail at the Roy H. Park Preserve in Dryden are complete and the north entrance is once again open for public use.

4 weeks ago

TCPL announces director finalists, presentations set for December

The Tompkins County Public Library has announced finalists for the director position after a national search.

4 weeks ago

Lansing Town Board votes unanimously to withdraw proposed moratorium on development

On November 19, after several months of public debate, the Lansing Town Board voted 4-o on a resolution to withdraw the proposed 1-year moratorium.

4 weeks ago

Tickets on sale for 67th Cortaca Jug at Yankees Stadium

Get tickets for the 67th Cortaca Jug football game at Yankee Stadium on Ticketmaster starting today.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks ago

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.

4 weeks ago

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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Christine Baranski narrates ‘A Christmas Carol’ before returning for new ‘The Gilded Age’ season

Christine Baranski agreed to narrate a music-and-spoken word version of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" last December at The Morgan Library & Museum in New York, which owns the original manuscript of the 1843 classic. A recording was made last June at the Church of the Redeemer in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and released Dec. 4 on the LSO Live label.

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6 hours ago in Community, Holiday Guide, Lifestyle, Local

Santa’s Workshop community event to be held at GIAC Thursday

On December 18, the Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) is hosting Santa’s Workshop with a community stocking stuffer/gift exchange, festive games, sweet treats, and free "Nice List" certificates.