3 weeks ago in World

Typhoon Ragasa batters Hong Kong and south China after killing dozens in Taiwan and the Philippines

Typhoon Ragasa, one of the strongest storms to hit Asia in years, whipped waves taller than lampposts onto Hong Kong promenades and turned seas rough on the southern Chinese coast on Wednesday after leaving deadly destruction in Taiwan and the Philippines.

3 weeks ago in Features

Foraging revival: How wild food enthusiasts are reconnecting with nature

Humans have been foraging long before they developed the agricultural tools some 12,000 years ago that quickly overshadowed the ancient act that helped sustain early humans. Yet foraging enthusiasts say the search for wild mushrooms, edible plants, shellfish and seaweed has grown more popular in recent years as people tout their rare finds.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

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?

3 weeks ago in World

For the first time in nearly six decades, a Syrian president steps up to speak at the UN

Turning the page on decades of distance, Syria's president addressed the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday, marking the first time any president from his country has done so in almost 60 years.

3 weeks ago in Local, Music Scene

Jimkata set to take the stage on the first night of Ithaca’s Apple Harvest Festival

Electro-rock and synth-driven band Jimkata will be performing on the first night of the Ithaca Apple Harvest Festival on Friday, September 26th.

4 weeks ago in Finance, Government, Local

Groton lawmakers OK road roller purchase

On Sept. 9, the Groton Town Board approved the purchase of a 2020 Wacker Neuson road roller.

4 weeks ago in Community, Finance, Local

Richford applies for court grant

Richford is applying for $7,500 from the Justice Court Assistance Program.

4 weeks ago in Business, Community, Local

Oven Fresh Jobs Live Job Fair is coming to the Ithaca Mall

Oven Fresh Jobs will be hosting a live job fair at the Ithaca Mall on November 5th.

4 weeks ago in Community, Health, Local, Regional

NYS Health Commissioner responds to Tylenol and autism claims

NYS Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald says there is no conclusive evidence establishing a causal link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and the development of autism.

4 weeks ago in National

Camp Mystic plans to reopen in Texas next summer, a year after floods killed 27

The owners of Camp Mystic say they plan to partially reopen next summer the all-girls camp where 27 campers and counselors were killed during catastrophic floods that swept through the Texas Hill Country in July.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Emotional Jimmy Kimmel says in late-night return he never intended to make light of Kirk’s killing

Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night television Tuesday after a nearly weeklong suspension and, in an emotional monologue where he appeared close to tears, said that he wasn't trying to joke about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

4 weeks ago in National

3 people shot at immigration facility in Dallas and the shooter is dead, official says

Three people have been shot at an Immigration and U.S. Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas and the shooter is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the agency's director said.

4 weeks ago in Business, Community, Government, Local, Politics

Riley introduces Faster Labor Contract Act

The Faster Labor Contracts Act would require that employers begin bargaining within 10 days of a union vote.

4 weeks ago in Local, Regional, Sports

Rumble Ponies even Eastern League Championship Series

The Binghamton Rumble Ponies are one win away from being the Eastern League champs.

4 weeks ago in Community, Education, Local, Politics

ICSD, ITA to resume contract talks Oct. 9

Talks between ICSD and the ITA regarding a new contract will resume October 9th.

4 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Local

Troopers: 17-year-old fled from officers in Dryden

New York State Police were responding to a disturbance on Saturday at the Ellis Hollow Community Center when the 17-year-old suspect sped away. 

4 weeks ago in Community, Entertainment, Fall Guide, Health, Lifestyle, Local

Lansing trail extension reopens after temporary closure

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

4 weeks ago in Business, Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

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 in Community, Education, Local, Regional

Cornell ranks among country and world’s best universities

Cornell has been ranked 12th out of 400 on the 2025-26 Best National Universities List.

4 weeks ago in Community, Local, Regional

20-year-old reported missing in Ithaca found alive in Pennsylvania

Jon D'Agostino was found in Pennsylvania over the weekend after being reported missing since the beginning of September.