Lifestyle
20 hours ago
Tompkins County launches info series to explain budget process
Tompkins County is releasing information on its website to keep the public informed about the 2027 spending plan.
20 hours ago
State reduces Tompkins County Code Blue funding by roughly 60%
After receiving roughly $2.1 million for Code Blue shelter operations last year, Tompkins County is only getting $841,000 for the upcoming winter.
2 days ago
Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies
Matt Walker couldn't pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey.
3 days ago
Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West
Trout need cool water to survive, but record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to lethal levels for fish. Wildlife officials are banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West, following an exceptionally dry winter and amid widespread drought.
3 days ago
School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies
Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too.
4 days ago
Leave it: Dog trainers help pets avoid venomous snakes
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says as many as 150,000 dogs are bitten by venomous snakes each year in the United States. In the rattlesnake hot spot of Arizona, emergency veterinarian Dr. Sarah Carotenuto says the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson treats four to six dogs daily for rattlesnake bites, along with an occasional cat.
7 days ago
GoFundMe campaign underway for injured student athlete in Trumansburg
On July 21, 16-year-old Lucas Vann suffered a serious injury in a weight-lifting accident.
1 week ago
Tanning is getting hot again. Here’s what it really does to your skin
Experts are concerned about a resurgence in the popularity of tanning among young adults as social media has helped tanning in general make a comeback. A video of a girl sharing her "tanning secrets" and showing off a bikini tan line has racked up more than 11 million views, while people in the comments joke, "The earth probably won't last long anyway, I'd rather go out tan than pale."
1 week ago
Do you toss food once the date on the label has passed? Experts say that’s often a waste
If you've ever tossed out a carton of milk or a container of yogurt solely because the date on the packaging had passed, you're not alone. Many people throw away food simply because of the date printed on the label. But often it is still perfectly edible, according to experts.
2 weeks ago
Biking to work: Tips to get started, stay safe and look presentable when you arrive
If you've considered bike commuting but assumed you needed expensive gear and to be in excellent physical shape, or worried about arriving at work disheveled or smelly, there are ways to overcome those hurdles.
2 weeks ago
Annual Route 90 Garage Sale begins today from Homer to Montezuma
There are roughly 50 miles of garage sales over the next three days along Route 90 in Cortland and Cayuga County.
2 weeks ago
DeRuyter to celebrate 80th anniversary of Firemen’s Fair
The DeRuyter Firemen's Fair is Aug. 6-9.
2 weeks ago
The latest thing in cocktails is spicy and savory. Tips and recipes for home bartenders
Spicy drinks are having a moment, and it's no longer just standard spicy margs and bloody marys. Bartenders are getting experimental to create the perfect combination with a kick.
2 weeks ago
Ithaca Y gets $2 million in state childcare funding
Over two million dollars in childcare funding is going to the YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County.
2 weeks ago
FLLT adds 83 acres to Lindsay-Parsons Preserve
On July 21, the Finger Lakes Land Trust completed the purchase of 83 acres to be added to the Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve.
2 weeks ago
Dryden residents requesting more signage on Slaterville Rd.
Dryden's town supervisor says residents are worried about a lack of signs on Slaterville Rd.
2 weeks ago
Cortland County to develop road safety plan
Cortland County will develop a local road safety plan by 2030.
3 weeks ago
How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar
Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in the heat. In the summer months, those twin imperatives can make parents anxious. How long should kids be out? How do I know they're OK? What should I avoid?
3 weeks ago
Ithaca exploring PODS system to address homelessness
Acting Ithaca City Manager Dominick Recckio tells 607 News Now he created the concept in 2025.
3 weeks ago
MLB restricts dugout iPad use to prevent use of AI to make decisions
Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent the tablets from running artificial intelligence to help make...
