Lifestyle
4 days ago
What’s open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest — or prepare — ahead of Black Friday
With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season this week, Americans will again gather for Turkey Day meals before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.
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Armstrong School dancers to perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Dancers from Ithaca’s Armstrong School of Dance will once again be featured in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
4 days ago
Tioga County health professional recognized for contributions to rural health
On November 24, Dr. Eric Sarnicola of Tioga County Public Health was presented with the 2025 Senator Patricia McGee Award.
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TC3 adds new degree program in health sciences, rollout set for Spring 2026 semester
On November 24th, TC3 announced the impending rollout of an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Health Sciences degree program for the Spring 2026 semester.
4 days 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.
4 days 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.
5 days 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.
5 days 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
6 days ago
Missing Cortlandville man located safe
State Police say 41-year-old Brian Middleton has been located in the Cortland area.
6 days 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.
6 days ago
Hammerstone School wins NYS Senate Empire Award
On November 19, Senator Lea Webb presented the Hammerstone School with the NYS Senate Empire Award.
6 days 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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
