Lifestyle
11 hours ago
Former Cortlandville Town Board member Ted Testa passes away at 84
On January 28, longtime public servant and life resident of Cortland Theodore “Ted” Testa passed away.
11 hours ago
Ithaca College alum wins 7th Grammy Award
Class of '79 Bomber Elaine Martone became the first woman to win Classical Producer of the Year in three consecutive years.
1 day ago
Vestal native to cheer in Super Bowl LX
Keep an eye out this Sunday for Vestal native Ally Butler, who has been a New England Patriots cheerleader since 2021.
4 days ago
Beginnings Credit Union to launch month-long SPCA drive at all branches
On February 2, all branches in Tompkins, Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, and Madison Counties will begin collecting pet-related items, including food, treats, beds, blankets, and cat litter.
4 days ago
Recall alert: Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits could contain foreign material
Gerber says some of its Arrowroot Biscuits could contain soft plastic or paper pieces.
5 days ago
Where are those darn keys? Tricks for remembering where you put things
With a scarf dangling from your coat pocket and those gloves left behind at the coffee shop, there are simply more things to lose in winter. That's not counting your misplaced keys at home or those exasperated moments looking for your phone when you say, "I just had it!"
5 days ago
Cortland County seeks nominations for poet laureate
The Cortland County Legislature is now accepting nominations for the next poet laureate.
5 days ago
Cortland PD warns of speeding violation text scam
The Cortland Police Department says residents have received texts claiming to be an "Official Speeding Violation Notice."
6 days ago
Being a night owl may not be great for your heart but you can do something about it
Being a night owl can be bad for your heart. That may sound surprising but a large study found people who are more active late at night — when most of the population is winding down or already asleep — have poorer overall heart health than the average person.
6 days ago
Eating snow cones or snow cream can be a winter delight, if done safely
As the recent winter storm recedes, residents of lesser-affected areas might be tempted to whip up bowls of "snow cream" — snow combined with milk, sugar and vanilla — after seeing techniques demonstrated on TikTok. Others might want to try "sugar on snow," a taffy-like confection made by pouring hot maple syrup onto a plate of snow.
6 days ago
Bookstore and tap room combo coming to Cortland Corset Building
MoJoe's Book and Brew is looking to open its doors in the Cortland Corset Building in the late summer or early fall of 2026.
6 days ago
Riley forms Congressional Lowering Utility Bills Caucus to fight energy affordability crisis
On January 23, Congressman Josh Riley launched the Congressional Lowering Utility Bills Caucus.
7 days ago
What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats
Southwest Airlines passengers made their final boarding-time scrambles for seats on Monday as the carrier prepared to end the open-seating system that distinguished it from other airlines for more than a half‑century.
1 week ago
Former IC and Auburn HS standout Locastro retires, will join San Diego Padres organization as coach
Auburn native and Ithaca College alum Tim Locastro has retired from professional baseball.
1 week ago
Shoveling snow? Over-exertion and cold temps can raise your heart risks
Pennsylvania health officials announced three snow-removal related deaths Sunday. All were between the ages of 60 to 84. The Lehigh County coroner's office cautioned people to take breaks and avoid over-exerting themselves.
1 week ago
Sleep-tracking devices have limits. Experts want users to know what they are
Your watch says you had three hours of deep sleep. Should you believe it? Millions of people rely on phone apps and wearable devices like rings, smartwatches and sensors to monitor how well they're sleeping, but these trackers don't necessarily measure sleep directly.
1 week ago
LBA pancake breakfast Sunday to support Lansing Lions Club, AFSP
The Lansing Business Alliance is sponsoring a pancake breakfast on Feb. 1 to raise money for two community groups.
1 week ago
Coming soon to Lansing: Adelita’s Mexican Cocina
Adelita's Mexican Cocina hopes to open in Feb. at the former Applebee's site in Lansing.
2 weeks ago
What to know about FDA’s review of new Zyn advertising proposal
Americans who smoke may soon be hearing a lot more about Zyn, the flavored nicotine pouches that have generated billions in sales while going viral on social media.
2 weeks ago
To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard
It's easy to dash to the closest hardware store to grab a bag of salt, but experts say there are a lot of environmental and other factors to consider when tackling all that ice and snow. Here's what to know.
