Lifestyle
2 days ago
Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it
Recreational fishermen are pitched against commercial fishermen and environmentalists in a legal dispute that has halted what was expected to be the longest snapper season in years, reflecting broader tensions over the Trump administration's efforts to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas.
2 days ago
Pedestrian walkway on Forest Home lower bridge closed until further notice
On June 4, Tompkins County issued an alert that the pedestrian walkway on the Forest Home lower bridge is closed pending evaluation and repair.
3 days ago
Temporary entrance changes in effect at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center
Beginning today, the entrances at the ED and Cardiology will be temporarily relocated while crews install new doors at the ED entrance.
3 days ago
Cortland YMCA receives grant for free youth swimming lessons
On June 2, the Cortland County Family YMCA announced a $35,000 grant from the Alliance of New York State YMCAs through the NYS Department of Health.
3 days ago
Dresser sold at Walmart recalled for safety
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Mainstays brand 9-drawer fabric dressers violate safety standards required by the Sturdy Act.
4 days ago
Health Department: Rabid bat discovered at Upper Buttermilk Falls State Park in Ithaca
On May 31, a bat that was confirmed to have rabies was found near the Lake Treman Trail at Upper Buttermilk Falls State Park in Ithaca.
4 days ago
FLLT, DEC acquire 33 acres in Six Mile Creek and Cayuga Lake watersheds
On June 1, the Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) acquired 33 acres on two properties within the Six Mile Creek and Cayuga Lake watersheds.
4 days ago
TC3 to cut basketball, golf in 2026-27 academic year
TC3 is only offering men's baseball, men's lacrosse, women's soccer, and women's softball for the 2026-27 academic year.
5 days ago
Auntie Anne’s closure leaves Ithaca mall with two eateries
After a decade in business, Auntie Anne’s pretzel shop at the Shops at Ithaca Mall is closed.
6 days ago
Tompkins County faces $9.8 million deficit in 2027
Tompkins County Administrator Korsah Akumfi says they will "need to either find savings in expenses, or find increases in revenues" to deal with the deficit in the budget.
6 days ago
DEC to expand Tinker Falls parking lot in Truxton
On May 28, the DEC announced a parking lot expansion project at Tinker Falls in Truxton.
6 days ago
DEC dredging conversation canceled in Tompkins County
The DEC had originally planned to attend the May meeting of the Tompkins County Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee to discuss the potential dredging.
1 week ago
Vacant building demolished ahead of Chipotle construction in Lansing
Crews began knocking down the former Imperial Kitchen Buffet building on Graham Road West this week in preparation for the construction of a new Chipotle restaurant.
1 week ago
Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz
Music recorded in 432 hertz (cycles per second) is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.
1 week ago
49th Annual Ithaca Festival begins with parade, road closures
The 49th annual celebration will officially kick off this evening with the traditional parade, which starts promptly at 6.
1 week ago
Ahead of move, final day of ReUse MegaCenter set for this Saturday
This Saturday, May 30, is the final day of shopping at the Triphammer Marketplace store in the Village of Lansing.
2 weeks ago
Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out
Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, is used to strangers expressing sympathy when they learn what she does for a living. "It's all so funny," she says. "When I tell them I run the trade association for independent stores, they'll say, 'It's just so sad that they're disappearing.'
2 weeks ago
Town of Ithaca acquires 137 acres for new nature preserve
On May 27, the town announced an acquisition of 137 acres on South Hill, which will be known henceforth as the Sage Preserve.
2 weeks ago
Winning DRI projects in Binghamton focus on Clinton Street business district
On May 14, the 17 winning projects of the city's $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant award were announced.
2 weeks ago
You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age
Moving to music is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Medical professionals say it doesn't matter if it's Western line dancing, ballroom steps, salsa, tap, Zumba at the gym, or with a group
