Lifestyle
3 days ago
Public invited to IC Commencement Eve Concert
On May 16, IC is holding its annual Commencement Eve Concert.
4 days ago
Tioga County Public Health awarded $5K child safety grant
Tioga County officials say the money will strengthen local efforts to keep children safe while traveling.
5 days ago
Town Board: Cincinnatus residents ‘crushed’ by high energy costs
The Cincinnatus Town Board adopted a resolution Tuesday, May 12, which urges Gov. Hochul to declare an energy state of emergency.
5 days ago
Weekly Farmers Market coming to Tioga County Fairgrounds in June
The Tioga County Agricultural Society is preparing to launch its first-ever Farmers Market season next month at the Tioga County Fairgrounds in Owego.
5 days ago
FLLT marks Roy H. Park Preserve improvements with ribbon cutting
On May 8, the Ithaca-based conservation group officially recognized the new north entrance and improvements at the Roy H. Park Preserve in Dryden with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
5 days ago
Hydrant flushing looms in Village of Dryden
On May 18, crews will begin fire hydrant flushing across the Village of Dryden.
6 days ago
Cortland PD: Overnight parking permission requests moving online
According to the Cortland Police Department (CPD), the overnight parking permission phone line is no longer a valid method for requesting permission, effective immediately.
7 days ago
Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health
Recess isn't just a fun break for grade schoolers. It's crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That's the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs to be protected.
1 week ago
Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running
Olivia and Liam for a seventh year in a row topped the list of names for babies born in the United States in 2025. The Social Security Administration annually tracks the names given to girls and boys in each state, with lists dating back to 1880.
1 week ago
Decision to shut down Seneca St. garage is a money saver, mayor says
The Seneca St. parking garage in Ithaca was permanently closed May 6 because of safety reasons.
2 weeks ago
Variety of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips recalled over Salmonella risk
On May 4, Utz Quality Foods issued a voluntary recall of its Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips.
2 weeks ago
Restaurants celebrate authentic Mexican culture and history this Cinco de Mayo
Nayomie Mendoza has become accustomed to how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the U.S.: the platters of tacos, the pitchers of margaritas and the jubilant sounds of mariachi bands.
2 weeks ago
Winning $9.8 million lottery ticket sold in Groton
On May 2, a winning NY LOTTO jackpot ticket valued at $9.8 million was sold at the Speedway on Main Street, according to New York State Lottery officials.
2 weeks ago
2026 Slope Day traffic impacts
The parking lot at Willard Straight Hall shut down at 10 p.m. on May 3 and will reopen at 7:30 a.m. on May 7, among other Slope Day traffic adjustments.
2 weeks ago
Court rules lawsuit against TeraWulf, Lansing ZBA can move forward
A Tompkins County Supreme Court Judge has affirmed the right to challenge the Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals’ (ZBA) classification of a proposed data center as a permissible land use.
3 weeks ago
Money Happens: What to do when becoming a homeowner feels out of reach
Anxiety about the possibility of never being able to own a house can make some people give up on organizing their finances altogether, says John Hankins, a certified financial therapist. If you hope to buy a house in the future but don't know where to start, here are some expert tips for you
3 weeks ago
Village of Candor issues boil water advisory
On April 29, the advisory was issued after "inadequate disinfection" for drinking water was found during routine monitoring.
3 weeks ago
Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby
Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.
3 weeks ago
Ithaca launches 4 committees to address challenges
The groups will focus on housing quality and affordability, arts and culture, business and workforce development, and transportation and transit.
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3 weeks ago
Harmful Algal Bloom reported on Cayuga Lake
On April 23, the Community Science Institute (CSI) reported the first bloom of the season near Harris Park in the Village of Cayuga.
