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1 week ago

NY to join 12 states, Washington D.C. with passage of end-of-life care bill

On December 17, Governor Kathy Hochul announced an agreement with the State Legislature to pass the long-debated bill that will help terminally ill residents with less than six months to live.

1 week ago

Crews respond to reported gas leak in Virgil

On December 15, the Virgil Fire Department was called to a possible gas leak around 9:45 p.m. on South Cortland Virgil Road.

1 week ago

Teen drug use remains low, but survey finds small rise in heroin and cocaine use

Teen use of alcohol, nicotine and marijuana remains at record lows, according to national survey results released Wednesday.

1 week ago

Maximalism is back in cocktails with bold colors and flavors

After years of minimalist, pared-back drinks, maximalism is back. Drinkers are looking for more than just a simple serve, and bartenders are dreaming up bold color palettes, layered flavors, oversize garnishes, theatrical glassware and playful twists on classic drinks.

1 week ago

Santa’s Workshop community event to be held at GIAC Thursday

On December 18, the Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) is hosting Santa’s Workshop with a community stocking stuffer/gift exchange, festive games, sweet treats, and free "Nice List" certificates.

1 week ago

Found in Ithaca Antiques to open Friday for week-long ‘holiday preview’

Found Antiques is holding a soft opening at their new location in the former Emerson Power building, now Southworks.

1 week ago

Hangar Theatre to host A Christmas Carol Cocktail Experience Friday and Saturday

The Hangar Theatre is hosting Midnight Creative's A Christmas Cocktail Carol on Friday, December 19th and Saturday, December 20th.

1 week ago

Cornell alum’s $55M gift establishes CALS Ashley School

Cornell received $55 million from alumnus Stephen Ashley '62, MBA '64, which will establish the Ashley School of Global Development and the Environment in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS).

1 week ago

Tompkins County Health officials seek info about dog bite near Hanshaw and Freese Road

On Tuesday, Dec. 16, a cross-country skier was bitten around 2 p.m. in a Cornell-owned field south of Hanshaw Road and west of Freese Road.

1 week ago

Dairy Queen returning to Ithaca

Dairy Queen is moving into the former Tim Horton’s across from Home Depot on Elmira Road.

1 week ago

Americans like artificial Christmas trees even though few are made in US and prices are up

Tariffs shone a twinkling light this year on fake Christmas trees — and the extent to which America depends on other countries for its plastic fir trees.

1 week ago

Village ice rink opens Saturday in Homer

On December 20, you can lace 'em up at the George Vernum Park municipal courts behind the Homer Fire Department.

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Older adults may struggle to learn a new language but classes are a worthwhile exercise

A large study published by the science journal Nature Aging in November suggests that speaking multiple languages protects against more rapid brain aging, and that the effect increases with the number of languages.

1 week ago

Riley introduces bipartisan bill banning bonuses for utility CEOs amid rate hikes

On December 10, Congressman Josh Riley introduced the No Bonuses for Utility Executives Act with Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02).

1 week ago

Nasal spray recalled for potential contamination

According to the FDA, some ReBoost Nasal Spray may contain yeast, mold, or microorganisms, including one species identified as Achromobacter, at levels above specifications.

1 week ago

Doug’s Fish Fry wins NYS Senate Empire Award

On December 12, State Senator Lea Webb presented Doug’s Fish Fry with the New York State Senate Empire Award.

1 week ago

Ithaca College cuts ribbon on EV charging expansion project

On December 11, officials cut the ribbon to mark the culmination of the multi-year “Recharge at IC” initiative, which included the installation of 30 new electric vehicle chargers, bringing the campuswide total to 36.

2 weeks ago

Police cancel missing person report in Seneca County

The missing person report issued for 66-year-old Mark Taggarty earlier this week has been cancelled.

2 weeks ago

Experts share their top tips to save money this holiday season

From gifts to travel plans to grocery shopping, costs can pile up and become overwhelming, especially in a difficult economic environment. Holiday shopping can bring joy, but it's important to stick to a budget and avoid going into debt, said shopping expert Trae Bodge.

2 weeks ago

ByHeart formula recall expanded as infant botulism outbreak grows

51 infants have become ill and were hospitalized after an infant botulism outbreak caused by recalled ByHeart formula products.

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