Lifestyle
3 days ago
USDA: Trader Joe’s product could contain foreign material
According to the USDA, 20-ounce plastic bag packages of Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice could be contaminated with a foreign material, specifically glass.
3 days ago
Variety of Weber grill brushes recalled for ingestion hazard
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a variety of Weber brushes have metal bristles that can detach, posing an ingestion hazard and risk of serious internal injuries.
4 days ago
Kinney Pharmacy to close in downtown Ithaca
Kinney Drugs, located near Fall Creek in the 500 block of North Cayuga Street, is preparing for its last day in business.
4 days ago
Chipotle coming to Village of Lansing at site of former restaurant
On February 24, the Village of Lansing Planning Board approved the site plan for the popular food chain on Graham Road West.
4 days ago
Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here’s what the experts have to say
Ornate packaging paired with enticing advertisements that claim expensive shampoos are elixirs to all hair woes can leave one wondering: Are the higher prices really worth it? Should I abandon my $8 drugstore mainstay for a $42 premium brand?
6 days ago
Meatballs sold at Aldi recalled for metal contamination
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that 32-ounce bags of frozen Bremer Family Size Italian-Style Meatballs could be contaminated with metal.
6 days ago
Historic marker for Toni Morrison installed in Ithaca
On February 18, the late Nobel Prize-winning author and activist Toni Morrison was honored with a historic marker from the Pomeroy Foundation.
1 week ago
Finger Lakes Land Trust adds 74 acres to Kashong Conservation Area in Geneva
The FLLT is partnering with the Town of Geneva to add 74 acres to the Kashong Conservation Area.
2 weeks ago
How the rich pass on their wealth. And how you can too
Death and taxes may be inevitable. A big bill for your heirs is not. The rich have made an art of avoiding taxes and making sure their wealth passes down effortlessly to the next generation. But the tricks they use – to expedite payouts to heirs and avoid handing money to the government – can also work for people with far more modest estates.
2 weeks ago
Record-setting 13-pound baby born at CMC
The largest baby ever delivered at Cayuga Medical Center was born on the same day as a 4-pound baby, Jan. 31st.
2 weeks ago
Tompkins County releases Youth Wellness Survey
The Tompkins County Youth Services Department has released a survey to help inform planning, partnerships, and investments.
2 weeks ago
Ithaca’s Family Reading Partnership launches $100K fundraiser to stay open
Family Reading Partnership is trying to raise $100,000 by the end of May to stay open at the Shops at Ithaca Mall.
2 weeks ago
Hollenbeck’s Cider Mill ending season early
Hollenbeck's Cider Mill is ending their season next week due to limited stock.
2 weeks ago
Guthrie’s mobile women’s health unit coming to Tioga County
The MOM bus provides OB-GYN, mental health, and dietary services, as well as general women’s healthcare.
3 weeks ago
SUNY Cortland student recognized by President Obama
Sophomore and physical education major Ikenna Okoye was the main focus of a social media post by the former president on February 6.
3 weeks ago
Friends of TCPL accepting applications for Community Organization Grants
The group is inviting non-profits, civic and educational groups, and government agencies to apply for a Community Organization Grant.
3 weeks ago
Last day to change party enrollment in time for primaries is February 14
The Board of Elections in Ithaca will be open on Sat., February 14, which is the last day for voters to change their political party ahead of the June 23 primaries.
3 weeks ago
What to know about student loan repayment plans and collections
It's been a confusing time for people with student loans. Collections restarted, then were put on hold. At the same time, borrowers had to stay on top of changes to key forgiveness plans.
3 weeks ago
Why some women choose Galentines over Valentines. And how they might celebrate
Galentine's Day became a pop culture phenomenon with a 2010 episode of the TV comedy "Parks and Recreation" that celebrated female friendships around Valentine's Day. Amy Poehler's character, Leslie Knope, gathered her gal pals on Feb. 13.
3 weeks ago
Chips Ahoy Baked Bite Brookies recalled for choking hazard
The FDA announced a recall that has been expanded to include two additional variations of Chips Ahoy’s Baked Bites Brookie products.
