Lifestyle
10 hours ago
Tonight in Ithaca: Flock Safety reps to attend Tompkins County Legislature meeting
Tonight, you can voice your concerns about privacy and how data from the company's license plate readers and security cameras is being used in Tompkins County.
11 hours ago
Coddington Road Community Center asks for input in outdoor phase of expansion project
The Coddington Road Community Center’s new building is nearly complete, but landscape planners are asking for feedback.
22 hours ago
Cold-water immersion may offer health benefits — and also presents risks
Claims about the benefits of cold-water immersion date back centuries. Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third American president, wrote toward the end of his life about using a cold foot bath daily for 60 years. He also owned a book published in 1706 on the history of cold-water bathing.
23 hours ago
Ithaca mayor establishes committee to review compensation for elected officials
On October 3, Mayor Robert Cantelmo announced the creation of the Elected Officials Compensation Review Advisory Committee.
1 day ago
FCS Cortland among newly certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics
On October 2, Hochul announced that 13 new Community Behavioral Health Clinics have been certified, bringing the total number to 39.
4 days ago
Mini-meditations are a way to foster peace of mind at work
The idea of meditating can be intimidating. Beginners may imagine sitting uncomfortably in silence while breathing deeply and scrubbing all thoughts from their minds. The prospect of trying those techniques at work may feel embarrassing.
4 days ago
Want to eat more plant-based meals? Maggie Baird, Billie Eilish and Finneas’s mom, has some ideas
Maggie Baird says her vegan cinnamon rolls are a family favorite — including to her children, who happen to be the world-famous musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas.
4 days ago
Public hearings next week in Ithaca and Binghamton on proposed NYSEG rate hikes
State Senator Lea Webb wants District 52 residents to participate in upcoming public hearings regarding NYSEG’s proposed double-digit rate increases.
4 days ago
Two Tompkins County farms will benefit from water quality improvement grants
The Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District has received nearly $2.5 million in funding to help two farms in the Owasco Lake Watershed update operations.
4 days ago
Police investigating string of smash and grab thefts in Tompkins County
On October 1, State and local law enforcement received six reports of thefts from vehicles in Dryden and Lansing.
5 days ago
NYS, DEC issue temporary burn ban
On October 2, Governor Kathy Hochul and the DEC announced a temporary ban on outdoor burning due to increased fire risk across New York.
5 days ago
Giant Northern California corn maze lets visitors enjoy getting lost
The pumpkin patch and corn maze along Interstate 80 between Sacramento and San Francisco are open once again for the fall season through Halloween. Back in 2007 and again in 2014, Cool Patch Pumpkins earned a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest corn maze.
5 days ago
Gatorade and Cheetos are among the Pepsi products getting a natural dye makeover
PepsiCo, which also makes Doritos, Cap'n Crunch cereal, Funyuns and Mountain Dew, announced in April that it would accelerate a planned shift to using natural colors in its foods and beverages.
5 days ago
Anderson’s Dior womenswear debut is a montage of ideas, but not a ‘New Look’
All eyes were on Jonathan Anderson — the Northern Irish designer who has already transformed Loewe into a global powerhouse of wit and craft — as he unveiled his first Dior womenswear collection on Wednesday.
5 days ago
A home fit for Queen: Loyal companion in search of family
Queen, a Pitbull at the Tompkins County SPCA, has had a long journey in and out of the shelter.
5 days ago
Tompkins County to host NYS Office of Mental Health for public engagement forums
The Tompkins County Whole Health Department (TCWH) is hosting the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) next week for a pair of community engagement forums.
5 days ago
Tompkins Chamber names new VP
On September 30, Rob Montana was appointed as the new Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce VP.
5 days ago
Found Antiques announces final day at Cherry Street location
Found in Ithaca Antiques is moving from Cherry St. on Oct. 26 to the Ithaca SouthWorks building at a date TBD.
6 days ago
Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District receives support for water quality improvement projects
On September 29, officials announced a $1.82 million grant to the Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District.
6 days ago
Traffic impacts for Cornell Homecoming
Cornell's Crescent Lot is scheduled to close at 5 p.m. on October 2 and reopen on October 5.
