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2 weeks ago
Area 51 earns NYS Senate Empire Award
Sen. Webb presented Area 51 in Cortland with the award on June 25.
2 weeks ago
Farmers Market coupons, scam software available at Tompkins County Office for the Aging
Eligible low-income residents 60 and over can pick up the $25 booklets through the county’s Office for the Aging in Ithaca.
2 weeks ago
Ithaca announces expanded hours at GIAC Cooling Center, Alex Haley Pool
In Ithaca, the GIAC cooling center will stay open until 7:30 p.m. today & tomorrow, and the Haley pool will remain open until 9 p.m. until Sunday.
2 weeks ago
Watkins Glen State Park Sentry Bridge to reopen today
The Sentry Bridge at Watkins Glen State Park closed in 2022.
2 weeks ago
Scammer in Tioga County impersonating law enforcement
Sheriff Howard says requests for money never comes from his office.
2 weeks ago
Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks
Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better. Those brightly colored engagement tactics long ago jumped from smartphone games to everything from online shopping to sports betting and classrooms. So it should come as no surprise that many nutrition-tracking apps like MyFitnessPal and Noom also use gaming features to keep users coming back.
2 weeks ago
How to talk about money with your kids
At the grocery store, Jamie Corum sets a two-minute timer for her 10-year-old daughter to look around. Then she resets it to 10 minutes so her daughter can choose one thing to buy, making sure she considers her budget and how much tax she'll have to pay.
2 weeks ago
NWS: ‘dangerously hot’ conditions in Southern Tier through Friday
The Ithaca area is under a heat advisory today and faces an extreme heat watch Wednesday-Friday.
2 weeks ago
Paper cups accepted in new Tompkins County curbside recycling guidelines
Tompkins County will begin accepting paper cups in curbside recycling starting July 1.
2 weeks ago
Cortland outreach worker receives NYS Commendation Award
Sen. Webb presented Cortland's Dean O'Gorman with a NYS Commendation Award for community service.
2 weeks ago
Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea
You've likely heard it since childhood: Don't scratch that bug bite or rash, you'll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?
2 weeks ago
Protagonist Books & Coffee wins NYS Senate Empire Award
On June 24, Protagonist Books and Coffee received the New York State Senate Empire Award.
3 weeks ago
Tompkins County voting sticker contest returns for 2026 election
Local students were invited to create original “I Voted” and “Future Voter” artwork ahead of the November 2026 election.
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3 weeks ago
Harmful algal blooms confirmed on Cayuga Lake
According to the Cayuga County Health Department, two harmful algal blooms (HABs) were confirmed on the northeastern section of Cayuga Lake this week.
3 weeks ago
Route changes coming to Centro Cortland
Effective Monday, Cortland Route 1 will be extended past Riverside Plaza to Parkwood Drive, Colony Drive, and Morningside Drive.
3 weeks ago
NYSEG begins improvement work on Ithaca substation
The utility company is upgrading the Fourth Street Substation in the city with a modern control building, new transformers, and switching equipment.
3 weeks ago
Watkins Glen raising money to honor late mayor
The nonprofit group Watkins Glen Promotions is accepting donations toward the installation of a Memorial at Clute Park.
3 weeks ago
When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic
To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.
3 weeks ago
Geothermal, solar energy coming to DEC Cortland office
On June 17, the DEC announced the groundbreaking of a comprehensive HVAC overhaul at its Crown City sub-office.
3 weeks ago
Cortland restaurant Yori House abruptly closes
On June 23, Yori House announced its abrupt closure on Facebook, calling the decision difficult and made after much consideration.
