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2 weeks ago

Family Reading Partnership ‘shifts gears’ in $100K fundraiser, director says

Family Reading Partnership's new focus of their fundraiser is to be able to move to a different space in the Shops at Ithaca Mall instead of a new HVAC system for their current one.

2 weeks ago

Richard Tupper, former Cortlandville town supervisor, dies at 76

Tupper spent 15 years as Cortlandville’s town supervisor and served on the Cortland County Legislature for 13 years, including a time as chair. 

2 weeks ago

Registration open for free rabies clinic in Newark Valley

Tioga County Public Health officials will be in Newark Valley next week to provide shots for dogs, cats, and ferrets.

2 weeks ago

Over 1.5 million Bissell steam cleaners recalled for burn hazard

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), some models of Steam Shot Omni Reach and Steam Shot Omni handheld steam cleaners can expel hot water or steam during use due to a faulty attachment.

2 weeks ago

Schuyler County 911 achieves accreditation for first time

The 911 Center has received accreditation from the New York State Sheriffs’ Association. It’s the first accreditation for the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office.

2 weeks ago

$177.6 million 2026-27 budget approved by Ithaca school board

After the ICSD school board voted last night to approve the $177,638,041 spending plan for the 2026-27 academic year, the budget now goes to voters.

2 weeks ago

IPD responds to ‘person in crisis’ at Asteri building

Ithaca Police responded Tuesday night to someone who barricaded themselves in another resident's bathroom with a knife.

2 weeks ago

NYSEG starts $4.7 million upgrade project at Cayuga Heights substation

NYSEG is making upgrades to the substation on North Triphammer Rd. in Cayuga Heights.

2 weeks ago

NYSP: Over 70 animals perish in Aurelius barn fire

On April 13, State Police and multiple fire departments arrived at a home on Route 326 in Aurelius around 9 p.m. to find a barn completely engulfed in flames.

2 weeks ago

Cornell names new hotel school dean

On April 13, the University announced that Ceridwyn King has been named the Dimond Family Dean of the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration.

2 weeks ago

USDA retracts public health alert for Walmart brand dino-nuggets

On April 6, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) retracted the public health alert for Great Value Dino-Shaped Chicken Nuggets.

2 weeks ago

State funding headed to two Tompkins County farms

On April 10, State Senator Lea Webb announced that a $122,700 grant is headed to the Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District (TCSWCD).

2 weeks ago

Angry Mom Records receives NYS Senate Empire Award

On April 10, State Senator Lea Webb presented Angry Mom Records with the New York State Senate Empire Award, highlighting the store’s contributions to the community and economy.

2 weeks ago

Marathon Central School District dealing with $3 million deficit

Marathon Central School District Superintendent Jamie Coppola says they’ll likely have to cut some sports, student programs, and at least 24 staff positions.

2 weeks ago

Freeville woman accused of commercial theft in Auburn

Alice Crispell, of Freeville, is accused of stealing over $1,400 worth of merchandise from Lowe's in Auburn.

2 weeks ago

Health officials seek info about dog bite in Ithaca

On April 10, a medium-sized dog with a yellow-brown coat allegedly bit someone in the 400 block of West Seneca Street.

2 weeks ago

4H Acres in Ithaca to receive $174,500 for renovations

Sen. Lea Webb says $174,5000 was secured for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County’s 4-H Acres campus in Ithaca.

2 weeks ago

Webb, TCWH team up for office hours and open house

On April 14, Webb and her constituent services team will be at the Tompkins County Whole Health Department (TCWH) to assist the community with any state-related issues they may be facing.

2 weeks ago

Riley introduces bill aimed at corporate price discrimination

On April 8, Riley was among a group of elected officials to introduce the Fair Prices for Local Businesses Act.

2 weeks ago

Register by Friday for upcoming village election in Lansing

On April 28, residents will choose candidates to fill two trustee positions in this year’s village election.

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12 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Michael Jackson streams skyrocket after ‘Michael’ biopic opening weekend, up 95% in the US

Michael Jackson once sang "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough." For fans of the King of Pop's music, it's words to live by: Streams of his catalog jumped 95% in the U.S. over the weekend when compared with the same dates the previous weekend.

12 hours ago in Lifestyle

Is TMI really such a bad thing? Here’s the case for oversharing

Most people worry about the risks of oversharing, but in reality, opening up often builds trust and leads to stronger relationships. So, how do you know when it's TMI or if you're not sharing enough?

16 hours ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Binghamton Black Bears return to Commissioner’s Cup Finals

On Sunday, Binghamton knocked out the Port Huron Prowlers in Game 3 of their playoff series.

19 hours ago in Entertainment

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s bee-hived pop band the Ronettes, dies

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s bee-hived pop band the Ronettes, who sang the enduring hits "Be My Baby," "Baby I Love You" and "Walking in the Rain" alongside her cousins, has died. She was 80.