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2 weeks ago

Tioga Chamber to host property tax assessment workshop

On April 16, the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free property tax assessment workshop with help from a local law practice.

2 weeks ago

IC3 celebrates 50 years of operation

April 13 marks five decades in operation for the Ithaca Community Childcare Center (IC3).

2 weeks ago

Ithaca’s Seneca Street Parking Garage closed for safety reasons

On April 10, officials received a report of concrete debris falling from the 3rd floor of the structure to the sidewalk below.

3 weeks ago

2 dead in Groton mobile home fire, sheriff says

A fire that occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Friday, April 10th at the Valley View Mobile Home Park in Groton has resulted in 2 casualties.

3 weeks ago

Ithaca to phase out parking meters

Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo says that over 80% of people parking in downtown Ithaca are doing so through the ParkMobile app or website.

3 weeks ago

Seneca Falls makes USA Today’s 10 Best Historic Small Towns list

On April 8, the home of the women’s suffrage movement was named to USA Today’s 2026 10 Best Historic Small Towns list.

3 weeks ago

Wegmans issues recall on Lundberg Organic Jasmine White Rice

Officials say some 2-pound bags of Lundberg Organic Jasmine White Rice may potentially contain foreign material.

3 weeks ago

Cornell celebrates Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope launch in Chile

On April 8, astronomers and leaders from Cornell, Germany, Canada, and Chile celebrated the inauguration of the Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope.

3 weeks ago

Elevated wildfire risk in Ithaca area, forecasters say

A combination of 20-to-30-mile-an-hour wind gusts and humidity between 20 and 35 percent means an elevated risk of wildfire across the Southern Tier.

3 weeks ago

Study: Storefront vacancy rate in Ithaca falls from 2025

Ithaca's vacancy rate among stores is down to 10.9%.

3 weeks ago

Ithaca appoints new city controller, HR director

The Ithaca Common Council approved the appointments of city controller and HR director on Apr. 8.

3 weeks ago

Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office warns of municipal invoice scam

According to the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office, scam artists and bots are scraping municipal websites for personal information from applications and permit process forms.

3 weeks ago

ITH to host Community Art Gala on Saturday

On April 11, the event, "Where Culture Takes Flight," will feature local artwork, live music, vendors, and a variety of family-friendly activities.

3 weeks ago

Authorities in Cortland asking for help in motor vehicle accident investigation

Police say the woman in the picture may have been involved in a motor vehicle accident.

3 weeks ago

Cortland PD looking to ID person of interest in larceny investigation

The Cortland Police Department (CPD) is asking for assistance with an investigation.

3 weeks ago

Ithaca area still under flood warning

Cayuga Lake at Ithaca remains above the flood stage.

3 weeks ago

CCE to host seed-sharing events Saturday in Tioga County

On April 11, Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) will host two seed-sharing events for gardeners with expert volunteers on hand to assist.

3 weeks ago

Trumansburg restaurant expands menu after liquor license approval

After months of waiting, El Amigo Tacos and Tequila’s liquor license has been approved.

3 weeks ago

IC announces commencement speaker, honorary degree recipients

On March 25, school officials announced that Class of 1995 grad Ana Wilkowski will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Commencement.

3 weeks ago

Webb seeks submissions for Earth Day Student Showcase

Children across the Southern Tier in grades K-12 are encouraged to submit essays, poetry, and artwork that embody this year's theme, “Our Power, Our Planet.”

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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.