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Evacuation order issued at Ithaca Asteri
Mayor Robert Cantelmo made that evacuation announcement last night at the Common Council meeting.
Hochul: Be wary of price gouging in wake of Iran conflict
Governor Kathy Hochul is urging residents to remain vigilant against predatory business practices in the wake of rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Capital projects mark busy year for Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management
Deputy Director Kat McCarthy says they're looking to advance capital projects this month for environmental monitoring services and leachate systems at closed landfills.
Register by Friday to vote in upcoming Tompkins County village elections
March 6 is the last day to register for the upcoming village elections in Tompkins County.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Apple’s ‘big week’ launches a pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers
Apple CEO Tim Cook promised a "big week" of product announcements has seen the introduction of a new budget-friendly iPhone trim, an entry-level MacBook tier, updated iPad Air models, refreshed monitors and higher-end chipsets. All of which was on display at hands-on media events held Wednesday in New York, London and Shanghai.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
The director and ‘The Bride!’ Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jessie Buckley dare you to meet your monster
Maggie Gyllenhaal had earned a little currency as a filmmaker and wanted to make something big. Something epic. Something honest. Something that wouldn't just hit a vein, as she'd done with her first film, an adaptation of Elena Ferrante's "The Lost Daughter," but burst it wide-open.
Newark Valley trustees seek transparency from NYSEG
On Feb. 26, trustees in Newark Valley passed a resolution urging immediate review of NYSEG's electric delivery charges.
Police investigating threat of violence at Cayuga Community College
Police are determining the validity of the threat, which was received in the early morning hours on March 4.
Tompkins County legislators reflect on Center of Government discussions
On Tuesday, legislators agreed to stick with the original $50 million plan from last June for the Center of Government project.
Living Essence Massage Institute to provide continuing education classes
On Sunday, March 22nd, New York State licensed massage therapists will teach two Continuing Education (CE) classes at LEMI.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
The weight loss boom is reshaping American aesthetics
An estimated 63% of weight loss drug patients now seeking facial treatments have never set foot in a cosmetic clinic before. Thirty-one million Americans are now taking GLP-1 weight loss medications, according to KFF polling data from November 2025.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
An Oscar race that looked like a runaway may be a close call, after all
Who says to beware the Ides of March? A March 15 Academy Awards may feel late. By then, it will be almost a year since "Sinners" sunk its teeth into moviegoers last April. Some nominees have been on the campaign trail since the Cannes Film Festival in May.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Robert De Niro delivers Lincoln’s civility warning at a Carnegie Hall benefit
Robert De Niro walked onto Carnegie Hall's stage Tuesday night, unannounced and to loud applause. He didn't make any speeches, at least none of his own. After a career defined by playing gangsters, an avenging taxi driver and a paranoid prize fighter, the Oscar-winning actor recited a call for civility, as first spoken by Abraham Lincoln.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Shohei Ohtani is the show again in Japan for the World Baseball Classic
It's officially named the World Baseball Classic. But for the Group C games in Japan, simply call it the world according to Shohei Ohtani.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka announces engagement to Georgios Frangulis
Top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has announced her engagement to Brazilian businessman Georgios Frangulis. Sabalenka posted a video of the proposal on Instagram, accompanied with the words "You & me, forever" along with a ring and heart emoji.
2 weeks ago in National
Jasmine Crockett concedes to James Talarico in Texas Democratic Senate primary
Jasmine Crockett on Wednesday conceded the Democratic primary in the Texas Senate race to James Talarico. The congresswoman called on the party to unify behind the state representative, who clinched the nomination overnight.
2 weeks ago in National
Republicans brace for an ugly fight in the Texas Senate runoff between Cornyn and Paxton
The mess in Texas may be just beginning. Four-term Sen. John Cornyn and his allies spent nearly $70 million to survive the first round of the party's nomination fight on Tuesday. He was slightly ahead of conservative firebrand Ken Paxton, the state attorney general, with more votes still being counted on Wednesday.
Elmira Police seeking alleged package thief
A bearded man wearing a dark jacket was caught on camera stealing packages from a porch in the 800 block of Grove Street.
Ithaca College men’s lacrosse to host Nazareth
The Bombers host Nazareth today at 4 p.m. at Higgins Stadium.
Extra CHIPS money going toward Cortland County road repairs
Legislative Chair Kevin Fitch says over three million dollars that remains in Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) funding from last year's budget will be put to good use.
