Lifestyle
2 days ago
Entertainment venue Revive Zone to bring golf simulator, VR arena to Village of Lansing
Work is underway on Revive Zone at the Cayuga Shopping Center in the Village of Lansing.
3 days ago
The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts
Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates. But what if people have qualities both unmistakably human and essential to career success that AI could not easily replace them?
3 days ago
Peck Memorial Library receives $1 million for Opera Hall renovation
On June 2, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Peck Memorial Library in Marathon has received a $1 million grant from the New York State Council on the Arts Capital Projects program.
4 days ago
Cayuga Lake Watershed Network to host online info session about lake health
On June 10, the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network will host a free online conference on aquatic invasive species and local efforts to protect the lake.
4 days ago
Tompkins County launches interactive road work map
The new map consolidates when and where road work projects are happening in the county throughout the calendar year into a single source.
5 days ago
Travel skin care 101: Simple tips to follow before, during and after a trip
Massage Envy reports that nearly 45% of Americans plan summer vacations in 2026 which impacts skin care routine, adding that simple tips can help maintain healthy skin before, during, and after travel.
5 days ago
Baby wipes sold at Target recalled for harmful bacteria
FDA officials say certain batches of Up & Up fragrance-free and fresh cucumber-scented baby wipes may contain bacteria that can cause serious infections.
6 days ago
How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat
As travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait. Above-average temperatures could be on the books this summer, according to forecasters, and a developing El Nino event could spell out warmer weather later in the year or next summer.
6 days ago
Centro to upgrade fare collection system in Cortland
Centro of Cortland announced last week the rollout of new fare boxes on its fixed-route and paratransit vehicles, scheduled for later this summer.
1 week ago
Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it
Recreational fishermen are pitched against commercial fishermen and environmentalists in a legal dispute that has halted what was expected to be the longest snapper season in years, reflecting broader tensions over the Trump administration's efforts to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas.
1 week ago
Pedestrian walkway on Forest Home lower bridge closed until further notice
On June 4, Tompkins County issued an alert that the pedestrian walkway on the Forest Home lower bridge is closed pending evaluation and repair.
1 week ago
Temporary entrance changes in effect at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center
Beginning today, the entrances at the ED and Cardiology will be temporarily relocated while crews install new doors at the ED entrance.
1 week ago
Cortland YMCA receives grant for free youth swimming lessons
On June 2, the Cortland County Family YMCA announced a $35,000 grant from the Alliance of New York State YMCAs through the NYS Department of Health.
1 week ago
Dresser sold at Walmart recalled for safety
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Mainstays brand 9-drawer fabric dressers violate safety standards required by the Sturdy Act.
2 weeks ago
Health Department: Rabid bat discovered at Upper Buttermilk Falls State Park in Ithaca
On May 31, a bat that was confirmed to have rabies was found near the Lake Treman Trail at Upper Buttermilk Falls State Park in Ithaca.
2 weeks ago
FLLT, DEC acquire 33 acres in Six Mile Creek and Cayuga Lake watersheds
On June 1, the Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) acquired 33 acres on two properties within the Six Mile Creek and Cayuga Lake watersheds.
2 weeks ago
TC3 to cut basketball, golf in 2026-27 academic year
TC3 is only offering men's baseball, men's lacrosse, women's soccer, and women's softball for the 2026-27 academic year.
2 weeks ago
Auntie Anne’s closure leaves Ithaca mall with two eateries
After a decade in business, Auntie Anne’s pretzel shop at the Shops at Ithaca Mall is closed.
2 weeks ago
Tompkins County faces $9.8 million deficit in 2027
Tompkins County Administrator Korsah Akumfi says they will "need to either find savings in expenses, or find increases in revenues" to deal with the deficit in the budget.
2 weeks ago
DEC to expand Tinker Falls parking lot in Truxton
On May 28, the DEC announced a parking lot expansion project at Tinker Falls in Truxton.
