Lifestyle
7 hours ago
Village of Candor issues boil water advisory
On April 29, the advisory was issued after "inadequate disinfection" for drinking water was found during routine monitoring.
13 hours ago
Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby
Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.
17 hours ago
Ithaca launches 4 committees to address challenges
The groups will focus on housing quality and affordability, arts and culture, business and workforce development, and transportation and transit.
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18 hours ago
Harmful Algal Bloom reported on Cayuga Lake
On August 23, the Community Science Institute (CSI) reported the first bloom of the season near Harris Park in the Village of Cayuga.
2 days ago
Asteri Ithaca owner faces more fines, scrutiny
Tompkins County Environmental Health Director Skip Parr tells 607 News Now the Asteri Ithaca building operators have until Thursday, Apr. 30 to fully implement a solid waste management plan.
2 days ago
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?
3 days ago
College students wary of the job market are changing course in search of ‘AI-proof’ majors
Two years ago, Josephine Timperman arrived at college with a plan. She declared a major in business analytics, figuring she'd learn niche skills that would stand out on a resume and help land a good job after college. But the rise of artificial intelligence has scrambled those calculations.
3 days ago
Seneca St. parking garage to stay closed, officials say
The Seneca St. parking garage and immediately surrounding sidewalks will remain closed while Ithaca city officials continue long term planning for the site.
3 days ago
Ithaca mayor on DRI prize, plan for West State St. corridor
Mayor Robert Cantelmo tells 607 News Now the Downtown Revitalization Initiative award money will help to redevelop the West State St. corridor.
3 days ago
Work progressing on Sentry Bridge in Watkins Glen State Park
On April 22, the new Sentry Bridge was lowered into place by a crane, with more work in progress to secure it.
3 days ago
Lengthy bridge closure looms in Ithaca
Construction crews are gathering materials near the intersection of Fall Creek Drive and Stewart Avenue today in preparation for the Stewart Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Project.
6 days ago
Center for Community Transportation to receive funding for micro-mobility transit study
On April 21, the DEC announced $196,908 in funding for The Center for Community Transportation, which includes Ithaca Carshare, Bikeshare, and BikeWalk Tompkins.
6 days ago
Ithaca wins $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant award
Governor Kathy Hochul and Ithaca city officials announced that Ithaca is the Southern Tier winner of New York State's Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) award.
1 week ago
Ithaca Children’s Garden appoints new interim director
Leigh MacDonald was named by the ICG board of directors to serve as interim executive director, following the recent departure of Naomi Sukenik.
1 week ago
What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails
Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has given rise to books, documentaries and conferences dedicated to the mind-altering substances. Now add one more business to the list: psychedelic retreats.
1 week ago
To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection
Inviting friends and family members over for a celebration, holiday or routine dinner provides an opportunity for connection, but pressure to serve good-tasting food in a clean and welcoming environment can deter many people from hosting or prevent them from being fully present with their guests when they do.
2 weeks ago
Tompkins County Health Board has empty seat to fill in Ithaca
Anyone interested in serving on the Tompkins County Health Board must be at least 18, live in Ithaca, and be a legal US citizen.
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
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
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.
