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2 weeks ago
DEC dredging conversation canceled in Tompkins County
The DEC had originally planned to attend the May meeting of the Tompkins County Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee to discuss the potential dredging.
2 weeks ago
Vacant building demolished ahead of Chipotle construction in Lansing
Crews began knocking down the former Imperial Kitchen Buffet building on Graham Road West this week in preparation for the construction of a new Chipotle restaurant.
2 weeks ago
Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz
Music recorded in 432 hertz (cycles per second) is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.
2 weeks ago
49th Annual Ithaca Festival begins with parade, road closures
The 49th annual celebration will officially kick off this evening with the traditional parade, which starts promptly at 6.
2 weeks ago
Ahead of move, final day of ReUse MegaCenter set for this Saturday
This Saturday, May 30, is the final day of shopping at the Triphammer Marketplace store in the Village of Lansing.
3 weeks ago
Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out
Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, is used to strangers expressing sympathy when they learn what she does for a living. "It's all so funny," she says. "When I tell them I run the trade association for independent stores, they'll say, 'It's just so sad that they're disappearing.'
3 weeks ago
Town of Ithaca acquires 137 acres for new nature preserve
On May 27, the town announced an acquisition of 137 acres on South Hill, which will be known henceforth as the Sage Preserve.
3 weeks ago
Winning DRI projects in Binghamton focus on Clinton Street business district
On May 14, the 17 winning projects of the city's $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant award were announced.
3 weeks ago
You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age
Moving to music is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Medical professionals say it doesn't matter if it's Western line dancing, ballroom steps, salsa, tap, Zumba at the gym, or with a group
3 weeks ago
United Way for Cortland County raising $4K for McGraw park
The Spring Day of Caring is May 29 at McGraw Recreation Park.
3 weeks ago
Shuttle service introduced at Taughannock Falls State Park
Weekend shuttle service is available at Taughannock Falls State Park, and weekday service starts in June.
3 weeks ago
Women’s Rights Historical National Park in Seneca Falls named one of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
A nonprofit organization is calling attention to the Women’s Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls.
3 weeks ago
TCAT to launch transit pilot program June 1
eRide Ithaca, a seven-day-a-week service with four electric vans and four electric cars, will start through TCAT on June 1st.
3 weeks ago
Graduation weekend begins today at Cornell; expect heavy traffic
On May 23, two undergraduate commencement ceremonies will be held at Schoellkopf Field.
4 weeks ago
Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?
Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They're impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. If thrown in the trash, they can take up to hundreds of years to degrade in landfills and release harmful microplastics into the environment.
4 weeks ago
Winning NY Forward projects unveiled in Dryden
Gov. Hochul announced the winning projects of the Village of Dryden's $4.5 million NY Forward grant award.
4 weeks ago
Curbside food scraps pickup pilot program underway in Ithaca
A curbside food scraps pickup pilot program from Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management (TCRMM) is underway in the City of Ithaca.
4 weeks ago
Intellectual and developmental disabilities resource fair tonight at Boynton Middle School
On May 19, the Tompkins County Whole Health Department, in collaboration with Unity House, will hold a Resource Fair.
4 weeks ago
Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.
4 weeks ago
Ithaca, TCAT moves Route 10 stop to Tioga St.
TCAT is moving the Route 10 stop to Tioga St., in front of Ithaca Town Hall.
