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3 weeks ago
Ramen instead of Reese’s? Looming SNAP cuts change what’s on offer for Halloween trick-or-treaters
Many people across the U.S. are preparing to give out shelf-stable foods to trick-or-treaters this year to help fill the void left by looming cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which helps about one in eight Americans buy groceries.
3 weeks ago
Over 350k curling irons recalled for burn hazard
J & D Brush says the LXT-CL-1.0 model of its Bio Ionic curling irons has a defect that poses a burn hazard.
3 weeks ago
Check Out Hunger campaign at Wegmans through end of November
The 32nd annual Check Out Hunger Campaign is underway at local Wegmans stores.
4 weeks ago
Community fights pickleball replacing basketball courts at South Florida beachside park
The city of Fort Lauderdale is planning to replace the decades-old, beachside basketball courts with pickleball courts, part of a deal with developers for a massive condo and hotel project.
4 weeks ago
How Americans feel about changing the clocks, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Only 12% of U.S. adults favor the current system of daylight saving time, which has people in most states changing the clocks twice a year, according to a new AP-NORC poll, while 47% are opposed and 40% are neutral.
4 weeks ago
Gadabout releases survey to improve rider experience, plan for future
Gadabout wants to hear from riders about their experiences to help improve service and plan for the future.
4 weeks ago
Homer Fire Department will host Halloween candy check Friday
On October 31, Homer firefighters and police officers will be holding a free candy check for trick-or-treaters.
4 weeks ago
Centralus Health cuts positions amid healthcare, economic uncertainty
Centralus Health is eliminating 38 positions, which will affect workers both at Cayuga and Arnot Health.
4 weeks ago
Victim identified in fatal Geneva hit and run
On October 23, State Police were alerted to a body in the southbound lane of Pre Emption Road/County Road 6 around 1:30 a.m.
4 weeks ago
With limited funding, Tompkins County DSS announces CCAP wait list effective November 1
On October 28, the county announced that, due to limited funding, new applications and recertifications for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) will be put on a waitlist.
4 weeks ago
Tioga County Veterans’ Service Agency recognized by NYS Office of Mental Health for suicide prevention efforts
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recognizing the Tioga County Veterans’ Service Agency (TCVSA).
4 weeks ago
Homer CSD to host mental health workshop Thursday
On October 30, a Mental Health Workshop for parents, teachers, and caregivers with middle or high school-aged children/students will happen at Homer High School.
4 weeks ago
After 53 years in Ithaca, Royal Court Restaurant closes
On October 27, the Royal Court Restaurant announced its closure after 53 years of service on Meadow Street.
4 weeks ago
How Americans will be celebrating Halloween, according to a new AP-NORC poll
About two-thirds of U.S. adults will celebrate Halloween in some way this year, with parents of kids under 18 especially likely to have plans, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
4 weeks ago
Poll workers needed in Tompkins County
The Board of Elections is seeking registered Republicans or unaffiliated voters to staff polling sites in Brooktondale, BOCES, Enfield, and Varna.
4 weeks ago
Cheating beyond ChatGPT: Agentic browsers present risks to universities
Pangram reports that new AI-enabled browsers, such as OpenAI's Atlas, raise concerns about academic integrity and student data privacy in universities.
4 weeks ago
10 hidden cities where your career could take off in 2026
HousingAnywhere reports that emerging cities like Porto, Leipzig, and Valencia are ideal for career growth, affordability, and quality of life in 2026.
4 weeks ago
By the Numbers: Why trick-or-treaters may bag more gummy candy than chocolate this Halloween
Trick-or-treaters may find more fruity candy than chocolate among their Halloween handouts this year. That should be fine with younger consumers, who have been gravitating for years toward non-chocolate candies like gummies, freeze-dried treats and other sweets that come in a variety of shapes, colors and flavors.
4 weeks ago
Route 13, Route 11 among ambitious 2026 NYS paving initiative
As a result of a new NYS paving initiative, crews will pave Route 13 from the north city line in Ithaca to the area of George Road in Dryden, and Route 89 from the Ithaca city line to Seneca County.
