Lifestyle
3 hours ago
Cornell Navy midshipman named ROTC Student of the Year
Midshipman Kylie Williamson, a Cornell senior, has been named Student of the Year for the Navy Federal Credit Union ROTC All-American Scholarship Program.
3 hours ago
Wegmans recalls variety of unsalted mixed nuts
A variety of Wegmans Deluxe Unsalted Mixed Nuts is being recalled for the potential presence of Salmonella.
3 hours ago
Asempe Kitchen vegan stew named among top 10 in U.S. by PETA
On December 3, a popular menu item from Asempe Kitchen was named as one of the Top 10 Vegan Soups and Stews in the United States by PETA.
3 hours ago
GIAC receives NY BRICKS grant to aid community center project
On December 5, Governor Hochul announced GIAC is receiving a $1.32 million grant through the NY BRICKS program.
23 hours ago
If you want that tattoo erased it’s going to hurt and it’s going to cost you
Some tattoos simply have to go for one reason or many others. But the process of taking them off is longer, much more costly and ouch — extremely more painful than getting them put on, according to professionals in the industry.
1 day ago
CreateOn Crayola building blocks recalled for ingestion hazard
Magnets inside some CreateOn Crayola pip-Cubes Magnetic Building Cubes can become loose and pose a serious health hazard if swallowed.
1 day ago
Benton-Sherwood House nominated for state, national historic registers
On December 4, Governor Hochul announced that the Benton-Sherwood House is among 19 nominees in New York.
4 days ago
Extended closure at Cortland County YMCA pool begins Saturday
The Cortland County YMCA pool will be closed for repairs from December 7th, 2025 to January 4th, 2026.
4 days ago
Tompkins County urges eligible residents to apply for HEAP
On December 1, following a funding delay due to the government shutdown, HEAP applications officially opened in New York.
5 days ago
Parents under pressure offer creative tips for moving Santa’s spy Elf on the Shelf
Elf on the Shelf, who turns 20 this year, has created lots of family memories, laughter and the occasional parental panic over where to move the elf next.
5 days ago
Don’t forget pets when preparing for winter’s cold. Here’s what experts recommend
As wintry weather settles in, it brings risks for pets as well as people. Pet owners can take steps to keep their animals warm and safe, including learning about the dangers of extreme temperatures, buying weather-resistant accessories, and stocking up on extra supplies in case of power outages or storms.
5 days ago
Variety of shredded cheese sold at Aldi, Target, Walmart recalled
On October 3, Great Lakes Cheese Company recalled a variety of its shredded cheese because it may contain metal fragments.
5 days ago
Riley introduces bill to recruit STEM teachers to rural schools
On December 2, Riley introduced the Boosting the Rural STEM Pipeline Act which will help funnel high-quality educators to remote school districts.
5 days ago
Cortland Police remind residents and students to secure homes over holiday, winter break
The Cortland Police Department is reminding residents and college students preparing to leave town for the holidays or winter break to take steps to keep their homes safe.
6 days ago
Cayuga County creates animal abuse registry
Lawmakers have unanimously voted to create an official Animal Abuse Registry in Cayuga County.
6 days ago
Attorney: Recent case law shows Tompkins County was on the right track during January ICE arrest
Tompkins County Attorney Maury Josephson says a recent judgment downstate validates Sheriff Derek Osborne's concerns related to the arrest of Jesus Romero-Hernandez earlier this year.
6 days ago
Ozark Trail tabletop camping stove recalled for fire, burn hazard
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a model of Ozark Trail's tabletop 1-burner butane camping stoves can catch fire or explode.
1 week ago
Sheriff: Scam targeting businesses in Tompkins County
On December 1, the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office shared that several local establishments have recently received calls from a man claiming to be a law enforcement sergeant.
1 week ago
Citizen Preparedness Corps training Thursday in Cortland
Some spaces remain for the NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Citizen Preparedness Corps class later this week in Cortland.
1 week ago
Tompkins County opens registration for short-term rentals
Under a law that passed earlier this year, owners and operators of STRs must register them with the county by Feb. 28.
