Lifestyle
14 hours ago
Nod if you’ve heard this: Bobblehead dolls are an American favorite
Any head can bobble - entertainers, athletes, politicians, animals, fictional characters, even your own if you get one personalized. Kitschy, kind of funny, kind of clever, ubiquitous as giveaways at places like baseball games, who doesn't love a bobblehead? America most definitely does.
2 days ago
Fines issued to Asteri Ithaca operators after more problems, official says
Asteri Ithaca has been plagued by issues since opening in Aug. 2024.
3 days ago
Tompkins County adopts animal abuse registry
Legislators voted unanimously in favor of establishing an animal abuse registry in Tompkins County.
4 days ago
Cortland Repertory Theatre Director Kerby Thompson to step down
Cortland Repertory Theatre Producing Artistic Director Kerby Thompson will step down on December 31, 2026.
4 days ago
New president named at United Way of Tompkins County
Aly Evans starts as president & CEO on Nov. 2.
4 days ago
Tompkins County reviewing study on minimum wage
The study was led by a Cornell researcher.
4 days ago
Recall expands to over 3.65 million Cuisinart wire grill brushes
Federal officials say the bristles on the wire brush can detach, causing an ingestion hazard.
1 week ago
Renovations coming to Cortland YMCA
On August 31, the Cortland County YMCA's Fitness Center will close for renovations.
2 weeks ago
How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school season
After a summer of vacations and late nights, it's time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night's sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it's worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year.
2 weeks ago
3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold
Condensed college programs have exploded in popularity. As of this spring, 26 U.S. states have a college that offers at least one reduced-credit, three-year bachelor's, according to the nonprofit research group RAND. Advocates say these programs are a solution to the college affordability crisis and a godsend for non-traditional students.
2 weeks ago
Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season
Midterm election news will fill the headlines this fall, but, among book buyers, fiction will likely have top billing.
2 weeks ago
Ithaca officials announce re-opening of sidewalks on Seneca St.
Sidewalks near the garage on Seneca St. have been closed since April.
3 weeks ago
The best fabric for extreme heat? It’s more complicated than you think
When it's really hot out, getting dressed seems pretty simple: Wear something light, loose and made for summer. But textile researchers say it's actually a little more complicated than that.
3 weeks ago
Public meeting scheduled in Hector for NexGen 911 address changes
The Hector Fire Department will host Schuyler County Emergency Services on August 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
3 weeks ago
Cortland Memorial Foundation Golf Classic raises over $67k for GCMC
On August 10, golfers raised over $67,000 in support of equipment and services at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center.
3 weeks ago
Webb delivers $50k for CCE Broome County’s Cutler Botanic Garden
On August 11, CCE of Broome County received a $50,000 grant to address long-standing needs at Cutler Botanic Garden in Binghamton.
3 weeks ago
Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois
A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor.
3 weeks ago
3 big questions to ask your aging parents
One of the toughest things to go through as an adult is helping your parents as they get older. Life is finite, and both you and your parents might be reluctant to talk about what type of support they might need. But as difficult as these conversations can be, it's important to make time for them.
3 weeks ago
Heading off to college? Here are some tips for managing your finances
Heading off to college is exciting, but it also involves new adult responsibilities. That makes it a great time to start getting comfortable with credit, building healthy spending habits and learning how to manage money.
