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Tompkins County Human Services Building closed for police activity

The Tompkins County Human Services Building is closed for the remainder of the day, July 15.

13 hours ago

Trinity Valley Creamery & Market soft opening set for Friday and Saturday

Trinity Valley Creamery & Market will begin serving ice cream in a soft launch this Friday and Saturday.

1 day ago

People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here’s why more people are focused on gut health now

More people are focusing on their gut health, as fibermaxxing goes mainstream, colorectal cancer rises among young adults and personalized gut microbiome treatments become increasingly popular.

1 day ago

What injured athletes can teach us about recovery and resilience

Serious injuries and medical conditions disrupt people's daily routines and can impact their confidence and sense of identity. Elite athletes know the challenges from an injury that sidelines them from their sport, requires physical rehabilitation and leaves their ability to return to competition in doubt.

2 days ago

Weitsman donates over $100K to Tioga County Rural Ministry

The Tioga County non-profit group received a personal donation from the Upstate Shredding CEO on July 6.

2 days ago

Guthrie reduces Walk-In Clinic hours at Ithaca City Harbor

Guthrie is reducing its Walk-In Clinic hours at Ithaca City Harbor until further notice.

3 days ago

Rasa Spa wins NYS Senate Empire Award

Senator Lea Webb recently presented Rasa Spa with the highest honor for small businesses given by the NYS Senate.

3 days ago

Limited space remains for Cortland rabies clinic

The Cortland County Health Department is having a free rabies vaccination clinic on Wednesday.

5 days ago

Health alert: some Pedigree canned dog food could contain metal or plastic pieces

Pedigree is recalling two lots of Chicken & Duck Flavor canned dog food for safety.

6 days ago

NYSEG begins substation work on Ithaca’s West Hill

Crews are replacing two breakers and adding two capacitor banks that company officials say will increase reliability for over 2,700 customers.

7 days ago

Annual fundraiser Chris’ Run set for Saturday in Cincinnatus

Dedicated to the late Chris Tennant, proceeds from the annual event are used to help youth make healthier choices about diet and exercise.

1 week ago

Why losing weight isn’t just about counting calories — and what to do about it

Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a simple equation. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, the weight will melt away. In principle, it's true. And counting calories can be a useful tool for managing weight. But it only works if you know what numbers you're counting.

1 week ago

First Local Planning Committee meeting set for Ithaca DRI

Ithaca will host its first DRI meeting on July 14.

1 week ago

Toy sold at Target recalled for choking hazard

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Gigglescape Under the Sea Popping Toys have a clear plastic dome that can detach from its base, exposing children to the small plastic balls inside.

1 week ago

Tompkins County Office for the Aging to open Dutch Mill location July 20

Tompkins County bought the Lansing property in Aug. 2025.

1 week ago

Goodwill Cortland grand opening set for July 17

Goodwill is preparing to move into Cortland's Riverside Plaza on July 17.

1 week ago

Cortland Fire Department rescues fallen ducklings in storm drain

The ducks were found in June on SUNY Cortland's campus.

1 week ago

Multi-year project on I-86 in Waverly delayed

Originally set to begin in late spring 2026, bridge and ramp work on I-86 in Waverly and Sayre will now start in mid-August.

1 week ago

YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County among grantees for childcare funding

The Ithaca Y is getting nearly $2.1 million in funding recently announced by Gov. Hochul.

2 weeks ago

TCAT buses to operate July 3, but offices are closed

TCAT will have normal transit options in Ithaca on July 3, but all services are closed July 4.

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Tompkins County Human Services Building closed for police activity

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The Tompkins County Human Services Building is closed for the remainder of the day, July 15.

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