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38th annual Labor Day Picnic features live music, food, awards, free to all
The 38th annual Labor Day Picnic hosted by the Tompkins County Workers Center takes place this Monday, September 2nd at the Main Pavilion in Ithaca’s Stewart Park. The free event from 12-5pm will feature free food, live music, and the TCWC annual awards ceremony. “Everyone is invited to bring...
New improvements expected to come to Taughannock Falls State Park
ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Improvements are coming to Taughannock Falls State Park by the end of 2025. A new sign has been spotted near the Black Diamond Trailhead that says new improvements are underway. The sign posted reads a new and improved trailhead parking lot, a 4-season restroom, as well...
Nightlife in a College Town
For those looking for nightlife in Ithaca, the city boasts a variety of eclectic spots to drink, dance, and socialize until the early hours of the morning (usually 1 a.m., as stipulated by Tompkins County’s liquor laws). Here are a few of the spots. Bar Argos. Bar Argos, the...
Come One, Come All: Hupstate Circus Festival Brings Circus Performances to Town this Weekend
Circus artists will bring trapeze, tumbling, aerial and more thrills to town this long weekend as the Hupstate Circus Festival returns to Ithaca for the fourth year. The festival will feature five outdoor and 10 indoor shows, a circus and puppet parade through downtown Ithaca and an interactive circus area for all age groups. The U.S. premiere of The People Watching Collective’s debut show, Play Dead, will headline the festival.
These 11 Waterfront Restaurants in the Finger Lakes Are All A+
We love our waterfront dining places in Upstate New York. When the warm weather comes, we head out do dine by the blue waters of our favorite lakes, rivers, and streams. Waterfront dining can be found in all the many regions of Upstate New York. From Western New York along the shores of their Great Lakes waterfront, to the numerous wonderful places to eat up and down the Hudson River Valley. Even in the Adirondacks and the Catskill Mountains, the cold clean waters of the rivers and lakes there make it a perfect place for dining by the water.
Slew of Cornell alums led by hotel execs buy South Hill hotel and spa
ITHACA, N.Y. — La Tourelle Hotel and Spa, set on 15 acres of farmland on Ithaca’s South Hill, was purchased this spring by a group of mostly Cornell University alumni after being owned and managed by the Wiggins family since the late 1980s. Under a newly formed LLC,...
Cortland DEC shares updates on veggie and pollinator gardens
CORTLAND, NY (CortacaToday) – Cortland County officials are touting the success of a recently created community garden and the continuing growth of another. The DEC Cortland office says the new veggie garden is thriving in its first season, partly due to its proximity to the office’s pollinator garden, planted back in 2022. The veggie garden project, led by Ecosystem Health Biologist and Sustainability Committee member Sarah Clay, kicked off earlier this summer. The garden is now full of beans, sweet corn, squash, tomatoes, and potatoes.
Experience Earth-shaking excitement at the Museum of the Earth
The Museum of the Earth is thrilled to announce the opening of its new, completely updated seismology exhibit, a captivating journey into the dynamic world of Earth-shaking activity. This permanent exhibit promises to be a highlight for visitors of all ages, offering an interactive and educational experience that showcases the awe-inspiring power of earthquakes.
Exploring Ithaca’s Coffee Shops
Ithaca is home to a variety of coffee shops, each offering its own unique vibe and menu. Whether you're searching for a cozy nook to relax in, a lively spot to connect with friends, or just a delicious cup of coffee to start your day, this town has something for everyone. Here are a few local gems that are definitely worth a visit.
Legislators to decide future of airport’s customs facility as financial losses mount
ITHACA, N.Y. — The fate of the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol facility at the Ithaca-Tompkins International Airport will be on the table again next month. Tompkins County officials will introduce a resolution at a committee meeting Sept. 19 that would close the facility, citing financial figures that show it has been operating with a $200,000-plus deficit since its debut in 2019.
New a capella group creates space for diverse voices
Music has always been the foundation of my life. My childhood was painted with ‘90s R&B filling the rooms of my home, lyrics scribbled in and out of composition notebooks, dresses dragging along choir risers and a song always stuck in my head. My parents’ love story blossomed in their middle school choir. I’ve always felt the most myself singing, and anytime I was feeling lost or having a hard time, music was there to ground me.
Cortland Repertory Theatre Presents New Concert “Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters”
Cortland Repertory Theatre has announced their new “Sounds of Music” Concert Series. Kicking off the series on Wednesday, September 4 is “Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters” featuring lead singer Lisa Rock and her band, a concert that is a heartfelt tribute to vocal legend Karen Carpenter.
Ithaca High School Graduate Explores Grocery Store Culture in Popular Social Media Channel
Most consumers visit grocery stores to fill their cupboards and refrigerators. For Vanessa Anderson, a former Ithacan, food markets provide an exciting venue to document culture, community, and consumer behavior. Now working as a private chef in Los Angeles, Anderson frequently visits grocery stores in her area. She takes videos...
Improv Groups Build Community in Ithaca
Marietta Synodis said that there is often a cyclical feeling with the improv comedy scene in Ithaca, partially generated by population turnover associated with Cornell University and Ithaca College. “[When people move to Ithaca they often think,] ‘I should start improv.’ And so they'll have the energy and the conviction...
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