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ITHACA, NY -- Museum of the Earth has announced a new community initiative, Pay-What-You-Wish weekends. These weekends will take place on the first weekend of each month, beginning with the weekend of March 6–7.  When registering for a ticket, visitors will be able to choose from a donation range as their admission price.  The hope of these weekends is to provide accessibility to our community and share our understanding of the systems of the Earth and its life. Visitors can experien...

"What this plan is saying is that we also want the police to show up less — and that's a radical thing for a city and a mayor to do," Myrick said.

Elevator-sized cells. "Pens" for incarcerated individuals placed in solitary confinement to spend an hour each day outdoors. How COVID-19 affected this maximum-security prison.  When Assemblywoman Anna Kelles visited Auburn Correctional Facility, she felt it was her duty to "bear witness" — to observe the conditions at the prison, a 205-year-old facility that is one of the oldest in the country.  Kelles, D-Ithaca, shared her experience during a conference call last week organized by ...

ITHACA, NY -- The Health Department received notification of an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 and worked at Tractor Supply in Ithaca during the following dates and times when

ITHACA, NY -- Jeffrey F. Barken announced that he is seeking the Democratic nomination for Alderperson of Ithaca’s 3rd Ward. His announcement is in full below: Having grown up in Ithaca, he graduated from Cornell in 2008. Over the course of three decades he has seen his hometown become a city. Committed to protecting the city’s cherished natural areas, he believes Ithaca is uniquely positioned to be a leader in clean energy, building practices, and transportation infrastructure. Jeffr...

As the COVID-19 vaccine continues to make its way into the arms of the elderly population, it might be tempting to go and visit an older relative. Health experts say the risk of infection is still ...

Health officials are advising women to postpone their mammograms if theyve recently been vaccinated for COVID-19, side effects could mimic breast cancer symptoms.

When you get your COVID-19 vaccine, you might want to share your experience on social media. While its ok to post about it, officials are warning against sharing pictures of your vaccine card.

NY Current Conditions as of 01:00 AM EST Thursday, February 18,...

Winter storms could mean widespread power outages across the northern and southern tier. Town and Country Fire Department gives some tips on how to safely use a generator to keep warm in these free...