Welcome to your complete guide to health and wellness in the 607. This page is your hub for health information with local fitness classes, health food stores, tips from local medical experts, and other activities in the area you won’t want to miss. We’ve gathered the best of the season into one easy-to-use guide so you can plan your weekends and discover hidden gems. Keep checking back, our Health and Wellness Guide will be updated throughout the season with fresh stories, new events, and local highlights.

Community
1 month ago
Dessert sold at Wegmans recalled for potential foreign objects

According to the grocery chain, So Delicious Dairy Free Non-Dairy Cashewmilk Salted Caramel Cluster Frozen Desserts may contain stones and other hard objects.

Community
1 month ago
Pool repairs delayed at Cortland County YMCA

Repairs at the Cortland County YMCA pool are behind schedule, and the pool won’t re-open until Jan. 14, 2026.

Community
1 month ago
11th Annual Ithaca Chill Challenge hopes to raise $50k for Ithaca Community Recovery

The 11th Annual Ithaca Chill Challenge will take place at the Ithaca Yacht Club on January 1st, 2026.

Business
1 month ago
With pool closed for repairs, Cortland YMCA partners with SUNY Cortland for swimming

SUNY Cortland is allowing YMCA members to use the Student Life Center pool while repairs are happening at the YMCA.

Community
1 month ago
Tompkins County Advocacy Center office closed for holidays, services still available

Beginning today, December 19th, the Advocacy Center of Tompkins County’s administrative office is shut down for the holidays.

Community
1 month ago
Freeville to receive nearly $5M toward wastewater treatment project

On December 19, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Freeville will get $4.8 million through the state’s water infrastructure improvement grant program.

Local
1 month ago
Breakfast to support injured firefighter in Newark Valley

The Newark Valley Fire Department is hosting breakfast with Santa that will help offset medical bills for volunteer firefighter Jared Martin, who recently suffered a work-related injury.

Local
1 month ago
Centralus Health responds to union efforts among nurses

Centralus Health Chief People Officer Herb Alexander says he’d like to see a solution other than unions for Cayuga Health nurses.

Community
1 month ago
Latent TB cases at Broome County Jail, no active cases

According to the Broome County Health Department, there are cases of latent tuberculosis at the Broome County Correctional Facility, but no active cases.

Community
1 month ago
Tompkins County Health officials seek info about dog bite near Hanshaw and Freese Road

On Tuesday, Dec. 16, a cross-country skier was bitten around 2 p.m. in a Cornell-owned field south of Hanshaw Road and west of Freese Road.