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.
On March 28, crews responded to a burning home on Freetown Cross Road in Freetown.
A Cornell expert says the tick population was unaffected by winter.
Tops Friendly Markets is issuing a store-level recall of some 6 oz. packages of Christopher Ranch Bagged Garlic.
On March 19, the Tompkins County Workers’ Center announced that clinicians and support staff at Family and Children’s Service of Ithaca intend to join the Communications Workers of America (CWA).
On April 1, the Cortland County Health Department is hosting the first in a series of free vaccination clinics this year.
Over 3.3 million pounds of chicken fried rice were recalled in February for potential foreign material contamination.
The Varna Community Center, in conjunction with Lifelong, is offering weekly strength training sessions on Mondays.
Seeking to reduce the risk of wildfire as temperatures warm up, the annual spring burn ban on brush and vegetation is officially underway.
On March 12, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the Town of Newfield is receiving $7.1 million in federal and state grants.
Beginning March 13, the university is hosting a week-long stem cell drive that could save lives.