On September 18, Five Below announced a recall of two models of Tabletop Fire Pits due to a potential burn hazard.
The Community Science Institute received over two dozen reports last week of active harmful algal blooms on Cayuga Lake.
On September 12, three kinds of Wegmans-brand canned fruit were pulled from shelves for possible lead exposure.
On September 22 and 23, the Cornell University Police Department will host free car seat safety checks at the station on Statler Drive.
On September 10, 12-oz. bags of Good & Gather’s frozen Southwest-Style Burrito Bowl Blend were recalled.
Local advocates are calling on state lawmakers to increase the $50 Personal Needs Allowance (PNA) for residents whose nursing home stay is paid by Medicaid.
Water will be a focal point of the Ulysses Town Board meeting this evening at 7 p.m.
On August 31, a person was bitten between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. near the area of Birchwood Drive and Hanshaw Road in the Town of Ithaca.
Ken Dryden died of cancer on Sept. 5. He was 78.
Tompkins County Legislator Shawna Black is stressing safety on the streets during the school season.

