EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

Cornell professor killed in crash; police ask for your help

Fireworks, If Weather Works, Thursday 2 July

The forecast is forbidding for the Independence Day fireworks display tomorrow in Ithaca.We don't know what the actual percentage is for chance of rain - we only know it feels...

Updated: Ithaca police make arrest in stabbing incident

Missing Ithaca cat reunites with owner after 7 months

Certified First Responder

IMG_5652 Originally uploaded by dmakarI worked late last Thursday in advance of our weekend trip to Buffalo. When I arrived home around 10pm I opened my mail and found out that I...

New York 4th of July 2009 Independence Day Events

New York Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivities and Celebrations
July 4th Celebration, Akron, NY - July 2, 2009
July 4th Parade, Akron, NY - July 4, 2009
2009...

Could Bernie Madoff Not Cheat An Honest Man?

In wondering where Bernie Madoff got the chutzpah to swindle $65 billion from friends and associates, he must have thought they had it coming."You can't cheat an honest man," the...

Chimney Bluff

IMG_5643 Originally uploaded by dmakarArjan and I went to Buffalo for the weekend. We got to see Medesky, Martin, and Wood on Friday night at a great outdoor concert venue (Harbor...

An Invitation to our Ithaca Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Ithaca, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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Tompkins County Asset/Needs Assessment Survey

We Need Your Help to identify where Tompkins County is meeting the needs of its residents and where there is still work to be done.  Let us know what you are experiencing by...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Ithaca area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts New York’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

United Way of Tompkins County Exceeds $2,065,000 Campaign Goal!

Ithaca, NY - United Way of Tompkins County (UWTC) has exceeded its 2008-09 Community Campaign Goal of $2,065,000, raising $2,065,807 and counting. This total represents the most...

Weekend Activities in and around Ithaca

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Ithaca organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Ithaca is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

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