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This upstate New York town is a showstopper for scenery
See More Videos Ithaca's not the kind of place where you drive for an hour, hike for miles, then finally lay eyes on an underwhelming trickle of a waterfall. The landscape in and around this friendly upstate New York town is so jampacked with falls — more than 150 within a 10-mile radius — that you don't have to go far before coming upon another one, often more impressive than the last. Water cascades through the gorges that give this town its punny tagline — 'Ithaca is gorges' — a phrase that's 100% accurate but doesn't fully capture the variety of this terrain. A showstopper when it comes to scenery, Ithaca sits at the southern tip of Cayuga Lake, the longest of New York's Finger Lakes, surrounded by fertile land that's home to wineries, cider houses and farms that stock produce-forward restaurants downtown. MORE AMERICA'S BEST TOWNS TO VISIT 2025 1. Ithaca, NY 2. Missoula, MT 3. Asheville, NC 4. Bend, OR 5. Annapolis, MD See all 10 towns How we picked the Best Towns to Visit Share your picks for our top towns in 2026 Ithaca is also a vibrant college town — home to Cornell University and Ithaca College — with more cultural offerings than its size would suggest, thanks in large part to the people those institutions attract. 'With all the students that populate the university and Ithaca College, they bring with them their culture, their background, their richness. So we … have part-time residents from all over the world that come to our small little town and bring so much,' said Alexis Falise, who has lived in Ithaca for more than two decades. Ithaca is a 'close-knit community' full of 'nature-loving people,' said Falise, who works in member services at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, a powerhouse in the world of birds. Nature-loving visitors will certainly find plenty to do here. And culture lovers, too. Ithaca's compact downtown features pleasant tree-lined streets surrounding The Commons, a four-block, pedestrian-only commercial area that hosts popular events like the city's Apple Harvest Festival in September. Located on the traditional homelands of the Cayuga Nation, Ithaca was settled in the late 18th century by Revolutionary War soldiers who received land grants as payment. Cornell University, the Ivy League school perched high on East Hill, was founded in 1865. Ithaca College followed in 1892, originally as a downtown conservatory of music — a forebearer of the city's lively music scene. Today, the college is a much wider-ranging institution on South Hill. All this is ripe for exploration, but ask any local what a visitor should do in Ithaca, and waterfalls top the list. So let's start there. Three state parks packed with falls are within five to 10 miles of downtown, but you don't even have to leave Ithaca for impressive cascades. The Cascadilla Gorge Trail (subject to closure) winds through ancient bedrock past six waterfalls and ascends 400 feet from downtown Ithaca to Cornell's campus on the hill. Up on campus, Fall Creek tumbles down a gorge of the same name. A rim trail and pedestrian suspension bridge offer views of water cascading through the nearly 200-foot-deep gorge. Not far from downtown, Fall Creek makes its final plunge over the impressive 150-foot Ithaca Falls as it heads to Cayuga Lake. That's just in town. At nearby state parks, you pay once for same-day access to as many NY parks as you can pack in. Hiking this remarkable landscape may have you wondering — why so many gorges and waterfalls? 'The simplest and shortest way to explain it is during the last Ice Age, the glaciers created the lakes and set the stage for gorge formation,' said Josh Teeter, an environmental educator with New York State Parks. 'So as those glaciers retreated, there was melt water going over the steep sides of those lakes and then it eroded back through the rock.' The results of this gorge formation, dating back 12,000 years, are striking, and each park offers something a little different. At Buttermilk Falls State Park, just southwest of downtown, a .65-mile gorge trail follows the sinewy path Buttermilk Creek has carved here, twisting down between rock walls to the final crescendo of Buttermilk Falls. A couple miles away, Robert H. Treman State Park offers a wider gorge where hikers show up as tiny dots against the towering stone walls of Enfield Glen as they make their way past 12 waterfalls, including 115-foot Lucifer Falls. There's a natural swimming area at the base of the park's lower falls. About 10 miles northwest of town along the shores of Cayuga Lake, Taughannock Falls State Park is home to a very-big-deal waterfall with easy viewing at the base via a mile-long gorge trail. Taughannock Falls is the tallest free-falling waterfall east of the Mississippi and its 215-foot drop makes it 33 feet higher than Niagara Falls. This park is also in Finger Lakes wine country, not far from the tasting room at Buttonwood Grove Winery, which sits on a hill with lovely lake views. There are about 10 wineries on the western side of the lake — a handful of the more than 130 wineries in the Finger Lakes region. This is cider country, too, with about a dozen cider producers in the region. South of town, near Buttermilk Falls, South Hill Cider is a scenic spot for guided tastings of fermented cider, drinks by the glass and live music. There are also camp sites bookable online. South Hill Cider's owner, orchardist and cidermaker Steve Selin grew up visiting relatives in this region. ESSENTIAL ITHACA EAT: Bistro fare and local veggies at Le Café Cent Dix DRINK: Beer at Liquid State; coffee at Press Cafe STAY: At Argos Inn or Hilton Garden Inn SEE: The gorges and waterfalls 'I just fell in love with the vibe and the Finger Lakes,' Selin said. 'It's like hammocks in the woods and swimming holes that you can wade into at night. It was just this magical place.' After grad school, Ithaca was the obvious choice for Selin and his wife when they decided to return to New York state. In addition to its outdoor appeal, 'there's plenty of music and film and cultural stuff like that. Like for a small town … kind of almost in the middle of nowhere to have access to film and food and music was pretty key,' said Selin, who's also a musician rooted in old-time fiddle music. Cornell, Ithaca College and community venues, such as the restored 1928 State Theatre and the Hangar Theatre (housed in a converted municipal airport hangar), weave a rich tapestry of events. Selin listed free concerts at Ithaca College, and the local movie house Cinemapolis and Cornell Cinema in Willard Straight Hall, which presents more than 75 eclectic films each semester. The Cornell Botanic Gardens are also worth exploring (admission is free), and can be combined with a stop at Cornell Dairy Bar for ice cream — a fitting treat in a town that lays claim to inventing the ice cream sundae. Prev Next Near the university's historic Arts Quad, the free Johnson Museum of Art holds 40,000 works in its permanent collection. On the 5th floor of the striking concrete-and-glass, I.M. Pei-designed building, panoramic Cayuga Lake views are on display alongside statues of the Buddha — part of the museum's impressive Asian art collection. For visitors with a particular interest in Buddhism, a new Dalai Lama Library and Learning Center (unrelated to Cornell) is located across town on South Hill on the grounds of Namgyal Monastery. Evening meditation is open to the public on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5:15 p.m. Bird-watchers will find a trove of knowledge in Ithaca, too. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, several miles from the main campus, combines research, education and participation from around the globe to increase understanding of birds and nature. Anyone with the popular Merlin Bird ID app has sampled a bit of its work. A shiny new visitor center, with a wall of glass looking out on Sapsucker Woods Pond, opened last summer. Visitors can witness FeederWatch Cam's action in person, borrow binoculars to bird-watch along five miles of trails and explore the hands-on Bird Discovery Lab, which helps visitors understand how birds see, fly, create their distinctive sounds and more. A touchscreen display offers a multisensory experience featuring an array of birds and their calls. It's easy to get absorbed in bird song or geology or meditative hiking, but getting out and chatting with people is one of Ithaca's pleasures, too, says Cornell student Lexi Barrow. 'People are so willing to converse and be friendly,' said Barrow, 20, a rising junior from New Jersey who's studying mechanical and aerospace engineering. 'I like that it feels very much like a community where people know each other and actually care about it. They participate here … it's not one of those towns where people just stay to themselves,' said Barrow, who was waiting for a table at popular Italian restaurant Thompson and Bleecker just before leaving town for the summer. Ithaca Farmers Market serves up a taste of that community, literally and figuratively. The market, which dates to the 1970s, is housed in a rustic covered pavilion along the Cayuga waterfront northwest of downtown and sells everything from vegetables and hand pies to cutting boards and woolen mittens. On Saturdays and Sundays, locals gather at shady tables by the water to nibble on their purchases and chat with friends and family. This town is surrounded by farmland, and vegetables and plant-based foods make a strong showing on restaurant menus. At Le Café Cent Dix, rotating seasonal vegetable dishes are served alongside classic French bistro fare such as duck breast and steak frites. A recent menu featured spring peas with ricotta, lemon and gremolata. Moosewood Restaurant, thought to be the country's longest-running vegetarian restaurant, put Ithaca on the national dining map in the 1970s with its bestselling 'Moosewood Cookbook.' Some 50 years later, the airy restaurant on Cayuga Street is still serving tasty dishes such as a salad of hato mugi barley and baby kale. At Angelhearts, decadent vegan donuts will be a focus when the eatery relocates this summer to a brand-new space in Press Bay Court, where its popular vegan breakfast sandwiches will be available to grab and go. The hearty biscuit sandwiches will likely satisfy any diner — non-vegans included — and that's the idea, says owner Kim Engelhart. Angelhearts aims to show people that 'vegan food can be fun,' and appealing, 'whether you're vegan or not,' said Engelhart, who's a fan of Ithaca's mix of nature and 'big-city amenities.' Asempe Kitchen, also in Press Bay Court, specializes in plant-based West African stews like egusi, made with African melon seeds, in the catering operation's new brick-and-mortar restaurant. There are plenty of options for omnivores and carnivores as well. Casual fare such as Tacos CDMX; pizza by the slice at Franco's; Indian food at longtime staple New Delhi Diamond's. At the Argos Inn, Bar Argos is a sophisticated cocktail spot housed in a rehabbed 1831 mansion east of The Commons. And just west of The Commons, The Watershed serves cocktails upstairs, while its cozy basement, The Downstairs, offers live music in a community listening room. And naturally, there's beer here too. Liquid State Brewing Company and Personal Best Brewing are two laid-back spots for cool, refreshing pints — a welcome reward after an exhilarating waterfall hike. There's world-class wilderness in every direction
CNN
3 days ago
- CNN
This upstate New York town is a showstopper for scenery
See More Videos Ithaca's not the kind of place where you drive for an hour, hike for miles, then finally lay eyes on an underwhelming trickle of a waterfall. The landscape in and around this friendly upstate New York town is so jampacked with falls — more than 150 within a 10-mile radius — that you don't have to go far before coming upon another one, often more impressive than the last. Water cascades through the gorges that give this town its punny tagline — 'Ithaca is gorges' — a phrase that's 100% accurate but doesn't fully capture the variety of this terrain. A showstopper when it comes to scenery, Ithaca sits at the southern tip of Cayuga Lake, the longest of New York's Finger Lakes, surrounded by fertile land that's home to wineries, cider houses and farms that stock produce-forward restaurants downtown. MORE AMERICA'S BEST TOWNS TO VISIT 2025 1. Ithaca, NY 2. Missoula, MT 3. Asheville, NC 4. Bend, OR 5. Annapolis, MD See all 10 towns How we picked the Best Towns to Visit Share your picks for our top towns in 2026 Ithaca is also a vibrant college town — home to Cornell University and Ithaca College — with more cultural offerings than its size would suggest, thanks in large part to the people those institutions attract. 'With all the students that populate the university and Ithaca College, they bring with them their culture, their background, their richness. So we … have part-time residents from all over the world that come to our small little town and bring so much,' said Alexis Falise, who has lived in Ithaca for more than two decades. Ithaca is a 'close-knit community' full of 'nature-loving people,' said Falise, who works in member services at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, a powerhouse in the world of birds. Nature-loving visitors will certainly find plenty to do here. And culture lovers, too. Ithaca's compact downtown features pleasant tree-lined streets surrounding The Commons, a four-block, pedestrian-only commercial area that hosts popular events like the city's Apple Harvest Festival in September. Located on the traditional homelands of the Cayuga Nation, Ithaca was settled in the late 18th century by Revolutionary War soldiers who received land grants as payment. Cornell University, the Ivy League school perched high on East Hill, was founded in 1865. Ithaca College followed in 1892, originally as a downtown conservatory of music — a forebearer of the city's lively music scene. Today, the college is a much wider-ranging institution on South Hill. All this is ripe for exploration, but ask any local what a visitor should do in Ithaca, and waterfalls top the list. So let's start there. Three state parks packed with falls are within five to 10 miles of downtown, but you don't even have to leave Ithaca for impressive cascades. The Cascadilla Gorge Trail (subject to closure) winds through ancient bedrock past six waterfalls and ascends 400 feet from downtown Ithaca to Cornell's campus on the hill. Up on campus, Fall Creek tumbles down a gorge of the same name. A rim trail and pedestrian suspension bridge offer views of water cascading through the nearly 200-foot-deep gorge. Not far from downtown, Fall Creek makes its final plunge over the impressive 150-foot Ithaca Falls as it heads to Cayuga Lake. That's just in town. At nearby state parks, you pay once for same-day access to as many NY parks as you can pack in. Hiking this remarkable landscape may have you wondering — why so many gorges and waterfalls? 'The simplest and shortest way to explain it is during the last Ice Age, the glaciers created the lakes and set the stage for gorge formation,' said Josh Teeter, an environmental educator with New York State Parks. 'So as those glaciers retreated, there was melt water going over the steep sides of those lakes and then it eroded back through the rock.' The results of this gorge formation, dating back 12,000 years, are striking, and each park offers something a little different. At Buttermilk Falls State Park, just southwest of downtown, a .65-mile gorge trail follows the sinewy path Buttermilk Creek has carved here, twisting down between rock walls to the final crescendo of Buttermilk Falls. A couple miles away, Robert H. Treman State Park offers a wider gorge where hikers show up as tiny dots against the towering stone walls of Enfield Glen as they make their way past 12 waterfalls, including 115-foot Lucifer Falls. There's a natural swimming area at the base of the park's lower falls. About 10 miles northwest of town along the shores of Cayuga Lake, Taughannock Falls State Park is home to a very-big-deal waterfall with easy viewing at the base via a mile-long gorge trail. Taughannock Falls is the tallest free-falling waterfall east of the Mississippi and its 215-foot drop makes it 33 feet higher than Niagara Falls. This park is also in Finger Lakes wine country, not far from the tasting room at Buttonwood Grove Winery, which sits on a hill with lovely lake views. There are about 10 wineries on the western side of the lake — a handful of the more than 130 wineries in the Finger Lakes region. This is cider country, too, with about a dozen cider producers in the region. South of town, near Buttermilk Falls, South Hill Cider is a scenic spot for guided tastings of fermented cider, drinks by the glass and live music. There are also camp sites bookable online. South Hill Cider's owner, orchardist and cidermaker Steve Selin grew up visiting relatives in this region. ESSENTIAL ITHACA EAT: Bistro fare and local veggies at Le Café Cent Dix DRINK: Beer at Liquid State; coffee at Press Cafe STAY: At Argos Inn or Hilton Garden Inn SEE: The gorges and waterfalls 'I just fell in love with the vibe and the Finger Lakes,' Selin said. 'It's like hammocks in the woods and swimming holes that you can wade into at night. It was just this magical place.' After grad school, Ithaca was the obvious choice for Selin and his wife when they decided to return to New York state. In addition to its outdoor appeal, 'there's plenty of music and film and cultural stuff like that. Like for a small town … kind of almost in the middle of nowhere to have access to film and food and music was pretty key,' said Selin, who's also a musician rooted in old-time fiddle music. Cornell, Ithaca College and community venues, such as the restored 1928 State Theatre and the Hangar Theatre (housed in a converted municipal airport hangar), weave a rich tapestry of events. Selin listed free concerts at Ithaca College, and the local movie house Cinemapolis and Cornell Cinema in Willard Straight Hall, which presents more than 75 eclectic films each semester. The Cornell Botanic Gardens are also worth exploring (admission is free), and can be combined with a stop at Cornell Dairy Bar for ice cream — a fitting treat in a town that lays claim to inventing the ice cream sundae. Prev Next Near the university's historic Arts Quad, the free Johnson Museum of Art holds 40,000 works in its permanent collection. On the 5th floor of the striking concrete-and-glass, I.M. Pei-designed building, panoramic Cayuga Lake views are on display alongside statues of the Buddha — part of the museum's impressive Asian art collection. For visitors with a particular interest in Buddhism, a new Dalai Lama Library and Learning Center (unrelated to Cornell) is located across town on South Hill on the grounds of Namgyal Monastery. Evening meditation is open to the public on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5:15 p.m. Bird-watchers will find a trove of knowledge in Ithaca, too. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, several miles from the main campus, combines research, education and participation from around the globe to increase understanding of birds and nature. Anyone with the popular Merlin Bird ID app has sampled a bit of its work. A shiny new visitor center, with a wall of glass looking out on Sapsucker Woods Pond, opened last summer. Visitors can witness FeederWatch Cam's action in person, borrow binoculars to bird-watch along five miles of trails and explore the hands-on Bird Discovery Lab, which helps visitors understand how birds see, fly, create their distinctive sounds and more. A touchscreen display offers a multisensory experience featuring an array of birds and their calls. It's easy to get absorbed in bird song or geology or meditative hiking, but getting out and chatting with people is one of Ithaca's pleasures, too, says Cornell student Lexi Barrow. 'People are so willing to converse and be friendly,' said Barrow, 20, a rising junior from New Jersey who's studying mechanical and aerospace engineering. 'I like that it feels very much like a community where people know each other and actually care about it. They participate here … it's not one of those towns where people just stay to themselves,' said Barrow, who was waiting for a table at popular Italian restaurant Thompson and Bleecker just before leaving town for the summer. Ithaca Farmers Market serves up a taste of that community, literally and figuratively. The market, which dates to the 1970s, is housed in a rustic covered pavilion along the Cayuga waterfront northwest of downtown and sells everything from vegetables and hand pies to cutting boards and woolen mittens. On Saturdays and Sundays, locals gather at shady tables by the water to nibble on their purchases and chat with friends and family. This town is surrounded by farmland, and vegetables and plant-based foods make a strong showing on restaurant menus. At Le Café Cent Dix, rotating seasonal vegetable dishes are served alongside classic French bistro fare such as duck breast and steak frites. A recent menu featured spring peas with ricotta, lemon and gremolata. Moosewood Restaurant, thought to be the country's longest-running vegetarian restaurant, put Ithaca on the national dining map in the 1970s with its bestselling 'Moosewood Cookbook.' Some 50 years later, the airy restaurant on Cayuga Street is still serving tasty dishes such as a salad of hato mugi barley and baby kale. At Angelhearts, decadent vegan donuts will be a focus when the eatery relocates this summer to a brand-new space in Press Bay Court, where its popular vegan breakfast sandwiches will be available to grab and go. The hearty biscuit sandwiches will likely satisfy any diner — non-vegans included — and that's the idea, says owner Kim Engelhart. Angelhearts aims to show people that 'vegan food can be fun,' and appealing, 'whether you're vegan or not,' said Engelhart, who's a fan of Ithaca's mix of nature and 'big-city amenities.' Asempe Kitchen, also in Press Bay Court, specializes in plant-based West African stews like egusi, made with African melon seeds, in the catering operation's new brick-and-mortar restaurant. There are plenty of options for omnivores and carnivores as well. Casual fare such as Tacos CDMX; pizza by the slice at Franco's; Indian food at longtime staple New Delhi Diamond's. At the Argos Inn, Bar Argos is a sophisticated cocktail spot housed in a rehabbed 1831 mansion east of The Commons. And just west of The Commons, The Watershed serves cocktails upstairs, while its cozy basement, The Downstairs, offers live music in a community listening room. And naturally, there's beer here too. Liquid State Brewing Company and Personal Best Brewing are two laid-back spots for cool, refreshing pints — a welcome reward after an exhilarating waterfall hike. There's world-class wilderness in every direction
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Binghamton Firefighters say ‘farewell' to another brother
HILLCREST, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Binghamton firefighters gathered to say farewell to another comrade on Wednesday, continuing what has already been a very difficult year for the department. The funeral for fireman Scott Pavlick was held at Saint Francis of Assisi Church in Hillcrest. Pavlick died unexpectedly last week at the age of 47 from a medical condition. This comes just months after fellow firefighter John 'J.R.' Gaudet died in the line of duty. He was a graduate of Chenango Forks and Ithaca College, where he was a record-setting swimmer. Pavlick was also a marathon runner. He joined the Binghamton Fire Department in 2008, attaining the rank of Lieutenant in 2023 and receiving several commendations for bravery. According to his obituary, Pavlick had a good sense of humor, a sharp wit, and a calm demeanor. His funeral procession drove past several Binghamton fire stations on its way to the church. Pavlick leaves behind his wife, Jodi, and 7-year-old son, Reagan. Donations to support his family are being collected by the Syracuse Fire Department Credit Union. To donate, mail your contributions to the address below. Make checks payable to: Syracuse Fire Department Credit UnionNote in the memo section: Lt. Pavlick Mail checks to:Syracuse Fire Department Credit Union211 Wilkinson StreetSyracuse, NY 13204 Binghamton Firefighters say 'farewell' to another brother Local eateries face off in Chef Show Down at Kilmer Mansion Pizza Week 2025: Vestal Bakery Law Enforcement Torch Run raises money for Special Olympics SRO Productions presents 'A New Brain' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
College student stunned after finding unwanted guest roaming their apartment: 'That's definitely not good'
An unexpected gobbling visitor at Ithaca College wandered into student apartments. The wild turkey named "Gurt" highlighted a growing concern about human-wildlife interactions. The encounter, although humorous, was a reminder to respect animals and their habitats. The Ithacan reported a wild turkey at Ithaca College's Circle Apartments. It became a local celebrity after venturing close to and inside buildings. Junior Alexander Blakely captured photos, remarking on the bird's "chill" demeanor. Gurt gained popularity in a video on the Barstool Ithaca (@barstoolithaca) Instagram page. The turkey was shown flying around inside an apartment bathroom. The video, captioned "New roommate for Circles apartments," had thousands of views and likes. College officials were less amused. "Yeah, that's definitely not good," Ernie McClatchie, associate vice president of facilities at IC, told the Ithacan. They suspected someone might have intentionally led the turkey inside. A turkey in a bathroom seems funny, but it points to a larger issue. Increasing human-wildlife encounters are the result of habitat loss and human encroachment. As cities grow and natural spaces shrink, animals have no choice but to enter developed areas. They are often in search of food, shelter, or new territories. The Ithaca College turkey was reportedly looking for a nesting spot. These encounters can be stressful and dangerous for both animals and people. Wild animals, even if they appear calm, still have unpredictable behavior. Luring or bringing wild animals into human dwellings endangers the animal. If they feel threatened or concerned, the response can lead to property damage or even injury. McClatchie noted that a panicked turkey could hit a sprinkler head and cause flooding. Closer interactions increase the risk of disease transmission and disrupt natural animal behaviors. Protecting natural environments helps limit risky encounters and promotes healthier ecosystems for everyone. Should the U.S. invest in building more wildlife overpasses? Absolutely Depends on how we do it Depends on where we do it Nope Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Thankfully, Gurt the turkey was safely relocated by Residential Life, Public Safety, and a wildlife conservation group. The incident served as an important lesson for the college community. "These are wild animals," McClatchie emphasized. "We should not encourage wild animals to be brought into residences … they are not meant for interactions." The best approach when encountering wildlife in urban places is to give them space. However, it might be wise to contact local animal control or wildlife authorities to ensure animal and public safety. Support local conservation efforts that preserve and create green spaces and wildlife corridors that provide animals safe passage while reducing dangerous situations. Many organizations protect local ecosystems and educate the public about coexisting with wildlife. The initiatives control urban area expansion, allowing both humans and animals to thrive. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Health
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‘The Full Plate Project' working to reduce hunger in the community
BROOME COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – United Way of Broome County is calling on local organizations to join it in its fight to end hunger. United Way announced the return of The Full Plate Project, an annual initiative that aims to provide local families and individuals with healthy food. The Full Plate Project supports local programs that provide meals to those in need as well as critical services. According to United Way, 43.7% of Broome County residents lack reliable access to nutritious food. Through the initiative, United Way has donated over $179,000 to food insecurity programs in order to reduce hunger in the community. In 2025, the organization aims to reach even more families by inviting local businesses and organizations to join the effort as sponsors and community partners. Through sponsorship, organizations will contribute to hunger relief efforts through donations, service, and leadership. Regardless of the sponsorship level, 100% of donations go directly to food insecurity programs. Sponsorship levels are designed to accommodate a wide range of budgets and goals. Those who are interested in becoming a Hunger Hero or learning more about partnership opportunities can contact Patrick Kerley by calling (607)240-2027 or by email at pkerley@ School budget & board member votes across Greater Binghamton David Muir surprises Disney CEO Bob Iger while at Ithaca College commencement 'The Full Plate Project' working to reduce hunger in the community NYSP looking for missing teen last seen in Deposit Student overdoses on fentanyl after using laced marijuana vape Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
