Elizabeth Dunn is a James Beard Award-winning food and culture writer whose work has appeared in The New York Times, National Geographic, and her
Features
Puppies for a Purpose
Area volunteers with groups like The Seeing Eye train puppies, preparing them for their vital role in assisting the blind By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
FRS, a Condition Nobody Speaks About
Most people suffering from flat rear syndrome are in denial By Tim Bennett In a day when other parts of the body like
The Atypical 12-Step Program
Celebrate Recovery representative for Upstate New York, Greg Cliff, talks about his 40-year addiction and how a 12-step program has helped him and others.
Understanding the New Vaccine Recommendations
By Ernst Lamothe Jr. When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rolled out a new vaccine recommendation for parents, it produced just
Q&A with Allen Connely
President and CEO discusses the merger between Mozaic, a chapter of The Arc New York in the Finger Lakes region, and Oswego Industries and
Myranda A. Steingraeber, M.D.
For a new physician, who started at Crouse in December, family medicine provides a unique window into long term patient care and treatment outcomes
Thomas Toole, M.D.
Orthopedic surgeon joins Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton, the same hospital where he was treated for a broken arm when he was a kid.
Excellus BCBS Now Accepting ‘Innovation Award’ Applications
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has opened the application portal for its 2026 Health Equity Innovation Awards, inviting nonprofit organizations to apply for funding that supports
Fight Off Winter Blues
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Whether seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or the more mundane “winter blues,” it’s not uncommon to feel down during the









