This week the 14850 Dining Report is exploring the food security efforts around Ithaca and Tompkins County as community members deal with uncertainty about SNAP benefits. An estimated 7,300 residents of Tompkins County alone rely on SNAP. Most recipients in New York State are children, elderly, or disabled.

Local organizations and governments prepare to step in with SNAP funding in question

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There aren’t many restaurants that last 50 years, let alone under a single owner, and this week, 14850 Dining has learned that Kelly’s Dockside Kafe will close this weekend, a little over a year after the building and business were listed for sale. Their last day of operation will be Sunday, November 2nd.

As west end properties change hands, Kelly’s Dockside Kafe will close this fall

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This week, 14850 Dining is celebrating National Taco Day with a look around the Ithaca and Tompkins County area at some of the delicious taco offerings.

On the Tompkins County Taco Trail in observance of National Taco Day

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