I know these lists are not always "important", but for a small city these can put a smile on citizens' faces.
From the Ithaca Journal.
BRIEFLY IN BUSINESS Ithaca named a top place to retire
Ithaca -- As a college town Ithaca attracts its fair share of young students. It turns out it's also an ideal place for those leaving the workforce behind.
The city was recently ranked a top 10 best place to retire by U.S. News & World Report. The magazine noted the affordable median home price in the area, the proximity to Cornell University and Ithaca College, as well as access to a wide variety of speeches, concerts, and sporting events.
Other highlights included the gorges, bicycling opportunities and the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail.
-- Staff report
link here:
http://www.theithacajournal.com/arti...xt|FRONTPAGE|s