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Pearls Of Wisdom: A Support Group Servicing The Forgotten Demographic
With post-pandemic pressures and social media angst, many mental health resources are directed towards young adults. Professionals allot less time to other age demographics, but at the Mental Health Association in Tompkins County, there is a program dedicated to fighting this trend. For two years, the Pearls Of Wisdom Senior...
Dryden Fire Department receives $95K from federal grant
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Dryden Fire Department received a $95,000 boost Thursday thanks to a federal grant program meant to help local fire departments with staffing, equipment and fire prevention practices. Dryden’s department is the first recipient of the federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) funding in Tompkins County....
GreenStar workers seek to unionize
ITHACA, N.Y. — Workers at GreenStar Food Co+op’s flagship store have launched an union organizing effort, largely driven by a desire to expand employees’ voice in the operation of the grocery store. The union drive’s organizers sent a letter to GreenStar’s management and council, or board of...
Verba moving from Ithaca to Trumansburg school district
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — An outgoing Ithaca school official is staying in education. The Ithaca Times reports Amanda Verba is moving to the Trumansburg Central School District as school business executive. As COO, Verba was tasked with creating a school budget each year that would eventually go to voters.
Racker Rivals Big Red charity game returns Saturday
ITHACA, N.Y. (WETM) – A special local charity game will celebrate a decade of giving back. (Photo Courtesy: @RackerAgency, Cornell Athletics) For the 10th time, Cornell University’s Hockey program will team up with the Racker Agency, helping local children with disabilities. This Saturday, the Racker Rivals Big Red charity game returns to Lynah Rink, with […]
Collegetown landlord makes big buy on Oak Avenue
ITHACA, N.Y. — A prominent Collegetown developer and landlord is expanding his portfolio with the multi-million purchase of a pair of apartment houses in the neighborhood’s inner core. “Urbano Holdings LLC” paid $4.5 million for 113 Oak Avenue and 117 Oak Avenue, according to a July 23 deed...
Cherry Arts Receives Funding for Summer 2024 Infrastructure Improvements
The Cherry Arts has announced significant funding awards that will support major infrastructure improvements this summer. The grants, totaling $68,000, come from various prestigious sources, ensuring enhanced experiences for both audiences and artists. The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) has awarded The Cherry Arts a $50,000 capital...
Cornell University workers rally for a new contract with higher wages
Alita Bentley works in food service at Cornell University. She’s been there for over a decade. Bentley dreams of owning a home that she could pass down to her children. Instead, she said she’s barely making ends meet. “Everything is doubled, except our salary, except our wages, that's...
Ithaca’s defunct public works oversight board might be replaced by an advisory commission
ITHACA, N.Y. — Officials are working to revitalize the City of Ithaca’s long-defunct public works oversight board. However, the current proposal scales back the board’s authority, reducing it to an advisory commission. The change preserves an avenue for public input while increasing the efficiency of public works...
NY locals to compete in 2024 summer games, nursing home ratings, latest NFL star
Good morning and welcome back to the Ithaca Journal’s Daily Briefing ☀️ It’s Monday again so today I’ll be sharing one of my favorite summer snacks that you can try at home. If you have any Finger Lakes moments you’d like to share, send me your best photos and a short passage to JMack@gannett.com...
Local athletes to watch compete at the Olympics
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Summer Olympics are here with over 10,000 athletes from across the world gearing up to compete in Paris for the Olympic Games July 26-Aug. 11 and the Paralympics Aug. 28-Sept. 8. Here are five local athletes to look out for during competition after the opening...
TC3 Professor Earns Community College Internationalization Fellowship
TC3 announced on Thursday that a one of their professors has won a Community College International Fellowship (CCIF). Christine Evans, an adjunct associate Spanish professor, has been assigned with creating a literature supplement for TC3’s Beginning Spanish II course through Cornell University’s world areas studies programs. With prior CCIF fellowship experience – having previously worked on integrating digital content into Spanish classes during the COVID-19 impacted academic years – Evans hopes to also find readings useful in other courses as well.
Police investigating fatal crash in Danby
ITHACA, N.Y. — One person was killed in a car crash that occurred Wednesday on Danby Road in Danby, according to the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office. As of Friday morning, police said no charges are currently forthcoming, though the investigation is ongoing. Emergency personnel responded to a crash...
Summer Fun Fridays: Learn about Earth and its prehistoric past
ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) – The Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) was founded in 1932 by Gilbert Harris, a professor at Cornell University from 1895 to 1934 and separating ties from Cornell in 1936. Today, the PRI pursues and integrates education and research along with interpreting the history and systems of...
James Potorti Interpretive Gorge Walks Return This August
The Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) is delighted to announce the return of the James Potorti Gorge Walks this August. In partnership with the Finger Lakes State Parks, these popular interpretive walks have been a cherished tradition for over 15 years, providing participants with a unique opportunity to explore the geological wonders of the Finger Lakes region.
Ithaca Common Council stalls to debate part-time homeless outreach coordinator
ITHACA, N.Y. — The new cohort of Common Council members has yet to sign off on hiring a part-time homeless outreach coordinator — a position former council members approved and funded in 2023 — despite repeated requests from city leadership. City Manager Deb Mohlenhoff has largely assumed...
Five Cornell alums headed to Paris for Olympics
Two-time state high school wrestling champion. Four-time NCAA champion. Four-time world champion. Entrepreneur. Husband, father of three, role model. And there’s one more title Kyle Dake ’13 would love to add to that long list: Olympic champion. However, a gold medal won’t be how he measures success when...
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s New Sustainable Home
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival (HVSF) has received final approval for its new site plan, marking a significant milestone. Designed by Studio Gang, the new campus in Garrison, NY, will feature the United States' first purpose-built LEED Platinum theater. This new venue emphasizes sustainability, with the 98-acre campus gifted by philanthropist Chris Davis focusing on green space and rewilding.
A Blisteringly Active Month for New York State Law Enforcement
No one can say for sure what it was, maybe it was the seemingly the never-ending heat wave combined with overwhelming humidity or maybe it was some other extemporaneous factors, but the point remains that the month of July while not technically not over yet, was a wildly active month for members of New York State's law enforcement.
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