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Cortland enters agreement for review, design of fire station renovations
The current City of Cortland Fire Station (on Court Street) has been operating for over 100 years, and the city fire chief is looking to preserve the structure for the next 100 years. The Cortland Common Council unanimously approved on Tuesday for the city to enter an agreement with Mitchell...
City officials look to abolish constable positions
Cortland officials are looking to abolish its constable positions, which according to information is “no longer called upon nor necessitated” in the city. A constable, an elected position, is a peace officer that serves summonses and subpoenas for people to appear in court for criminal/civil matters. Mark and Gavin Teeter currently hold constable positions in the city.
In Case You Missed It: City adds months for yard waste pickup; list of summer paving projects announced
Cortland mayor Scott Steve announced on Tuesday’s that the city is adding more months to its brush pickup rotation. Originally designated for the spring and fall months every year, the city will now have brush and yard waste pickup this month and in August. The first summer pickup starts...
Ceremony to Take Place Next Thursday For 1st Annual Reality Check Cortland County YAYA
On Thursday, July 11th, New York State Senator Lea Webb will be presenting the first annual Reality Check of Cortland County Youth Ambassador of the Year Award (YAYA) to Olivia Hamilton, a recent graduate of Homer High School. The award is to recognize Hamilton’s work with the Reality Check Program.
Another Hudson Valley, NY Manufacturing Plant Closing; 81 Layoffs
Another 81 New York workers will be laid off this Fall when a Hudson Valley manufacturing plant is officially acquired by another company and moves out of state. It's a news story that seems all too familiar in the Hudson Valley. Since February, hundreds of Hudson Valley factory workers have been laid off in a series of announcements about the mergers, closings or downsizing of businesses operating in New York State.
Cayuga Health Announces Opening Date of Laboratory Services at Ithaca Mall
Cayuga Health has announced on Monday, July 8th, they will officially open their state-of-the-art laboratory services for patients at Cayuga Health at Ithaca Mall. With the opening, patients will now have the convenience of accessing lab work within the same building as the newly opened primary care, cardiology, and rheumatology offices.
It’s Here! Final Steps for Multi-Million Dollar Project on Route 9
A massive project in the Hudson Valley is nearing completion, and it will allow pedestrians and cyclists on Route 9 access to New York City like never before. Across New York State, there are countless initiatives meant to encourage non-motorized travel. In the Mid-Hudson Valley, local organizations are hard at work to complete the connection of 60 miles of trails that would create a continuous path from Kingston, NY to Port Jervis, NY. The project further south, however, may be even more ambitious.
Ithaca DRI round 8 application, DEI under fire at Tractor Supply, Cornell ranks for value
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Ithaca aims for another shot at $10 million: What's ahead in process
Think of what you could buy for $10 million. While for some a yacht may come to mind, for the City of Ithaca, downtrodden streets, sidewalks, and its under-loved West End are most in need of a funding boost. In April, the city’s common council voted to hire a grant...
Ithaca seeks input for DRI grant application
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) – The City of Ithaca wants to hear from you. Ithaca is launching an open call for projects as it prepares a new application for the $10 million Downtown Revitalization grant program. Officials say the application will focus on developing the West End, West State/MLK Jr. Street, the Commons, and other areas. The city would like to strengthen connectivity between the waterfront and downtown areas.
Cayuga Heights Garden in Street Intersection reflects village-wide commitment to natural beauty
CAYUGA HEIGHTS, N.Y. (WENY) -- Making a town stand out takes time, effort, and a little creativity, often its the little things that end up creating the biggest impact. The placement of landmarks and greenspace can impact the public's perception and image of a village or town. A garden in a Cayuga Heights intersection has been tended to for generations, standing the test of time as a testament to the community's commitment to the village's natural beauty.
Annual Cortland County Independence Day Celebrations Taking Place Tomorrow
The annual Cortland County Independence Day Celebration will be taking place tomorrow, Saturday July 6th at Dwyer Memorial Park in Little York. Gates will open at 8am and will cost $5 per vehicle entering the park. The celebration will include live music, food, craft vendors, a beer/wine tent, and fireworks at dusk.
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