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Dryden Fiber to expand throughout town, nearby Caroline after ‘unprecedented’ grant
The internet company owned and operated by the town of Dryden will be expanding its reach dramatically thanks to new grant funding. The provider said it will reach new addresses in Dryden and the nearby town of Caroline. Like many rural areas in New York, the town of Dryden has...
Lighting Up The Night Sky: This Year’s July 4th Fireworks Round-Up
As weekend plans get patriotic around the Finger Lakes, America’s flag isn’t the only thing gracing the skies. A plethora of different groups around Ithaca are planning fireworks displays for the July 4th season. Heading further and further from the pandemic, outdoor fireworks productions are annually revitalized. In 2024, Ithacans can expect the American tradition to be back in full bloom.
Two new Ithaca school board members, officers sworn in during testy first meeting
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Ithaca City School District (ICSD) Board of Education kicked off their new session Monday morning with heated discussion, a missing board member-elect and numerous stalemate votes. During the two-and-a-half hour meeting, board members selected a board president and vice president. They also voted to form...
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.
Breakdown of Independence Day celebrations in the Finger Lakes
After 248 years of the holiday going strong, people nationwide will gather to celebrate Independence Day on Thursday, July 4 with fireworks, food, friends and family. Despite canceling the Ithaca Rotary fireworks and Lansing fireworks in Myers Park, the Ithaca area is hosting its own swath of celebrations, including a fireworks display at the Inn at Taughannock Falls this Friday, and across Cayuga Lake throughout the following weekend.
Town of Dryden Named Bronze Certified Climate Smart Community by State DEC
The Town of Dryden has been named as a Bronze Certified Climate Smart Community by the New York State Department of Conservation (DEC). Dryden was one of four municipalities in the Southern Tier Region to earn the accreditation. The announcement came after the latest round of communities who have achieved...
Updates on various Groton Avenue projects
Updates have been provided for various projects on Groton Avenue in the city of Cortland. According to Crown City Rising, reconstruction of the western portion of the Groton Avenue parking lot, which is next to Hollywood Restaurant, rolls on. Access to the western half of the lot from Groton Avenue is closed.
City offices closed for Independence Day, trash collection delayed
City offices in Ithaca, New York, will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, for Independence Day. They will reopen on Friday, July 5th. Trash collection will not happen on Thursday and will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week. Have a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July!
Cayuga Health opens lab services at Ithaca Mall
ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Cayuga Health announced Tuesday that they are opening new laboratory services in their Ithaca Mall location on Monday. The new lab will be open from Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., except on major holidays. Officials say with this change, patients will be...
Cortland Free Library Receives Over $40k in Grants Towards Supporting Services, Infrastructure, and Operations
The Cortland Free Library has announced they have been awarded numerous grants that will go towards supporting the library’s services, infrastructure, and operations. In total the Library was awarded three grants, one from the JM McDonald Foundation, a state grant from Assemblymember Anna Kelles Office, and one from the Office of State Senator Lea Webb.
Weekend Planner July 4-7
Taughannock Falls State Park, Rte 89, Trumansburg | There are many fireworks shows to attend this holiday weekend! Neighboring towns and villages including Groton, Candor, Cortland, and Watkins Glen will light up the sky on Fridy and Saturday. The owners of the Inn at Taughannock Falls will carry on their annual tradition on Friday evening.
Eateries open and closed around the Ithaca area for the 4th of July holiday
The Independence Day holiday falls on Thursday this year, and we’ve gotten word from several restaurants and food trucks and more around Ithaca and Tompkins County as to their plans for the 4th of July. The Antlers Restaurant tells us they’re serving dinner from 4:30-9pm, with the bar opening...
Tompkins County seeking feedback on future Mobility Vision
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins County officials are soliciting feedback from the public regarding the county’s 2024-2027 Mobility Vision document, which lays out the transportation needs of local residents and aims to identify and address various barriers to transportation access. Chief Transportation Officer Frank Doldo will host a series...
Landlords and Advocates Grapple with Good Cause Eviction Law at Public Hearing
The City of Ithaca held a public hearing on their proposed Good Cause Eviction law, set to be voted on by Common Council on July 10. During the hearing, both advocates and opponents of the law shared their perspectives regarding the law. The law is intended to increase tenant protections...
Roadway and driveways inaccessible on South Street and South Titus as paving begins
The City of Ithaca announced on Monday morning that the asphalt pavement phase of road rehabilitation of South Street and 400 block of South Titus Avenue from South Meadow Street to South Plain Street is beginning on Monday, July 1, and tentatively concluding on Wednesday, July 3. They say the...
High Schools honor graduating classes of 2024
Over the last two weeks, Tompkins County welcomed graduating students from high schools all over the area into adulthood, celebrating their accomplishments and individuality. At Ithaca High School’s commencement ceremony, Naveena Clark, student speaker, gave thanks to everyone who made her positive experience at IHS possible. “Today, I wanted...
City of Cortland Common Council Meets Tomorrow Evening
The City of Cortland Common Council and Mayor will meet tomorrow evening at 6pm at City Hall. Items on tomorrow night’s agenda include: setting a public harding regarding the City Constables and one on an occupancy tax, authorizing vehicle surplus and sale for police vehicles and for sale of abandoned vehicles, enter into an agreement for both engineering and architectural services for the fire station on Court Street and more.
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