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County, local BOCES to receive Juul settlement funds
TOMPKINS COUNTY, N.Y. — Tompkins County and area educational organizations are set to receive $657,313 from a multi-state settlement payout from the e-cigarette company Juul Labs. The funds must be used for programs to reduce or deter youth e-cigarette use, research into such programs or enforcement of anti-vaping regulations.
TCHS to host presentation by award-winning documentary producer on the effects of Hurricane Agnes
On Saturday, July 20 at 2 p.m., the Tioga County Historical Society will host Emmy Award winning documentary producer Brian Frey, from WSKG, who will be presenting a program based on his documentary concerning the effect of Hurricane Agnes of this region in 1972. Sections of the program will be...
Authors at this year’s Berkshire Blueberry and Book Festival
This year’s 2024 Berkshire Blueberry and Book Festival, set for July 20, has several local authors who will share the day with guests; some returning, and some are new to the festival this year. One of the festival’s newest authors is Peter Gordon. Gordon, who has a BA in...
Microburst leaves trail of destruction in Montour Falls
MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. (WETM) –One of the places in our area that is cleaning up right now after this week’s storms is Montour Falls. That’s where strong downward winds called a microburst hit parts of the village and forced some families out of their homes. John Parker lives in Rock Cabin Park in Montour Falls […]
Fandango Founder J. Michael Cline Dead at 64 After Jumping From NYC Hotel
Another tragic death has occurred in a series of unfortunate events this month. J. Michael Cline, the founder of the popular movie ticket website Fandango, has died. Cline jumped from the top of a New York City building on July 17, according to TMZ. He was 64 years old. Fandango...
NYSEG Customers could receive compensation credit for food/medication spoilage
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Thousands of people are still without power in the Southern Tier due to Monday’s severe storms, and food spoilage becomes a big issue with the power being out after several days. Some customers without power may be in luck as NYSEG might cover the cost of food that had to be […]
Microsoft outage hits airlines, banks and more in New York
A major cybersecurity firm has blamed a faulty system update amid a Friday morning technology outage that disrupted the operations of major airlines, media companies, banks, medical facilities and telecoms firms around the globe. Crowdstrike, a U.S. firm that advertises being used by over half of Fortune 500 companies, said one of its recent content updates had a defect that impacted Microsoft's Windows Operating System, adding that the incident was "not a security incident or cyberattack." ...
5 Tornadoes Hit NY During Round Of Severe Storms, With 1 Fatality Reported
The time frame for the twisters on Tuesday afternoon, July 16, was from 3 p.m. to around 5:30 p.m. Four of the five were rated an EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, the second-weakest of the six levels. They were identified at:. Canastota, Madison County - EF-1, from 3 p.m....
Historic, Deadly Weather In New York State After Ominous Warning
Rounds of severe storms hit the New York State after an ominous warning. On Tuesday, after a few tornados already touched down in New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency and warned of more severe weather. State of Emergency Issued For New York. “With possible tornado touchdowns...
ALERT: These Campsites In New York State Have CLOSED
The recent storms that pounded portions of New York State have lead to officials closing various campsites. The summer storms that raged through the last few days left a line of destruction behind. As residents cleanup and, in some cases, start to rebuild their homes, the weather is starting to become more enjoyable with less humidity and sunny skies.
New Federal Funding Announced for Firefighters in New York State
It's a good day for firefighters throughout the state of New York today as it was just recently announced that a new round of federal funding has been granted which will going towards benefiting fire departments across the state. Firefighter Federal Funding Breakdown. The announcement of this new federal funding...
Jackpot: Enormous Blue Crab Smashes New York State Record
Sometimes, the fisherman isn't lying about the size of their catch. A monumental blue crab was once again harvested in New York, and it's smashed the previous record set only 10 months ago. Not only does New York have a new record on the books... but the legendary crustacean may...
Massive Amount of Tickets Handed Out In New York State
The summer is at the halfway point and already the New York State police have handed out a large amount of tickets to drivers. The heat and humidity are going to start to subside and the fun is just beginning. If you are planning a road trip anytime soon, there are some things to remember. Watch for kids on bicycles and keep your speed in check. On those clear, sunny days it is easy to get distracted.
CRITICALLY LOW: NY Blood Center issues urgent call for Type O blood donations
Summer months are a challenging time for the blood supply, but with the inventory at a lower level than at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the New York Blood Center has issued an urgent call for donations of particularly Type O blood.
Guthrie hospitals receive national recognition for excellence in stroke care
Sayre, Pa. – Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital and Guthrie Corning Hospital have been honored by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association with the Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Awards. “This prestigious recognition underscores Guthrie’s steadfast commitment to providing stroke patients with the highest quality...
Crowdstrike outage effects in Tompkins County, Ithaca
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) – Some Tompkins County services and buildings are affected by the Crowdstrike outage. A bug in the cyber-security system is causing issues with Microsoft systems worldwide. Locally, the Tompkins County Department of Motor Vehicles is closed to the public until further notice. County officials say updates will be posted to the department’s Facebook page and county website.
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