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Steuben County advises caution as residents and crews clean up after severe storms
STEUBEN COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) — Nearly 9,000 people are still without power on Tuesday after severe storms rocked the Twin Tiers, with potential for more storms on Tuesday. The Steuben County Office of Emergency Management released a statement Tuesday morning, July 16, saying that utility crews are working to clear roadways and reestablish power throughout […]
Hammerstone Carpentry for Women expands reach with new West End workspace
ITHACA, N.Y. — After 11 years of teaching at their Trumansburg location, Hammerstone: Carpentry for Women is opening a second teaching space in Ithaca’s West End with plans to start holding classes downtown by the end of the summer. Tompkins County and City of Ithaca representatives, Hammerstone alumnae,...
PHOTOS: Severe storms leave behind damage across CNY
CENTRAL NEW YORK (WSYR-TV) — Mother nature has been brutal lately. Less than a week ago there were tornado confirmations, and now, severe thunderstorms are wreaking havoc in the area this week. Cortland County Virgil Virgil Fire Department’s Chief, Adam Brown, told NewsChannel 9 overnight that there have been numerous trees and power lines with […]
Tickets to this sheep-show are free: See Tompkins County 4-H's hard work in action
Tompkins County's 4-H program is ringing the dinner bell and hoping to bring the kids its taught back to 4-H acres to prepare for its annual Youth Fair on July 23-27 at the 4-H Acres in Ithaca. 4-H is a worldwide youth development program available in every state and over...
Laurel Health opens new dental office in Towanda
Towanda, Pa. — The Laurel Health Centers healthcare system has expanded dental services in Bradford County, adding a new office space. A Laurel Health dental office will replace dental care currently offered through Bradford County Dental at the Progress Plaza building in Towanda. A new doctor will begin providing care in place of retiring Dr. David Redding. ...
Dryden, Freeville town courts to merge by end of 2024
DRYDEN, NY (CortacaToday) — Two Tompkins County courts are becoming one. The Dryden and Freeville town courts will merge by the end of the year. Dryden Town Supervisor Jason Leifer says the decision was made after a judge decided to retire. Leifer tells us the change won’t happen right...
Village Grove construction on track in Trumansburg
Construction on the Village Grove development, projected to be the village of Trumansburg’s largest and greenest affordable housing project, is underway. The $27 million project is meant to bring 10 affordable rental townhomes or duplexes, as well as 46 affordable apartments in a two-story building, and nine lots at a market-rate price that could likely house 17 apartments, to the south side of the village by the end of the year.
Dryden firefighter reflects on experience with firefighters in Malawi
When Dryden firefighter Amanda Brayton took a trip to Malawi in June, she quickly realized the vast differences between fire departments there and in America. For example, Brayton said the city of Blantyre, Malawi has a population of about 1.8 million people. The city has a fire station and a substation, but both stations have only one fire truck.
City of Ithaca Common Council enacts Good Cause Eviction law
Ithaca City Common Council voted in favor of opting into the recently passed New York State Good Cause Eviction law at a meeting July 10, making the city the fourth municipality in the state to do so. Under the new law, landlords cannot evict or refuse to renew a lease...
Ithaca man arrested on weapons charges
ITHACA, N.Y. (WETM) — An Ithaca man is facing multiple charges after police say they found a rifle, a bulletproof vest, and ammo in his home. Jerimiah C. Greenidge, 25, was arrested on July 16 after an investigation into recent shootings and weapons violations in the City of Ithaca. According to the Ithaca Police Department, […]
Review: “Newsies, the Broadway Musical” at the REV
Editorial Note: Historically, The Ithaca Voice has not published theater reviews on a regular basis, but feedback from our audience has consistently indicated that readers would like to see more arts coverage from the Voice. To that end, the Voice is temporarily experimenting with publishing a limited number of live theater reviews for the summer season to gauge reader interest. We hope you will enjoy, and please reach out with any questions or suggestions.
Racker Rivals Big Red hockey game happening July 27th
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — On July 27th, 2024, Racker will be hosting their annual exhibition game to benefit Racker’s Early Childhood Service Program. Racker, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide care and proper resources for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is now in their tenth year of putting on the Racker Rivals Big Red hockey game. Since the first annual game in 2014, Racker has raised over $1.2 million, all of which has gone to various facets of the Early Childhood Services Program.
New York: Tioga Downs Casino’s oldest player celebrates 105th birthday
Tioga Downs Casino’s oldest player is celebrating a milestone birthday this month. To celebrate, she had a party at the casino and marked the occasion with family and playing her favorite, the slots. Story continues below. “I play the slots, I’m not fast enough for the tables,” said Ruth...
UAW Local 2300 Members Rally As Bargaining Continues With Expired Contract
This past Thursday, umbrellas and fists were both raised high as approximately 50 members of the local UAW 2300 rallied to garner support for their bargaining efforts with Cornell University. Despite the rainy conditions, the union members collected at A-Lot to share words of encouragement and chant for the University to hear their demands.
Tioga County Fair returns to Owego next month
The Tioga County Fair is set to return to Owego next month. The fair will take place from Tuesday, Aug. 6th through Saturday, Aug. 10th in Marvin Park. The annual event will feature carnival rides, great food, a demolition derby and plenty of other entertainment options. For more information and...
Ithaca Common Council considering bird bill
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — Ithaca city officials plan to discuss a proposed bird bill. The ordinance would require all new construction projects in the city to meet bird-friendly standards. Since 1970, bird populations in the U-S and Canada have dropped by 30 percent. Experts cite collisions with glass surfaces as the top killer of migratory birds. Similar legislation is being discussed in Albany.
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