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Cornell’s enrollment ‘very strong,’ says interim president
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — Cornell’s new academic year is approaching. Interim President Michael Kotlikoff says the numbers look good. Kotlikoff is serving as president for two years while a search for Cornell’s next permanent leader continues. FULL INTERVIEW: Michael Kotlikoff on Ithaca’s Morning News.
Opening Date Announced For C-Ville Taco Bell
It’s time to Taco-bout some big news in terms of a new drive-thru restaurant in Cortlandville. The Taco Bell located at 860 NYS Route 13, will officially open next Wednesday, August 21st, Hospitality Restaurant Group (HRG) told X101 News. The new restaurant, which will have dual drive-thru ordering, will...
Here We Go Again: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Returns to Upstate New York
The entirety of New York State is under an air quality alert due to smoke billowing in from the raging Canadian wildfires. Summer 2023 was memorable because of one thing: the Canadian Wildfires. The thick, pungent smoke painted the skies gold and partially obscured the sun. Not only did the smoke make it look slightly apocalyptic outside, it also made it reek of campfire.
Rite Aid Closing over 800 Stores Nationally, 60 Locations in New York
Due to ongoing financial struggles and bankruptcy woes, a massive pharmacy chain is now closing 800 stores nationwide. 2024 has been a horrible year for Rite Aid, a popular pharmacy for many here in Central New York. The chain has stores in Washington Mills, New Hartford, Utica, Whitesboro, and Rome, but persistent closures has residents worried their location could be next.
NYSDOT has allocated millions for bridges, culverts. Which local bridges will get fixed?
The state is giving Oneida County nearly $2.8 million to replace the Brewer Road bridge over the West Branch Fish Creek in the Town of Camden. That’s the most expensive project in Oneida County being funded under the latest, $484 million round of funding through the New York State Department of Transportation’s BRIDGE NY Program. ...
Bergmann sculptor Q&A, Sturgeon moon, free lunches, Bill George's memoir
Good morning 🌞 It’s Wednesday and today I’m sharing a story that might interest you from a once-local author with a good cause. If you have any Finger Lakes moments you’d like to share, send your best photos and a short passage to JMack@gannett.com so you can help share the love with other readers...
Three Earn Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete Honors
ITHACA, N.Y. -- Three Cornell softball players earned Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete Honors when the National Fastpitch Coaches Association revealed its 2023-24 list of award recipients. Overall, the organization recognized 8,054 collegiate student-athletes including Cornell rising seniors, Emma Antich (infielder) and Reagen London (catcher) alongside rising junior, Sydney Stapf (outfielder). Antich has a cumulative GPA of 3.613 while studying biological sciences, London's cumulative GPA is 3.216 while studying human bio, health & society and Stapf has a cumulative GPA of 4.103 while studying biological sciences. On the field, Antich finished with a career best .287 batting average, 21 runs and...
New Yorker Strikes Gold With Million-Dollar Mega Millions Win
One lucky New York resident just won a million dollars in the Mega Millions. Tuesday August 13th 2024's winning numbers were 34, 55, 59, 65, 70, and the Mega Ball was 12. The Megaplier was 4X. One ticket purchased in New York matched all five numbers except for the Mega Ball worth $1 million.
Electronic bikes gain speed in WNY, local bike shop offers tips to remain safe
TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Electric bikes and electric scooters have never been more popular. “E-bike sales have really tripled in the last three years,” said Jim Costello, the regional manager of Bert’s Bikes and Fitness. Costello says e-bikes are safe, but like any other battery-powered vehicle, he says people need to use common sense. “You […]
Three Upstate NY College Hockey Programs Named in New Class-Action Lawsuit
Three college hockey programs in Upstate New York were among the ten named in a class-action lawsuit filed on Monday, August 12th. Per a report from The Hockey News, the suit was filed by Freedman Normand Friedland LLP on behalf of former junior hockey player Rylan Masterson. The suit names...
Survey aims to understand barriers to accessing healthcare in the Finger Lakes region
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Eight counties in the Finger Lakes region collaborated on a survey to better understand how someone’s location and financial abilities impact their access to healthcare. The health departments in Ontario, Wayne, Seneca, Livingston, Yates, Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben want to know how often the people...
Spencer-Van Etten Board of Education Tackles Code of Conduct
On Thursday, Aug. 8, the Spencer-Van Etten board of education conducted their annual review and approval of the district’s code of conduct. Although there were no changes from last year’s code of conduct, some board members had concerns, specifically about the district’s discipline policies. Board President Don...
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