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Dryden town board to hold public hearing on affordable housing project
The town of Dryden board will hold a public hearing this week on a proposed affordable housing project. The hearing is at 6:05 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, which is before the town board’s second meeting of the month. The public will have an opportunity to speak on a proposed $16 million apartment project with over 50 units by Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS) at 5-9 Freese Rd. in Varna.
Judge in Trump "hush money" case once again rejects recusal effort
Former President Donald Trump's latest attempt to get the judge presiding over his New York criminal case to recuse himself has been denied.It was the third time Justice Juan Merchan has rejected Trump's demands that he step aside from the case. Each effort revolved around claims that the judge was compromised because his daughter works as a Democratic consultant.Trump's lawyers first made the request in May 2023, before the case went to trial, arguing that Merchan should step aside because of work Merchan's daughter had done as a Democratic consultant in support of President Biden. A state ethics panel last year...
Alumni Spotlight: Mark Humbert ’85, his Wayne County farm is an N.Y. finalist for a conservation award
Humbert Farm has been in the family for over a century; Mark Humbert ‘85 (Mathematics) owns the farm and works it with his son Ethan and son-in-law, hoping his grandchildren will run it someday. The 3,400-acre farm produces corn, soybeans, and wheat and is located in Rose, N.Y., in Wayne County.
Disgraced Former Rep. George Santos’ Fraud Trial Set To Begin As Side Hustle Selling Drag Videos On Cameo Takes Off
The upcoming fraud trial of former Rep. George Santos (R-New York) is set to proceed with heightened security and scrutiny. A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that jurors’ identities will remain confidential during the trial, which is scheduled to commence on Sept. 9. Given the high-profile nature of the case, this measure is aimed at protecting jurors from external pressures.
An attorney bought HarrisWalz.com for $10 in 2020. He just sold it for $15,000.
New York trademark attorney Jeremy Green Eche is a Kamala Harris supporter who hopes the current Vice President is successful in her bid for the White House this year. But that's not why he bought a number of web domains with her name in them back in 2020. In his spare time, Eche snaps up unclaimed domain names for under $10 in hopes of eventually selling them for a hefty profit. Also called domain investing, the pastime has paid off for him over the years. "I buy domain names that consist of combinations of two last names that I hope will end...
TCFA’s Young Students Bring Alice in Wonderland Jr. to the Stage
This Saturday, Aug. 17, kids in the Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts’ (TCFA) musical theatre program will perform their rendition of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr. at 7:30 p.m. Children in the program have been working diligently to put together the show in a span of just two...
Berkshire Opera Festival presents Gounod's Faust
The Berkshire Opera Festival is a fully-producing summer festival that opened in 2016. Adhering to the highest standards of artistic excellence, they are committed to restoring fully-staged opera to a place of prominence in the Berkshire community. They are presenting Charles Gounod's Faust at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center on August 24, 27 & 30 and the Artistic Director and co-founder of the Festival, the conductor, Brian Garman, and soprano Raquel Gonzalez spoke with us about the production.
CNY cancer practice plans to ramp up cutting-edge therapy after successful outpatient treatment
Syracuse, NY -- A cutting-edge cancer treatment that promises to control certain tumors after traditional methods fail is poised to reach more people in Central New York. Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY is now scheduling roughly one patient a week to begin bispecific antibody therapy, a treatment for some cancers that have stopped responding to chemotherapy and radiation.
Teenage girl in critical condition after being hit by car in Baldwinsville
Baldwinsville, N.Y. — A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital Sunday night after she was struck by a car in Baldwinsville, troopers said. Ka’Niya Cureton, of Baldwinsville, was walking on East Genesee Street around 9:11 p.m. before the accident happened, according to Trooper Jennifer Jiron, a spokesperson for the State Police.
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...
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