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Dryden Dispensary opens first recreational drive-thru in New York State
ITHACA, N.Y. — The budtenders at Dryden Dispensary began handing off prepaid recreational orders to customers through the store’s drive-thru window on July 8, making it the first operation of its kind in New York State. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), the state’s oversight agency, released the...
Work to start this week on multiple city streets
The City of Cortland’s summer milling and paving schedule begin this week. According to Crown City Rising, work will commence on Wednesday (July 17) with milling on Helen Avenue. The following streets will be milled in order:. Lebanon Drive. MacGregor Street. Hill Street. The lower half of James Street.
New York under a flash flood warning Monday night
A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 7:52 p.m. in effect until 10 p.m. for Cayuga, Cortland, Onondaga and Seneca counties. "At 7:52 p.m., Emergency management reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area with creeks rising above bankfull and water approaching a house in Cayuga county. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring," comments the weather service. "Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas."
Cayuga Heights loses public works director to Cortland
CAYUGA HEIGHTS, NY (CortacaToday) — Cayuga Heights is losing a key member of its Department of Public Works. Village Mayor Linda Woodard says DPW Director Mike Wiese is heading to Cortland to become the superintendent of public works. She calls the departure a “tremendous loss.”. “It hurts,” Woodard...
Cortland mayor to appoint new DPW supervisor, finance director
CORTLAND, NY (CortacaToday) — Several appointments in Cortland are being made. Mayor Scott Steve will announce this evening the appointments of a new DPW leader and part-time city judge. A new finance director is also being named at tonight’s Common Council meeting, and the mayor will choose a replacement...
Cortland Fire Department receives federal funding
CORTLAND, NY (CortacaToday) – The City of Cortland and its firefighters will benefit from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding. The Cortland Fire Department (CFD) has been awarded about $48,000 for new protective gear and training through DHS FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). Binghamton, Elmira, and Whitney Point join Cortland as Southern Tier winners. Nearly $1.5 million is headed to 16 departments across the state, including the City of Auburn and Moravia in Cayuga County.
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...
Hudson fragrance business expands to Ithaca's West Green Street
This article was edited to include comment from the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce. After years of vacationing together in Ithaca to bridge the gap between New York City and Canada, and the success of their Hudson storefront opened in 2020, life and business partners Ricky Tiscareno and Dennis Green opened Poured Candle Bar in Ithaca earlier this month. ...
Finger Lakes Land Trust continues regional expansion in Ontario County
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) -The Ithaca-based Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) continues to protect regional lands. The Finger Lakes Land Trust has acquired 38 acres in Richmond and South Bristol in Ontario County. It will be added to the Wesley Hill Nature Preserve near the southern end of Honeoye Lake. The Land Trust now has 428 acres of conserved lands near the lake to help maintain water quality and animal habitats.
YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County to Support Cortland YMCA
The YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County announced Friday that they are set to enter into a partnership with the Cortland County Family YMCA. The Cortland County Family YMCA looks to gain additional staff support and expertise without losing the individuality they’ve had for over 150 years. The Ithaca YMCA will provide assistance with grant, philanthropy, and membership growth opportunities.
Historic Ithaca seeks preservation award nominations
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) – A few days remain to nominate projects for the 2024 Preservation Awards in Tompkins County. Any preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, or adaptive reuse projects completed in the county within the past two years are eligible for the annual awards from Historic Ithaca. All nominations must be received by the end of the day on Monday, July 22.
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