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New York Resident Embroiled in Wrongful Death Lawsuit with Disney World
A legal battle is raging on between a New York man and the Walt Disney Corporation. The man, Jeffrey Piccolo of Rocky Point, NY, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Disney. Tragically, Piccolo lost his wife, Dr. Kanokporn Tangsuan, in 2023 while at Disney World in Florida. Florida Gov....
Trump seeks to delay sentencing in "hush money" case until after election
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump asked the judge overseeing his criminal case in New York to delay his sentencing until after the presidential election in November, arguing that a delay is necessary to resolve ongoing legal challenges to his conviction.In a letter to Justice Juan Merchan, the judge overseeing the case, Trump attorneys Todd Blanche and Emil Bove noted that the current sentencing date of Sept. 18 would come after early voting has already begun."Sentencing is currently scheduled to occur after the commencement of early voting in the Presidential election," Blanche and Bove wrote. "By adjourning the sentencing until...
Summer sidewalk sale returns to downtown Ithaca
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — Downtown Ithaca’s summer sidewalk sale is back. Nan Rohrer at the Downtown Ithaca Alliance says shop owners around the city are participating. Rohrer says the sale will help businesses still rebuilding from the COVID-19 pandemic.
TC3 sees another boon in fall enrollment
DRYDEN, NY (CortacaToday) — Enrollment at TC3 has increased again. Since last fall, TC3 President Amy Kremenek tells WHCU registration continues a multi-year streak. Kremenek notes another trend in enrollment for the upcoming semester. The fall semester at TC3 begins Monday, August 26th. FULL INTERVIEW: Dr. Amy Kremenek on...
Tesla’s deal with New York State is about to change dramatically
Tesla’s deal with New York State officials regarding the Gigafactory in Buffalo is about to change dramatically as the current agreement is set to expire this year. The factory produces Tesla’s Solar Roof and Superchargers. There are also Autopilot data analysts employed at the factory. Tesla currently has...
Cornell Professors Stand in Solidarity with UAW Local 2300 Amid Contract Negotiations
The Cornell University Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) issued a statement Wednesday expressing strong support for UAW Local 2300 as the union holds its strike authorization vote and continues negotiating with Cornell over a new contract. UAW Local 2300 members have also released a statement announcing...
County frustration grows as Center of Government project navigates historic regulations
ITHACA, N.Y. — The proposed Tompkins County Center of Government project represents a massive construction and reorganizational undertaking for county officials, one that was always destined for hiccups and roadblocks. But ongoing discussions with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) about crucial grant funding for the project have presented...
Inside Look: Broome County Sheriff’s Office SRG Crime Response Program
On August 15, 2024 results of the Broome County Sheriff’s Office Strategic Response Group (SRG) public safety and crime response initiative were announced by Sheriff Fred Akshar. Full-time activation of the Strategic Response Group began in mid-June, resulting in 71 arrests, including 16 narcotics charges, 23 warrant arrests, 27...
City election reform petition thrown out on legal grounds, working group will explore reforms
ITHACA, N.Y. — A petition to bring ranked-choice voting and open primaries to a referendum in the City of Ithaca was denied by the Ithaca City Clerk, but the effort has spurred the Common Council to explore the election reforms in a working group. The two election reforms could...
Cornell proposal draws crosswalk concerns
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — Cornell is planning construction at a busy intersection. The university is looking to combine Duffield Hall with Phillips Hall. Work would take place at the corner of Campus Road and Hoy Road. Ithaca Planning & Development Board member Andy Rollman is concerned about pedestrian safety.
Jackson’s Rebecca Griebel Accepts Walk-on Spot at Cornell
Jackson Hole graduate Rebecca Griebel is continuing with track and field as a walk-on at Cornell University. Griebel qualified in three individual events at the 2024 state track meet in Casper last May. She finished fourth place in the 4A triple jump. She also ran the 200 meters and was in the long jump.
Ithaca Artist Market: Over three decades of connecting artists to their audiences
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — The 32nd annual Ithaca Artist Market takes place Friday, August 16th from noon to 7:30 p.m. at the Ithaca Farmers Market pavilion. All 88 booths in the pavilion will be filled with local fine and functional artists. The market is a program of the Community Arts Partnership and aims to give artists and their audiences the chance to connect one-on-one.
Ithaca to Unveil Statues of Frances Perkins and Lucy Brown: Honoring Women’s Contributions
This Saturday, Ithaca will celebrate the unveiling of two statues honoring the legacies of Frances Perkins and Lucy Brown, two women whose contributions have significantly shaped the local community and the nation. The statues, created by renowned sculptor Meredith Bergmann, will be located at two prominent sites in Ithaca, marking an important step in recognizing the historical impact of women.
Onondaga County hit by 77 car thefts in one week, mostly by juveniles
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Seventy-seven vehicles were stolen in Onondaga County in the past week according to Onondaga County Sheriff Toby Shelley. Following the stolen vehicle incident that took place in Clay earlier this week, Sheriff Shelley called the car thefts and smash-and-grabs in the Central New York region “flat out wrong.”
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