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New York Democrats hold campaign kickoff for Vice President Kamala Harris, Tim Walz in Harlem
Democrats in New York assembled a big show of support Wednesday night for Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid for The White House.The state's Democratic leaders held pep rally-like kickoff party to for the Harris-Walz ticket ahead of next week's Democratic National Convention.While Harris and Walz did not make an appearance, Mayor Eric Adams, Gov. Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James, and others were in attendance.Adams and Hochul were among those who spoke about the possibility of the first Black female president, as they aimed to stoke up party energy for the DNC.Prior to the event, a large group...
Big Red Gymnastics has 19 Athletes Earn WCGA All-America Scholar Athletes Honors
ITHACA, N.Y.- Nineteen members of the Big Red gymnastics team were named to the WCGA All-America Scholar Athlete honors, the WCGA announced Wednesday. Cornell was ranked 19th among 87 teams nationally that achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better. The team earned a 3.69 with six gymnasts posting a perfect 4.0 GPA: Eva Phair, Macy Armstrong, Melanie Stone, Rachel Zun, Regina Walton and Victoria McMillan. "The Cornell Gymnastics team continues to pursue excellence in the gym as well as the classroom," head coach Melanie Hall said. Their hard work and excellent time management helped them to, once...
City Police warn of fake jewelry scam
The Cortland Police Department has sent out a warning of a fake jewelry scam in the city. According to a post, city police recently received information from an undisclosed local jewelry store that there’s been an “influx of customers” trying to sell fake jewelry. Noted in the...
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...
Trumansburg certified as pro-housing community
TRUMANSBURG, NY (CortacaToday) — Trumansburg is a pro-housing community. Village trustee Ben Darfler, who led the certification effort, says Trumansburg is now eligible to receive up to 650 million dollars in funding. “The Pro-Housing Communities Program, an initiative by New York State, acknowledges municipalities that are actively working to...
Rochester mourns the passing of Home Leasing co-founder Nelson Leenhouts
Rochester, N.Y. — The Rochester business community is remembering the co-founder of Home Leasing. Nelson Leenhouts, who co-founded the real estate company with his twin brother Norman in 1967, died peacefully at his home on Friday. He was 88 years old. Over the years, he received numerous awards for...
Habitat for Humanity ReStore reopens its doors after more than a year
CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) -- After being closed for more than a year due to a devastating fire, the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in corning has opened its doors once again. The store has a fresh, new look, and has welcomed the community in again. "We're very excited here to be...
Update: Missing NC girl found in Syracuse
CORTLAND, NY (CortacaToday) — Authorities in Cortland County are looking for a missing girl. 14-year-old Brookelyn Anderson is from North Carolina but was last seen on Monday at the Pit Stop gas station in Cortlandville. Anderson is white, about five feet tall, weighing roughly 120 pounds with black hair and blue eyes. If you’ve seen her, contact the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office at 607-753-3311.
Another Store Files For Bankruptcy, Closing Many New York Stores
Another day and another popular business is filing for bankruptcy and closing a number of stores in New York. On Wednesday, Hudson Valley Post reported an "affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an all-inclusive and inviting environment" filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is closing at least 10 New York gyms.
World War II Warships Getting Major Support From New York State
The Buffalo waterfront is home to three United States Navy Warships, and two of those ships are in serious need of repair. So much so that it wasn't that long ago that they were taking on water, putting them on the verge of sinking. Over the last couple of years,...
Most Air Pollution Found In These Parts Of New York
Higher levels of air pollution are found in these areas of your hometown in New York. The New York State DEC released the results from the first phase of the State’s "historic effort" to monitor air quality. DEC Releases First Phase Results of Statewide Community Air Monitoring Initiative. The...
North Country airports receive funding for upgrades
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — New York Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that six North Country airports, including Plattsburgh International and Adirondack Regional, will receive part of $5 million for upgrades. Plattsburgh International will use the funds for aircraft rescue equipment and vehicles, while Adirondack Regional in Saranac Lake...
Do Police Have Ticket Quotas In New York?
As we get closer to the end of the month, you might think that now is the time for police to be more inclined to give out tickets. Growing up I always heard that police have ticket quotas and would give out more tickets later in the month if they were close to not meeting those quotas.
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