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NY schools must notify parents of lockdown drills, try to avoid unintended student trauma
Starting this fall, New York schools will have to develop procedures for notifying parents ahead of lockdown drills and will have to make sure that drills do not mimic a school shooting or other incident of violence. The state Board of Regents, which sets statewide education policy, approved the changes...
Navigating Short-Term Rental Insurance: Insights from Security Mutual Insurance Company
The picturesque landscapes and vibrant communities of Ithaca and Tompkins County have transformed them into highly sought-after destinations for travelers seeking unique experiences. With the emergence of platforms like Airbnb and VRBO, short-term rentals have surged in popularity among visitors, offering them an authentic glimpse into the local lifestyle and culture. This boom in short-term rentals presents property owners with lucrative opportunities to capitalize on the tourism influx. However, amidst the excitement of hosting guests, property owners must grasp the insurance considerations associated with short-term rentals.
Recent Cyber Attacks Threaten Hudson Valley, New York Infrastructure
The Hudson Valley has fallen victim to a slew of cyber attacks in recent months, compromising important information from both local organizations and individuals. Cyberattack complaints in New York state increased 53% between 2016 and 2022, jumping from 16,426 incidents in 2016 to 25,112 in 2022, according to the FBI. The number of attacks targeting critical infrastructure in New York state nearly doubled to 83 in the first half of 2023 compared to 48 during the entirety of 2022 according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
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...
Dryden firefighter reflects on experience with firefighters in Malawi
When Dryden firefighter Amanda Brayton took a trip to Malawi in June, she quickly realized the vast differences between fire departments there and in America. For example, Brayton said the city of Blantyre, Malawi has a population of about 1.8 million people. The city has a fire station and a substation, but both stations have only one fire truck.
Lansing’s Lindsey Fish heads to SUNY Morrisville for softball
Tompkins County has a proud history of softball standouts who have gone on to compete in college. The most recent examples are Groton’s Elisa Allen at Binghamton University and Dryden’s Kahlen Cornell at Georgian Court University, and Lansing’s Zoie Burke at Tompkins Cortland Community College. Another Lansing native is getting set for the next chapter of her career.
Jamey Edwards is on a mission to fix healthcare
The newest episode of a podcast hosted by Entrepreneurship at Cornell, Startup Cornell, features Jamey Edwards, president & chief strategy officer at Koko Home, a company providing radar driven, AI-enabled solutions for healthcare and an Entrepreneur in Residence of StartUp Health, which was founded in 2011 to invest in global health entrepreneurs.
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...
Ithaca man arrested on weapons charges
ITHACA, N.Y. (WETM) — An Ithaca man is facing multiple charges after police say they found a rifle, a bulletproof vest, and ammo in his home. Jerimiah C. Greenidge, 25, was arrested on July 16 after an investigation into recent shootings and weapons violations in the City of Ithaca. According to the Ithaca Police Department, […]
Broome County Sheriff's Office Featured Warrant
The Broome County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man wanted on a burglary charge. The office says Brian Kelsey is wanted for Burglary in the 2nd degree. Kelsey is described as a white male, 6'2, weighing 185 pounds, with blue eyes and gray hair. He was last known to...
Watch live: Hochul holds storm briefing in Rome after devastating storms
A state of emergency remains in effect for Oneida County and Madison County after storms ripped through the area Tuesday night. At least one person is confirmed to have died in the Madison County Village of Canastota during the storm. Gov. Kathy Hochul is in Rome and will hold a...
Review: “Newsies, the Broadway Musical” at the REV
Editorial Note: Historically, The Ithaca Voice has not published theater reviews on a regular basis, but feedback from our audience has consistently indicated that readers would like to see more arts coverage from the Voice. To that end, the Voice is temporarily experimenting with publishing a limited number of live theater reviews for the summer season to gauge reader interest. We hope you will enjoy, and please reach out with any questions or suggestions.
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.
Racker Rivals Big Red hockey game happening July 27th
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — On July 27th, 2024, Racker will be hosting their annual exhibition game to benefit Racker’s Early Childhood Service Program. Racker, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide care and proper resources for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is now in their tenth year of putting on the Racker Rivals Big Red hockey game. Since the first annual game in 2014, Racker has raised over $1.2 million, all of which has gone to various facets of the Early Childhood Services Program.
Grand Opening Celebrated for Tioga County Catholic Charities
Celebrating with a large group of supporters, Catholic Charities of Tompkins / Tioga (CCTT) held an official ribbon cutting with the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce on Monday, July 8, and at the Grand Opening of their new location at 932 W. River Rd. in Nichols, N.Y. Renee Spear, executive...
UAW Local 2300 Members Rally As Bargaining Continues With Expired Contract
This past Thursday, umbrellas and fists were both raised high as approximately 50 members of the local UAW 2300 rallied to garner support for their bargaining efforts with Cornell University. Despite the rainy conditions, the union members collected at A-Lot to share words of encouragement and chant for the University to hear their demands.
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...
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