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Ithaca school district to cut far more substitute teachers than expected
ITHACA, N.Y. — The impacts of the Ithaca City School District’s (ICSD) new budget continue to unfold. Union leaders for the Ithaca Substitute Teachers Association said Tuesday they had recently learned the district would eliminate all 39 of the “building substitute” teacher positions — many of which are full-time. The change comes weeks before the first day of school.
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.
Cargill in Lansing eliminating positions due to decreased demand for road salt
Cargill, the multinational company in charge of the Cayuga Salt Mine in the town of Lansing, confirmed to Tompkins Weekly on Friday Aug. 9 that the company plans to lay off workers as it seeks to restructure its operations to adjust to lower demand. A source familiar with the situation told Tompkins Weekly that the company will lay off 25 workers as part of the move.
Homeless Cortland man charged in alleged menacing incident
CORTLAND, NY (CortacaToday) – An allegedly stolen garbage can leads to a felony arrest in Cortland. The Cortland Police Department responded to Commando Avenue around 12:41 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2024, for a report of menacing involving a firearm. Officers say three people living at the residence on Commando...
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.
First fully electric conference center in U.S. now open in Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — The first fully electric conference center in the U.S. opened in downtown Ithaca on Tuesday. The Ithaca Downtown Conference Center, located at 116-118 East Green Street, occupies the first and second floors of the 12-story building, with 143 low-income rental units above in the Asteri apartments.
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...
Ithaca Proposes Major Overhaul of Public Works Governance
In an effort to address long standing inefficiencies and enhance public involvement in the city’s Department of Public Works (DPW), the Public Works Governance Working Group has proposed a series of significant reforms. The key recommendation is to dissolve the existing Board of Public Works (BPW) and establish a new Public Works, Accessibility, and Transportation Commission.
BIPOC Community Garden Owner Files Lawsuit Against Neighbor for Alleged Discrimination
Herbalist and owner of Black, Indigenous and people of color and LGBTQ+ safe Jane Minor community garden Amanda David has filed a lawsuit against neighbor Robert Whittaker for alleged discrimination, which she has documented over the past three years. David is alleging that Whittaker discriminated against her, her home and...
Kirst to Represent USA at Men’s Box World Championship for Gold
CJ Kirst, a senior from Cornell men's lacrosse, has been selected as one of 26 players to represent Team USA at the World Lacrosse Box Championships from Sept. 20-29 in Utica, N.Y. This championship will feature 29 men's teams competing for the title. Head coach Regy Thorpe praised the depth of the player pool, making roster decisions particularly tough. Kirst, who has been the Big Red's leading scorer for the last two seasons, aims to contribute to a U.S. team that seeks its first gold since winning bronze in the past five championships. He is among the only two Cornell alumni to play for Team USA since 2015, alongside Jeff Teat ’21, who represents Team Canada.
“Psychic Detective” Phil Jordan Returns to Binghamton Radio
A Tioga County man who hosted a popular weekly radio show decades ago was back in a Binghamton studio to discuss his psychic abilities. Phil Jordan, who lives in Candor, returned to WNBF Radio on Wednesday to talk about his life and some of the unusual situations he's dealt with over the years.
Police looking for suspects who stole three cars out of driveways in Clay
Watch this video that captured one of the suspects Courtesy of New York State Police. CLAY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — State Police, the Cicero Police Department, and the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office received complaints on Aug. 13 over multiple vehicle larcenies in the Town of Clay. Five or six teenagers wearing dark clothing and masks are […]
Horse Dies From Eastern Equine Encephalitis In Madison County
Town of Sullivan, N.Y. - Madison County Health Department has been notified that a horse from the Town of Sullivan has died from the Eastern Equine Encephalitis or Triple E virus. This is that County’s first Triple E detection this year. They remind people there is no vaccine against...
Former Rochester police officer sentenced to 10 weekends in jail for raping 13-year-old
Canandaigua, N.Y. (WHAM)— A former Rochester police officer who pleaded guilty in March to rape and forcible touching was sentenced Wednesday to 10 weekends in jail and 10 years of probation. Shawn Jordanadmitted to having sex with a 13-year-old girl at his South Bristol home in 2022. He was...
Midlakes announces 2024 hall of fame inductees
One individual and one team are set to join the Midlakes Athletics Hall of Fame in a ceremony to be held next month. This year's honorees include 2014 graduate Sean Peacock and the 2007 boys volleyball team. The combination, along with Midlakes' 2023 inductees, will be recognized in a ceremony set for...
New business moving in to former Xerox campus
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — JLL marketing has announced a new lease for part of the former Xerox campus on Resende Road in Webster. The 151,000 square foot industrial lease will be home to Ranger Design starting in 2025. The company signed a long term lease for a space across the first floor of one building […]
Good Cause Evictions forum held in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester City Council members gathered Tuesday for a forum over Good Cause Eviction laws and LLC loopholes. Advocates say the law, if enacted, would protect renters from rent hikes and unfair evictions, and guarantee lease renewals to tenants who have been paying rent and following their lease. Rochester City Council proposed […]
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