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NEO Project: Ithaca-Based Band Brings The Funk All Over New York
Hailing from Ithaca, six-piece funk band NEO Project dazzles audiences with their energetic stage presence and hypnotic fusion music. Their unique, high-energy sound and performances have blown crowds away for the better part of a decade. With an interesting mix of genres and insatiable chemistry, NEO Project is sure to put on an unforgettable performance.
Spotted lanternflies threaten Finger Lakes vineyards; grape growers on high alert
Romulus, N.Y. (WHAM) — An invasive species has been spotted in the Finger Lakes grape-growing region. Experts are warning growers to be on guard for spotted lanternflies, which have the potential to harm vineyards. Experts say spotted lanternfly populations have been discovered in Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, Ithaca, and most...
Men’s Hoops To Make Annual Trip To the Dome To Play Syracuse on Nov. 27
Lexi Woodcock/Cornell Athletics ITHACA, N.Y. -- The Cornell-Syracuse men's basketball series has a date for the 2024-25 season as the Big Red will visit the Orange on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at the JMA Wireless Dome. Game time and broadcast information will be announced at a later date. It will be the 129th matchup between the programs on the hardwood, with the Orange holding a commanding 97-31 edge in the all-time series. Syracuse has won 43 consecutive matchups with the Big Red dating back to the 1968-69 season. Last season, Syracuse nailed a season-best 13 3-pointers and Cornell struggled from beyond...
Finger Lakes Wine Festival kicks off this weekend with toga party, fireworks. What to know
Wine aficionados or casual festival goers can enjoy the Finger Lakes Wine Festival Friday, Saturday and Sunday this weekend at Watkins Glen International. Dawn Burlew, president of Watkins Glen International, said the festival, which started in 1997, has been voted the best wine festival by readers of USA TODAY and is a fan...
IC grad Musnicki set for fourth gold medal run in Paris
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) – An Ithaca College graduate and two-time gold medalist hopes to go out on top. Class of 2005’s Meghan Musnicki is heading to her fourth and final Olympics in women’s eight rowing. She is one of 21 rowers named to the U.S. Team in April. Musnicki was reportedly done with competition after her last Olympics in Japan until she decided to enter the 2022 Royal Henley Regatta for fun with a friend. The pair won, and her competitive fire was reignited.
Ithaca’s Luca Pepe to suit up for TC3 lacrosse
Every year, Ithaca High School is incredibly well-represented in the college lacrosse scene, with former student-athletes spread out across the country. The most recent addition to this long list is staying close to home. Luca Pepe is making the short trip to Tompkins Cortland Community College to further his academic...
GrassRoots Unplugged returns to Trumansburg for second year
The Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance, a staple of life in Trumansburg and the broader region, is world renowned. Its success has been so resounding that local organizations have taken notice and expanded on Grassroots’ dazzling luster. Such is the case of the Trumansburg Conservatory of...
New York College Football Player Amazes Crowd with National Anthem
Forget the Home Run Derby, this is the real National Anthem performance that we should be talking about! This video of an Ithaca Football player is making the rounds online and capturing hearts. Swing, and a Miss!. It can be a huge honor to sing the National Anthem for major...
Local housing market reports: 2023 vs. 2024
(WENY) -- The Elmira-Corning Regional Association of Realtors released their quarterly housing market report yesterday and there are a few things that potential buyers should note. This data is compiled from market activity in Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga and Yates counties. For the first half of 2024, the median home...
Cayuga Health’s first therapy practice opens at Ithaca Mall
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cayuga Health Psychology, the organization’s first outpatient behavioral therapy service, opened early this month. The practice is located within the organization’s existing Ithaca Mall location at 40 Catherwood Drive. A statement from Cayuga Health sent Tuesday named Dr. Kaitlin Lilienthal as the leader of...
Ithaca College coach optimistic about Olympic soccer team
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — A local coach is optimistic about the Olympics. Garret Eldridge leads the Ithaca College Men’s Soccer team. He believes the U.S. Men’s Soccer squad has a great shot at the gold medal in Paris. “I think that the younger guys in the Olympics...
Local effort to encourage voter registration in Chemung County
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- A group of Chemung County residents is trying to get the community involved in voting ahead of the upcoming elections. Twice a week, they set up at a grocery store to help people figure out if they're registered to vote, and encourage them to sign up if they aren't.
National Night Out is Happenin’ in Homer
On this weeks edition of Happenin’ in Homer X101’s Matt Brooks is Joined by Village of Homer Police Chief Bob Pitman. The third annual National Night Out is coming up on August 6th and Chief Pitman is here to share all the details. Games, food, and family fun, all of that and more brought to you by Homer’s Law Enforcement.
Famous Route 90 Sales Happening This Weekend
A sign the month of July is coming to an end is the annual Route 90 sales from Homer to Montezuma. Taking place every year on the last full weekend for the month of July, there will be 50 miles of garage/yard sales. Some sales could begin tomorrow, Friday, but a majority of Route 90 Sale will open up come Saturday morning and continue through Sunday.
Horseheads sticker shop raided, accused of selling weed illegally
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WENY) -- Best Buds in Horseheads was closed Wednesday evening after they had their marijuana seized by law enforcement. A sign posted on the door of the business in Hanover Square reads that illicit cannabis was seized and the shop was ordered to close. The sign was posted by the New York State Office of Cannabis Management.
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