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Listeria outbreak sickens at least 12 in New York
NEW YORK – At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.The state Health Department said four of those cases were in New York City, two were in Suffolk County and one was in Nassau County. The remaining five cases were located in Cayuga, Dutchess, Greene, Onondaga and Oswego counties.All 12 patients had to be hospitalized. No deaths linked to the listeria outbreak have been reported in New York.Two cases of listeria have been reported in New Jersey – one in Monmouth County and one...
Annual Route 90 garage sale returns
HOMER, NY (CortacaToday) – Thousands of people hunting for a bargain or hidden treasure will make their way into Central New York this weekend. The annual Route 90 Garage Sale kicks off today, spanning 50 miles from Homer all the way to Montezuma. Plenty of vendors, bake sales, and barbecues are typically set up along the route. The official hours run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sunday, rain or shine, though some sales begin earlier and end later.
'I feel betrayed': Harmful algal blooms affecting drinking water in Auburn
Harmful algal blooms can be found in bodies of water across New York state, but in the city of Auburn, just outside Syracuse, they’ve grown increasingly prevalent. Specifically, the Owasco Lake has been significantly impacted and now, a route to improving the water doesn’t look as clear as before.
City of Cortland receives $65,000 to remove ash trees
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced that the City of Cortland and other municipalities will receive grant funding to support 23 urban forestry projects across New York state, according to a release. Cortland is receiving $65,000 of the $7.1 million distributed through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Urban...
City provides FAQ page for two-way traffic transition, other DRI projects
Mayor Scott Steve and Cortland officials have provided a page of frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the city website as the transition to a two-way Main Street draws closer. The city's Main Street is currently receiving an upgrade through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. Aside from new sidewalks, curbs, lighting and more, Main Street will return to a two-way street for the first time in over 50 years.
Dryden Fire Department receives $95K from federal grant
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Dryden Fire Department received a $95,000 boost Thursday thanks to a federal grant program meant to help local fire departments with staffing, equipment and fire prevention practices. Dryden’s department is the first recipient of the federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) funding in Tompkins County....
ICSD’s Head Budget Developer Takes Pay Cut in Move to Trumansburg School District
The Ithaca City School District’s (ICSD) Chief Operations Officer (COO) Amanda Verba, who is in charge of developing the budget each year and constructing the district’s long-term financial plans, will leave the district for a position as school business executive in the Trumansburg Central School District. Verba started...
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