Newark Valley
LATEST NEWS
Listeria Outbreak Reaches New York State, Hospitalizes 7 People
A listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has sickened at least seven people in New York. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating over two dozen reported illnesses across 12 states. As of Friday, 28 people have been sickened and hospitalized, with the most cases reported in New York state, with 7 people hospitalized. Two deaths have been reported, one in New Jersey and another in Illinois. The first case was reported May 29, and the most recent illness connected to the outbreak was reported July 5. The patients range in age from 32-94.
8 years later, fight continues to get "Kyra's Law" passed in N.Y.
MANHASSET, N.Y. -- It has been eight years since a little Long Island girl died at the hands of her own father.Since then, her mother has worked to save other families from a similar fate.But the question many are asking is why hasn't her bill become law yet?Kyra Franchetti's tragic story Kyra Franchetti of Manhasset was shot and killed as she slept by her abusive father during a court-ordered visitation. He then doused the home with gasoline in what was determined to be a murder-suicide.Pain was etched on the faces of parents, their children, and community leaders as they sent a...
New York State Home Improvement Program Supports Low-Income Homeowners
The Targeted Home Improvement Program (T-HIP) is overseen by the New York State Department of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) and it aims to provide support to low- and moderate-income homeowners in economically disadvantaged areas. The T-HIP program targets regions with a history of housing discrimination and segregated living patterns,...
Steve Bannon's trial in border wall fundraising case set for December, after his ongoing prison term
While Steve Bannon serves a four-month federal prison term, the conservative strategist now has a December date for a different trial in New York, where he’s charged with scheming to con donors who gave money to build a border wall with Mexico. With Bannon excused from court because of his incarceration, a judge Tuesday scheduled jury selection to start Dec. 9 in the “We Build the Wall” case. The trial had been expected as soon as September but was postponed because Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, is in a federal penitentiary in Connecticut. Bannon is behind bars because he was convicted of defying a congressional subpoena related to the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. He’s due to be released in late October. The judge in the New York case, April Newbauer, said she wanted to allow enough time for Bannon to meet with his lawyers and review trial exhibits and things she described as “difficult to go over during counsel visits in prison.”
Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail to hit Tompkins County Wednesday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Wednesday at 7:20 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 8 p.m. for Tompkins County. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are likely. "At 7:20 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Richford, or 14...
Planned Center of Government sees interest from contractors despite remaining challenges
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins County officials continued to advance the expansive Center of Government project earlier this month, but state historic regulations and parking concerns are poised to slow further short-term progress. The project is meant to consolidate county services into one downtown facility. Despite support for the project,...
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.
Five Cornell alums headed to Paris for Olympics
Two-time state high school wrestling champion. Four-time NCAA champion. Four-time world champion. Entrepreneur. Husband, father of three, role model. And there’s one more title Kyle Dake ’13 would love to add to that long list: Olympic champion. However, a gold medal won’t be how he measures success when...
Town of Ithaca, property owner look to redevelop iconic Turback’s property
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) – If you ever find yourself longing for the old days of Ithaca, one town official has some potentially good news. Town Supervisor Rod Howe says someone has purchased the gothic revival building at 919 Elmira Road, the former location of the popular Turback’s Restaurant. With help from the town, the owner is pursuing a development grant in hopes of breathing new life into the property and perhaps providing an economic boon to the town and city.
Guthrie hosts Community Benefit Brunch for grant recipients
SAYRE – Guthrie hosted a Community Benefit Brunch on Tuesday, July 23 to honor the recipients of the Donald Guthrie Foundation Community Benefit Grants from fiscal year 2024. According to a press release, the event celebrated the impactful initiatives supported by Guthrie’s commitment to community wellbeing. “Since Dr....
Racker Rivals Returns To Lynah On July 27
ITHACA, N.Y. – The 10th annual Racker Rivals Big Red hockey game sponsored by Tompkins Financial will return to Lynah Rink on Saturday, July 27 with the game at 4 p.m. The Family and Friends Open Skate begins at 2:30 p.m. The annual game has raised over $1 million for the event in previous years. The Racker Rivals Big Red night is an exhibition hockey game featuring Cornell University men's and women's coaches, celebrities, and local community players to raise funds for individuals with disabilities in the Ithaca community. The Racker Rivals Big Red is FREE thanks to #ExcellusBlueCrossBlueShield. You...
Historical NY map on display in Homer
HOMER, NY (CortacaToday) — There’s a new artifact at Homer Town Hall. A New York state map from 1834 is on display. Town Historian Martin Sweeney says it was found at an online auction. He adds the map was made one year before the Village of Homer was incorporated.
Southworks opening to visitors, Sciencenter shares sad news, move over laws, weekend plans
Good morning ☀️ It’s Thursday and I’m talking about the next big development in Ithaca in today's newsletter, and helping you to plan out your weekend. If you have any Finger Lakes moments you’d like to share, send me your best photos and a short passage to JMack@gannett.com so I can share the love...
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.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.