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Free Pool Access For Summer: Hochul Launches 'Get Offline, Get Outside' Campaign At NY Parks
“Summer is here – get offline and get outside.”. On Tuesday, July 2, Hochul announced that for the rest of the summer, there will be no entry fees at New York State Parks pools. It’s part of the “Get Offline, Get Outside” campaign, which encourages young people and families...
ADL demands state attorneys general investigate anti-Israel groups
EXCLUSIVE — The Anti-Defamation League is pressing state attorneys general in New York and Arizona to investigate the tax-exempt statuses of two anti-Israel groups linked to protests in support of Hamas, according to sets of letters obtained by the Washington Examiner. The letters, which the ADL sent Tuesday to New York Attorney General Letitia James […]
New York sued over civilian body armor restrictions
(The Center Square) — New York's restrictions on personal protective body armor are unconstitutional, according to a new lawsuit filed by a gun rights group, which asks a judge to overturn the law. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Buffalo by the Firearms Policy Coalition, alleges that the restrictions on civilian use of body armor violates the Second Amendment rights of several defendants, whom the group is representing in the latest legal challenge to New York's strict firearm laws. ...
Support Disabled Upstate New York Veterans at Paws and Pints
Get ready for a paw-sitively fantastic day of fun with your furry friends at Paws and Pints, hosted by Beer Tree Brew at their beautiful Farm location on Saturday, September 14th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Supporting Disabled Veterans. This event promises to be a blast for the whole...
Closed: ‘Contaminated’ Water Found At These New York Beaches
Officials from New York closed down two beaches because the water was found to be "contaminated." The Westchester County Department of Health confirmed two beaches were shut down because of "elevated bacteria levels." Westchester County Closes Two Beaches. Westchester County Beach Surveillance Program "protects the public from illnesses associated with...
Supreme Court kicks gun cases back to lower courts after major ruling
Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered lower courts to take another look at challenges to several federal and state firearms restrictions in the wake of its ruling upholding a law that bans people subject to domestic violence restraining orders from having guns.The cases had been pending before the court for months while it considered the constitutionality of the 30-year-old law that disarmed alleged domestic abusers. In an 8-1 ruling last month, the court found that the Second Amendment allows an individual who poses a credible threat to the safety of others to be banned from having firearms temporarily.On...
Rest stop restaurants should be open 24/7
Driving back from Vermont a week ago for a short trip, we stopped on the New York State Thruway to fill up and grab a coffee. As per usual on a Summer Sunday, the highway was crowded with traffic, mostly families trying to get back to Jersey to prepare for the coming work week. It was early so the crowds weren't too bad for us, but the lines at the other storefronts were starting to grow.
Dryden Dispensary announces addition of drive-thru option
DRYDEN, NY (CortacaToday) — A marijuana dispensary in Tompkins County is adding something new. The Dryden Dispensary plans to open their drive-thru on Monday. It’ll be the first of its kind in New York. Managers say you must prepay on their website, select a time, show an order confirmation and ID, and receive your order. They stress prepay is the only option.
High Schools honor graduating classes of 2024
Over the last two weeks, Tompkins County welcomed graduating students from high schools all over the area into adulthood, celebrating their accomplishments and individuality. At Ithaca High School’s commencement ceremony, Naveena Clark, student speaker, gave thanks to everyone who made her positive experience at IHS possible. “Today, I wanted...
Dozens Honored at Vietnam-Era Veterans Pinning Ceremony
HORSEHEADS, NY (WENY) -- Vietnam-Era veterans from Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben Counties were recognized at a pinning ceremony at Horseheads High School on Tuesday afternoon. The pinning ceremony was hosted by Congressman Nick Langworthy in partnership with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. "The ceremony today was very...
Melania Trump looks downcast as Jill Biden celebrates another Vogue cover years after ex-First Lady snubbed by magazine
FIRST Lady Jill Biden has stunned fans with a new Vogue cover years after Melania Trump was snubbed by the iconic magazine. The former first lady wore dark colors as she arrived at Trump Tower in New York City on Sunday in anticipation of her Log Cabin Republicans fundraiser. Melania, 54, wore a navy blue […]
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