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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. ...
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...
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...
Local police chief announces retirement
City of Cortland police chief Paul Sandy announced his retirement following service in the department that spanned across four decades. Sandy’s retirement, which is effective July 31, was announced at the Cortland Common Council meeting on Tuesday. “We are grateful for Chief Sandy’s dedicated service to the city and...
SUNY Cortland Says Intersection at Broadway, Neubig, and Pashley Drive to Open Early Next Week – Intersection Will be Temporary 4-Way Stop
It will be good news to hear for motorists traveling from one side of the City of Cortland to the other. SUNY Cortland has confirmed to X101 News the intersection improvement project at Broadway Ave, Neubig Rd, and Pashley Drive, will reopen early next week. “We are on schedule to...
City of Cortland Sets Public Hearing Date on Proposed Occupancy Tax
During the City of Cortland Common Council meeting last night, the Common Council voted unanimously to set a public hearing date for a proposed local law that would reimplement an occupancy tax on hotels, motels, and bed & breakfast, or other tour rental stay facilities within the City of Cortland. The public hearing will take place on July 16th at 6pm, the next Common Council meeting at City Hall.
TAKE 5 ticket worth over $11k sold in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester is one of three cities in New York that saw TAKE 5 winners! According to the New York State Lottery, a prize-winning ticket worth over $11,567 was purchased at the Wegmans store on Chili Avenue. Other tickets that were purchased includde the Discount Zone Inc. on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn […]
City of Cortland Announces Street Milling/Paving Projects – To Begins July 15th
It will be a busy roadworks season for the City of Cortland Department of Public Works as the list of streets to be milled and paved this summer have been announced. In total, 11 streets within the City of Cortland will be milled and paved; two streets will also have new granite curbing installed and one will have gas lines replaced prior to paving.
Homer Town Hall Closed Independence Day and Friday – Reopens Monday Regular Hours
The Village of Homer has announced that the Homer Town Hall will be closed on Thursday and Friday, July 4th and 5th, for the Independence Day Holiday. The Town Hall will reopen for normal hours on Monday. With the closure, both the Village of Homer and Town of Homer Offices...
Cortland Fire Headquarters to Begin Process For Station Renovations
The City of Cortland’s Fire Headquarters on Court Street in Downtown Cortland has been operating as a fire station since 1914, one of the oldest continuously running fire stations in the state and has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1974. Over the years, Cortland Fire...
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