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Cornell Professors Stand in Solidarity with UAW Local 2300 Amid Contract Negotiations
The Cornell University Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) issued a statement Wednesday expressing strong support for UAW Local 2300 as the union holds its strike authorization vote and continues negotiating with Cornell over a new contract. UAW Local 2300 members have also released a statement announcing...
'It came full circle': Historical time capsule discovered in Downtown Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) -- On Aug. 8 while digging up the foundation of a home, Ithaca native Dante Shululu came across an old cement block that would soon bring a serendipitous moment to his life. Shululu, who works for his father’s company Common Ground Excavation in Ithaca, says with the...
Cast Complete for New Adaptation of George Orwell's
Casting is now complete for Theatre Royal Bath's previously announced new adaptation of George Orwell's 1984, penned by Ryan Craig (Charlotte and Theodore). Directed by Lindsay Posner, the production will run September 20-28, opening September 25. The brief run will be followed by a U.K. tour, playing dates in Malvern,...
Big Red Gymnastics has 19 Athletes Earn WCGA All-America Scholar Athletes Honors
ITHACA, N.Y.- Nineteen members of the Big Red gymnastics team were named to the WCGA All-America Scholar Athlete honors, the WCGA announced Wednesday. Cornell was ranked 19th among 87 teams nationally that achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better. The team earned a 3.69 with six gymnasts posting a perfect 4.0 GPA: Eva Phair, Macy Armstrong, Melanie Stone, Rachel Zun, Regina Walton and Victoria McMillan. "The Cornell Gymnastics team continues to pursue excellence in the gym as well as the classroom," head coach Melanie Hall said. Their hard work and excellent time management helped them to, once...
Plenty of sunshine is in store for the Twin Tiers today
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM)- We are looking at another beautiful forecast today under high pressure, but rain is coming for the weekend. How much rain are we tracking? Details below:. Patchy fog will be possible again this morning, which should lift by early to mid-morning, leaving us mainly sunny throughout the rest of the morning and through the afternoon. Temperatures today are back in the low 80s.
ICSD taking closer look at administrators
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — An administrative position in the Ithaca City School District may remain unfilled. Superintendent Luvelle Brown tells WHCU the role of deputy superintendent might disappear. Brown adds the school board will look at the need of all administrative roles, which means an increased workload for the...
Cornell’s enrollment ‘very strong,’ says interim president
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — Cornell’s new academic year is approaching. Interim President Michael Kotlikoff says the numbers look good. Kotlikoff is serving as president for two years while a search for Cornell’s next permanent leader continues. FULL INTERVIEW: Michael Kotlikoff on Ithaca’s Morning News.
Webb delivers $120,000 to Kitchen Theatre in Ithaca
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) – Improvements are coming to The Kitchen Theatre Company (KTC) in Ithaca. KTC is getting a DASNY grant for several infrastructure projects to enhance the space. Producing Artistic Director Emily Jackson credits State Senator Lea Webb, who encouraged KTC to seek funding in late 2023, and dropped the $120,000 check off in Ithaca on Monday, August 12, 2024.
Big Red football to host free youth camp Saturday
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) – A new coach looks to get involved in Ithaca. The Cornell University football team is set to host a youth CUBS Camp this weekend. Big Red players will attend to help youth with light drills and take pictures. Cornell Dairy Barn will provide free ice cream. Incoming Head Coach Dan Swanstrom, hired in December and returning to the area after coaching at Ithaca College from 2017-2021, calls CUBS Camp a great opportunity to engage with the community and get people excited about Cornell football.
Free haircuts and hotdog event coming to Painted Post
PAINTED POST, N.Y. (WETM) – Does your kid need a fresh haircut before school starts? Fran’s Landing is hosting a “Haircuts & Hotdogs” event on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to provide free haircuts for kids in the area. The event will take place at the restaurant located at 996 Addison […]
$10M gift from Seneca Foods will support the Cornell Food Venture Center
Arthur Wolcott ’49 went to an auction in Dundee, NY, as a Cornell senior, looking for a good deal on a typewriter. Instead, he bought a bankrupt grape juice plant (which, not incidentally, included at least one typewriter). Thus began his collaboration with the food science faculty and experts at Cornell as he grew what would become Seneca Foods from a struggling company with $110,000 in revenue its first year in 1949 to the $1.5 billion publicly traded company it is today.
Two-year-old Toddler Hit by Car in Corning and Driver Charged
CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) -- Corning City Police responded to an incident where it was reported a two-year-old child was hit by a car on Relihan Blvd. Authorities say the child was behind the vehicle when the driver, Zachary Whitney, 20, began to back up and accidentally hit the child. On...
Elmira City Council tables 'unauthorized camping' law meant to curb homelessness, after public outcry
Elmira elected officials tabled a proposed law to prohibit "unauthorized campsites" during a standing-room-only city council meeting Monday. Oftentimes, the campsites in question are created by people who are homeless. Council members Nick Grasso and Corey Cooke discussed tabling the proposed law ahead of the city council meeting in an...
Installation Wraps on Corning and L3Harris' Jointly-Devloped Rubin Observatory Mirror
CORNING, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2024 — Corning Inc. and L3Harris Technologies have installed a jointly produced 11-ft-wide, 1500-lb glass mirror onto the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile. The mirror becomes the largest convex mirror currently in operation. The Rubin Observatory is one step closer to capturing images of...
Habitat for Humanity ReStore reopens its doors after more than a year
CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) -- After being closed for more than a year due to a devastating fire, the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in corning has opened its doors once again. The store has a fresh, new look, and has welcomed the community in again. "We're very excited here to be...
Anderson asks for answers from Gov. Hochul as Canisteo flood victims many not be eligible for funding
Kate Bowie, ‘When we found out yesterday we could not get the funding — the funding (Gov. Hochul) told us to our face we were getting, it was absolutely soul-crushing’. (Editor’s Note: We had John Anderson contact the governor’s office as he was in Allegany and Steuben counties for two days covering the flooding and attended the Sunday press conference. There are links highlighted through the story to help families in need. In the photo above, Anderson asks Hochul questions. Here is John’s reporting.)
Kids fulfill hoop dreams at basketball camp
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) —Over 100 young athletes gathered at Brand Park to honor their love of basketball. Wally Bailey, owner of Wally’s hall of fame, hosted the camp in honor of his late friend James Masker, who passed on Mother’s Day this year. “This was all about these boys. We had 123 registrants. It’s really […]
Rock legends reuniting for ‘Last Waltz’ tour, including Upstate NY concerts
Two rock legends are reuniting for a special tour paying tribute to The Band’s Robbie Robertson. Guitarist Mike Campbell and keyboardist Benmont Tench, both founding members of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, will lead the “Life is a Carnival: Last Waltz Tour ‘24.” The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will be joined by Ryan Bingham, Jamey Johnson, and Don Was for a series of concerts celebrating the music of Robertson and “The Last Waltz.”
Brittney Griner's New Nickname From Phoenix Mercury Says It All
The Phoenix Mercury are proud of what Brittney Griner accomplished at the 2024 Olympics. That much is clear after the team gave its starting center a new nickname following Team USA's gold medal win. Griner was part of the USA women's basketball team that dominated the Paris Olympics en route to ...
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