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Move-In at SUNY Cortland Begins Tomorrow
Beginning tomorrow, August 22nd, students will begin to move in on campus for the start of the Fall 2024 semester at SUNY Cortland. Classes will begin on Monday, August 26th. SUNY Cortland says new and transfer students will be the first to arrive on campus Thursday and Friday. Returning students will arrive over the weekend.
Ithaca police investigating assault, possible hate crime
ITHACA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Ithaca police were alerted to an assault that happened on Saturday, August 17, around 2:30 p.m. at the 100 block of Cascadilla Street. The suspect, described as a white male in his mid-20s to early 30s with black, curly hair, wearing black sweatpants and a light-colored t-shirt, allegedly got off […]
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Awards Contract for Maintenance Dredging of Newark Bay Federal Navigation Project
NEWARK, NJ – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District, announces the awarding of the contract for the Maintenance Dredging of Newark Bay, Federal Navigation Project. The contract, valued at $32,334,175.00, was awarded to Donjon Marine Co., a leading maritime services provider. This crucial project will...
USDA emergency funding available in Tompkins, Cortland, Seneca Counties
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) – Seven New York counties have been named primary natural disaster areas. The designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend emergency credit to farmers to help recover from tornadoes, flash floods, excessive rain, hail, and high winds that happened from July 10, 2024, through July 16, 2024. The emergency loans can be used to replace essential equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation, or to refinance certain debts. FSA will review loan applications based on extent of losses, security available, and the ability to repay.
Many New York Residents Infected With Deadly Virus From Insects
Hudson Valley residents and someone from Long Island were bitten by mosquitoes carrying a deadly virus. First Person In New York State To Test Positive For West Nile In 2024. Earlier this week, a Long Island man became the first person in New York to test positive for West Nile Virus in 2024.
Five More Festivals Happening Before The End Of Summer In WNY
Just because the Erie County Fair is over, doesn't mean you've had your last piece of fried dough yet. It's no secret that the end of the Erie County Fair in Western New York is one of the biggest signs that the summer is coming to an end. Normally that's when people get excited about football games, start closing up their pools, and start to get ready for the kids to head back to school.
Farmer’s Almanac says this NJ town will get the first frost
We all know that the accuracy of the Farmers' Almanac and its less popular counterpart, the Old Farmers' Almanac, is questionable at best. In today's world, where immediate information is always at our fingertips, no one has any patience anymore. We're so desperate to know what the weather will be...
Carnival games at NYS Fair: 10 must-play contests on the Midway (video)
Geddes, N.Y. — The New York State Fair is back, and the popular Midway is jam-packed with carnival games for people of all ages. We spent some time at the ring toss, hoop shot and water pistol races on the first day of the fair. If you purchase a...
Day 1 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — 2024 is now the Year of the Goat. At least it is at the New York State Fair. Welcome back, everyone, for what’s sure to be another exciting 13 days of music, food (and drink) and fun. And don’t forget the agriculture. One of...
Feds Seize Popular Sports Streaming Site Used by New Yorkers
A major streaming site that boasted over 15 million monthly visitors had its domain abruptly seized by Homeland Security. If you're a sports fan, chances are you've heard of the name Streameast. The website let fans watch live games for free, allowing them to bypass monthly subscription fees or paywalls.
Workers Continue to Strike as the University Attempts to Recruit Retirees
On the third full day of Cornell workers’ historic strike, negotiation efforts between the UAW and the University continued. Starting Sunday night, more than 1,000 Cornell custodians, food service workers, mechanics and other University employees announced a strike after failed negotiation efforts over a new contract. Over 1,200 University...
Cornell’s Ben Furnas on leadership: ‘See the humanity in everybody you meet’
As executive director of The 2030 Project at Cornell University, Ben Furnas is harnessing the university’s research and expertise to find solutions to the climate challenge. The 2030 Project is sponsoring research into reflecting sunlight, reducing methane from cows, capturing carbon and transitioning jobs to a low-carbon future, among other projects.
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