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Tompkins County real estate: 10 most expensive homes sold, May 11-24
A house in Ithaca that sold for $601,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Tompkins County between May 11 and May 24. In total, 15 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past two weeks, with an average price of $395,101. The average price per square foot was $222.
The Chemung County Senior Games kicks off for 2024
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) – The annual Chemung County Senior Games kicked off today for its 33rd year in Horseheads. For the next few weeks, over 400 athletes, ages 50 and older, will be competing in a variety of games. Today, it all kicked off with the Hazel Thompson Memorial 65+ Softball Tournament at the Town […]
Opinion: Voting against the Ithaca City School District budget
This is an opinion piece written by Ithaca resident Lee Rogers in opposition of the Ithaca City School District budget. It was not written by The Ithaca Voice. To submit letters or opinion pieces, please send them to Matt Butler at mbutler@ithacavoice.org. An open letter to the Ithaca Democratic Socialists...
Tompkins County Legislature Updates Grant Policy, Emphasizes Equity and Diversity
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Crews working overtime to mow Woodlawn Cemetery by Memorial Day
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Elmira’s historic Woodlawn Cemetery says crews are working six days a week to make sure all 58 acres are mowed by Memorial Day. The management office declined to comment on camera but told 18 News a rainy start to Spring delayed mowing and made grass especially tall this season. We stopped […]
Eldridge Park opening celebrates 100 years of amusement
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Elmira’s Eldridge Park is celebrating the opening of its 100th season on Friday. An honor ride will be held at 4:45 p.m. A “100th Anniversary Gala Event” will be held in the Dance Hall from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Chemung County Historical Society in Elmira is also marking the […]
Tuesday farmers market in DeWitt Park soon to return
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Tuesday farmer’s market in DeWitt Park will return for another season on June 4. Rotating vendors will be selling goods weekly from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. until late October. Customers can expect different vendors each week, according to a statement from the market,...
ICSD budget denied, Tompkins County tax handling changes, Corning Glassfest, weekend plans
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