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Rootstock to bring youth talent to Ithaca Commons, Tompkins County weekend event planner
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The sound of a car wash has made their neighborhood “unbearable”
ITHACA, N.Y. — City officials and a local car wash-chain owner have struck an agreement to turn off the business’ vacuums earlier in the evening. The decision came after a wave of Southside neighborhood residents living near the new Squeaky Clean Car Wash location at 501-507 South Meadow Street appeared at a Common Council meeting to complain that the car wash’s vacuums created a highly irritating noise.
🚧 Traffic Alert: Drainage Improvements Along NY 41A in Homer, NY on May 9th
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in NewYork. There will be significant impacts to traffic flow along NY 41A in Homer due to drainage improvements scheduled for Thursday, May 9th, 2024. From 11:00 AM to 01:30 PM, alternating one-way traffic will be managed by flaggers between Foster Rd and Cutler School Rd. During this time, all northbound lanes will be closed while southbound lanes will remain open. Motorists are advised to expect delays in the area and consider alternate routes if possible. This update aims to provide the latest information to ensure that those affected can plan accordingly for their travel.
World’s Largest Rubber Duck Coming to Hudson Valley
If you hear a very loud quacking sound, don't be alarmed. It's just the world's largest rubber duck. Over the years there have been some strange sightings in the Hudson Valley. We've been visited by everything from giant hot dogs and boots to an enormous vegetable. But nothing that can compare to the world's largest duck.
Tompkins County real estate: nine most expensive homes sold, May 4-10
A house in Ithaca that sold for $572,800 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Tompkins County in the past week. In total, nine residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $325,923. The average price per square foot ended up at $217.
Shape the Future: Proteomics and Metabolomics Facility Town Hall Meeting
Attention researchers and facility users with a vested interest in proteomics and metabolomics! You have a unique opportunity to participate in shaping the future of the Proteomics and Metabolomics Facility services at the upcoming town hall meeting.
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