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Dozens of frustrated taxpayers speak out ahead of school budget vote
ITHACA, N.Y. — More than 100 people turned out Tuesday night to address the Ithaca City School District (ICSD) school board during the district’s annual budget hearing with a week to go before the budget vote and school board election. Over 60 people attended the meeting in-person, with...
From music to melted wax: Upstate NY candle bar to light up former legendary Central NY nightclub
A legendary music club’s stage is about to play host to a different kind of performance—a symphony of scents, as an Upstate New York candle bar experience sets its sights on a second location. Poured Candle Bar of Hudson will be bringing its bespoke fragrance experience and upscale...
Strange Bumps Appearing Cause Panic in the Hudson Valley
Many Hudson Valley residents are panicked by the strange reaction to something in the area. Since the first day of Spring, I've been spending as much time as I can outside. Having the sun finally out has felt so good and it's been awesome to be able to sit outside instead of being cooped up inside.
Here’s what to know ahead of Tuesday’s contentious school board election
ITHACA, N.Y. — This year’s school district elections are shaping up to be particularly heated for residents of the Ithaca City School District (ICSD). Here’s what to know before you head to the polls. Voters Tuesday will elect three new school board members from a pool of...
Voter guide: ICSD school board election 2024
ITHACA, N.Y. — This year’s Board of Education elections have drawn heightened attention within the Ithaca City School District (ICSD) after school board members proposed a budget that includes higher-than-expected increases to the tax levy, or the portion of the budget derived from property taxes. Seven candidates are...
Southside project hopes to rise where previous plans sank
ITHACA, N.Y. — Concept plans filed with the City of Ithaca last week reveal a new effort to develop a Southside property where previous plans failed to materialize. The proposal for 404 Wood Street, also known as 224 Fair Street, is still in the initial planning stages, and as such, renderings are limited. Previously, the site was to feature a sustainable architectural showcase named Perdita Flats, proposed by local couple Umit Sirt and Courtney Royal, who had purchased the lot for $70,000 in 2018.
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