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Landlords and Advocates Grapple with Good Cause Eviction Law at Public Hearing
The City of Ithaca held a public hearing on their proposed Good Cause Eviction law, set to be voted on by Common Council on July 10. During the hearing, both advocates and opponents of the law shared their perspectives regarding the law. The law is intended to increase tenant protections...
Historic Binghamton Peanut Roaster Gets a New Owner
Some of the original equipment that's been used at an iconic downtown Binghamton nut shop has been acquired by another local business. Steve Cruty, who operates Fuddy Duddy's Confectionary in Owego with his wife, told WNBF News that he has obtained the Planters peanut roaster from M&D-R-Nuts on Court Street.
What it Takes to Put on The Largest Firework Show of 2024
What does 700 pounds of red, white, and blue fireworks over at Mirabito Stadium equal? The largest firework show in the Southern Tier of 2024. "It's the largest because we do a double grand finale, which is a tradition for us. and the show is longer and louder with more variety of fireworks," General Manager of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies Richard Tylicki said.
Vietnam Veterans honored at Horseheads High School
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) – More than 100 Vietnam-era veterans were honored at a pinning ceremony on July 2 to commemorate the 50 year anniversary of the Vietnam War. One by one they came up to the stage to receive their commemorative pins from Congressman Nick Langworthy. Several local leaders praised the veterans and their service, including WETM News Director Jim Turpin, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano and State Senator Tom O’Mara.
Ithaca REI opens amid protest from community advocates and lawmakers
The outdoor retailer REI Co-op opened a store in Ithaca last week. On Saturday, a crowd gathered in its parking lot to protest what they described as union-busting tactics from the company. The national retailer has over 180 stores, 10 of which are unionized. The REI Union has accused the...
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program returns for 2024 Season
Tioga Opportunities, Inc. is excited to announce the return of the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, beginning July 1 and running through Sept. 30. This initiative aims to support low-income older adults in maintaining and enhancing their nutritional health by providing coupons redeemable at local Farmers’ Markets. Participants...
Ithaca man charged with burglary after foot chase with IPD
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — An Ithaca man is accused of burglarizing a home. According to IPD, 29-year-old Elliot Gagnon was inside a house on South Titus Avenue last evening when he was seen by the resident. Police say the victim followed Gagnon to Center Street and pointed him out to officers.
Cayuga Health at The Shops at Ithaca Mall to open state-of-the-art lab services
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — Cayuga Health is pleased to announce the opening of one of their state-of-the-art laboratory services at Cayuga Health at The Shops at Ithaca Mall. Starting Monday, July 8th, patients can access lab work in the same building as the newly consolidated primary care, cardiology, and rheumatology offices.
Cornell Cooperative Extension program to help Lansing residents ditch natural gas
Cornell Cooperative Extension is ramping up efforts to help Lansing residents wean off natural gas consumption for home heating through a program from New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG). The transition would also help homeowners find a sustainable way to heat their home water and help with gas pressure issues.
Lansing Town Approves Trail Grant Application
The town of Lansing’s board of trustees voted to approve a motion authorizing its supervisor to sign a grant application for funding trails. At the start of the board’s Wednesday, June 26 meeting, it heard a presentation from Steve Lauzun of the Parks, Recreation, and Trails Working Group, accompanied by a slideshow. The slideshow can be viewed as part of the Agenda Packet for the June 26 meeting on the town’s meeting page at https://www.lansingtown.com/meetings.
Dryden Fiber to expand throughout town, nearby Caroline after ‘unprecedented’ grant
The internet company owned and operated by the town of Dryden will be expanding its reach dramatically thanks to new grant funding. The provider said it will reach new addresses in Dryden and the nearby town of Caroline. Like many rural areas in New York, the town of Dryden has...
New Dates for Ancient Kyrenia Shipwreck
ITHACA, NEW YORK—According to a statement released by Public Library of Science, researchers have applied updated radiocarbon calibration techniques to revise the dating of the wreck of the Kyrenia, an ancient ship that was discovered and excavated off the coast of Cyprus in the late 1960s. Based on coins and ceramics recovered from the wreck, researchers had dated the ship to the late fourth or early third century b.c., which did not align with the radiocarbon dates from decades ago. Tree-ring dating is crucial in obtaining accurate radiocarbon dates because it helps correct errors caused by variations over time in atmospheric carbon. Even as radiocarbon dating methods have improved, calibration curves for some periods in the Northern Hemisphere have not been revised. Using new tree-ring samples, a team led by archaeologist Sturt Manning of Cornell University updated the calibration data for the period between 433 and 250 b.c. Then the researchers applied this calibration to new radiocarbon dates taken from remains of the Kyrenia ship and its latest dated cargo. These new dates suggest that the ship took its final voyage around 280 b.c., at least a decade later than previous dating had indicated. Read the original scholarly article about this research in PLOS ONE. For more, go to "History's 10 Greatest Wrecks...Kyrenia."
Milling and paving to take place in the City of Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The City of Elmira Department of Public Works has announced an upcoming milling and paving project on City streets. The project will begin on Monday, July 8, with milling that will take place until Friday, June 12. Paving of the streets will occur between Wednesday, July 10, and Tuesday, July 16, […]
Newfield sewer system project anticipated to conclude mid-July
The town of Newfield’s sewer system enhancement project is anticipated to conclude sooner rather than later. According to Newfield Town Supervisor Michael Allinger, the project is in line to finish in the middle of this month, instead of the end of the month or at the beginning of August.
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