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Local police chief announces retirement
City of Cortland police chief Paul Sandy announced his retirement following service in the department that spanned across four decades. Sandy’s retirement, which is effective July 31, was announced at the Cortland Common Council meeting on Tuesday. “We are grateful for Chief Sandy’s dedicated service to the city and...
Homer’s Music on the Green: July 3rd
HOMER, NY (CortacaToday) — Homer’s free summer concert series continues with another Wednesday performance. This time, the local group set to perform is Ageless Jazz. If you’re looking for some laidback summer fun, grab some chairs, bring your favorite drinks and snacks to the Homer Village Green, and enjoy the music.
Closed: ‘Contaminated’ Water Found At These New York Beaches
Officials from New York closed down two beaches because the water was found to be "contaminated." The Westchester County Department of Health confirmed two beaches were shut down because of "elevated bacteria levels." Westchester County Closes Two Beaches. Westchester County Beach Surveillance Program "protects the public from illnesses associated with...
Dead mice in traps at Little Caesars: See the most recent restaurant inspections
Here are the food service inspections reported by the Onondaga County Health Department from June 16 to 22:. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Man helps older man escape Central NY house fire, but later younger man found dead in house
Victory, N.Y. — A 59-year-old man who helped a man escape a house fire early Tuesday morning in Cayuga County was later found dead in the house, troopers said. The fire at 12119 McNeeley Road in the town of Victory was reported at about 1:10 a.m. An initial investigation...
Dryden Dispensary announces addition of drive-thru option
DRYDEN, NY (CortacaToday) — A marijuana dispensary in Tompkins County is adding something new. The Dryden Dispensary plans to open their drive-thru on Monday. It’ll be the first of its kind in New York. Managers say you must prepay on their website, select a time, show an order confirmation and ID, and receive your order. They stress prepay is the only option.
As Micron project looms, one family stays put on proposed Clay site
Clay, N.Y. – On maps of the planned Micron Technology campus in Clay sits a trio of boxes, outlined in red, straddling the northern end of Burnet Road. Those three parcels, totaling 22 acres, are the only pieces of land Onondaga County has not gobbled up for Micron to build an enormous chipmaking plant. The county Industrial Development Agency now owns about 1,400 acres of fields, forests and wetlands. (See map below.)
Two Ithaca housing projects to receive $12.7M from state; 45 supportive units proposed
State officials announced recently that $12.7 million in state funds would be earmarked for two new supportive housing developments in Ithaca, which will create a total of 45 housing units in the city, as part of a larger reform to low-income housing statewide. Governor Kathy Hochul announced June 27 the allocation of $8.5 million for The Meadows on Seneca project, proposed in 2023 at 116 North Meadow Street, which aims to create 25 supportive housing units in...
TAKE 5 ticket worth over $11k sold in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester is one of three cities in New York that saw TAKE 5 winners! According to the New York State Lottery, a prize-winning ticket worth over $11,567 was purchased at the Wegmans store on Chili Avenue. Other tickets that were purchased includde the Discount Zone Inc. on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn […]
Upstate NY restaurant owner to sell massive memorabilia collection after announcing closure
Now that he's closed his restaurant, Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, Howard Nielsen is looking to sell its huge collection of Americana, which he accumulated over several years at auctions in Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo. He'll hold a sale from noon to 6 p.m. July 8 at the restaurant at...
Nixon Peabody will move offices to Victor after 150 years downtown
Nixon Peabody has been a presence in downtown Rochester for 149 years. That will change next year when the law firm leaves Clinton Square, where it has operated since 1990, for High Point Business Park in Victor, Ontario County. Nixon Peabody officials announced the move July 1, saying it will...
Police identify 13-year-old boy as motorcyclist who collided with SUV in DeWitt
DeWitt, N.Y. — A 13-year-old boy is in critical condition after the motorcycle he was riding collided with an SUV Monday night and caught fire in DeWitt, police said. DeWitt police Tuesday had asked for the public’s help identifying the motorcyclist because they didn’t know who he was. He didn’t have any IDs or other identifying documents.
Syracuse dad pleads guilty to shaking his baby son, causing his death
Syracuse, N.Y. – A Syracuse father has pleaded guilty to recklessly causing the death of his infant son by shaking him. Zyaire Keene, who was 8 months old, died on Jan. 30, 2023 from brain damage caused by his father shaking him about a week before. If you purchase...
Bicyclist hospitalized after being hit by pickup truck in town of Onondaga
Town of Onondaga, N.Y. — A bicyclist was hospitalized after being hit by a pickup truck Monday night in the town of Onondaga, troopers said. At 9:22 p.m., Alden M. Carroll, 18, of Syracuse, was driving a 2013 Ford F150 pickup truck along Makyes Road when he turned left into a driveway, said Trooper Jennifer Jiron, a spokesperson for state police.
Truxton Man Arrested After Making Threats Towards Another Person
Around 5:15 on Tuesday evening, officers with the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office responded to Chenango Road in Truxton for a reported domestic incident. After an investigation by officers on scene, they were able to determine 55 year old Gary A. Vallese of Truxton, had made threats towards another person during the incident. Officers arrested Vallese and charged him with Harassment in the 2nd degree.
NYSP charges seven CBP union leaders in alleged scheme including three from NNY
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WWTI) – New York State Police have arrested seven current and former U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers involved in an alleged Grand Larceny scheme. This includes three people from the Northern New York area. The following individuals arrested were executive board members of the National Treasury Employees Union Chapter 138, Champlain, New […]
New York Bans Gas Powered Lawn Equipment. Is Texas Next?
There's been a lot of movement lately in the United States about going electric for many different things powered by gas. We've seen a huge push for electric cars lately, and now some states are banning gas-powered lawn equipment. So, is Texas going to fall into that spot?. Here's what...
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