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Support local journalism and reporting for Eastern Long Island by making a donation to WLIW-FM here: wliwfm.org. A memo released yesterday by the NYS Democratic Party outlining its effort to “reclaim the House majority” represents a goal state chair Jay Jacobs says he’s advocated for ever since he first took the role in 2009.

Day four of the 2024 Paris Olympics is off to a leading start for the United States with a total of 20 medals thus far for the country with tons of Olympic history. The U.S. has hosted the Games eight times, the most out of any nation, including setting the stage twice in upstate New York.

Although they remain down on politics, New Yorkers are feeling optimistic about the future, according to a new Siena College Research Institute poll. Poll Director Don Levy says the survey finds New Yorkers describe themselves more as optimistic than as pessimistic by 78-21%. "Overwhelmingly, 78% said, I'm optimistic. You know,...

While there are no confirmed cases of avian flu among New York’s dairy cattle, researchers at Cornell University will utilize state funds on the frontlines to help fight the outbreak. New York legislators gave $19.5 million on Monday to expand the Animal Health Diagnostic Center at Cornell University, just...

For the next two months businesses from all across New York state are competing to see who makes the coolest thing, and there are several contenders for the crown in our region. One of the applicants selected for voting is the Raymond Corporation, an industry-leading forklift manufacturer, based in Greene.

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is asking the public to watch wild turkeys and report any sightings they have in an online form.

These are the inspections from July 22 to 26 reported by the NYSDOH divided up by critical violations, non-critical violations, and no violations. You can find a list of all restaurant inspections for the last several years on the NYSDOH website.

Longtime New York State Senator Jim Seward has died.

New York State’s Child Care Application Assistance Portal launched earlier this month and is available through this link: https://hs.ocfs.ny.gov/CCAPsignup/invite. Users will have to sign up for an invite to the portal by entering their e-mail address and county of residence. They will receive an e-mail invite within 10 minutes of signing up, which will require sign-in with a NY.Gov ID and password. If they do not have one, they can create one through the link.

New York State has an Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement Program. Here you will find the location of each camera, updated every week.

The National Guard team tested the 1.16-ounce (33-gram) Black Hornet 3 nano drone, a UAS made by Teledyne FLIR that is small enough to fit in one hand, has a flight endurance time of about 25 minutes, and needs no equipment other than what soldiers can carry on their combat gear.

Sheriff Derek Osborne has confirmed to 14850 Today that a number of community members have reported phone calls from scammers posing as Sheriff’s Deputies claiming people failed to respond to a Jury Duty summons, and could “resolve” the problem by making electronic payments. Callers are using the...

Cortland Repertory Theatre closes their 53rd summer season with a three-week run of the popular musical “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”. This production will run from July 31 – August 17 at the Little York Pavilion, with evening performances at 7:30 PM. Matinees at 2:00 PM are available on August 2, 6, 7, 11, and 14. This exciting and heartwarming show boasts music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, and a book by Linda Woolverton. The original Broadway production was directed by Robert Jess Roth, and was originally produced by Disney Theatrical Productions. The original music supervision and new arrangements are by Michael Kosarin, with dance music arrangements by Glen Kelly and orchestrations by Danny Troob.

Eric Machan Howd (H&S, Class of 1990) is the first place winner in the 2024 Heart Poetry Award from Nostalgia Press. His poem, "Piano," was selected as the winner from a pool of approximately 160 submissions. Later this year his poem will be featured in the print issue. The prize comes with national recognition and publication as well as a cash prize.

In the early 1970’s, a small group of local off-road motorcycle enthusiasts came together to form the Ithaca Dirt Riders (IDR). It was their vision to provide some local trails and events for their club members and other to enjoy. A year later, the club chartered with the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA). With many of its member interested in the AMA sport of enduros, the club sanctioned its first event. This year is the 52nd anniversary of The Ithaca Dirt Riders Enduro! It will be held on Sunday, August 18 at 253 Andersen Hill Road, Berkshire, NY 13736 starting at 10:00 am. You can sign-up for the event from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Saturday, July 17, and on Sunday morning, from 7:30 am to 9:00 am. The sprint enduro consists of three “loops” through fields and woods. It is a great experience for riders with many technical challenges for them. Riders can ride as young as 12 years old, if they have a bike with at least a 19” front tire. There are NO spectator fees, but there is lots of chances to see your favorite rider during the event. A food truck will be on hand on Sunday and there is free primitive camping! With the help of many volunteers and supporters, the Ithaca Dirt Riders have not only been able to host this local event, but many AMA national events over the years. IDR not only promote the sport of off-road riding, but also help the local communities.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Two people were sent to the hospital Monday after a crash in the town of Manchester. According to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, Robbin Bennett, 58, who was driving a 2018 Nissan Truck, was unable to stop for slow-moving traffic in Manchester around 3:15 p.m. Deputies said Bennett failed to keep right, […]

According to the city's report, Tarlesha Smith created a job for her daughter, who was never interviewed for the role. The City of Atlanta has fired its head of human resources after it was discovered that she created a position for her daughter at City Hall despite her lack of qualifications for the role.

GENOA, NY (CortacaToday) -Authorities are trying to track down a vehicle stolen in Cayuga County. Late last month, deputies responded to East Genoa Road in the Town of Genoa for a report of a missing 1998 Chevy 2500 pickup truck. The vehicle is brown with a white cap on the bed. Anyone who has seen the pictured vehicle or has information relevant to the investigation is asked to call the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office. You can also send a tip here.