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Beloved Chain Restaurant Likely Saved In New York After Closings
After filing for bankruptcy and closing many locations in New York, a new deal may save many other eateries. In May, Hudson Valley Post learned Red Lobster is closing nearly 50 locations across the country, including many in New York. Red Lobster Closes Many New York Locations. We later learned...
Costco class action: Customers have 11 days to submit claim for part of $2 million settlement
There are just 11 days left for Costco customers to submit a claim to receive money from a class-action lawsuit settlement if they purchased Kirkland Signature Moist Flushable Wipes between 2011 and 2017 in New York. The lawsuit claims that Costco falsely advertised the wipes as flushable when they actually weren’t, and the wipes damaged […]
New York state police recruit tried taking training officer’s loaded gun, officials said
Cazenovia, N.Y. — A recruit for the New York State Police was charged after trying to take a training officer’s loaded gun last week. The recruit, Jose L. Valeriano, 22, was meeting around 10 p.m. last Tuesday, July 23, with Trooper Cory Sprague when he started acting “erratically” and lunged for Sprague’s gun, according to Beau Duffy, a state police spokesperson.
The NYS Fair will have a Midway flash sale…at 2 a.m.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Set your alarms to 1:55 a.m. Wade Shows, the provider of the New York State Fair’s Midway, is holding an upcoming 22-hour online-only flash sale. It will begin at 2 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30. “The Midway is a cornerstone of the world-class entertainment that The Fair provides, and we’re thrilled […]
Burdett man sentenced to up to nine years in prison following burglary/arson incident
HECTOR, N.Y. (WETM) — A Schuyler County man will see years behind bars after being sentenced in Early July on several felony charges. According to a release from the Schuyler County District Attorney’s Office, 46-year-old Zane M. Seubert from Burdett, NY, was sentenced on July 11 for the crimes of Arson in the fourth degree, […]
Surge in Abandoned Pets is Overcrowding Local Shelters
Volunteer Coordinator, Donna Newman, says the shelter has strategies to get animals adopted. “We do a lot with social media, we take them to different events. Our volunteers do a great job of socializing them and walking them, we have shelter training classes for our pets.”. However, Newman says there...
Cayuga Media Group offers downtown Cortland businesses free advertising
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — It’s not PPP, it’s CCC! During the Covid-19 pandemic, the U.S. Small Business Administration helped companies with a program called the “Payroll Protection Plan.” These were forgivable loans designed to help businesses get through a challenging period where both commerce and employment came to a screeching halt.
Ithaca awarded $1.89 million RestoreNY grant for new housing
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — Ithaca is getting money from Albany. Governor Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday a total of $64.1 million for 43 projects through the Restore New York Communities Initiative. Ithaca was awarded $1.89 million “to support the demolition and reconstruction of three contiguous properties, and to develop a...
Newfield superintendent retiring in June 2025
NEWFIELD, NY (CortacaToday) — The Newfield Central School District will need a new leader. Tuesday on Ithaca’s Morning News, Superintendent Eric Hartz said he is retiring. Hartz, who was named Newfield’s superintendent in the summer of 2020, tells us he had an end date in mind. Hartz...
Ithaca statue dedication, fake sheriff scams, ballot issues, Wegmans dethroned
Good morning ☀️ It’s Wednesday and we’re halfway through the week. Keep up the good work (or relaxation) and give yourself a pat on the back. We’ll make it through this one together. I’d like to apologize for yesterday’s newsletter displaying an outdated version of the top story. Come back and take a look...
Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine Receives $19.5M in Capital Investment
ITHACA, NY (WENY) -- Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine will expand and upgrade, thanks to a $19.5M capital investment. Veterinarians, animal owners, and livestock producers rely on the testing done at the Animal Health Diagnostic Center and the New York State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory to help keep their animals safe.
Hamilton and Madison County Tornado: EF2 Twister Hits Perkinsville
Perkinsville, IN – An EF2 tornado struck near Perkinsville, Indiana, on Monday evening, causing significant damage but no reported injuries or deaths. The tornado, with estimated peak winds of 130 mph, occurred between 9:41 PM and 9:50 PM, covering a path length of 3.04 miles and a maximum width of 50 yards.
Reports of harmful algae blooms close Kershaw Beach in Canandaigua
Canandaigua, N.Y. — Leaders are warning of a suspected harmful algae bloom at a popular spot on Canandaigua Lake. City officials said as of Monday, Kershaw Beach and the Dog Beach are closed until further notice due to a suspected harmful algae bloom. Exposure to blue-green algae can be...
Third Annual Freya Fest Psychic Faire Brings over 60 Vendors, Live Music, Breweries and More to Remsen
Annual Freya Fest Psychic Faire Brings over 60 Vendors, Live Music, Breweries and More to Remsen. Remsen, NY- The Freya Fest Psychic Faire is back this year bringing Central New York’s most talented intuitive readers, artisans, and holistic services together in celebration of all things magical! The. Freya Fest...
LonCon Returns; Set To Take Place at Wonderland Forest Sept. 20-21st
After a brief hiatus, Big Shrimp is bringing back LonCon, this time with a massive lineup with it all taking place at Wonderland Forest in LaFayette, NY September 20-21st. Mihali live band will be headlining the festival with host band Big Shrimp playing sets on both days. The lineup is...
Honor America Days set for Saturday, Sept. 7 in the city of Rome
After the tornado in Rome, Honor America Days was postponed. But the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce has announced in a statement how the Honor America Days Parade and concert will take place in early September. The Parade starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7 on its normal route, followed later that evening by the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert. ...
New York City public schools to start new black studies classes in the fall
Public schools in New York City will see a new black studies curriculum in the fall as part of the city’s Education Equity Action Plan. The coursework, which will span pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, will focus on knowledge of early African civilizations, modern Africa, black American history, the “African diaspora,” and the purported ongoing presence […]