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Cornell University workers rally for a new contract with higher wages
Alita Bentley works in food service at Cornell University. She’s been there for over a decade. Bentley dreams of owning a home that she could pass down to her children. Instead, she said she’s barely making ends meet. “Everything is doubled, except our salary, except our wages, that's...
World of Outlaws at Weedsport; Big Block Mods Join Them
WEEDSPORT, NY – The NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Cars are set to make their lone trip to Weedsport Speedway this Sunday, July 28 for the Empire State Challenge. The Outlaws will be paired with a 50-lap DIRTcar Big Block Modified special, making for a dramatic one-two punch of racing on Sunday evening at The Port.
This New York Camper Is Missing In the Adirondacks, If You See Him, Do Not Approach!
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are seeking the publics help in locating a missing camper last seen in the Adirondacks. Should you locate this person DO NOT APPROACH. Contact DEC immediately at 1-833-697-7264, press 2 to speak with a dispatcher directly. Take a look at the photograph...
Details Emerge On Ex-Cuomo, Hochul Aide Whose $3.5M Manhasset Home Was Searched By FBI
A former top aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo whose Long Island home was searched by the FBI earlier this week was fired by the state last year after "evidence of misconduct, according to new reports. According to a report by Politico, Linda Sun was...
New York Is the Most Dangerous State for Swimming
A new warning has been issued to those wanting to swim at a New York beach or lake. New York is home to some of the most popular beaches and lakeside attractions in the entire country. The Empire State was recently found to have the 14 best beach towns in America.
Newark Valley Summerfest set for Saturday
The Newark Valley Summerfest is set for this Saturday at Trout Ponds Park. The annual event will feature live music, food, a dunk tank and games, vendors and more. Vendors will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the parade set for 10 a.m., the duck race at 4:30 p.m. and a fireworks show at 9:15 p.m.
Summer Fun Fridays: Learn about Earth and its prehistoric past
ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) – The Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) was founded in 1932 by Gilbert Harris, a professor at Cornell University from 1895 to 1934 and separating ties from Cornell in 1936. Today, the PRI pursues and integrates education and research along with interpreting the history and systems of...
Freeville Man Arrested For DWI After Hit-and-Run in Moravia
Around 12:45 in the afternoon on Saturday, July 20th, both a deputy with the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office and a New York State Trooper were called to the area of Main Street within the Village of Moravia for a hit-and-run accident that had occurred. Witnesses to the accident told police a vehicle had gone off the roadway and struck a mailbox.
Small but Mighty! Irondequoit-based Pet Rescue Serves Rochester Community for 20 Years
Located in the heart of the Irondequoit community is Pet Adoption Network (PAN), a place where compassion meets dedication and where the lives of homeless cats are transformed through love and commitment. PAN is a bit of a hidden gem, quietly but steadfastly making a profound impact for more than 20 years on the lives of cats and kittens in need and the families who have welcomed them into their hearts.
Nearly $18M repair project begins on Callicoon Bridge
A $17.8 million project is under way to rehabilitate the Callicoon Bridge, which spans the Delaware River and links the Town of Callicoon, N.Y., with Damascus Township, Pa., New York State officials announced. The project will enhance public safety, improve resiliency and ease travel along a key connector that provides...
Huge tech outage disrupts Long Island
On July 19, a “routine” Microsoft software update left the world in chaos. The cloud-based, cyber security firm, CrowdStrike, which is utilized by Microsoft, released a defective, antivirus security update, pertaining to the firm’s Falcon Sensor. The system is installed in approximately 70-80% of global PCs and numerous company servers,
Waverly child avoids serious injury in 30-foot fall
WAVERLY, NY (CortacaToday) – A 5-year-old Waverly boy is recovering after falling 30 feet in a park. Waverly Police received a 911 call around 10:45 a.m. on Thursday that a child had fallen down an embankment near the waterfall at Waverly Glen Park. Investigators say the boy ran from his mother while she was attending to her other children in the park. Waverly PD, the Waverly-Barton Fire Department, and Greater Valley EMS responded to the scene, but no rescue efforts were needed.
Verba moving from Ithaca to Trumansburg school district
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — An outgoing Ithaca school official is staying in education. The Ithaca Times reports Amanda Verba is moving to the Trumansburg Central School District as school business executive. As COO, Verba was tasked with creating a school budget each year that would eventually go to voters.
Public forum Saturday on Ithaca ‘bird bill’
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — There’s a public meeting tomorrow on a proposed bird bill in Ithaca. Alderperson Patrick Kuehl tells us that if his ordinance is approved by the Common Council, builders would need to comply. The so-called ‘bird bill’ would require glass designs in new building projects...
Corning man recalls attending historic Summer Jam at Watkins Glen, 51 years later.
On July 28, 1973, more than 600,000 people filled the racetrack in Watkins Glen for Summer Jam, a rock festival that eclipsed Woodstock in sheer size and broke world attendance records. Dale Brockway, who later served in the U.S. Army, was one of the faces in the crowd, and he remembers it...
A Blisteringly Active Month for New York State Law Enforcement
No one can say for sure what it was, maybe it was the seemingly the never-ending heat wave combined with overwhelming humidity or maybe it was some other extemporaneous factors, but the point remains that the month of July while not technically not over yet, was a wildly active month for members of New York State's law enforcement.
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