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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.
Queens to get at least three new judges
The governor last week signed a bill that will add over two dozen judges to benches across the Empire State, including three in Queens. Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law that adds 28 judges to Family and Civil Court benches throughout New York. Under the law, New York...
Hochul announces major grant for healthcare workforce training
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A new $22.5 million grant will help train a strong pipeline of healthcare professionals, Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday. Twenty-eight healthcare facilities will receive the funding in awards throughout the next year aimed at covering costs such as curriculum and staff attendance training. “The health...
Pearls Of Wisdom: A Support Group Servicing The Forgotten Demographic
With post-pandemic pressures and social media angst, many mental health resources are directed towards young adults. Professionals allot less time to other age demographics, but at the Mental Health Association in Tompkins County, there is a program dedicated to fighting this trend. For two years, the Pearls Of Wisdom Senior...
Cherry Arts Receives Funding for Summer 2024 Infrastructure Improvements
The Cherry Arts has announced significant funding awards that will support major infrastructure improvements this summer. The grants, totaling $68,000, come from various prestigious sources, ensuring enhanced experiences for both audiences and artists. The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) has awarded The Cherry Arts a $50,000 capital...
Social Media Post Sparks Community Engagement for Cleaner Local Waters
A social media post made by a concerned resident and local advocate has recently sparked a wave of interest in cleanup efforts at local parks and waterways in Trumansburg, demonstrating one example of how media in the modern age can shape community initiatives by connecting neighbors over common interests and goals.
NYSS sophomore pacing fillies at Batavia Downs Saturday
The New York Sire Stakes will make its first stop of 2024 at Batavia Downs on Saturday (July 27) night when a select group of 3-year-old pacing fillies will line up in two six-horse divisions valued at $58,100 each. This will be the fifth leg of the state series this year for these girls and they should be in prime form for some big efforts.
Local housing market reports: 2023 vs. 2024
(WENY) -- The Elmira-Corning Regional Association of Realtors released their quarterly housing market report yesterday and there are a few things that potential buyers should note. This data is compiled from market activity in Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga and Yates counties. For the first half of 2024, the median home...
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