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Ithaca’s mayor says city exploring new housing options
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — Housing is a big topic of conversation in Ithaca. Mayor Robert Cantelmo tells WHCU land use is something within the city’s control. Staff have been instructed by the Common Council to draft a law legalizing accessible dwelling units in the city. Mayor Cantelmo says there are other possibilities.
10-year-old girl ran over at Eldridge Park over the weekend
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) –While many people got to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, others did not. Instead, they are recovering from tragedy. Eldridge Park is where many people come to make happy memories. But for 10-year-old Serenity Roloson, one bad memory outweighs all of the good ones. Roloson and her family went to Party in […]
Community Arts of Elmira looking to showcase local authors and illustrators
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Community Arts of Elmira is searching for local book authors and illustrators to feature in their upcoming Write-On 607 showcase. They are asking for those interested to apply to be featured at the event by filling out a Google Form by Friday at Midnight. Applicants will be told if they were or were not accepted into the showcase by Midnight on Sunday.
If You Build It, Will Business Come?
After nearly eight years in the making, Ithaca is finally ready to welcome a landmark in sustainable infrastructure with the opening of its new fully electric conference center. The state-of-the-art facility, located on Green Street, will have a soft opening on July 1, marking the completion of a project that has been in the works since 2016.
Cincinnatus Town Park sees summer additions
CINCINNATUS, NY (CortacaToday) — Cincinnatus Town Park has some new amenities. A barbecue grill and four picnic tables were recently set up. The tables will soon get a fresh paint job. The pavilion at the park was also recently painted. In related news, Stewart Park in Ithaca has a...
Zweigle’s, a Rochester staple for 5 generations, gears up for Fourth of July weekend
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — We’re closing in on the Fourth of July weekend, and to celebrate back in 2009, News10NBC paid a visit to the Zweigle’s factory here in Rochester. Fifteen years and an expansion later, the family-owned business is still going strong. News10NBC’s Hailie Higgins stopped by...
2024 Empire Farm Days Cancelled
Empire Farm Days, the long-running farm show in New York, has cancelled its 2024 event. The news was announced Wednesday, less than a month before the Aug. 1-3 event was to take place. "We have made the decision to postpone the 2024 event to give us time to properly rebrand...
Pa. Senate confirms Secretary of Health appointment
Harrisburg, Pa. — After two years as serving as Acting Secretary of Health, Dr. Debra L. Bogen has been confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate as Secretary of the Department of Health. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Bogen had over 30 years of experience as a primary care pediatrician and headed the Allegheny County Health Department for just under three years. Since her appointment as Acting Secretary of Health, Dr. Bogen...
Angelina Jolie’s Kids ‘Worried’ About Her Eating Habits, It’s ‘Upsetting for Them to See Her So Skinny’
Angelina Jolie‘s scrawny physique is under the microscope once again as she does the rounds on the red carpet — and sources exclusively tell In Touch it’s got loved ones more worried than ever, especially her kids. The Oscar winner, 49, turned heads when she stepped onto...
Region celebrates Fourth with food, special events and Jefferson Starship
Cities and towns across the Rochester area have been celebrating the Fourth of July in grand fashion. Hundreds gathered at Greece Town Hall, where the town had food trucks, carnival games and a musical appearance by Jefferson Starship. A 5K kicked it all off in the morning, and fireworks capped off the night with a bang.
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...
Olympic-bound pole vaulter returns to Roberts Wesleyan for parade
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Roberts Wesleyan student Brynn King returned to the university for a parade on Wednesday after earning a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team for pole vault. King became one of three athletes to qualify for the U.S. team after the fifth-year senior jumped her personal best over the week at the Olympic trials at the University of Oregon. She is coached at Roberts Wesleyan by former gold medalist pole vaulter Jenn Suhr.
Colorado man sentenced for stealing millions in cryptocurrency from PA woman
According to United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero, he was hired to assist a woman in managing the $395,000 she had invested, giving him access to her digital wallets between January 2014 and May 2021.
Longtime Favorite Rome Eatery Forced to Close Due to Financial Constraints
Local businesses across the country are still feeling the impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Many are struggling to survive and some never recovered. Unfortunately, one Rome eatery is the latest victim. Coalyard Charlie's on Depeyster Street in the city originally announced their annual vacation break that began on June 30th...
Man charged with attempted murder after shooting at party in Wellsville
Wellsville, N.Y. — A Pennsylvania man faces charges after police said he shot another man at a party Wednesday night in Allegany County. New York State Police responded to a report of a shooting on Smith Hollow Road in Wellsville around 9:45 p.m. Investigators determined Gregory Miller, 54, of...
In Port Richmond, Staten Island, residents gathered to protest migrants being housed in their neighborhoods. The rally, led by Scott LoBaido and Curtis Sliwa, highlighted frustrations and concerns over this decision. Counter-protesters supporting the move assembled across the street, showing a divided community sentiment. Video courtesy of @leeroypress on X.
Massive Text Scam Threatens New York State Drivers
As the summer rolls on, and the road trips and vacations continue, there are some criminals at work here in New York State. There is a new warning about a scam that as been circulating that may cost you big money if you are caught off guard. With the Independence...
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