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Newfield school cell phone ban shows early success

AT&T wireless issue causes Ontario County 911 Center to lose partial communication
As New York prepares to implement a statewide student cell phone ban, Newfield Central School District is ahead of the curve, having adopted its own ban in 2023, according to Tompkins Weekly. District leaders report ... more
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Two hospitalized after head-on crash in Veteran

Two hospitalized after head-on crash in Veteran
A woman and a man were hospitalized after a head-on crash Tuesday afternoon in the Town of Veteran, according to WETM. The collision occurred on Route 13 near Parrott Road when a 40-year-old woman’s silver ... more
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Ithaca opens call for downtown revitalization projects

Ithaca opens call for downtown revitalization projects
The City of Ithaca has launched a public call for project proposals as part of its application for Round 9 of New York State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), which could bring $10 million in funding ... more
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PRIMARY RESULTS: Crane, Hilkert advance in SF, while MacBride leads over Ritts

Absentee ballot requests fumbled by unclear state regs, results in thousands being told to reapply before Election Day
Republicans Wendy Crane and Kenneth Hilkert finished first and second in Tuesday’s five-way race for two Seneca Falls Town Council nominations, early results show. Crane led with 241 votes, followed by Hilkert with 189. Mason ... more
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Lansing man falsely reported Cayuga County incident, sheriff says

Lansing man falsely reported Cayuga County incident, sheriff says
The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Lansing man for falsely reporting an incident after an investigation into a 911 call made earlier this month. Gavin T. Rushlow, 20, was charged with Falsely Reporting ... more
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Tompkins County seeks input on $50M government center

Tompkins County seeks input on $50M government center
Tompkins County officials are asking residents to weigh in on plans for a new $50 million Center of Government in downtown Ithaca, according to WENY. The proposed 48,000-square-foot building would centralize 13 county departments, aiming ... more
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Cat injured, residents unharmed after car smashes into mobile home

Cat injured, residents unharmed after car smashes into mobile home
A car plowed into a mobile home and shed in Dryden’s Little Creek community Saturday morning, prompting an emergency response, according to 14850.com. No injuries were reported for the driver or residents, but an injured ... more
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Hydrilla fight resumes with lake herbicide treatments

Hydrilla fight resumes with lake herbicide treatments
Efforts to remove the invasive plant hydrilla from Cayuga Lake are set to ramp up this week, according to The Citizen. A delayed herbicide application will target the lake’s southern shore near Aurora. The Cayuga ... more
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Cayuga Lake programs mix science, cruises, and conservation

Cayuga Lake programs mix science, cruises, and conservation
Discover Cayuga Lake is hosting a packed season of eco-cruises and science-based activities aimed at connecting the public with the lake’s ecosystem, according to Tompkins Weekly. From wildlife tours to hands-on lessons aboard the MV ... more
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Ithaca still lagging years behind on city audits

Ithaca city hall in Ithaca ny
The City of Ithaca is nearing completion of its 2021 financial audit, but delays blamed on staffing shortages and outdated accounting practices have already cost the city its credit rating, according to The Ithaca Voice ... more
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Cornell research crippled by Pentagon cuts

Cornell University heigits htens COVID-19 campus alert level, case levels higher than predicted
Cornell University is reeling after receiving over 140 stop-work orders from federal agencies, slashing hundreds of millions in research funding, according to the Ithaca Journal. The cuts stem from a $5.1 billion Defense Department rollback ... more
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Ithaca man jailed after loaded handgun, cocaine found during traffic stop

Ithaca approves overhauling policing in the city, votes to create ‘Public Safety Department’
An Ithaca man was arrested late June 12 after police discovered a loaded handgun and cocaine during a joint patrol detail targeting gun violence. The driver, identified as 29-year-old Edrick Acosta-Ramos, was pulled over around ... more
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Trumansburg native named county health chief

Trumansburg native named county health chief
Jennie Sutcliffe has been appointed Tompkins County’s next Whole Health Commissioner, bringing over a decade of experience in public health leadership, according to the Ithaca Journal. Her six-year term begins July 7, pending final state ... more
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Lansing leaders warn of Medicaid cuts ahead of Senate vote

Pile of medicaid cards on cracked earth.
Proposed federal budget cuts could strip health coverage from 1.5 million New Yorkers, including thousands in Lansing, by 2034, according to Tompkins Weekly. State Sen. Lea Webb and others are urging the U.S. Senate to ... more
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5 Democrats face off for 2 Tompkins Legislature seats

5 Democrats face off for 2 Tompkins Legislature seats
Five Democratic candidates are competing in two contested races in Tompkins County's June 24 primary, according to Tompkins Weekly. District 3 features Iris Packman and Pierre Saint-Perez, while Kyle Emily Erickson, Matt Sullivan, and Irene ... more
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Cornell announces layoffs as federal funding dries up

Cornell AgriTech to receive state funding, resources as newly-certified NYSTAR Business Incubator
Cornell University will cut jobs and tighten spending due to steep federal funding losses, according to The Ithaca Voice. The move follows the Trump administration’s freeze on contracts and grants, which reportedly impacts over $1 ... more
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Experts to address harmful algal blooms at Cayuga Lake conference

Canandaigua Lake HAB spotters wanted for this summer
A rising tide of harmful algal blooms in Cayuga Lake has prompted a community-wide call to action—and a free conference next week will bring together scientists, leaders, and residents to tackle the crisis head-on. The ... more
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Ithaca man arrested for two arson fires on East Green Street

Deputies: Geneva man charged with arson after starting fire that damaged home in Lyons
An Ithaca man was arrested Tuesday afternoon in connection with two recent arson fires that occurred at the Asteri Apartment Building in downtown Ithaca. The suspect, Steven Swavely, was taken into custody around 12:10 p.m ... more
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New retail and office projects set for Lansing

New retail and office projects set for Lansing
Two new developments are reshaping Lansing, with a building supply store moving in and an office park on the way, according to The Ithaca Voice. ABC Building Supply will soon occupy the former Lansing Market ... more
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