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Renovation plans move forward for Caroline’s Old Town Hall

Caroline’s Old Town Hall is set for major restoration in 2026 after the town selected Bero Architects to lead the project, according to town officials. The 1868 Romanesque Revival building, listed on the National Register ... more
Town officials worry: Who will pay for climate change? Big oil companies or local taxpayers?

Some state and local lawmakers are on a long list calling on New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to require big oil companies to help offset the costs of damages caused by climate change. More than ... more
Manhunt in Tompkins County ends with suspect in custody on robbery and kidnapping charges

Christopher Borges, the primary suspect in an armed robbery, was apprehended at approximately 10:07 a.m. on October 25 on Deerfield Lane in the Town of Caroline by a Tompkins County Deputy Sheriff. The capture took ... more
Ithaca school bus crashes on icy roads: Driver sent to hospital, nine students checked over by nurse

A school bus suffered serious damage after an accident on icy roads during the morning hours on Thursday. According to officials, an Ithaca City School District bus lost control on the ice and hit a ... more
Rural Health Network offers garden grants to Southern Tier, Tompkins County schools

The Rural Health Network of South Central New York is offering grants to grow and create gardens at Southern Tier schools, including those in Tompkins County. The grant is open to early childcare and K-12 ... more
Gas too expensive? Consider alternative transportation options in Tompkins County

New programs are launching in Tompkins County to provide residents with alternative transportation options amid rising gas prices. One way to explore such options is by using Way2Go, a local transportation directory created by the ... more
Woman charged with DWAI drugs after striking, killing pedestrian in crash

A 73-year-old Tompkins County man was hit-and-killed last week in the town of Caroline. Charles Mohler, 73, was struck by a vehicle operated by Natalie Robertson, 26. She was charged with driving while ability impaired ... more
Hundreds of kids impacted by vaccine requirements in Tompkins County alone
New York State passed legislation eliminating religious exemptions to school vaccine requirements in June. In Ithaca, where vaccination rates are low in several schools, public health advocates and school administrators are hopeful that the new ... more
20 acres of Caroline land bought by Finger Lakes Land Trust

There are 215 state parks in the state of New York, taking up 350,000 acres of land. Get out of the Big Apple, and find yourself among some of the finest natural scenery that North America ... more
FingerLakes1.com launches Patreon to support continued growth in local digital content

FingerLakes1.com has officially launched a Patreon Support model, for readers, viewers, and listeners who want to support our mission. For 20 years now, FingerLakes1.com has focused on delivering news and information in a unique, interactive ... more