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Crews battle early-morning fire at Lansing apartment complex
A major structure fire in an apartment complex on Uptown Road in the Village of Lansing prompted a swift response from several fire departments early Wednesday morning. The Lansing Fire Department, in a statement, reported ... more
While Cargill shops Cayuga Salt Mine, a Senate proposal would require new financial assurance regulations
The potential sale of Cargill’s huge salt mine under Cayuga Lake has prompted new state legislation to require the company — or a mine buyer — to provide financial security to cover any damages due ... more
Larceny leads to high-speed chase from Dryden to Ithaca: Two arrested, one in custody
A larceny incident at the Speedway gas station in Dryden led to a high-speed police chase and multiple arrests in the early hours of November 26. The Dryden Police Department reported a larceny at 2:45 ... more
Two pets killed in Lansing apartment fire
An early morning fire broke out in a basement apartment on Graham Road, Lansing, resulting in the tragic loss of two cats, according to the Lansing Fire Department. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene at ... more
Tompkins legislature advocates for environmental review of Cayuga Lake salt mine
The Tompkins County Legislature passed a resolution on November 8th with an 11-3 vote calling for increased scrutiny over Cargill's salt mining activities in Cayuga Lake. The resolution requests Governor Kathy Hochul and the New ... more
Lansing schools launch free meal program for students
The Lansing Central School District (LCSD) has introduced a free meal initiative for all its students starting November 1, according to school officials. This program, which will last through the end of the school year, ... more
Hochul urged to protect Cayuga Lake by requiring $10 billion bond and safety exam before Cargill can sell mine
State and local lawmakers joined clean water advocates today in a virtual press conference to urge Gov. Kathy Hochul to protect Cayuga Lake by blocking any sudden “secret” sale of Cargill Inc.’s giant salt mine ... more
Concerns mount over Cargill’s Cayuga Lake salt mine sale
Local leaders, residents, and environmental advocates joined forces on Wednesday, urging New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to intervene in the impending sale of Cargill's Lansing salt mine, ... more
Skateboarder struck-and-killed in Tompkins County
A tragic accident Friday night claimed the life of a man using a motorized skateboard on Warren Road. The Tompkins County Sheriff's Office reported the skateboarder was traveling northbound when a vehicle, also headed north, ... more
Stabbing under investigation in Lansing, state police say
New York State Police are probing a stabbing that occurred early Monday morning in the Village of Lansing. It happened in the vicinity of Cinema Drive near the Triphammer Marketplace. The incident was reported shortly ... more
Lansing Fire District missed out on investment opportunities, state audit finds
A recent audit of the Lansing Fire District has found that its officials did not develop or manage a comprehensive investment program, leading to potential missed earnings. The Board of Fire Commissioners failed to create ... more
Sheriff: Lansing man stole $250,000 from Cayuga County business
The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Lansing man following a months long investigation into the mishandling of funds from an area business. Scott Brenchley, 44, of Lansing is accused of acting ... more
DEBRIEF: Cargill could sell Cayuga salt mine, Thurston moves toward banning sewage sludge, and more (podcast)
In this edition of The Debrief Podcast we're joined by Peter Mantius from The Water Front Online. The longtime environmental reporter has been busy publishing a number of high-profile pieces on the Finger Lakes over ... more
Finger Lakes Land Trust acquires former Lansing golf course
The Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) confirmed its acquisition of the previously closed Cedar View Golf Course in Lansing on August 22. The 110-acre expanse, consisting of woodlands and meadows, adds to land previously acquired ... more
Cargill trying to sell its Cayuga Lake salt mine, per new reporting: CLEAN wants it decommissioned, though
Cargill Inc. is working with a financial advisor to sell its giant salt mine under Cayuga Lake and exit the deicing salt business, according a recent report in The Deal, a Manhattan-based financial website. Cargill ... more
Menlo Microsystems will build manufacturing facility in Lansing
Microchip switch maker, Menlo Microsystems, is set to establish its first domestic manufacturing facility near Ithaca in the village of Lansing, Tompkins County. The company will invest $50 million, creating more than 100 jobs. The ... more
FLX TODAY: Tess MacQueen, PA-C at Pine Point Medical (podcast)
Jim Sinicropi is joined in-studio by Tess MacQueen, PA-C. Tess is the Director of Operations at Pine Point Medical in Lansing. Jim and Tess discuss the what makes their office unique and everything they have ... more
First responders called to Taughannock Falls: One person airlifted from scene
An update to this story can be found here. UPDATE: One dead, another in stable condition after accident at Taughannock Falls Emergency services, including the Trumansburg Fire Department, Trumansburg Ambulance, and New York State Police, ... more
BorgWarner delays Lansing closure for now: What’s next?
BorgWarner, a major manufacturer in Lansing, has announced a delay in the closure of one of its divisions, pushing back the initial late 2024 deadline to 2026. Earlier in the year, the company had notified ... more
