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Retired pro-fighter opens family-friendly Martial Arts studio in Danby
Matt Sung Lee, a former professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter with 30 professional fights, runs a little-known Martial Arts studio in Danby - just 10 minutes outside of downtown Ithaca. Lee, who has run the ... 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
Town of Danby considers zoning changes to preserve rural character, prevent suburban sprawl
The Tompkins County town of Danby is considering a comprehensive effort to preserve its rural character. The Ithaca Voice reports the town making changes to its waterfront zoning regulations to curb potential suburban sprawl. Town ... more
Troopers: Fatal crash under investigation in Tompkins County
On Sunday around 7:12 p.m. state police were dispatched to a report of a crash with injuries on State Route 96B in the town of Danby. Witnesses told troopers that they saw the vehicle, a ... 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
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
Child in stable condition after being hit by a car in Danby
State Police say a 9-year-old is in stable condition after they were struck by a vehicle in Danby Wednesday night. The incident happened around 5:13 p.m. on Coddington Road near German Cross Road in the ... more
Rt. 96 temporarily closed after tractor-trailer overturns
Transportation officials say State Route 96 in Tompkins County was closed between Heisey and Eastman Hill roads due to an overturned tractor-trailer. First responders were reportedly on-scene, but additional details were unavailable. The closure was ... more
Danby Church in Tompkins County (photo)
The remaining amount of light shined directly onto the doors of Danby Church this past week. Photo by Michael Angley ... more
Bail set as Dryden man charged with rape prepares for second trial
Bail was set Monday morning for a Dryden man who is preparing for a second trial on rape and sex abuse charges after a 2016 conviction landed him in prison for the past two years ... more