Ulysses

The Town of Ulysses is moving forward with plans for its first public park after receiving a 15-acre land donation offer from Marvin and Allison Pritts, according to town officials. A prior attempt in 2023 ... more

Local planning and economic development professional Tom Knipe is running in the June 24 Democratic primary for Ulysses Town Board, citing his commitment to the community and extensive experience in public service. With 14 years ... more

The town of Ulysses is set to receive over $520,000 from New York State’s Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation to replace an aging culvert on Garrett Road. The funding is part of a ... more

The Finger Lakes Land Trust has acquired 23 acres of land in the town of Ulysses, Tompkins County, providing a valuable enhancement to the Black Diamond Trail. The property, purchased from the Cayuga Nature Center, ... more

On March 4 deputies were called to a property on Trumansburg Road in Ulysses due to a trespassing complaint. The investigation revealed Nicholas J. Apgar, 37, from Trumansburg had violated a protective order but fled ... more

In a recent court ruling, Edwin Garcia, a 66-year-old man from Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 25 years in state prison following his guilty plea to first-degree rape. Garcia admitted to the crime, which involved ... more

In a special election held on Wednesday, residents of the Town of Ulysses voted against a proposition that sought to authorize the purchase of land for recreational purposes using American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds ... more

Residents of the Town of Ulysses, including those in the Village of Trumansburg, are set to participate in a special election on Wednesday. The election will decide on a proposition to use American Recovery Plan ... more

Route 96, a critical thoroughfare between Ithaca and Trumansburg, remains closed due to culvert work near Perry City Road. Originally scheduled for approximately 30 days, the project's completion date has faced subsequent delays. Signage recently ... more

A major route in Tompkins County is set to shut down for nearly a month. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) announced the closure of State Route 96 (Trumansburg Road) between Van Dorn ... more

Emergency responders swiftly acted Monday night after receiving a call at approximately 9:15 p.m. concerning two climbers stranded on the steep terrain of the gorge in Taughannock Falls State Park. According to first responders, the ... more

Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services (CARS) has revived plans to establish a women's rehabilitation facility in Ulysses, following interruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ithaca Voice reports, a 9,270 square-foot building with 25 beds was proposed ... more

A 56-year-old Florida man sustained severe head and facial injuries while bicycling near Taughannock Falls State Park in the Town of Ulysses, as reported by New York State Police. The man, whose bicycle flipped after ... more

In a bold move to increase their physical presence and meet growing demand, owners of the Inn at Taughannock presented a proposal to the town of Ulysses Planning Board for a major expansion project. The ... more

A 65-year-old Bangor, Pennsylvania man was arrested in Ulysses on Sunday, May 21 following allegations of inappropriate sexual contact with a child under the age of 11. Edwin Garcia was detained by the New York ... more

Grassroots Festival in Tompkins County has been fined. Altogether the festival's organizers were fined more than $60,000. However, much of that can be waived if certain conditions are met, the Ithaca Voice reported this week ... more

The Town of Ulysses is working to improve its IT and cybersecurity systems following an audit conducted by the Office of the New York State Comptroller. The audit took place summer through fall of 2021 ... more

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

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