Fire inside walls of Ithaca restaurant extinguished
The Ithaca Fire Department (IFD) responded to reports of smoke in a restaurant building located on the Ithaca Commons on Wednesday evening. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered smoke emanating from the basement and extending up to ... more
NWS: Freezing rain threat makes for slick commute this AM
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the threat of freezing or mixed precipitation through the morning. Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Wyoming, Livingston,and Ontario counties are included in the advisory, which ... more
What will NYS do next after report shows freshwater fish have more PFAS than store bought? (video)
A nationwide study has found that freshwater fish are hundreds of times more contaminated with PFAS chemicals than store-bought fish. In exclusive reporting this week, Environmental Reporter Peter Mantius dug into the available data. One ... more
FINGER LAKES TODAY 2/16: Bicycle crash in Farmington, Finger Lakes fish health and roasted poblano and orzo bowl (video)
In todays episode, Josh Durso and Sydney Radka discuss various news stories including a bicycle accident in Farmington, the installation of smart meters by RGE and NYSEG in FLX communities, a grant received by Auburn ... more
Health officials in Tompkins say masking should continue in healthcare facilities
While the New York State Department of Health has dropped the mask mandate in healthcare facilities, Tompkins County remains in the “high” community transmission level, which means the mandate essentially remains in place locally. The ... more
Finger Lakes Land Trust gets conservation easement in Tompkins County
The Finger Lakes Land Trust has announced that it has protected 51 acres in Tompkins County through a conservation easement donated by Ellen Harrison. The property is situated on Ellis Hollow Road in the town ... more
Inflation having an impact on price of short-term vacation rentals
Rising inflation rates have resulted in short-term vacation rentals becoming more expensive for travelers. The cost of travel and day-to-day life has pinched budgets across the world, with inflation rates jumping to highs of 7% ... more
Here a siren? Ithaca College will test emergency sirens
Ithaca College has announced a scheduled test of its emergency alert system for Thursday, February 16. The test, which will take place during the noon hour, will involve the sounding of sirens and public address ... more
Cynthia Brock running for 5th term on Ithaca Common Council
First Ward Alderperson Cynthia Brock is running for a fifth term on Ithaca’s Common Council. “We’re back for another swing,” Brock told The Ithaca Voice. Brock has served 12 years as an alderperson at the ... more
PFAS levels in freshwater fish ‘staggering’, but Finger Lakes anglers aren’t getting the message
Freshwater fish are hundreds of times more contaminated with PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ than store-bought fish, according to a new nationwide study of federal test results. One PFAS chemical in particular — PFOS (Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid) ... more
Ithaca driver arrested after fleeing cops in stolen car
Police say they're investigating after an incident involving a stolen vehicle in the city of Ithaca. Around 12:20 a.m. on Monday, February 13th police located a stolen vehicle being driven around Hook Place. An officer ... more
State police arrest Tompkins County man on fraud charges
New York State Police have announced the arrest of 44-year-old Parker Megivern of Tompkins County following a long-standing investigation into his business practices. The investigation, which dates back to September 2019, uncovered evidence of grand ... more
Local hospitals won’t drop mask requirement despite state’s move to end COVID-era rule
Despite the New York State health department lifting its COVID-era mask requirements for hospitals and healthcare facilities, mask mandates will continue to be in effect for Rochester-area healthcare facilities. The leaders of Rochester Regional Health ... more
Unusually low flying plane reported over Cayuga Lake: Witnesses say it looked like its lights were on fire
An investigation is underway in Cayuga Lake following a report of an aircraft flying at an unusual low altitude on Thursday night. The Tompkins County 911 received a call from a concerned citizen who reported ... 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
Tompkins County man facing serious fraud charges after incidents dating back to 2019
A Tompkins County man has been taken into custody by New York State Police following an investigation into fraudulent business practices dating back to September 2019. The 44-year-old, Orion C. Parker Megivern, has been charged ... more
Tompkins County gives volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers a 10% reduction in property taxes
The Tompkins County Legislature held a lengthy meeting on Tuesday, which included various topics, including a tax break for volunteer firefighters. The legislature approved a measure that provides a 10% reduction in property taxes for ... more
Man arrested twice in span of hours for repeatedly trying to break in to houses: Police don’t release suspect’s identity
A man was arrested twice in the early-morning hours on Wednesday in Ithaca for attempting to make unlawful entry into several residences. At around 1:00 a.m., Ithaca Police Officers were dispatched to a report of ... more
FINGER LAKES TODAY 2/8: Fire at a home in Auburn, NYS Trooper suffers serious injuries in Red Creek and guided canal tours (video)
On the Wednesday edition of Finger Lakes Today, hosts Rebecca Swift and Nate Sharman bring you the latest updates from the region. Hear about the milder than normal conditions and the latest news on a ... more
UPSTATE UNPLUGGED: Are local communities going to lose control over housing?
Will towns, villages, and cities lose local control over housing in New York? In this edition we take a closer look at Gov. Hochul's housing proposals, and hear from former Geneva City Manager Matt Horn, ... more
FINGER LAKES TODAY 2/7: Update on the shooting in Geneva, Veteran representation on OCM and Fried bologna sandwich (video)
Today's episode, hosted by Rebecca Swift and Paul Russo, covered several news topics including an update on the shooting in Geneva, the story of a Penn Yan man attempting to bribe a witness, an increase ... more
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