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Family Reading Partnership ‘shifts gears’ in $100K fundraiser, director says
Family Reading Partnership's new focus of their fundraiser is to be able to move to a different space in the Shops at Ithaca Mall instead of a new HVAC system for their current one.
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Richard Tupper, former Cortlandville town supervisor, dies at 76
Tupper spent 15 years as Cortlandville’s town supervisor and served on the Cortland County Legislature for 13 years, including a time as chair.
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Registration open for free rabies clinic in Newark Valley
Tioga County Public Health officials will be in Newark Valley next week to provide shots for dogs, cats, and ferrets.
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Over 1.5 million Bissell steam cleaners recalled for burn hazard
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), some models of Steam Shot Omni Reach and Steam Shot Omni handheld steam cleaners can expel hot water or steam during use due to a faulty attachment.
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Schuyler County 911 achieves accreditation for first time
The 911 Center has received accreditation from the New York State Sheriffs’ Association. It’s the first accreditation for the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office.
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$177.6 million 2026-27 budget approved by Ithaca school board
After the ICSD school board voted last night to approve the $177,638,041 spending plan for the 2026-27 academic year, the budget now goes to voters.
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IPD responds to ‘person in crisis’ at Asteri building
Ithaca Police responded Tuesday night to someone who barricaded themselves in another resident's bathroom with a knife.
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NYSEG starts $4.7 million upgrade project at Cayuga Heights substation
NYSEG is making upgrades to the substation on North Triphammer Rd. in Cayuga Heights.
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NYSP: Over 70 animals perish in Aurelius barn fire
On April 13, State Police and multiple fire departments arrived at a home on Route 326 in Aurelius around 9 p.m. to find a barn completely engulfed in flames.
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Cornell names new hotel school dean
On April 13, the University announced that Ceridwyn King has been named the Dimond Family Dean of the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration.
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USDA retracts public health alert for Walmart brand dino-nuggets
On April 6, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) retracted the public health alert for Great Value Dino-Shaped Chicken Nuggets.
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State funding headed to two Tompkins County farms
On April 10, State Senator Lea Webb announced that a $122,700 grant is headed to the Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District (TCSWCD).
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Angry Mom Records receives NYS Senate Empire Award
On April 10, State Senator Lea Webb presented Angry Mom Records with the New York State Senate Empire Award, highlighting the store’s contributions to the community and economy.
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Marathon Central School District dealing with $3 million deficit
Marathon Central School District Superintendent Jamie Coppola says they’ll likely have to cut some sports, student programs, and at least 24 staff positions.
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Freeville woman accused of commercial theft in Auburn
Alice Crispell, of Freeville, is accused of stealing over $1,400 worth of merchandise from Lowe's in Auburn.
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Health officials seek info about dog bite in Ithaca
On April 10, a medium-sized dog with a yellow-brown coat allegedly bit someone in the 400 block of West Seneca Street.
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4H Acres in Ithaca to receive $174,500 for renovations
Sen. Lea Webb says $174,5000 was secured for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County’s 4-H Acres campus in Ithaca.
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Webb, TCWH team up for office hours and open house
On April 14, Webb and her constituent services team will be at the Tompkins County Whole Health Department (TCWH) to assist the community with any state-related issues they may be facing.
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Riley introduces bill aimed at corporate price discrimination
On April 8, Riley was among a group of elected officials to introduce the Fair Prices for Local Businesses Act.
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Register by Friday for upcoming village election in Lansing
On April 28, residents will choose candidates to fill two trustee positions in this year’s village election.
