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Community
4 months ago
Paper cups accepted in new Tompkins County curbside recycling guidelines

Tompkins County will begin accepting paper cups in curbside recycling starting July 1.

Community
4 months ago
Ithaca site, others to receive federal cleanup money

On June 24, Senator Chuck Schumer announced that $1.5 million is headed to the Southern Tier to support cleaning efforts at contaminated sites.

Community
4 months ago
Geothermal, solar energy coming to DEC Cortland office

On June 17, the DEC announced the groundbreaking of a comprehensive HVAC overhaul at its Crown City sub-office.

Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Tompkins County Center of Government to include bike lockers, showers

Quay Thompson, a principal architect at HOLT Architects, said there are “about eight” bicycle lockers that remain part of the $50 million project.

Local
4 months ago
National Weather Service confirms tornado in Cortland County

An EF-0 tornado briefly touched down Thursday, June 18 during Cortland storm.

Panoramic view of a rocky beach along a lake with a wooden dock extending into the water and cloudy blue sky above.
Environment
4 months ago
DEC buys former Boy Scout camp site in Ovid

The 284-acre Seneca County site will be preserved from future development.

Politics
4 months ago
Virgil proclaims June as Dairy Month

According to the proclamation, Dairy Month provides an opportunity to “recognize and celebrate” the hard work and contributions of dairy farmers and farm families.

Local
4 months ago
Heat advisory issued for Ithaca area

The Southern Tier will be under a heat advisory Thursday afternoon.

Community
4 months ago
Cayuga Lake Watershed Network to host online info session about lake health

On June 10, the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network will host a free online conference on aquatic invasive species and local efforts to protect the lake.

Aerial view of a marshy wetland with winding water channels, brown grasses, and scattered evergreens, set against rolling autumn hills under a cloudy sky.
Community
4 months ago
FLLT, DEC acquire 33 acres in Six Mile Creek and Cayuga Lake watersheds

On June 1, the Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) acquired 33 acres on two properties within the Six Mile Creek and Cayuga Lake watersheds.