City of Ithaca, TCAT Relocate East Seneca Street Bus Stops

Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) and the City of Ithaca have agreed on intercity and East Seneca Street bus route changes, which went into effect on Nov. 9. According to a press release from the City of Ithaca, the route changes are meant to help with traffic congestion and alleviate issues that downtown businesses have been reporting since the closure of the Seneca Street Parking Garage. The press release said the agreement with TCAT was made after speaking to downtown businesses for several weeks.

Corning Lions Club encouraging new members in honor of 100 years

CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) – In honor of its 100th anniversary, the Corning Lions Club is encouraging residents to become a part of the international service organization. The Corning Lions Club states that it volunteers year-round with holiday bell ringing, an auction and a pancake breakfast. People are encouraged to join right now as it is […]

Schiller’s record-breaking day advances Edison to Section IV final, Tioga tops Schuyler in Class D semis

ITHACA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Section IV football finals are set, following a thrilling semifinal Saturday. Edison and Tioga each delivered big wins on Saturday, advancing to their respective Section IV Championship games. In the 8-Man semifinals at Ithaca High School, the Spartans saw a record-breaking day from their senior quarterback, as they rolled past […]

Suspect arrested in deadly Bath Beach runner stabbing

Veterans Day observances planned in Hornell, Wayland and Bath VA

Americans will pause Wednesday, Nov. 11 to reflect upon and honor the sacrifices made by veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. The annual November observance originated in 1919 on the first anniversary of the 1918 armistice that ended the fighting in World War I. The cessation of hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans Day continues to be observed on Nov. 11, regardless of which day of the week it falls. In New York, Veterans Day is a state legal holiday and all federal, state, county and local government offices are closed. The following Veterans Day observances are planned in Hornell and neighboring communities. Veterans Day tributes at Broadway Mall monuments On Nov. 11, a Hornell Veterans Day ceremony will be held at the Broadway Mall veterans monuments at 11 a.m. Speakers will include Hornell Mayor John Buckley, Police Chief Ted Murray, Fire Chief Frank Brzozowski, VFW Commander Keith Cone and Gold Star mother Kim Smith. Kim Wood will read the opening and closing prayers and Aliyah Cone will read a poem. The Hornell High School

Wrestling Takes Second at Ithaca Invitational

ITHACA, N.Y.- The Vermont State University Castleton wrestling team wrapped up competition at the Ithaca Invitational on Saturday. The Spartans finished in second place with a total of 156 points behind first place Johnson and Wales (Providence) which tallied 184.5 points. The host Bombers were third with 154.5 points. The...

Ian Valentine takes over as Newfield athletic director

In 2008, Ian Valentine graduated from Newfield High School as he got set to play baseball at Southern Vermont College. He returned to his alma mater to coach multiple sports, currently the head football coach and the assistant baseball coach. With the athletic director position open this year, it was only natural for someone who’s Newfield through and through to step up.

Volunteers keep the pages turning for the Friends of the Library Book Sale

The lines that wrap around the block at 509 Esty St. in Ithaca twice a year show that appreciation for physical media is alive and well in the Tompkins County community. The sale is only made possible by a group of dedicated volunteers who not only work during the sale, but year-round behind the scenes on sorting donations and dispersing profits.

Weather: Dry early, potential Nor’Easter late week

You may want to have the shovel and rock salt ready just in case, but you’ll definitely need a warm raincoat and umbrella later this week. Following a cool Monday and dry, mild Tuesday and Wednesday, a potential Nor’Easter is likely to bring ample chilly air and rain to the area Thursday-Saturday, with some snow possible.

RPI football beats Ithaca, earns 1st berth in NCAA playoffs since 2021

RPI, which snapped a four-game losing streak against Ithaca, can win the league outright by beating Union for the Dutchman Shoes Trophy in Troy next Saturday.

Ithaca High football concludes improved campaign

Whenever a head coach enters their second season at the helm, the word ‘progress’ is fresh on their mind. That was the case for Johnnie Akins with Ithaca High School football. After going 2-7 last time out, the Little Red showed plenty of growth this fall. Ithaca finished...

A local woman has gathered hundreds of letters of support for Jane Doe

In the fall of 2024, Kaytee Faris remembers reading about an alleged sexual assault at Cornell’s Chi Phi fraternity house. She assumed that it was going to be handled by the proper authorities. Voices are AI generated. The Ithaca Voice is not responsible for mispronunciations. Two years later, allegations...

Canisteo Village Hall Is Working On A Downtown Economic Development Plan

STEUBEN COUNTY, NY – Canisteo Village Hall is working on a downtown development plan, that’s according to Steuben County Industrial Development Agency Director Jamie Johnson. “The Village Of Canisteo both applied for and received grant funding from both A.R.C. and Empire State Development to do a downtown economic development plan,” Johnson said. “Canisteo Village Hall just selected a firm to do that work in anticipation of prepping for a New York Forward application next year. So the Steuben County I.D.A. has been engaged in those conversations and helped Canisteo review the planning documents and proposals as they came in,” Johnson explained.

Ongoing Repairs To Downtown Wayland, Due To The Damage From The Massive 2022 Fire

Because of the severe downtown fire, which happened in Wayland in February, 2022, the Steuben County IDA worked with the Village to secure a Restore NY Grant and now apartments are being built in that downtown Wayland area. “ The IDA is thrilled to have been working with the Village of Wayland and Palmer LLC to redevelop the section of Wayland’s Mainstreet impacted by the devastating fire of 2021,” said Steuben County Industrial Development Agency Director Jamie Johnson. “By securing a Restore NY Grant, funding through REDEC and IDA assistance, this project as able to move forward.”

County Attorney Directed by Legislature to Examine Fraternity House Tax Exemptions

The Tompkins County Legislature unanimously directed County Attorney Maury Josephson to examine whether Cornell-owned fraternity properties should continue to qualify for property tax exemptions at the body’s Oct. 6 meeting. The examination was prompted by a September lawsuit in which a former Cornell student, identified as Jane Doe, alleged...

Steuben County’s Cornell Cooperative Extension’s New Board Members

BATH, N.Y. — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County celebrated another year of community impact, dedication and achievement during its annual meeting and awards dinner, bringing together volunteers, supporters, community partners and guests for an evening of recognition and fellowship at Waters Clubhouse and Catering located at the Bath Country Club in Bath.

Bias claims remain as James taps ex-federal prosecutor in Cornell case

State Attorney General Letitia James tapped Jacqueline Kelly, an ex-federal prosecutor, to lead the criminal investigation into an alleged 2024 gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity party.

Tioga County museum looks to a brighter future with $2.2M campaign

It has been a year of extraordinary bright lights for this writer as the executive director of the Tioga County Historical Society. I am so proud of our staff and cadre of volunteers who, once again, helped create some wonderful exhibits that were all tied into the 250th anniversary of the United States and Tioga County history. Each day, I would walk through the museum, turning on all the lights and marveling at the artifacts that would take the visitor back to the time of the indigenous people and carry them forward to today’s world. They shone a bright light on the rich history of all the communities that make up this county. During this time, the board of trustees of the Society voted upon my urging to begin a capital campaign to build additions to the museum building that would allow us to move our collections to the upper level – well above the September 2011 flood levels that had devastated the collections and research center. Using movable shelving on two sides of the building would allow for better climate control and protection of those items. However, all of this is expensive. Attempts had been made before, and those

Tompkins County health officials urge early vaccination amid rise of measles

ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – Amid growing concerns about measles, the Tompkins County Whole Health Department (TCWH) is recommending early vaccination. TCWH Medical Director Dr. William Klepack urges families to begin their infants’ vaccination series between 6 and 11 months. This is in on top of the regular two-dose series at 12 months and 4 years.

Virgil Creek aquatic connectivity project in Dryden secures state funding

DRYDEN, NY (607NewsNow) – New York is supporting an aquatic connectivity project in Tompkins County. The DEC has awarded $1,928,800 to the Tompkins County Highway Department for work in the Town of Dryden. Crews will replace a set of side-by-side arch culverts that are causing water flow problems and...