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Assemblymember Kelles Visits SUNY Cortland to Discuss Sustainability and Reusing Construction Materials
New York State Assemblymember Anna Kelles visited SUNY Cortland on October 22 to discuss environmental issues with students and university officials, including efforts to reduce waste by reusing construction materials. Kelles, who represents the 125th Assembly District, including Tompkins County and the southwest portion of Cortland County, spent the afternoon...
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Report suggests contamination at former Milliken Station site in Lansing
LANSING, N.Y. (WENY) — The site of a proposed AI data center in Lansing is raising new concerns, with a local environmental group saying the site is contaminated and has been for decades. Environmental Health Research Group, Inc. is citing a draft study from 1994. That report said the...
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A hotel could replace Ithaca’s aging Dryden Road Garage. Here’s the plan
The City of Ithaca is evaluating a proposal to transform the Dryden Road Garage site in Ithaca’s Collegetown neighborhood into a mixed-use hospitality destination, according to a statement from the city. The proposal would maintain public parking, expand visitor accommodations and eliminate the city's long-term responsibility for maintaining an aging parking structure, city officials said. The proposed project would redevelop the property to include a hotel, restaurant and a new parking garage. The project would increase the total number of parking spaces while maintaining the current number of available public spaces. City officials emphasized how the proposal addresses multiple long-term community and fiscal priorities. The project would maintain publicly available parking in Collegetown, support local businesses with increased foot traffic, create new amenities near Cornell University, and shift future maintenance and capital responsibilities away from taxpayers, city officials said. "The proposal presents an opportunity to retain public parking while creating new economic activity in one of Ithaca's most active commercial districts," said Mayor Robert Cantelmo in the statement. "Since conversations around this site first began in the 1980s, the city has envisioned a Collegetown that serves students, residents, businesses, visitors and Cornell University. Adding a hotel and related services can
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Waterfront apartment complex wins city Planning Board approval
An expansive mixed-use project slated for Ithaca’s waterfront finally received approval from the City of Ithaca Planning & Development Board Tuesday. Voices are AI generated. The Ithaca Voice is not responsible for mispronunciations. The board also gave site plan approval to a proposal for an affordable housing project on...
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Editorial: Americans should know their red lines before they are crossed
During the month of October, the State of the Art Gallery in Ithaca featured a unique exhibit made up of over 2,000 red ribbons, all with handwritten messages, by people in Tompkins County. The messages express grievances and concerns, or “red lines,” for the United States. The installation is organized by Patricia Brown, who also goes by the artist handle Democracy Defender PMB.
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Local events to celebrate Veterans Day
Editor’s Note: This article is actively being updated with more events. TWIN TIERS (WETM) – Veterans Day honors the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. To recognize their service, 18 News has compiled a list of Veterans Day events throughout the Twin Tiers. New York Horseheads Central School District […]
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U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus to Perform Free Concert at Clemens Center
ELMIRA, N.Y. — The U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus will perform its “Sea to Shining Sea” concert at the Clemens Center on Monday, Nov. 2, ahead of Veterans Day. The Concert Band and Soldiers’ Chorus are the oldest and largest of the Army Field...
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Langworthy & Blakeman announce “Fire Hochul” rallies across WNY/Southern Tier on October 28
Republicans will gather in Olean, Hornell to support Bruce Blakeman for NY Governor, RSVP appreciated. Kathy Hochul has made New York more expensive, less safe and increasingly hostile to working families and businesses through reckless spending, higher taxes, radical energy mandates and failed Albany policies that are driving people out of the state!
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South Hill townhouse complex proposed for redevelopment
An aging townhouse development on South Hill could be in for some big changes as developers aim to turn the property into a 200-unit apartment complex. Voices are AI generated. The Ithaca Voice is not responsible for mispronunciations. The $70 million project is proposed for 1 Grandview Court, currently the...
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Buttermilk Falls State Park to get new parking, trailhead off Route 13
A recent purchase by the Open Space Institute will allow a more welcoming gateway to Buttermilk Falls State Park, OSI announced in an Oct. 29 statement. The four-acre property, between the existing entrance to the state park and Route 13, will allow for a more welcoming gateway to the popular park with reconfigured parking, improved traffic circulation and wayfinding, housing for staff, and a new trailhead connecting visitors to a growing regional network of parks and trails, according to the statement. “As New York’s wonderful state parks continue attracting more visitors each year, OSI is helping ensure that state parks can continue to meet the ever-evolving needs of users,” said Erik Kulleseid, OSI’s president and CEO in a statement. “OSI’s acquisition at Buttermilk Falls creates new possibilities for thoughtful improvements that will help people better connect to nature.” More about the purchased property The four acres OSI acquired are expected to become a future trailhead and parking area, expanding the existing park improvements and allowing more visitors the opportunity to explore a growing regional network of parks and trails. OSI purchased the property for $1.3 million from the Margaret M. Rumsey Trust and intends to transfer the land to the