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Growing up in Ithaca, I have always been proud to be a townie. The stunning summer days on the lake, the beautiful fall and the diverse network of friends and families; Ithaca has much to offer to a kid growing up in a small town. Unfortunately, good dining has never been one of those things.

ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) - Reports of shots fired came through the Tompkins County 9-1-1 center Monday afternoon involving an alleged shooting incident in Ithaca. Calls came in at 12:57 PM regarding shots fired at the intersection of South Corn Street and Cleveland Avenue in Ithaca. According to IPD, units responded...

ITHACA, N.Y.—Construction on several projects continues in Ithaca’s two densest neighborhoods, Collegetown and Downtown. Part two of this month’s three-part construction update gallery series will have a look at those developments, and briefly touch on what’s in the pipeline. For those of who you missed part one, which reviewed Cornell’s plans, you can read through it here.

The Ithaca Police Department has been without a permanent chief for nearly two years. At the end of last year, Mayor Linda Lewis selected a permanent chief, before rescinding that decision and launching another search. The president of the Ithaca PBA is now calling on the Mayor’s office take immediate...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is investigating an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a game farm in Ithaca. The Cornell Wildlife Health Lab conducted testing and confirmed positive results which now places the Reynolds Game Farm under quarantine for 120 days. According to the Department...

LANSING, N.Y. (WHCU) – Three seats will be available on Lansing Central School District’s Board of Education later this spring. There will be two retirements and one incumbent running for reelection. Potential candidates must submit a petition with signatures from 25 qualified voters to the Lansing Central School District Office by 5:00 p.m. on April 17, 2023.

Odell, Tindley, age 30, of Ithaca, New York pled guilty today being a member of a conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances in Watertown, New York. United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman, Matthew Scarpino, Special Agent in Charge, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Buffalo, New York...

LANSING, N.Y. (WHCU) — The Lansing Fire Department is mourning the loss of a member. James Jackson passed away peacefully earlier this month. He answered EMS and fire calls. A memorial service will be held on April 15 at 1 PM at Lansing United Methodist Church. Jackson was 81.

ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) — A homeless action plan is gaining support in Tompkins County. The project Home, Together: Tompkins aims to expand emergency shelter, and build 100 units of housing. The Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency endorsed the plan last week. Ithaca’s Common Council will also consider supporting it.

Contact: Carol Morton, Chemung County Senior Games Coordinator @ (607) 737-5520. “2023 Chemung County Senior Games Begin May 23rd”. The 2023 Chemung County Senior Games are scheduled for May 23rd through June 16th. They will include softball, pickleball, golf, shuffleboard, bocce, bowling, corn hole (bean bag toss), and many more events for participants aged 50 and over at sites throughout the county. There is a nominal $10 fee necessary to participate, and the first 500 athletes will receive a Senior Game T-Shirt. Last year nearly 400 athletes came from as far away as Tully and from throughout New York State as well as Pennsylvania to participate in our Senior Games.

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WETM) – It’s time for spring cleaning, and the Village of Watkins is getting ready for its annual Dumpster Day. People who live in the Village can drop off their appliances, furniture and metal products at the Dumpster Day and Shredder Truck drop off on May 13, 2023. The drop-off will be […]

(WETM) — Today’s Pet of the Week is a smart and inquisitive little guy from the Schuyler County Humane Society. Diego is 10-month-old shepherd mix who is ready to show off his leash skills and silly antics to a lucky family. This good boy is playful, funny and friendly. Diego is very affectionate and would be good in a home with kids and other dogs.

Around 5pm on Sunday, March 26th, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and Fire Departments from Dryden, Freeville and McLean responded to a large downed timber fire. As firefighters responded to the area, the actual fire was a considerable distance from the road. Responding departments used off-road UTV’s to haul water, personnel, and equipment to the area of the fire.

ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) — It’ll be more costly to attend Cornell. Undergraduate tuition is rising about four percent next school year. University officials say operating costs have gone up because of inflationary pressures. Cornell aims to make its education more affordable with a $500 million capital campaign. The...

Owning a restaurant may look like non-stop fun, but not only is it a full-time job and then some, it requires months of planning and work. We’ve been talking with the team opening a new sports bar in Ithaca’s northeast about the process as they prepare to open next month. Longshots Sports Bar & Grill will be where the Rose was in the Triphammer Marketplace.

SPENCER, N.Y. (WHCU) — There’s a new speed limit in Barton. Town officials recently decided to drop the limit on Van Atta Road to 45 miles-per-hour. It was previously 55. A petition from residents requested a slower speed last summer. In related news, Tompkins County roads are benefiting...

Around 11pm on Saturday, March 25th, the Dryden Police Department responded to an undisclosed location within the Village of Dryden for a reported shots fired. Through an investigation conducted by Dryden Police, officers were able to determine that a shooting incident did occur in the area of the original call. DPD say the suspect responsible for the incident was taken into custody, their name has not been revealed by officers.

ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) – Tompkins County’s composting program eliminated more than 1 million pounds of food garbage last year. organics program’s seventeen food scraps recycling drop spots 82,000 times and generated more than 534 tons of material in 2022. The food scraps are processed at the Recycling and Solid Waste Center’s food scraps transfer station and then delivered to Cayuga Compost in Trumansburg.

ITHACA, N.Y.—For a city of gorges, it would seem fitting that a high-profile outdoor and camping gear retailer would set its sights on some local digs. REI, the retail name for Recreational Equipment Inc., is a retail and outdoor recreation services co-operative based in the Seattle suburbs. Specializing in camping goods, fitness equipment, and travel apparel, the firm operates 165 stores in 39 states, with the only Upstate New York location operating in the Rochester suburb of Henrietta. But now, REI has decided they could use a second Upstate location, right in the city of Ithaca.

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