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Staff cuts likely in Cortland school district budget proposal
Part of the Cortland school district spending plan proposal for the next academic year is increasing the tax levy to 6.5%, which is over the state tax cap.
Ithaca Children’s Garden appoints new interim director
Leigh MacDonald was named by the ICG board of directors to serve as interim executive director, following the recent departure of Naomi Sukenik.
Ithaca woman sentenced in fatal 2023 car accident
On April 17, Juria Vanness, 44, was sentenced to 2 and 1/3 to 7 years in prison on a first-degree charge of vehicular manslaughter.
INHS to receive nearly $400k in THUD funding
On April 17, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced over $5 million in grants to nonprofits in the national NeighborWorks America network.
Former Cornell football player named executive director of NFL Players Association
2013 Cornell grad JC Tretter, former offensive lineman for the Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns, will serve as executive director of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA).
Dryden Recreation and Youth Commission welcomes new member
On April 16, Jennifer Davis was appointed to the Dryden Recreation and Youth Commission.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with ‘Sold’ topping the list
Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, according to the American Library Association. And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized.
4 days ago in Entertainment
South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS
South Korean police said Tuesday they are seeking to arrest music mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100 million in an investor fraud scheme.
4 days ago in National
Pennsylvania high school history instructor named nation’s Teacher of the Year
A high school history teacher in Pennsylvania who helps students look inward to find their strengths and outward to find community inside and outside the classroom has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails
Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has given rise to books, documentaries and conferences dedicated to the mind-altering substances. Now add one more business to the list: psychedelic retreats.
Owego school to host agricultural career day
Students will be connected with different agricultural businesses and groups during the 2nd annual Agricultural Career Day on Weds., Apr. 22nd at the Owego Free Academy.
4 days ago in Sports
Victor Wembanyama is a unanimous selection as the NBA’s defensive player of the year
There had never been a unanimous NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Until now. Victor Wembanyama — as expected — was announced Monday as the league's top defensive player.
Late Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy still looms over British monarchy 100 years after her birth
Queen Elizabeth II lives on at the Cool Britannia gift shop across the road from Buckingham Palace. Four years after the queen's death, the shop is doing a brisk business in mugs, tea towels and key rings bearing the likeness of Britain's longest-reigning monarch as the nation marks the centenary of her birth on Tuesday.
Caroline board to continue solar discussion
The conversation tonight at 7:30 p.m. will involve flagging distance for environmentally sensitive areas and vegetation maintenance.
Ithaca College softball prepares for doubleheader
The Bombers are preparing for a doubleheader against Cortland, starting at 3 p.m. today.
Construction begins for Route 13 pedestrian bridge in Dryden
The pedestrian bridge will accommodate people walking, jogging, or riding a bicycle and will connect Dryden with Varna on the rail trail.
Northstar Public House to close at the end of April
On April 16, Northstar Public House announced on Facebook that it will close permanently at the end of the month.
Asteri fined, faces April 30 deadline to comply with health department orders
The Tompkins County Board of Health voted to adopt a resolution enforcing a $40k penalty to the apartment building owners for violations and complaints dating back to last summer.
Cayuga Primary Care in Dryden to permanently close May 1
After more than 70 years of operation, Cayuga Primary Care Dryden will close on May 1 due to staffing challenges and costs associated with building maintenance.
Webb honors 100-year-old WWII veteran with NYS Liberty Medal
On April 17, State Senator Lea Webb presented Lieutenant James Alexander Jr. with the New York State Liberty Medal.
