Local | Z95.5 | Page 3

7 days ago

United Way of Tompkins County 2025 Youth and Philanthropy grant cycle open through October 30

The United Way of Tompkins County’s (UWTC) 2025 Youth and Philanthropy Grant Cycle is open.

7 days ago

Cornell community mourns loss of student

On October 13, university officials say Class of ‘29’s Thaddeus Lucentini passed away while home on fall break.

7 days ago

VOA will run Tompkins County’s Code Blue shelter this winter

On October 7, county lawmakers unanimously approved a contract with Volunteers of America Upstate New York (VOA) for this winter's Code Blue operations on Cherry Street in Ithaca.

1 week ago

Proposed Lansing moratorium backed by Cayuga Lake advocates

The Cayuga Lake Watershed Network is backing Lansing's Local Law No. 7, which would ban development projects like a data center for one year.

1 week ago

Ex-Freeville fire chief dies at 78

Third generation Freeville firefighter and former chief Edgar Parker passed away on October 6th at the age of 78.

1 week ago

Tompkins County could reconsider COFA move

On October 7, lawmakers heard public comments during the meeting of the Legislature that were largely in opposition to the Office for the Aging’s (COFA) planned move to Lansing.

1 week ago

Village of Horseheads: Water system leaking 160 million gallons a year

Horseheads Mayor Kevin Adams says about 60% of Horseheads' yearly water supply is being lost to leaks in the water system.

1 week ago

Kelly’s Dockside Cafe preps for closure, selling inventory

After more than 50 years of business, Kelly’s Dockside Café will shutter its doors next month.

1 week ago

With drone assistance, Cortland PD locates missing elderly man

A 73-year-old man, who is not from the area and has dementia, was located safely at Randall Park after being reported missing on October 11th.

1 week ago

NJ man charged in $500k Tompkins County gold bar scam

On October 8, State Police arrested Akash Thakkar, of Hiawatha, NJ, following a 15-month investigation.

1 week ago

Legislative hopeful pushes for better coordinated mental health resources

Licensed social worker Christy Bianconi is running for a seat in the Tompkins County Legislature in District 14.

1 week ago

Ithaca man arrested on weapon, resisting arrest charges

40-year-old Justin Carl is facing multiple charges after his arrest at the Green Street parking garage this morning.

1 week ago

IPD asking for more alternative response funding

The Ithaca Police Department has presented their budget and is looking for more alternative response funding.

1 week ago

TCPL appoints interim director

Kat Savage was appointed as the Tompkins County Public Library interim director by the Board of Trustees starting today, Oct. 13.

1 week ago

LWVTC touts Vote411 for general election info

The League of Women Voters of Tompkins County says you can find registration information, polling place locations, and candidate info for county, city, and other local races.