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Top stories rewind: Looking back at the week of 9/22
Don’t miss the biggest news stories from the past week with our top stories rewind.
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Threats at local school districts deemed non-credible
ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – Threats directed at local school districts are being investigated. On September 26, Superintendents at Lansing, Ithaca,…
3 days ago
Dennis drops out of Tompkins County Legislature race, endorses Dawson
In a statement to WHCU, John Dennis said he'd rather defer to Deborah Dawson's experience.
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Bath Police announce arrests in November robbery
Police in Bath say 36-year-old Damian Vanvleck and 40-year-old Nathaniel Tucker robbed someone at knifepoint at a residence on West Steuben St. in November.
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Broome County man charged with murder, manslaughter
New York State Police say investigators determined Nathanael Manwaring intentionally hit 41-year-old Rodney Clark with his pickup truck on Wednesday.
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Tompkins County Office for the Aging seeks volunteers for advisory board
The Office for the Aging (COFA) has several advisory board vacancies and is particularly interested in representation in Enfield, Ulysses, Dryden, and Caroline.
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Former legislator, developers pitch Harold’s Square as alternate site for Tompkins County Center of Government
Retired lawmaker and former Legislative Chair Martha Robertson pitched Harold’s Square on the Ithaca Commons as a suitable alternative location for the Tompkins County Center of Government.
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Tompkins County Legislature candidate forum Monday in Ithaca
On September 29, the Tompkins Chamber, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Tompkins County and the Ithaca Board of Realtors, is hosting a Meet the Candidates Forum.
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Cayuga Health, Meals on Wheels partner for Community Dining site at Ithaca Mall
Cayuga Health has announced a partnership with Foodnet Meals on Wheels to offer weekly Community Dining lunches at the Shops at Ithaca Mall.
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Health officials want to rule out rabies in Lansing dog bite incident
On September 20, a hiker was bitten on the arm at the Edwards Lake Cliffs Preserve Loop Trail off of Teeter Road.
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Car reported stolen in Rochester turns up in Ithaca, sheriff says
The Tompkins County Sheriff's Office says a vehicle allegedly stolen in Monroe County ended up in Ithaca.
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Ex-Asteri Ithaca security chief blasts building’s safety
Jared Bentley, former head of security at Asteri Ithaca, says safety was not a main concern for the Vecino Group.
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Cortland, Tioga, other counties added to state drought watch list
On September 24, despite recent rain, Cortland, Tioga, and Broome were among six new counties added to New York’s drought watch list.
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Part of Buffalo Street in Ithaca shut down through late November
On September 25, crews will begin a water and sewer lines replacement project on East Buffalo Street.
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Cortland YMCA to launch free program aimed at helping older adults manage arthritis
Beginning November 10, the Cortland YMCA is introducing the nationally recognized Enhance Fitness program.
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ICSD receives $100k donation to establish Steve Brookhouse Technical Theater Fund
An anonymous donation of $100,000 will give the Kulp Auditorium at IHS some major upgrades.
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Cortland woman wins national grocery store sweepstakes
Lori Fritz of Cortland collected 100 items worth over $600 after winning a national sweepstakes.
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TST BOCES receives Chef Anne Foundation grant for salad bar
TST BOCES is one of 161 national recipients of a grant from the Chef Anne Foundation.
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NYS Health Commissioner responds to Tylenol and autism claims
NYS Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald says there is no conclusive evidence establishing a causal link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and the development of autism.
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Riley introduces Faster Labor Contract Act
The Faster Labor Contracts Act would require that employers begin bargaining within 10 days of a union vote.
