ALBANY — Tayden Townsley, 47, is seeking clemency from New York Gov. Kathy Hochul after serving nearly three decades in prison for a 1994 murder he committed at age 19. Townsley’s clemency application is one of at least 1,500 that Hochul has received from state prisoners this year, though the governor’s granting of clemency has […]
Trumansburg’s board of education has chosen current high school principal Megan Conaway to lead the district as the next superintendent, following the retirement of long-time Superintendent Kimberly Bell. The board conducted an extensive search process, soliciting community feedback through a survey that identified desired characteristics in the next superintendent, such as a background in teaching, […]
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to cap out-of-pocket costs for EpiPens, making them more affordable for residents. The new law limits the cost to $25 for a 30-day supply of epinephrine auto-injectors, effective January 1, 2025. This initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden on individuals with severe allergies who rely on […]
NYC — Sebastián Zapeta, 33, has been indicted by a Brooklyn grand jury on charges of first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and first-degree arson in connection with the death of a woman on a New York City subway. The incident occurred on December 22, at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station, where Zapeta allegedly set the sleeping […]
ITHACA, N.Y. — In a landmark shift from its longstanding policy, the Ivy League announced Wednesday that its football programs will be eligible for postseason play beginning in 2025. The decision ends the conference’s distinction as the only Division I league barring football teams from playoff participation. Under the new policy, the Ivy League champion […]
DRYDEN, N.Y. — A local landowner is proposing a “cottage” rental complex on an 8.3-acre parcel in the town of Dryden, near Ithaca.The plan, presented to the Dryden Planning Board, seeks to create a clustered cottage approach, with 22 of the 26 units concentrated in the existing water and sewer service area on the western […]
NEW YORK — Workers in New York and New Jersey will see higher minimum wages starting January 1. Both states are continuing planned increases that exceed the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour. In New York, wages will rise by 50 cents, reaching $16.50 per hour in New York City, Long Island and Westchester, up […]
NEW YORK — A taxi driver struck six pedestrians. The incident occurred after the driver jumped a curb in Manhattan’s Herald Square shopping district on Christmas Day. The driver was experiencing a medical episode at the time, police said Thursday. The 58-year-old driver was hospitalized in stable condition for evaluation after the incident, according to […]
Nearly two decades ago, Pima County voters approved a half cent sales tax to fund regional transportation projects. That tax has led to investments of more than $1.6 billion in the region according to public officials, but will expire on June 30, 2026. Now, residents have another chance to decide whether they’d like to continue […]
ITHACA, N.Y. — The annual International Rutabaga Curl, a tradition unlike any other, took place on Saturday at the Ithaca Farmers Market, marking its 27th year of celebrating winter and root vegetables. Crowds of local residents gathered under the market’s pavilion to watch the annual rutabaga curl and the preceding turnip toss, featuring local youths. […]
