New York
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ITHACA, N.Y. — The first fully electric conference center in the U.S. opened in downtown Ithaca on Tuesday. The Ithaca Downtown Conference Center, located at 116-118 East Green Street, occupies the first and second floors of the 12-story building, with 143 low-income rental units above in the Asteri apartments. Forty of the units are reserved…
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Ithaca’s newest affordable housing complex, Asteri Ithaca, officially opened its doors following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday.
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The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved New York’s initial proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, securing $664 million to enhance the state’s internet infrastructure.
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Tompkins County is receiving federal funding to combat food waste and improve waste management practices.
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The New York State Police are investigating the deaths of two men in Chenango Forks, which they have described as suspicious.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James released a report Monday examining the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence as state lawmakers prepare to draft future legislation or regulations on the emerging technology. The Attorney General’s office spearheaded discussions on AI, including a symposium held Monday that featured input from lawmakers, academic experts, and other stakeholders.…
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Sally Rapoza begins her day at home but soon calls for a ride to the grocery store. As a participant in GoGoGrandparent, a ride-hailing service tailored for seniors, Rapoza values the convenience it offers. “I enjoy visiting family and having the freedom to get around,” Rapoza said. GoGoGrandparent operates in nearly every county in New…
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ITHACA, N.Y. — On Monday afternoon, New York State Senator Lea Webb announced $25,000 in state grant funding allocated to Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services (CARS) in an event held at their West State Street office in downtown Ithaca. CARS, which was founded in 1972, provides both residential and outpatient services to those recovering from addiction…
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Along Ditmars Boulevard in Astoria, a familiar pattern has emerged: the 18 outdoor dining sheds that had lined the ten blocks adjacent to the subway since 2020 have dwindled down to just three. The scene on Ditmars mirrored restaurant rows across the city over the weekend when contractors with pickup trucks and power tools hit…
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ITHACA, N.Y. — The Range, a beloved western-themed bar and venue located on the Ithaca Commons, closed for good over the weekend after eight years of gigs, drag performances and […] The post The Range venue and bar closes amid financial strain appeared first on The Ithaca Voice.
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Planned Parenthood to ‘Temporarily’ Stop 20-Plus Week Abortions in New York, Citing Financial Issues
Citing financial issues, New York’s local Planned Parenthood chapter says within weeks it will no longer provide abortions at 20-plus weeks or “deep sedation” for patients seeking to be put under for the insertion of intrauterine devices for birth control and surgical abortions.On Monday, Planned Parenthood of Greater New York told THE CITY that beginning…
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LANSING, N.Y. — Discount retailer Big Lots will be bidding farewell to its Tompkins County outpost, as part of a sweep of dozens of closures announced across the country. The initial announcement of closures was focused on 35-40 locations, with the only Upstate store slated for closure being in the Glens Falls area north of…
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Nearly 20 years after highly toxic chemicals were found lurking under the Jacob Riis Houses in the East Village — and four years after specific cleanup plans were recommended — not one cubic yard of toxic soil has been removed from the site, an investigation by THE CITY has found. Public housing tenants first learned…
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BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — A drag performer was attacked early Friday morning outside the Binghamton Police Station, according to reports. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on August 2, following a drag show at Legacy Lounge on Hawley Street. The performer was allegedly assaulted by a group of at least 10 individuals while walking to their…
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MARGARETVILLE, N.Y. — A Delaware County man has been charged with a hate crime following an incident involving three Jewish men, authorities said. Joseph VanBlarcom, 20, was taken into custody on Tuesday. According to New York State Troopers and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, VanBlarcom is accused of throwing objects and swerving his car recklessly…
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ITHACA, N.Y. — The Ithaca Police Department announced the arrest of two people accused of burglaries over the last week. A press release from Sgt. Thomas Condzella stated that both suspects are facing second-degree burglary charges for separate incidents that occurred on July 27 and July 29. The first incident was initially reported on July…
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ITHACA, N.Y. — With only about two weeks before Cornell University’s student move-in day, over a thousand workers that keep the Ivy League campus running could go on strike if […] The post “If it comes to it”: UAW official says Cornell workers may strike on student move-in day appeared first on The Ithaca Voice.
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ITHACA, N.Y. — Three new dispensaries are set to open soon in and around Ithaca, including Collegetown’s first dispensary. The impending openings will bring the total number of dispensaries in […] The post Three more cannabis dispensaries opening in Tompkins County, with others likely on the way appeared first on The Ithaca Voice.
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ITHACA, N.Y. — A nearby scrap metal magnate has purchased a property on Ithaca’s waterfront, taking a rare opportunity to re-acquire land he already sold years ago. Adam Weitsman, the […] The post Waterfront development site sold back to prior owner appeared first on The Ithaca Voice.
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ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins County legislators are being asked to consider allowing probation officers to carry firearms when working in the field, particularly when completing home searches for individuals charged with gun-related, violent crimes. Dan Cornell, director of probation in the county, outlined concerns for his officers, who he said have become increasingly reluctant to…