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.