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New York lawmakers approve a one-year pause on state permits for new data centers, now awaiting Gov. Hochul’s decision and potentially slowing projects like Lansing’s TeraWulf plan.
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After nearly four decades supporting Groton youth and families, longtime civic leader Glenn Morey steps down as chair of the Groton Youth Commission.
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Newfield senior Emily Taylor turned a tiny school clothing closet into a vital resource for classmates while serving among her district’s first student board reps.
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Harmful algal blooms are hitting Cayuga Lake earlier and lasting longer, prompting health officials to warn swimmers and pet owners to watch for toxic green scum this summer.
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New ADA-compliant overlooks and trails at Roy H. Park Preserve make one of Dryden's most scenic natural areas more accessible to visitors of all abilities.
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Seventeen Groton seniors earned associate degrees from Tompkins Cortland Community College before their June 26 graduation, showcasing the impact of the school’s early college program.
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Lansing hires Delaney CMS for a $9,270 study to overhaul town development fees, seeking a permanent, equitable schedule that reflects modern projects and matches other communities.
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In Newfield, deputy town historian and firefighter Matt Watros spends his off-hours restoring neglected cemeteries, preserving veterans’ graves and 200 years of local history.
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Ulysses officials will hold a July 14 hearing on naming Trumansburg’s 32-acre Henry A. Smith Woods a critical environmental area, boosting protections for the old-growth forest.
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Cornell music events director Laurel Gilmer turned her childhood Jeopardy ritual into a spot on the show, sharing how she qualified, met Ken Jennings and faced a future super champ.
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Grievances hit record lows as Tompkins County hits pause on most assessments and prepares for an updated system
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In Ithaca, 80-year-old retired pastor Chuck Tompkins — dubbed “the bishop of Ithaca” — is honored as a Hometown Hero after decades uniting churches, students and neighbors through service.
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Lansing voters approved a $40.9M school budget and elected four new board members, reshaping the board as the district confronts staff cuts and wider financial strain.
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Newfield native Karen Van Etten recalls four intense years as an Air Force medic in New Jersey, Turkey and California, and how those memories shape her view of service and Memorial Day.
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Dryden will use a $4.5 million NY Forward grant for seven projects to revive West Main Street, turn a former church into a community center, and upgrade Montgomery Park.
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From cookies to carpentry, five under-40 Tompkins County leaders are honored as this year’s Fab5 for growing in their careers while strengthening local communities.
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Groton three-sport athlete and volunteer Lauren Gallinger is Groton High’s Class of 2026 salutatorian and will start St. John Fisher’s nursing program a step ahead thanks to early college credits.
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Ulysses residents are urging the town board to slow down approval of a 500-page comprehensive plan they say will shape land use, property values and town character for the next 20 years.
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Ithaca’s artist-owned co-op Handwork marks 50 years as a downtown arts cornerstone, celebrating with a parade, sale and gatherings that highlight local makers and their handmade work.
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A new shuttle at Taughannock Falls State Park now links key overlooks, trailheads and parking areas, easing congestion and making it easier for visitors to explore the entire park.
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