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This section displays all of the Tompkins/Cortland County news articles published in the past 7 days.


Ithaca

Residents critical at gas drilling hearing

The DEC may have finished its public comment hearings on gas drilling, but that didn't stop more than a thousand people from gathering at the State Theatre in Ithaca to voice their opinion Thursday night.

Updated 6:11 AM

Ithaca

Is local currency the answer to economic woes?

How do you encourage people to buy local? How about with local currency? Ithaca has had a program for years, and as Tamara Lindstrom tells us, the economic downturn is driving up interest in Ithaca's "Hours."

Updated 11/19/2009 06:08 AM

New York

Penn Traffic files for bankruptcy

Penn Traffic has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. The company, which is based in Syracuse and owns the P&C, Quality and BiLo supermarket chains, says they have filed for bankruptcy protection in order to facilitate the sale of its stores and assets.

11/18/2009 03:35 PM

Ithaca

Ithaca and Cornell Police announce patrol plan

Cornell University Police have announced a new joint patrol plan with the Ithaca Police Department. The two forces will jointly patrol the Cornell campus, the Collegetown area and other nearby areas.

Updated 11/18/2009 02:55 PM

Ithaca

Tompkins County lawmakers pass budget, taxes increase

The Tompkins County Legislature adopts their 2010 budget. The budget passed by a vote of 8 to 5.

11/18/2009 06:17 AM

Tompkins County

Appeal possible in harassment case against sheriff

The sexual harassment case against Tompkins County Sheriff Peter Meskill may not be over.

11/17/2009 04:09 PM

Tompkins County

Charges against sheriff dismissed

Sexual harassment charges filed against the Tompkins County Sheriff have been dismissed.

11/16/2009 07:14 PM

Albany

New license plate plan may be repealed

It's not a done deal yet, but Governor Paterson said he will repeal his license plate mandate -- but only if lawmakers come up with other ways to trim the 2010-2011 budget.

Updated 11/16/2009 09:22 AM

Albany

Teaching requirements may get tougher

Pretty soon, it could get a lot tougher to be a certified teacher in New York State. The Board of Regents is considering new requirements for incoming teachers to demonstrate knowledge of a subject and classroom skills.

11/16/2009 08:56 AM

Albany

A busy week at the Capitol

A busy week is shaping up in the state's Capitol. The big news this morning is that license plate mandate the governor wanted to impose next year might not happen after all. Kaitlyn Ross reports.

Updated 11/16/2009 08:36 AM

New York

Law enforcement launch "Click it or Ticket" program

Several local and state law enforcement agencies will begin cracking down on travelers not wearing their seat belts.

Updated 11/16/2009 08:10 AM

New York

Wilson Farms helping Meals on Wheels across NY

A local convenient store chain is stepping up to the plate to help Meals on Wheels programs throughout the state. Wilson Farms is holding a month long fundraiser to help feed those that are homebound. Our Brad Vivacqua reports.

Updated 11/16/2009 08:06 AM

New York

Redemption centers anticipating more deposit bottles

If you throw away your plastic water bottle, you're now throwing money away. Chris Gallegos has more on the addition to New York's Bottle Bill.

Updated 11/15/2009 08:27 PM

New York

Legal Eagle: Bruno trial, week two

The second week of Former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno's corruption trial wraps up with some fireworks in federal court. Here with the latest, in what has become a showdown of sorts between Judge Gary Sharpe and Bruno's defense team, is our Legal Eagle Paul DerOhannesian.

Updated 11/15/2009 03:13 PM

Around the Northeast

Biggest Little Game in the Nation draws big party

College football has some big rivalries. Ohio State versus Michigan. Texas versus Oklahoma and Army versus Navy, just to name a few. But one of the all time biggest rivalries may actually go down in division three, right in our own back yards. Our Vince Slomsky was at the fifty first annual Cortaca Jug and brings us all the excitement from the stands.

Updated 11/15/2009 01:29 PM

New York

Legal Eagle: Terror suspects to be tried in Federal Court

US Attorney General Eric Holder announcing Friday, that five terror suspects, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the self-proclaimed mastermind of the September 11th attacks, will be tried in Federal Court in New York City. Five other Guantanamo Bay detainees will face a military commission, as President Obama takes steps to close the facility. Aside from security concerns over holding the trial in Lower Manhattan, there are also some legal hurdles that need to be cleared before the proceeding gets underway and here to discuss some of those issues is our Legal Eagle, Paul DerOhannesian.

11/15/2009 11:53 AM

Capital District

Cat catches H1N1 virus from owners

H1N1 spreads from people to pets. A cat in Iowa has caught the H1N1 virus from its owners. While the cat is recovering, our Sabina Kuriakose talked to one local veterinarian to find out if pet owners should be concerned.

11/14/2009 08:42 PM

Homer

Homer remembers former mayor

The Village of Homer remembers one of its most influential citizens. Former mayor and lifelong resident Harry Calale passed away of natural causes Tuesday.

Updated 11/14/2009 07:52 AM

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