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Cornell students to vote on tobacco-free campus resolution

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Cornell students to vote on tobacco-free campus resolution
Cornell University students will soon vote on whether they want to ban tobacco products from their campus in Ithaca. A resolution calling for a tobacco-free campus referendum was introduced in March 2017 by its sponsor, Ulysses Smith, the former chair of the Employee Assembly at the university. The University Assembly adopted the referendum in May through U.A. Resolution 9, allowing... more

GOP Rep. Katko has large financial lead over Democrats in CNY race for Congress

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GOP Rep. Katko has large financial lead over Democrats in CNY race for Congress
U.S. Rep. John Katko holds a sizable fundraising advantage over his potential Democratic challengers in the 24th Congressional District race, according to the latest campaign finance reports. Katko, R-Camillus, raised $256,884.15 in the fourth quarter of 2017. He now has more than $1.08 million in the bank for his second re-election bid. The two Democrats who have been in the... more

At Capitol dinner, Katko asks Tillerson for help with Lake Ontario water levels

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At Capitol dinner, Katko asks Tillerson for help with Lake Ontario water levels
It was a chance encounter, but it may be the first step in revisiting a water management plan affecting communities along Lake Ontario in U.S. Rep. John Katko’s district. Before President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address Tuesday night, Katko went to House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s office in the Capitol for dinner. It was an informal gathering. The... more

Another round of broadband infrastructure funding coming to the Finger Lakes

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Another round of broadband infrastructure funding coming to the Finger Lakes
Round III of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s ‘nation-leading’ broadband program will mean $209.7 million of investment — ensuring 122,285 homes, businesses, and community institutions across the state will have access to high-speed internet. The entire project will drive $341.8 million of public/private broadband investment. This represents the third and final round of the program and the completion of the Governor’s promise... more

Snow showers, cold air returning to the Finger Lakes

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Snow showers, cold air returning to the Finger Lakes
It’ll be a mix of sun and cloud on Thursday with warmer temperatures spreading throughout the Finger Lakes. It’ll be a nice change for some — who were sent back into winter shock over the early-week cold-and-snow. Forecasters say the high on Thursday will be in the mid-40s. Winds out of the southwest will make it feel slightly cooler, but... more

Waterloo man threatened family member with knife during domestic

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Waterloo man threatened family member with knife during domestic
Police say a Waterloo man was arrested after an investigation into a domestic incident that took place at 400 W. Main St. on January 19th. The Waterloo Police Department says Damon M. Moody was charged with second-degree menacing, endangering the welfare of a child, and criminal possession of a controlled substance after speaking with witnesses of the incident. Moody is... more

Waterloo man arrested after domestic incident

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Waterloo man arrested after domestic incident
Police say a 52-year-old Waterloo man was charged after an investigation into a domestic incident that happened at his home on Rollins Avenue. Timothy O. Jones, 52, of Waterloo was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief after the investigation into a domestic incident at his home — where he damaged property, and physically destroyed other items with a knife. He was... more

Romulus resident appeals letter signed by zoning officer on Circular enerG proposal

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Romulus resident appeals letter signed by zoning officer on Circular enerG proposal
A Romulus resident filed an appeal against interpretations of the Romulus Zoning Code by Adam Schrader, the Town’s Zoning Enforcement Officer, who in response to inquiries from proponents of a proposed waste incinerator classified the project as “renewable energy production.” The proposal was submitted by developer Circular enerG, LLC, and would allow the daily transportation of trash from around the... more

del Lago Resort & Casino celebrates a year in business; local leaders react to success

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del Lago Resort & Casino celebrates a year in business; local leaders react to success
The del Lago Resort & Casino celebrated its first anniversary as a gateway to the Finger Lakes region, pledging to continue to reinvigorate the local community, boost tourism and help new and existing businesses grow. del Lago Resort & Casino Executive Vice President and General Manager Jeff Babinski and del Lago Resort & Casino Co-Chairman Tom Wilmot Sr. addressed local... more

Auburn Police seek help finding missing runaway 13-year-old

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Auburn Police seek help finding missing runaway 13-year-old
Auburn Police are asking for help finding a runaway missing teen. Police say 13-year-old Nyasia Larkins left Cayuga Centers on January 26 with two other juveniles. All three are believed to have hitchhiked to the Rochester area, police said. The two other juveniles have been located, by Nyasia is still missing as of Thursday afternoon. Nyasia is approximately 5’2” tall... more

COURT TRANSCRIPT: Barkley claimed paranoia from LSD led to fatal shooting

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COURT TRANSCRIPT: Barkley claimed paranoia from LSD led to fatal shooting
Dryden resident Justin Barkley claimed paranoia from months of LSD abuse led to the fatal shooting of a man outside Ithaca’s Walmart in December 2016, according to court transcripts obtained by The Ithaca Journal. Upon completing jury selection on the morning of Jan. 11 for the high-profile case — in which Barkley shot and killed Candor resident William Schumacher in... more

Top Cuomo aide quit to run campaign, but kept using government staff and office

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Top Cuomo aide quit to run campaign, but kept using government staff and office
Joe Percoco never turned in his swipe card when he quit his state job. Even after he resigned as one of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's top aides to run the governor's 2014 re-election campaign, Percoco continued for months to use his office next to Cuomo's at the executive chambers in Manhattan. Percoco came and went at will, using his 39th-floor New... more

Police: Aurelius man charged with stealing money, phone from woman

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Police: Aurelius man charged with stealing money, phone from woman
An Aurelius man is facing a criminal charge after allegedly taking money from his girlfriend, according to the Auburn Police Department. Jason P. Colon, 37, 6557 Mullen Drive, was picked up on a warrant Wednesday and charged with fourth-degree grand larceny, a class E felony, and second-degree harassment, a violation. APD said Colon got into a domestic dispute with the... more

Thruway Authority announces E-Zpass discounts for new customers

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Thruway Authority announces E-Zpass discounts for new customers
The New York State Thruway Authority announced Thursday that new E-ZPass customers will receive a discount. It's part of the E-ZPass Education Campaign. As part of this special incentive program, drivers who buy a Thruway E-ZPass On-The-Go tag and register it from Thursday Feb. 1 through Monday, Feb. 26 will be eligible for the account credit. After the customer takes... more
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