This Wednesday, August 27th is Sensory Friendly Day at the New York State Fair, says the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, with adjusted operations from 9am until 1pm. [...]| 14850.com
Public fast-charging options are growing around Ithaca, with new stations in Trumansburg, at Ithaca College, and downtown. But with “market rate” prices ranging from 30¢ to 45¢ per kWh, the question is whether Trumansburg will keep its new fast charger affordable. [...]| 14850.com
Tompkins County adults ages 25–55 can now attend community college tuition-free through New York State’s new SUNY Reconnect program, helping residents retrain for high-demand careers. [...]| 14850.com
The Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office has released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting a year of major operational advancements, community partnerships, and a sustained emphasis on transparency. One of the most notable developments was the agency’s successful accreditation by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. This is the first time the Sheriff’s Office has received this certification, which required the department to meet 112 best-practice standards. It is now th...| 14850.com
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The Ithaca Farmers Market hoped to have parking lot and roadway improvements completed at their Steamboat Landing facility on the shores of Cayuga Lake in time for the usual seasonal reopening on the first Saturday of April, but delays have led IFM organizers to stay at the Winter Market location at the Triphammer Marketplace for an extra two weeks.| 14850.com
Two weeks in a row with major storms across Central New York, and with power outages stretching from hours to days for some areas, have left us considering how we could update our preparations and resources to be ready for the next time. Some of the basics are the same, but technology has made a few leaps since we published Brian's feature on preparing for a winter storm.| 14850.com