Tompkins/Cortland - Ithaca/Cortland

Search terms:

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

Washington

Democrats face historic House vote on health care

A landmark vote is set for Sunday afternoon in Washington as the House of Representatives decides the fate of the health care reform bill.

03/21/2010 08:16 AM

Ithaca

Big Red fans ready for round two

Syracuse fans aren't the only ones following their team around the country this time of year. Cornell fans had much farther to go to get to Jacksonville. But as our Anthony Lima found out from Big Red faithful, a first round upset made it well worth their while.

03/20/2010 09:20 PM

Albany

State Appeals Court: NY has the power to annul a civil union

A mid-level state appeals court says New York has the power to annul a civil union made in another state.

Updated 03/20/2010 03:51 PM

New York

Maple syrup begins to flow

The recent warmer days and chilly nights are perfect for making maple syrup across the state, and this weekend, many maple syrup harvesters are hoping to cash in on the good weather. Our Sabina Kuriakose reports.

Updated 03/20/2010 03:44 PM

Buffalo

New Yorkers protest "Slaughter Solution"

A group of Western New Yorkers sound off on the health care bill. Dozens of people gathered outside of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter's office in Buffalo Friday, protesting what they are calling the "Slaughter Solution."

03/20/2010 09:28 AM

Ithaca

Fans react to Cornell's big win

The City of Ithaca is celebrating. The Cornell Big Red won their first ever NCAA tournament game Friday afternoon against Temple and as our Kat De Maria tells us, it's a victory the entire community is reveling in.

03/19/2010 10:34 PM

Ithaca

Cornell celebrates Dragon Day Parade

It wasn't just Cornell's big upset over Temple that had students dancing the streets. As a mark of spring, the Big Red held their annual Dragon Day Parade Friday.

03/19/2010 09:20 PM

Ithaca

Cornell preparing for Big Dance appearance

The Cornell men's basketball team is just as hopeful to make it to Indy. Their road beings in Jacksonville, Florida against Temple. Our Anthony Lima has more from the Sunshine State.

Updated 03/18/2010 05:30 PM

New York

Guards stationed at Cornell bridges

While rescuers searched for the remains of one student, Cornell administrators are taking steps to prevent any more deaths.

Updated 03/17/2010 06:58 PM

Ithaca

Rescuers search for body of Cornell student

More than 20 rescuers searched the murky waters of Cayuga Lake Wednesday hoping to recover the body of 21-year old Matthew Zika.

Updated 03/17/2010 06:41 PM

Potsdam

Homework and grading policies up for debate

For years, homework has been a staple for the American education system, but some schools in the North Country are challenging that notion. Potsdam Central School District announced a new policy this past fall and as our Sarah Hagen tells us, another district is following suit.

Updated 03/17/2010 06:19 PM

Tompkins County

Cayuga Heights ship goes missing

It's not quite a high-seas adventure, but one Cayuga Heights family is searching for a lost ship. The family reported the ship stolen from their yard last week.

Updated 03/17/2010 01:10 PM

Seneca County

Seneca Falls to dissolve village government

The results of a controversial vote in Seneca Falls on whether or not to dissolve the village government are in, but the final tally will come down to the absentee ballots.

Updated 03/16/2010 11:47 PM

Ithaca

Cornell investigating gorge deaths

Cornell University is posting staffers on bridges, making door-to-door checks in dorms and urging its students to "keep their academics in perspective" after three undergrads in the last month plunged to their deaths in the Ivy League campus' spectacular gorges.

03/16/2010 09:47 PM

Ithaca

Ithaca fireworks show in jeopardy

It's been a summer tradition in Ithaca for over 60 years and 2010 might be the final celebration.

03/16/2010 07:44 PM

Seneca County

Vote to dissolve Village of Seneca Falls Tuesday

People living in a historic Finger Lakes village are voting Tuesday on a potentially big change. Voters in Seneca Falls will decide whether to dissolve their village government. It's a controversial plan which has residents choosing sides. YNN's Seth Voorhees has the story.

Updated 03/16/2010 02:17 PM

Ithaca

Clock ticking on NCAA tickets

Cornell fans have just a few short hours to order tickets to see their team in the first round of the big dance on Friday. The deadline to reserve tickets is Tuesday at 10 a.m.

03/15/2010 08:10 PM

New York

DEC reminds residents of burn ban

The DEC is reminding people they are temporarily prohibited from burning brush. A law passed last year toughened restrictions on open burn barrels, but it still allowed brush to be burned for most of the year.

Updated 03/15/2010 01:58 PM

2010 census forms start arriving

The official head count of the United States' population started Monday. More than a 120 million census forms are arriving in people's mailboxes.

03/15/2010 12:24 PM

New York City

Downstate residents recover after severe storm

For more on the damage at the center of the storm and how people are coping, we turn to our Lily Jamali on Staten Island for the answers.

Updated 03/15/2010 09:25 AM

Legal Eagle: NCAA licensing fees

A California Court ruling on a case involving NCAA licensing fees could have an impact on what has become a perennial favorite - March Madness. This all comes after a judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit over just who retains ownership of a college player's likeness, even after they've graduated. It’s one of those sticky anti-trust situations, not unlike the suit filed over NFL merchandising rights and here to help us sort it all out is our legal eagle, Paul DerOhannesian.