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  1. Mary Ascenzi, the director of the Cornell Garden Plot Committee weeds around her peas, next to her peppers in the plot on Freese Road in the Town of Dryden. The majority of her plot is covered in newspapers to keep the weeds down.

    New USDA hardiness map means warmer winters for Ithaca gardeners

    • Feb. 8, 2012

    ITHACA -- Since the government last updated its plant hardiness zone map in 1990, the country -- including Ithaca and the surrounding region -- has been steadily growing warmer, according to a new version of the map and a cadre of Cornell University experts.

  1. Cuomo: Fracking decision 'couple months' away

    • Feb. 8, 2012

  2. Tompkins redistricting commission presents best bet to public Thursday

    • Feb. 8, 2012

  1. Ithaca woman faces felony welfare fraud charges Feb. 8, 2012

  2. Rochester youth dies from lacrosse injury Feb. 8, 2012

  3. N.Y. sewer, drinking water projects compete with other priorities Feb. 8, 2012

  4. Ithaca lawyer announces run for Congress; county legislator considering a campaign Feb. 8, 2012

  5. TST-BOCES superintendent to retire Feb. 8, 2012

  6. City-County Watch: Legislature sets leadership; Robertson sets goals for 2012 Feb. 8, 2012

  7. Pa. House sends major gas-drilling bill to Corbett Feb. 8, 2012

Local News

  1. Know a leap year baby?

    Are you or do you know a local leap-year baby? Valerie Zehl's working on a Neighbors column and needs your help! Email her at vzehl@gannett.com or …

  2. Fundraiser to aid Rescue Mission
  3. Reserve camping sites at Greenwood
  4. Concert to benefit Sunflower Park
  5. Music show to benefit Seton trip
  6. Comedy show to be held Saturday
  7. Artists and crafters sought for Carousel Day
  1. Rotary to celebrate 90th anniversary
  2. Sunny today, cooler weekend ahead
  3. Bishops fight back against requirement to offer birth control in health plans
  4. Binghamton City Council votes to ban city camping
  5. Main Street Cafe to reopen next week
  6. Jury mulls decision in meth death case
  7. Cuomo: Fracking decision 'couple months' away
  8. Broome executive focused on change
  9. Elmira students earn diplomas
  10. Glen wants to study police, sheriff's merger

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  1. Seton student accepted into West Point

    Seton Catholic Central High School senior David T. Hart has been accepted into the United States Military Academy at West Point.

  1. BOCES student pursues engineering career
  2. Vestal to hold kindergarten registration
  3. Students to perform at All-County Music Festivals
  4. VHS to celebrate Year of the Dragon

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  1. N.Y. sewer, drinking water projects compete with other priorities

    WASHINGTON -- With President Barack Obama scheduled to release his proposed fiscal 2013 budget Monday, Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer says he's …

  1. Skelos: WNY, NYC face loss of Congress seats
  2. Council: state budget cuts threaten Adirondacks
  3. OSHA recommends fines for Wal-Mart over NY store
  4. NY boy dies after getting hit by lacrosse ball

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  1. Cuomo: Fracking decision 'couple months' away

    ALBANY -- A decision on whether to allow high-volume hydraulic fracturing in New York is "a couple of months" away, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday.

  1. Pa. House sends major gas-drilling bill to Corbett
  2. Senate approves proposed fee on Pa. shale drilling
  3. NY official: Much work needed on fracking regs
  4. Gas drilling fee legislation advances in Pennsylvania

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  1. United Way donors receive prizes

    Ten people won prizes for donating to the United Way of Broome County’s 2011 campaign. Their names were drawn at the Feb. 7 awards reception at …

  1. JC senior center receives award
  2. New life for retired race horses: Finger Lakes program specializes in adoptions
  3. Corning girl brings cheer to special-needs students
  4. Church council elects officers

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  1. Gorbachev: Putin has 'exhausted' his potential

    Gorbachev recently urged Putin to give up power and annul the results of December's fraud-tainted parliamentary vote.

  1. Officials: U.S. drone missiles kill 3 militants in Pakistan
  2. Senegal president's convoy stoned on campaign trail
  3. Reel China: Hard-pressed documentary makers keep rolling
  4. Israel's president sends message of peace to Iran
  5. Ecuador newspaper columnist seeks U.S. asylum
  6. Syrian forces renew bombardment in Homs

  1. Fugitives found in trailer park

    CONKLIN -- The U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested two fugitives Monday at a Conklin trailer park -- the same park where another fugitive was arrested last week....

      9:38 PM, Jan. 30, 2012

  2. Police: Missing man found deceased

    TOWN OF KIRKWOOD — Broome County sheriff’s deputies on Thursday afternoon located Alan J. Smith, who was reported missing Wednesday. ...

      4:42 PM, Feb. 2, 2012

  3. Man charged with stealing gun, drugs

    WINDSOR -- A 37-year-old man is charged with two felonies Friday, according to the Broome County Sheriff's Office. ...

      6:50 PM, Feb. 4, 2012

  4. Trumansburg woman charged with stealing vehicle, selling for scrap

    A Trumansburg woman was arrested last week for allegedly stealing a motor vehicle from a relative and selling the vehicle for scrap. ...

      9:42 AM, Feb. 6, 2012

  5. Ithaca-area police monitor

    Individuals charged with criminal offenses noted in this column will face a court proceeding to determine whether they are guilty of the charges. ...

      5:35 PM, Feb. 6, 2012

  6. Tompkins County court report

    A Tompkins County grand jury indicted the following people during its session: ...

      5:42 PM, Feb. 6, 2012

  7. Police: Bicyclist killed in crash riding in middle of Rt. 17

    Endicott resident Abdul Wahid, 42, who was killed while riding his bicycle on Route 17 minutes after 6 a.m. Monday, was going the wrong way in the center of a lane, said New York State Police in Owego. Further information is unavailable at this time. ...

      12:36 PM, Feb. 7, 2012

  8. Group proposes gas drilling test site at Camp Pharsalia

    As the state Department of Environmental Conservation's hold on permitting for high-volume hydrofracking enters its fourth year, some Southern Tier officials are proposing a plan to test the technique ahead of the regulatory green light....

      10:01 PM, Feb. 7, 2012

  9. NY boy dies after getting hit by lacrosse ball

    A 12-year-old suburban Rochester boy has died after being hit in the chest by a lacrosse ball last week....

      1:15 PM, Feb. 7, 2012

  10. Lansing Town Talk: Share a ride to save money, fuel

    Ray Weaver, Way2Go program educator, sent information about people traveling in Tompkins County who are having issues finding a ride to work, doctor's appointments and the grocery store. He encourages them to check out Zimride.com/Tompkins, a website...

      4:25 PM, Feb. 8, 2012

  11. Danby Town Talk: Meet an award-winning Ithaca College coach

    Ithaca College softball head coach Deb Pallozzi was recently inducted into the National Fast Pitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame, becoming only the seventh Division III coach to receive the honor. ...

      4:25 PM, Feb. 8, 2012

  12. Ithaca woman faces felony welfare fraud charges

    Ithaca -- An Ithaca woman working as a private home health aide while at the same time receiving public assistance has been charged with welfare fraud....

      5:33 PM, Feb. 8, 2012

  13. TST-BOCES superintendent to retire

    ITHACA -- The Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga BOCES superintendent will retire this summer....

      8:59 PM, Feb. 8, 2012

  14. Cuomo: Fracking decision 'couple months' away

    ALBANY -- A decision on whether to allow high-volume hydraulic fracturing in New York is "a couple of months" away, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday....

      11:32 PM, Feb. 8, 2012

  15. Neighbors: Tompkins area students earn academic honors

    The following students were named to the dean's list for the fall 2011 semester at SUNY Cortland. ...

      8:46 PM, Feb. 8, 2012

  16. Rochester youth dies from lacrosse injury

    ROCHESTER -- Tyler Kopp was an outstanding lacrosse player. But his excellence did not warp his love for the game or diminish his drive to help other players improve, the father of a teammate said. ...

      10:29 PM, Feb. 8, 2012

  17. New USDA hardiness map means warmer winters for Ithaca gardeners

    ITHACA -- Since the government last updated its plant hardiness zone map in 1990, the country -- including Ithaca and the surrounding region -- has been steadily growing warmer, according to a new version of the map and a cadre of Cornell University...

      11:35 PM, Feb. 8, 2012

  18. Ithaca lawyer announces run for Congress; county legislator considering a campaign

    Ithaca -- Ithaca lawyer Leslie Danks Burke is seeking the Democratic nod to run for the U.S. House of Representatives in the 22nd District, home to retiring long-time Rep. Maurice Hinchey, she announced Wednesday. ...

      9:01 PM, Feb. 8, 2012

  19. OSHA recommends fines for Wal-Mart over NY store

    ROCHESTER — The U.S. Labor Department has recommended fining Wal-Mart $365,500 after inspectors say they found 24 workplace safety violations at an upstate New York store. ...

      8:37 AM, Feb. 8, 2012

  20. N.Y. sewer, drinking water projects compete with other priorities

    WASHINGTON -- With President Barack Obama scheduled to release his proposed fiscal 2013 budget Monday, Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer says he's prepared to lobby for more money to repair New York's aging sewer and drinking water systems....

      9:02 PM, Feb. 8, 2012
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