To view the latest news headlines on your mobile device, click here. If this message is not displaying properly, click here to launch your browser.  Top Stories | Thursday, February 9, 2012 See all Top Stories  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 experts. FULL ARTICLE » More: Local News, News   ADVERTISEMENT 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. FULL ARTICLE » More: Local News, News Tompkins redistricting commission presents best bet to public Thursday Ithaca -- County residents will have an opportunity Thursday to comment on the work of the Tompkins County Independent Redistricting Commission at a public hearing to give a trial run of the commission's preferred redistricting plan. FULL ARTICLE » More: Local News, News 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. FULL ARTICLE » More: Local News, News 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. FULL ARTICLE » More: Local News, News 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. FULL ARTICLE » More: Local News, New York 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. FULL ARTICLE » More: Local News, News TST-BOCES superintendent to retire ITHACA -- The Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga BOCES superintendent will retire this summer. FULL ARTICLE » More: Local News, News A push for family input to detect dementia earlier WASHINGTON -- Alexis McKenzie's mother had mild dementia, but things sounded OK when she phoned home: Dad was with her, finishing his wife's sentences as they talked about puttering through the day and a drive to the store. FULL ARTICLE » More: Life House GOP scuttles effort to regulate political intelligence WASHINGTON -- New York Rep. Louise Slaughter's six-year wait for a House vote on her bill to ban insider stock trading by members of Congress ends Thursday, but she's seething because Republicans have removed what she views as a key provision. FULL ARTICLE » More: Business  Sports See all Sports   No. 2 Syracuse survives Georgetown in overtime SYRACUSE -- Who says Syracuse doesn't have a go-to guy? FULL ARTICLE » Sports: Cornell grad Foote chosen for all-star game High School Boys Basketball: Nunn shoots Ithaca boys to basketball victory Sports: Outdoors: Lake Ontario returns as world class salmon fishery See All Sports >>  Life See all Life   Independent Living: Take simple precautions at home to stay healthy Ithaca -- Nothing says "I love you" like a night light. FULL ARTICLE »  Viewpoints See all Viewpoints   Guest Viewpoint: We must build on Hinchey's legacy A few weeks ago, I heard the news of Rep. Maurice Hinchey's retirement from Congress. As a fellow lawmaker and a constituent of his, I am deeply saddened by his departure from public service. I have long admired Maurice as a tireless fighter for the citizens of central New York. FULL ARTICLE » Guest Viewpoints: Guest Viewpoint: Truth about GM crops is not difficult to find Guest Viewpoints: Guest Viewpoint: Anti-smoking funds should be increased, not slashed Letters to the Editor: Letter: Mayor doing her best with deer-cull issue See All Viewpoints >> You may decline to receive further editorial electronic mail from The Ithaca Journal. To request not to receive future editorial electronic mail you may unsubscribe to this mailing or change account preferences using our account management form (requires log-in). Replying to this message with 'Unsubscribe' in the subject line will deactivate your online account and cease delivery of editorial and commercial electronic mail from The Ithaca Journal within a maximum of 10 business days. Changing account preferences using the account management form may cease further electronic mail faster and gives you more control over what kind of email you want or don't want to receive. 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