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Beware of "aggressive" fox in Ithaca, police say
6+ hour, 17+ min ago (128+ words) The Ithaca Police Department received several calls Thursday, July 9 that the fox "approached pedestrians and either bit or attempted to bite them" in the area of Elmira and Spencer Rds. Residents are being told not to approach the animal and…...
Town of Ithaca acquires 137 acres for new nature preserve
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (255+ words) ITHACA, NY (607 News Now) " A conservation effort is moving forward in Ithaca. On May 27, the town announced an acquisition of 137 acres on South Hill, which will be known henceforth as the Sage Preserve. Previously owned by Tessa Sage Flores and…...
Webb seeks submissions for Earth Day Student Showcase
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (187+ words) ITHACA, NY (607 News Now) " State Senator Lea Webb is seeking submissions for her annual Earth Day Student Showcase. Children across the Southern Tier in grades K-12 are encouraged to submit essays, poetry, and artwork that embody this year's theme, "Our Power,…...
What's next after Flock Safety in Ithaca?
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (234+ words) ITHACA, NY (607 News Now) " Flock Safety is out in Ithaca." Flock Safety has 22 cameras in the city of Ithaca."We asked Trumble about possible replacements. Trumble added the city has viable options already in place, like the C. A. R. E. teams and outreach…...
Flock Safety violates Ithaca's sanctuary city status, Sewell says
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (173+ words) ITHACA, NY (607 News Now) " Flock Safety cameras are being'more closely'looked at by the Ithaca Common Council.' Aldperson Pat Sewell says a resolution calling for the city to end its relationship with Flock is on the table. Sewell adds Flock Safety…...
Protect landscapes from wildlife during the winter
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (420+ words) (607 News Now) " Landscapes are vulnerable to the elements during the cold weather months. Everything from de-icing products to hungry animals to the weight of snow can affect trees, shrubs and other plants. Just because certain greenery will go dormant during…...
FLLT accepts 283 acre donation of conservation easements in Hammondsport
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (225+ words) HAMMONDSPORT, NY (607 News Now) " The Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) is expanding in Steuben County. On January 13, the Ithaca-based conservation group announced a donation of 283 acres in Hammondsport. The property, located off Winding Stair Road in the Keuka Lake watershed,…...
Ithaca Conservation Board seeks nominations for Fischer Award
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (259+ words) ITHACA, NY (607 News Now) " Ithaca's Conservation Board seeks nominees for an award. Town officials invite nominations for the 23rd annual Richard B. Fischer Conservation Award. The award is named in honor of the late Dr. Richard Fischer, who was a Cornell professor,…...