Category: Ulysses
Driver ticketed for DWI after fleeing scene of head-on crash; second driver airlifted to hospital
Deputies say the driver involved in a head-on crash in Tompkins County fled the scene on Friday around 4 p.m. The crash happened along the 8400 block of Perry City Road, near Waterburg Road. Deputies say a Markley Doane, 24, was operating ... MORE
Running water at Taughannock (photo)
A photo from Taughannock Falls State Park from Rachel Burkholder ... MORE
Taughannock Falls (photo)
It looks like a wintry bowl at the falls at Taughannock. This photo was taken by Rachel Burkholder ... MORE
Taughannock on a bright, but wintry day (photo)
Capturing the beauty of late-fall, and early-winter in the Finger Lakes at Taughannock Falls. Photo by Timothy Lerkins ... MORE
Ulysses hoping to put zoning debate to bed
“It’s been a very long process,” said John Zepko, environmental planner for the Town of Ulysses, referring to the years it has taken the Town to develop new zoning laws that—for now—appear to be ready to pass pubic muster and a vote ... MORE
OUR FINGER LAKES HISTORY: Taughannock Falls State Park (podcast)
The Finger Lakes region is home to dozens of waterfalls but none are more famous as the tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi River, Taughannock Falls. Learn about the complete history of the State Park at Taughannock Falls from the origin of ... MORE
Hundreds of kids impacted by vaccine requirements in Tompkins County alone
New York State passed legislation eliminating religious exemptions to school vaccine requirements in June. In Ithaca, where vaccination rates are low in several schools, public health advocates and school administrators are hopeful that the new law will improve community immunity. Some parents ... MORE
FingerLakes1.com launches Patreon to support continued growth in local digital content
FingerLakes1.com has officially launched a Patreon Support model, for readers, viewers, and listeners who want to support our mission. For 20 years now, FingerLakes1.com has focused on delivering news and information in a unique, interactive way and on a relentless, 24/7. 365 ... MORE
Frozen Taughannock Falls (photo)
A frozen day at Taughannock Falls. Photo by Jack Vanderzee ... MORE
Developer who purchased Exxon Mobile property in Jacksonville sees hamlet on ‘up and up’
After decades of languishing in the aftermath of an environmental disaster, signs of revitalization have sprouted in the hamlet of Jacksonville within the Town of Ulysses. The latest: a local builder who sees charm and potential in the hamlet. Earlier this week, ... MORE
You’ve never seen Taughannock Falls flowing like this (video)
Laura Voorhees posted this incredible video of Taughannock Falls this morning around 10:00 AM as the tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi River was exploding with muddy water from the heavy rain that has caused extreme flooding in Seneca and Schuyler counties ... MORE
Water flowing through the lower falls (photo)
Just the right amount of water made this photo of the lower falls picture perfect! Photo by Rachel Burkholder ... MORE
Rainbow over the pines (photo)
Rainbow over The Glenwood Pines in the Town of Ulysses on Tuesday. Photo by Rob Schoffel ... MORE
