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🌱 What investigators say about the alleged pet poisonings near Dryden

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  • What investigators say about the alleged pet poisonings near Dryden
  • Did you know 5.5 million bees live in an Ithaca cemetery?
  • Why 53 Asteri Ithaca tenants are suddenly facing eviction court

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Today's riddle: Which is faster, heat or cold? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid with clearing, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Monday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 72, low: 60.
  • Tuesday: Humid; a morning shower, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Park owner arrested for poisoning cat food at Dryden mobile home park (ithacavoice.org) — Authorities say the owner of Pleasant View Mobile Home Park in Dryden has been arrested after investigators found dozens of cans of cat food allegedly laced with rat poison, with several animals dead and one dog treated at Cornell. Tompkins County Animal Control believes the poisoning may have gone on for some time and is urging residents to watch pets closely and report any information. Veterinary experts also outline warning signs of poisoning and stress seeking immediate care.
   

2. A gigantic hidden bee population (wamc.org) — Right in Ithaca’s East Lawn Cemetery, Cornell researchers have documented one of the largest known ground‑nesting bee aggregations anywhere, with an estimated 5.5 million bees packed into just 1.5 acres. The discovery, sparked by a local commuter’s curiosity, shows how everyday spaces like cemeteries can quietly shelter crucial pollinators that support both local crops and native plants.
   

3. After months of scrutiny Asteri files dozens of evictions (fingerlakes1.com) — Dozens of tenants at Asteri Ithaca now face eviction cases just months after fire‑safety problems forced everyone out of the 12‑story affordable housing tower. Court records show 53 filings since April, while tenants and advocates say many residents are struggling to navigate hearings or find support. Legal Assistance of Western New York is representing many affected Ithacans.
   

4. This New York Waterfall Is 33 Feet Taller Than Niagara Falls And Most People Drive Past It Without Stopping (takingthekids.com) — If you drive just eight miles northwest of Ithaca on Route 89, you’ll hit Taughannock Falls State Park, home to a 215‑foot waterfall that actually tops Niagara. The article walks you through easy trails, seasonal highlights, lakeside swimming on Cayuga, camping options, and why this close‑to‑home spot deserves more than a quick roadside glance.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Heat, you can catch cold!! (Thank you Michael S. for sending it in!)
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