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In today's newsletter:
- Accuser's lawyer disputes Tompkins County D.A. over Cornell assault report
- Why Tompkins County prosecutors are revisiting a high-profile Cornell case
- National newscast spotlights Tompkins County's renewed Cornell assault probe
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Remaining cloudy, with a high of 61 and low of 49 degrees.
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 69, low: 57.
- Thursday: Warm with sunny spells, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Alleged Cornell Gang Rape Victim Pushes Back on D.A., Says She Was Only Interviewed Once (tmz.com) — A new interview with the accuser's attorney challenges Tompkins County D.A. Matthew Van Houten's account of how her 2024 Cornell fraternity assault report was handled, claiming she clearly described ketamine and nonconsensual sex from the start. As the D.A. now prepares to bring the case to a grand jury, the woman plans full cooperation and questions linger about the original investigation in Ithaca. 
• Prosecutor Reopens Probe Into Cornell Gang Rape Allegations After Accuser Files Lawsuit (ntd.com) — Tompkins County's district attorney is reopening a criminal investigation into alleged 2024 gang rape at a Cornell fraternity, promising to present the case to a grand jury after intense public pressure. Cornell says it already expelled or suspended students and shut the Chi Phi chapter, while a lawsuit and campus advocates demand deeper scrutiny of how sexual assault is handled in Ithaca.
• News Wrap: UK investigating possible plot against U.S. base (wliw.org) — A national news wrap briefly turns local as prosecutors in Tompkins County move to present an alleged 2024 Cornell fraternity sexual assault case to a grand jury. Alongside international stories on Ukraine, Iran and U.S.–China trade, this update signals potential new legal developments that Cornell and Tompkins County residents will want to watch closely.
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- JV Field Hockey vs. Owego/Apalachin
Walton Central High School, 47-49 Stockton Ave, Walton
6:00 pm - Mod Field Hockey @ Sidney
Sidney Central High School, 95 W Main St, Sidney
4:30 pm - Mod Football vs. D/H
Walton Central High School, 47-49 Stockton Ave, Walton
4:30 pm - JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Sidney
Sidney Central High School, 95 W Main St, Sidney
5:00 pm - Varsity B Soccer @ Greene
Greene Central School District, 40 S Canal St, Greene
5:00 pm - JV Field Hockey @ ME
Maine-Endwell Senior High School, 750 Farm to Market Rd, Endwell
5:30 pm - Varsity G Soccer @ Delhi Tourn
Delhi Legion Fields, 205 1/2 Main St, Delhi
7:00 pm - Mod G Soccer @ BG
Bainbridge-Guilford Central School, 18 Juliand St, Bainbridge
4:30 pm - Mod B Soccer vs. BG
Walton Central High School, 47-49 Stockton Ave, Walton
4:30 pm - Varsity G Soccer @ Delhi Tourn
Delaware Academy Central School District, 2 Sheldon Dr, Delhi - Varsity Football vs. Greene/Oxford
Jim Hoover Field Walton NY
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🗞 Nearby News
Walton
- Mosaic Winds to Bring 'Rhythm and Grace' to Walton Coffeehouse Oct. 18 (the-reporter.net)
- Sidney Football Defeats Walton, 56-28 (the-reporter.net)
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- Walton Field Hockey Shuts Out Moravia, 1-0 (the-reporter.net)
Rockland
- Major Break-In at Rockland Kosher Over Yom Tov; Cash Registers and ATM Emptied (rocklanddaily.com)
- Up Close: Republican Lawler, Democrat Conley vie for seat in NY-17 Race (abc7ny.com)
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