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1 – “Friendly” bear roams Trumansburg

Police: ‘Friendly’ 200-pound bear spotted in Trumansburg – Trumansburg Police received many calls about a two year old black bear Sunday May 22, 2016.. Ithaca Voice

Texas Roadhouse opens, Dibella’s underway on South Meadow Street in Ithaca – For those hankering for steak, another option has joined the fray — Texas Roadhouse officially opened on Monday. Ithaca Voice

Court records: Ithaca man facing a slew of charges following vicious domestic attack – An Ithaca man is facing a slew of charges following several incidents in the city of Ithaca over the past few days, court records show. Ithaca Voice

Judge to Newfield rapist: ‘100 years (in prison) isn’t enough for this type of conduct’ – Two men who were convicted of raping a young girl over a period of years were sentenced to prison Thursday afternoon in a crowded Tompkins County courtroom. Ithaca Voice

Ithaca makes list of 8th most expensive city in the U.S. to raise a family – On par with other lists, Ithaca recently was named the eighth most expensive city to raise a family in the United States. Ithaca Voice

Police looking for Tompkins pair accused of conspiring to promote prostitution – Police are looking for a Tompkins County duo who are wanted on bench warrants for charges related to conspiracy to promote prostitution. Ithaca Voice

Cornell frat connected with sexual assault allegation has recognition revoked – he Psi Upsilon fraternity, who had been placed on interim suspension in connection with a sexual assault allegation, has now had their recognition revoked for three years according to a press release from the university. Ithaca Voice

28-year old Groton man killed in motorcycle crash in Cayuga County – A 28-year-old motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene after colliding with an SUV in the town of Summerhill Tuesday afternoon, the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office said. Ithaca Voice

Newfield hoarding case: Man sentenced to 60 days in jail after 28 animals seized – A man was sentenced to 60 days in jail months after officials found 28 live and three dead animals in a mobile home he was living in with a woman. Ithaca Voice

Despite protests, Ithaca Town Board supports expanding Gorge Ranger program –Joining with the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County, the Town of Ithaca Town Board voted unanimously in support of a $7,500 contribution to the city’s Gorge Ranger program. Ithaca Voice