The Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA), a controversial law passes in 2010, is beginning to stir up opinions as it begins to take effect. The law requires businesses and employers to provide the notices to its employees between January 1 and February 1 of each year. The employees are the required to sign and return the information. In addition to current employees, all new hires should expect to receive this notice also.

Ithaca Police Officers made a warrant sweep early tonight which led to 19 warrants being served and 16 arrests.

The first phase of the City of Ithaca's Water Plant Reconstruction Project was approved on January 24th.