News

Ulysses lawmakers seek to slash speed limit on Waterburg Road

Ulysses lawmakers seek to slash speed limit on Waterburg Road

Road in Tompkins County Photo: Saga Communications/Matt Aceto


ULYSSES, NY (607NewsNow) — Lawmakers in Ulysses want a lower speed limit on Waterburg Road.

Town Supervisor Katelin Olson said many residents support the potential change.

“I talked to a number of folks on that road who had a lot of concerns about the speed,” she said.

The change would affect the stretch of road from Podunk Road to Indian Fort Road.

According to town documents, more than 25 residents have signed a petition that supports reducing the speed limit to 45 mph. The current limit is 55 mph.

On Oct. 14, the Ulysses Town Board passed a resolution to request a speed study. The request has been submitted to Tompkins County for further consideration.

The New York State Department of Transportation would have the final say on the change.

News

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Miguel’s ‘CAOS,’ fueled by anger and angst, is his first studio album in nearly a decade

If you wondered why Miguel didn't release a studio album for nearly a decade, his response is simple: life.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Kenny Loggins and David Byrne are among Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees

Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, LL Cool J, Pink, Sarah McLachlan and Talking Heads' David Byrne are among the impressive list of nominees for the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame class, an eclectic mix of pop, hip-hop, folk and rock innovators.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Miami Heat’s Rozier, Trail Blazers’ Billups arrested in federal gambling probe, sources say

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups have been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into sports betting, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Bon Jovi is hitting the road. Band announces first tour since Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal cord surgery

Decades into his career and the unthinkable happened. It was 2022, and Jon Bon Jovi began struggling through his songs. He saw a doctor who said one of his vocal cords was atrophying. He needed major surgery.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

MusiCares names Mariah Carey its 2026 Person of the Year

MusiCares, an organization that helps music professionals who need financial, personal or medical assistance, will honor Mariah Carey as its 2026 Person of the Year.