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49 minutes ago in Business, Fall Guide, Local
Plato’s Closet in Ithaca offers vouchers for savings on clothing and accessories
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A new Cayuga Marketplace deal can save you money on gently used clothing and accessories at the Plato's Closet in Ithaca.
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Proposed joint fire district in Dryden would save money, Leifer says
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Limited access this week at Owego PD, village court
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IFD assistant chief promoted to deputy chief
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