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Ithaca man jailed without bail following narcotics arrest
An Ithaca man is in custody without bail after police say he was found with heroin, fentanyl, crack cocaine, and cannabis during a traffic stop on the city’s south side. Jason Denmark, 48, was arrested ... more
Ithaca issues new guidance for dog owners in city
City officials in Ithaca and Tompkins County Whole Health are urging dog owners to follow updated guidance to keep pets and people safe in urban settings. The announcement, made Tuesday, emphasizes that responsible dog ownership ... more
SouthWorks Ithaca lands $1M state grant for infrastructure
The long-planned SouthWorks development in Ithaca has received a $1 million state grant to help launch its first phase, according to The Ithaca Voice. The funds will support infrastructure for 100 affordable housing units—part of ... more
Cornell wildlife hospital expands amid rising patient numbers
Cornell’s Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital has doubled its capacity to meet a surge in injured animal cases, according to Tompkins Weekly. The Ithaca-based facility, which treats wild animals and prepares them for rehabilitation, now ... more
Old bull barn becomes solar hub in Ithaca
Renovus Solar has transformed a former livestock facility on Sheffield Road into its new headquarters, according to Tompkins Weekly. The 30-acre site, once used by GENEX, now houses all Renovus employees and the startup Standard ... more
Ithaca man charged with attempted murder after rifle misfires during dispute
A 30-year-old man from Ithaca was arrested Monday after police say he attempted to shoot a family member during a confrontation but the weapon failed to discharge. The Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office said Frank White ... more
Missing Ithaca child found safe in Rhode Island after interstate investigation
A 9-year-old child reported missing from Ithaca has been safely located in Rhode Island following a coordinated investigation between the Ithaca Police Department and multiple agencies across state lines. On July 7, the Ithaca Police ... more
Ithaca to host public info session on flood maps and insurance
Residents of Ithaca and Tompkins County are invited to a public information session on Tuesday, July 15, to learn about recent FEMA flood map updates and how they may impact insurance coverage and property risk ... more
Ithaca woman threatened two people with knife, later injured police officer
A woman was arrested in downtown Ithaca on Sunday evening following a domestic incident in which she allegedly threatened two people with a knife and later injured a police officer while in custody. According to ... more
Ithaca woman detained after attempting to grab officer’s gun
An Ithaca woman was taken into custody last week after allegedly attempting to seize a police officer’s duty weapon during a welfare check, according to the Ithaca Police Department. The incident occurred around 8:20 a.m ... more
Running to Places brings bold satire ‘Urinetown’ to Ithaca stage
Running to Places Theatre Company is gearing up to present Urinetown: The Musical, a sharp-witted Broadway satire that turns climate crisis and corporate greed into comic gold. Performances will run from July 11–13 at Ithaca ... more
CNN calls Ithaca a ‘showstopper’ for scenery
CNN Travel spotlighted Ithaca as a must-see U.S. destination, praising its waterfalls, gorges, and thriving food scene in a June 26 article, according to the Ithaca Journal. Writer Marnie Hunter cited spots like Buttermilk Falls ... more
Cornell students to launch homemade satellite and light sails into orbit
Cornell students are preparing for a major space milestone, as two student-built experiments are headed to the International Space Station, according to the Cornell Chronicle. One is the Alpha CubeSat, a satellite eight years in ... more
Cornell-backed startup launches breakthrough docking satellites
A deep-tech firm near Cornell has launched two small spacecraft that aim to dock autonomously using only GPS signals, according to Cornell Engineering. AVS US, supported by Cornell's research labs, sent the satellites into orbit ... more
Ithaca College professor earns top national ad award
Scott Hamula, a longtime professor at Ithaca College, has received the American Advertising Federation’s highest honor for volunteer service, according to the college. He was presented with the Barton A. Cummings Gold Medal Award at ... more
Threat prompts lockdown at Tompkins County building
A lockdown was enacted at Ithaca's Tompkins County Human Services Building after a threat was made against the facility, according to The Ithaca Voice. Authorities secured the area Wednesday as the Ithaca Police Department and ... more
Cornell team uses natural cell tools to map proteins
Cornell scientists have unveiled a technique that uses a cell’s own proteins as microscopic sensors to map molecular activity, according to Nature Communications. The method leverages flavoproteins—naturally occurring proteins containing magnetic molecules—to monitor protein behavior ... more
Hangar Theatre marks 50 years with music-filled season
Ithaca’s Hangar Theatre is celebrating its 50th birthday with a vibrant 2025 season featuring music, magic, and mystery, according to Tompkins Weekly. The summer kicked off with the rock ’n’ roll hit “Million Dollar Quartet,” ... more
State audit finds issues in Ithaca’s financial processes
A state audit of Ithaca’s finances found no major financial problems but flagged operational issues in the city controller’s office, according to The Ithaca Voice. The review, which began in late 2024, is nearing completion ... more
