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Ithaca’s school budget draws little public pushback
A proposed $169 million school budget in Ithaca has sparked little controversy ahead of the May 20 vote, according to the Ithaca Voice. Unlike last year’s contentious hearings, only one person spoke at Tuesday’s public ... more
Ithaca adopts revised policy on homeless encampments
Ithaca officials have approved an updated policy aimed at managing homeless encampments on city-owned land, following a year of feedback, data analysis, and collaboration with community partners. The Common Council voted on May 7 to ... more
Ithaca-area colleges set 2025 graduation dates
Graduation season is here, and three major colleges in the Ithaca area have announced their 2025 commencement plans. Ceremonies will take place between May 17 and May 25. Ithaca College kicks things off on Sunday, ... more
Ithaca launches retail mini-grant program to boost small businesses
The Downtown Ithaca Alliance has relaunched a grant program aimed at helping small retailers bounce back from the lasting economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gearing up for a strong summer, the 2025 Ithaca Retail ... more
Ithaca legalizes ADUs citywide, skips owner rule
Ithaca’s Common Council has approved a long-debated ordinance legalizing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) across most of the city without requiring homeowners to live on-site, according to the Ithaca Times. The 8–3 vote ends six years ... more
Ithaca police warn of fake maintenance worker entering homes
The Ithaca Police Department is investigating multiple reports of a man posing as a maintenance worker to enter homes in the South Hill area. The suspect has no ties to any real service company, police ... more
X Ambassadors launch anniversary tour in Ithaca
Alt-rock band X Ambassadors will kick off a 10-year anniversary tour for their debut album "VHS" with two hometown shows in Ithaca this September, according to the Ithaca Journal. The band also announced a reimagined ... more
Police arrest burglary suspect after break-in reported
An unknown man was caught and arrested Monday after allegedly breaking into a home on Prospect Street in Ithaca, according to police. The suspect, identified as 59-year-old Don C. Butler of Ithaca, was stopped by ... more
Cornell men’s lacrosse rallies past Princeton to capture Ivy League title
Cornell men's lacrosse closed out its Ivy League campaign in style, storming past No. 2 Princeton with a 20-15 victory to win the Ivy League Tournament Championship on Sunday afternoon at Schoellkopf Field. It marks ... more
Cornell replaces Slope Day headliner after backlash
Cornell University has named rapper Gunna as the new Slope Day headliner after dropping singer Kehlani over her comments on the Gaza war, according to The Ithaca Voice. Kehlani’s public criticism of Israel, including statements ... more
Disney’s Bob Iger to get honorary Ithaca degree
Disney CEO Bob Iger will receive an honorary Doctor of Letters degree at Ithaca College’s 130th Commencement on May 18, according to the Ithaca Journal. Iger, a 1973 graduate, began his media career at Ithaca’s ... more
Weill Cornell Medicine opens new Feil Family and Weill Family Residence Hall
Weill Cornell Medicine celebrated the opening of the Feil Family and Weill Family Residence Hall with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 1, marking the completion of the institution’s new $260 million student residence. Located at ... more
Cornell men’s lacrosse takes down Yale to earn spot in Ivy title game
Cornell men's lacrosse put on an offensive showcase Friday night at Schoellkopf Field, powering past Yale 21-14 to advance to the Ivy League Tournament championship for the first time since 2018. The top-ranked Big Red ... more
Missing Ithaca man found safe in the Bronx
After months of searching, authorities confirmed that Marcus K Turner, a missing vulnerable adult from Ithaca, has been located safe in the Bronx. The Ithaca Police Department announced on May 1 that Turner had been ... more
Ithaca cracks down on illegal temporary signs along Route 13
City officials in Ithaca recently removed numerous unauthorized banners from a busy stretch of Route 13 following mounting complaints. On May 1, the City of Ithaca announced that its code enforcement team had taken action ... more
Ithaca roads set for major summer upgrades
Road crews are hitting the streets across Tompkins County as officials prepare to resurface over 80 miles of pavement this year, according to the county’s chip seal and paving draft maps. The 2025 plan includes ... more
Campus Advantage returns to Ithaca with new strategy
A decade after a failed downtown development attempt, Campus Advantage has re-entered the Ithaca student housing market through a management partnership with local firm FLX Real Estate, according to both companies. Rather than owning or ... more
Developer pitches bigger Ithaca housing plan
After initial setbacks, developer Charlie O’Connor unveiled a major new proposal for 201 Oak Avenue, aiming to replace an old apartment house with a five-story, 46-unit student-focused building, according to The Ithaca Voice. The revised ... more
Kehlani defends herself after Cornell show canceled
Kehlani is speaking out after Cornell University canceled her Slope Day performance, citing concerns over her alleged antisemitic views, according to new reporting by Gannett. In an Instagram video, the singer firmly rejected the accusation, ... more
