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Ithaca moves to expand ParkMobile use, phase out aging parking meters
ITHACA — The City of Ithaca is rolling out new signage across downtown parking zones as it shifts further toward a mobile-first parking system and begins phasing out older pay stations. City officials announced that ... more
Living wage climbs past $25 in Ithaca
A single adult now needs more than $25 an hour just to get by in Tompkins County, according to The Ithaca Voice. The latest living wage report sets the number at $25.08 an hour, or ... more
Audit finds Ithaca failed to track millions in transactions, lacked basic financial oversight
A state audit has found widespread financial reporting failures in the City of Ithaca, including delayed accounting of millions of dollars in transactions and a breakdown in oversight that left city leaders without a clear ... more
Ithaca hires new city controller to oversee finances and budgeting
The City of Ithaca has filled a key leadership role, naming a new controller tasked with overseeing all financial operations and long-term fiscal planning. City officials announced that Carissa Ralbovsky will serve as Ithaca’s next ... more
Ithaca rolls out redesigned website and new email platform to improve access to city services
Finding basic information about city services has long frustrated residents, but officials say a newly launched website and email system are designed to fix that. The City of Ithaca this week unveiled a fully redesigned ... more
Balanced attack, dominant defense lead William Smith lacrosse past Ithaca
The No. 7 William Smith Herons used a balanced offense and a suffocating defensive effort to roll past the Ithaca Bombers, 18-5, in a Liberty League matchup at Higgins Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. Photo via Kevin Colton Ten different ... more
TC3, Ithaca College to sign dual admission agreement offering streamlined transfer path
DRYDEN — Two local colleges are formalizing a new partnership aimed at simplifying the path from a two-year degree to a four-year education, with a signing ceremony scheduled later this week. Tompkins Cortland Community College ... more
Ithaca partners host youth career day focused on public safety opportunities
Local agencies are teaming up to give young people a firsthand look at careers in law enforcement and public safety through a community-focused career day event this week. The Community Justice Center, Ithaca Youth Bureau’s ... more
Historic Ithaca Commons building sells for $2M in major ownership change
A landmark corner of the Ithaca Commons just changed hands in a $2 million deal, according to The Ithaca Voice. The historic Griffin Block at 224 East State Street, home to Simeon’s Bistro, sold April ... more
Cornell-led microgrid project brings new energy resilience to storm-hit Puerto Rican island
Nearly a decade after Hurricane Maria crippled the island’s power infrastructure, a Cornell University-led effort is beginning to deliver what residents have long lacked: reliable, independent electricity. A new solar-powered battery system installed late last ... more
Fulbright scholar brings global agroecology perspective to Ithaca College classrooms
A visiting Fulbright scholar is helping Ithaca College students explore how agriculture, ecology, and social justice intersect as part of a growing academic focus on sustainable food systems. Dr. Georgina Catacora-Vargas, a Bolivian researcher and ... more
Ithaca College to honor public health leader, theater pioneer at commencement
Ithaca College will recognize two influential figures in public health and the arts during its upcoming commencement ceremony, awarding honorary degrees to a longtime local health leader and a nationally recognized theater pioneer. The college ... more
Ithaca farmers market returns with major upgrades
Shoppers flooded Ithaca’s waterfront as the farmers market reopened with a fresh new look, according to WENY. The 2026 outdoor season kicked off Saturday at Steamboat Landing, now featuring a completed parking lot and improved ... more
Cornell women’s lacrosse rallies late, falls to Princeton despite seven-goal third quarter
Cornell women’s lacrosse rallied from a large deficit but fell 14-12 to Princeton on Saturday at Sherrerd Field at Class of 1952 Stadium. Photo via Robert Daniels/Cornell Athletics The Big Red (7-5, 2-2 Ivy League) ... more
Cornell men’s lacrosse pulls away from Penn with dominant second-half surge
Cornell men’s lacrosse earned its first win at Franklin Field since 2018, defeating Penn 16-8 on Saturday to improve to 6-3 overall and 3-1 in Ivy League play. Photo via Cornell Athletics Tied 4-4 midway ... more
Ithaca urges caution as high water conditions persist after heavy rain
City officials in Ithaca are warning residents to stay alert as waterways continue to fluctuate following heavy rainfall that overwhelmed some local stormwater systems earlier this week. Several inches of rain fell during a March ... more
Ithaca’s ‘Hive’ housing project gets approval
A long-delayed housing project on Ithaca’s West End just cleared a major hurdle, according to The Ithaca Voice. The city’s Planning Board approved “The Hive,” a mixed-income development at 132 Cherry St. Plans now include ... more
Ithaca fire department promotes deputy chief
The Ithaca Fire Department has promoted Jared Gebel to deputy chief. Fire Chief Michael Moody announced the promotion, citing Gebel’s leadership and experience. Gebel has served 22 years with the department and previously held roles ... more
Audit reveals city of Ithaca’s financial failures
Millions in missing records and years of incomplete reporting left Ithaca officials without a clear financial picture, according to The Ithaca Voice, after a state audit uncovered widespread issues. Auditors found delayed transactions, unreconciled bank ... more
