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Comedy for One, Comedy for All

Kyle Chang  —  Feb 20, 2012

Kyle Chang '14 attended this weekend's ComedyFLOPs' Comedy Festival and learned the secrets of comedic success. 

Man Hospitalized After Being Shot on West Green Street

Liz Camuti  —  Apr 11, 2011

Russell Blackman was shot at least three times on the 500 block West Green Street early Saturday morning.

Balloon Blows Power on Commons

Jeff Stein  —  Mar 15, 2011

A brief power outage sparked new life in Ithaca’s downtown Commons Monday night, as local residents took the opportunity caused by a stray balloon to unplug from their daily routines.   

Chili Fest Brings the Heat

Emily Coon  —  Feb 21, 2011

After delay, attendees flock to annual winter culinary event at the Ithaca Commons.

Don’t Take My Last Cig Away

Tom Wasko  —  Jan 26, 2011

Tom Wasko reacts to the new law that prohibits smoking in the Ithaca Commons.

Restaurant Seriously Damaged After Fire Near the Commons

Michael Linhorst  —  Jan 25, 2011

A fire at Prize Diner, on the 100 block of West State Street, caused significant damage on Monday night.

Finances Delay Hotel Ithaca Construction

Patricio Martinez  —  Oct 25, 2010

The plans to construct Hotel Ithaca — a $27 million hotel at the eastern edge of the Commons between East State Street and Aurora — are “pretty much alive,” although currently on hold due to financial constraints, according to project developer Jeffrey Rimland and Phyllisa DeSarno, deputy director of economic development for the city of Ithaca. 

Ithaca is ... High

Jeff Stein  —  Apr 16, 2010

In advance of 4/20, Red Letter Daze investigates the head shops around The Commons.

Ithaca Considers Restricting Public Smoking

Robert Merola  —  Feb 1, 2010

The Ithaca Common Council is now considering a proposal that would ban smoking in some public areas throughout the city, including public parks and most of the Commons.

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