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Cornell Students Express Concern Over Flock Safety AI Camera Usage on Campus

By Joshua Cohen · Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Students have expressed concern over multiple Flock Safety AI cameras operating on-campus, with a focus on potential misuse by immigration and law enforcement agencies.

Progressive N.Y. State Assemblymember Anna Kelles Launches Bid for Fourth Term

By Atticus Johnson · Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Former Cornell Student Sentenced to Eight Years for 2024 On-Campus Rape

By Atticus Johnson · Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026

Protesters Gather in Ithaca for Second ‘ICE Out' Rally This Month

By Benjamin Leynse · Monday, Feb. 23, 2026

No. 11 Men’s Hockey Pummels No. 5 Quinnipiac, 6-1, in Hamden

By Jane McNally · Friday, Feb. 20, 2026

“We had no passengers tonight,” said head coach Casey Jones '90. “I thought it was as complete a game as we’ve played."

Gifts, Dinners, Deals: Justice Department Files Reveal Epstein’s Ties to Multiple Weill Cornell Doctors

By Christina MacCorkle and Atticus Johnson · Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026

Jeffrey Epstein maintained ties with several doctors employed by Weill Cornell Medicine — including former Weill urologist Dr. Harry Fisch and current Weill surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Port — according to files released by the Department of Justice.

K-HOUSE Reopens in Downtown Ithaca With New Queer Space, Cafe

By Shubha Gautam · Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026

Late-night karaoke hub K-HOUSE reopened its doors to the public, featuring a cafe, designated queer space and new performance venue on Tuesday after closing its Catherwood Road location in June.

Miami's First Female Mayor Eileen Higgins MBA ’89 Shares Journey to Election

By Valencia Massaro · Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026

Eileen Higgins ’89, the first female mayor elected in Miami and first Democrat in nearly 30 years, explains her campaigning process and her longstanding connection with the Cornell community.

Weill Cornell Doctor Files U.S. Supreme Court Petition Accusing Top Law Firm of Malpractice

By Atticus Johnson · Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026

Monib Zirvi Ph.D. ’96 M.D. ’00 on Jan. 23 filed a petition asking the high court to review his malpractice claim alleging that Akin Gump, a prominent law firm who represented Cornell in litigation against bioscience company Illumina, neglected to protect his intellectual property rights when he was a witness in the litigation.

Hundreds Gather for ‘ICE Out of Ithaca Rally’ in the Commons, Joining National Shutdown

By Madeleine Naumoff · Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026

Hundreds of students and Ithaca residents gathered at Bernie Milton Pavilion in Ithaca Commons to take a stand for the lives lost at the hands of federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.

‘Something Close to a Miracle’: How Donations, Community Efforts Saved the Museum of the Earth

By Tania Hao and Susan Su · Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026

After a turbulent year of funding struggles, the Paleontological Research Institution reached its 2025 funding goal last month thanks to widespread support from the Ithaca community, Cornell faculty and students, as well as paleontologists across the country.

Ithaca Resident Charged With Class D Felony Following Lot 10 Bomb Threat on Monday

By Shubha Gautam · Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026

Ithaca resident Willem Zurr was arrested and charged with a class D felony after the Ithaca Police Department became aware of a bomb threat targeting Lot 10 on Monday.

Cornell To Increase Contribution to Ithaca City School District by 34% Over Next Five Years

By Valencia Massaro · Monday, Jan. 26, 2026

Cornell will increase voluntary financial contributions to the Ithaca City School District by 34% over the next five years, starting with a $50,000 increase in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Cayuga Medical Center Nurses Approve Union Representation in Landslide Vote

By Zeinab Faraj · Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026

In an 82% victory, the Cayuga Medical Center-CWA will unionize to fight for safer staffing levels and a union contract, according to a Thursday afternoon CWA press release.

Mamdani Walks Back Prior Call To Boycott Cornell Tech

By Madeleine Naumoff · Monday, Dec. 8, 2025

Recently elected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani walked back alleged remarks from 2020 that called for a boycott of Cornell Tech because of its public-private partnership with Technion – Israel Institute of Technology.

Ithaca City Manager Deb Mohlenhoff Resigns After Tensions Over Budget Shortfalls

By Taehee Oh · Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025

After a multi-million-dollar budgeting error, Ithaca City Manager, Deb Mohlenhoff resigns at the request of Common Council.

New Collegetown Gift Store Loki Dokey Faces Financial Strains, Highlighting Small Business Challenges in Collegetown

By Taehee Oh · Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025

Loki Dokey, a gift shop opened by a Cornell graduate student, faces financial strain from high Collegetown rent and may be forced to close.

Flock Safety’s AI Cameras Raise Debate in Tompkins County Over Data Sharing With Federal Agencies

By Joshua Cohen · Monday, Nov. 24, 2025

Flock Safety AI cameras have sparked debate around Tompkins County over concerns over data sharing with federal agencies.

Working Towards an ‘Affordable and Just Ithaca’: Meet Ithaca Alderperson-Elect Hannah Shvets ’27

By Kaitlyn Recchiuti · Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

The Sun spoke with Hannah Shvets ’27, who was recently elected to serve on the Ithaca Common Council representing the Fifth Ward, as she highlighted her goals for office.

University to Pay TCAT An Additional $280,000, Down From TCAT’s Original $500,000 Proposal

By Yuhan Huang · Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

The University has struck a deal with Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit to pay an additional $280,000 to assume the transit service's $1.5 million budget deficit.

Cornell Students Express Concern Over Flock Safety AI Camera Usage on Campus

Progressive N.Y. State Assemblymember Anna Kelles Launches Bid for Fourth Term

Former Cornell Student Sentenced to Eight Years for 2024 On-Campus Rape

Protesters Gather in Ithaca for Second ‘ICE Out' Rally This Month

No. 11 Men’s Hockey Pummels No. 5 Quinnipiac, 6-1, in Hamden

Gifts, Dinners, Deals: Justice Department Files Reveal Epstein’s Ties to Multiple Weill Cornell Doctors

K-HOUSE Reopens in Downtown Ithaca With New Queer Space, Cafe

Miami's First Female Mayor Eileen Higgins MBA ’89 Shares Journey to Election

Weill Cornell Doctor Files U.S. Supreme Court Petition Accusing Top Law Firm of Malpractice

Hundreds Gather for ‘ICE Out of Ithaca Rally’ in the Commons, Joining National Shutdown

‘Something Close to a Miracle’: How Donations, Community Efforts Saved the Museum of the Earth

Ithaca Resident Charged With Class D Felony Following Lot 10 Bomb Threat on Monday

Cornell To Increase Contribution to Ithaca City School District by 34% Over Next Five Years

Cayuga Medical Center Nurses Approve Union Representation in Landslide Vote

Mamdani Walks Back Prior Call To Boycott Cornell Tech

Ithaca City Manager Deb Mohlenhoff Resigns After Tensions Over Budget Shortfalls

New Collegetown Gift Store Loki Dokey Faces Financial Strains, Highlighting Small Business Challenges in Collegetown

Flock Safety’s AI Cameras Raise Debate in Tompkins County Over Data Sharing With Federal Agencies

Working Towards an ‘Affordable and Just Ithaca’: Meet Ithaca Alderperson-Elect Hannah Shvets ’27

University to Pay TCAT An Additional $280,000, Down From TCAT’s Original $500,000 Proposal

Hegseth Moves to Ban Military Tuition Assistance for Graduate Programs at Cornell, Top Universities

Clavicular Frame Mogged! Looksmaxxing and the State of Modern Love

Alpha Phi Alpha’s Leadership Commends New Campus Facility, Residence Hall’s First Months

Gifts, Dinners, Deals: Justice Department Files Reveal Epstein’s Ties to Multiple Weill Cornell Doctors

Cornell Not Included in Pentagon’s List of Senior Service Fellowship Cuts