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Ithaca Wins $10 Million State Grant for ‘Downtown Revitalization’

By Lila Davis and Atticus Johnson · Friday, April 24, 2026

The New York Secretary of State announced that Ithaca won a $10 million grant in state funding to go toward the city’s downtown developments.

Tompkins County Fines Asteri $40,000 Over Sanitary Violations

By Valencia Massaro · Wednesday, April 22, 2026

TeraWulf Affiliate Approved to Draw 1 Million Gallons Per Day From Cayuga Lake

By Atticus Johnson · Friday, April 17, 2026

Cornell Law Federalist Society to Host Lawyer Who Attempted to Overturn 2020 Election

By Atticus Johnson · Thursday, April 16, 2026

Ithaca Nurses File Unfair Labor Practice Claims Alleging Cayuga Health Stalled Bargaining Efforts

By Brayden Handwerger · Thursday, April 16, 2026

The Communications Workers of America, which represent Ithaca nurses, filed claims with the NLRB on April 2 alleging the nurses' employer, Cayuga Medical Center, committed a variety of unfair labor practices.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Receives $174.5K Grant to Update 4-H Facilities

By Lila Davis · Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Senator Webb announced $174,500 in grant funding to update Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Acres facilities.

Asteri’s Aftermath: Displacement, Dangerous Conditions and a ‘Predatory’ Cash for Keys Scheme

By Valencia Massaro · Friday, March 27, 2026

After being abruptly displaced from the Asteri building due to safety concerns, residents are returning to their apartments while navigating temporary housing, cash-for-keys offers and ongoing uncertainty about their safety.

Asteri Owners Receive Notice of Default Following Vacancy Order

By Madeleine Naumoff · Thursday, March 19, 2026

Vecino Group, the owners of Asteri Ithaca, received a notice of default by the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency on Monday, following safety concerns in Asteri that led to a March 4 vacancy order to residents.

Ithaca and Tompkins County Secure $250K Grant to Develop Clean Energy Projects

By Valencia Massaro · Monday, March 16, 2026

Ithaca and Tompkins County are partnering with Community Sustainability Partners and Cornell’s Environmental System Lab to implement a 250K grant for predevelopmental sustainable development.

Chatty Cathy Rebrands into Fresh Marché In Collegetown

By Madeleine Naumoff · Sunday, March 15, 2026

Chatty Cathy, a restaurant originally located on Eddy Street, rebranded and expanded as Fresh Marché on College Avenue, now offering new menu items while maintaining its high quality food and atmosphere.

Cornell Student Arrested for Firearm Possession Told Police He Bought Rifle to Shoot ICE ‘As a Last Resort’

By Zeinab Faraj · Friday, March 13, 2026

Mateu Healey-Parera ’26 was arrested on Saturday on Syracuse University’s campus for possession of a rifle. An affidavit by a Syracuse Police Department officer states Healey-Parera said he bought the weapon to protect himself against ICE agents.

Common Council Votes to End Ithaca’s Contract With Flock Safety, Keep ‘Free Gaza’ on Green Street Mural

By Giselle Redmond and Hussam Kher Bek · Thursday, March 12, 2026

After public comment, Ithaca Common Council voted to end the city’s contract with Flock Safety and approved the design of a disputed mural on Green Street that reads “Free Gaza,” “Black Lives Matter” and “Choose Love” at their March 4 meeting.

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

At a Tuesday night event, New York State Assemblymember Anna Kelles (D-Tompkins) announced her bid for reelection for a fourth term. Kelles represents Assembly District 125, which includes Tompkins County and parts of Cortland County.

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

By Atticus Johnson · Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026

Bilguun Enkhbayar ’27 was sentenced on Wednesday to eight concurrent years in prison for first-degree rape and second-degree buglary by Tompkins County Judge Scott Miller after he was convicted for a 2024 on-campus rape.

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

By Benjamin Leynse · Monday, Feb. 23, 2026

Despite steady rainfall, a crowd of 30 people listened to speeches and waved signs in the Ithaca Commons on Sunday, in demonstration against recent activity by U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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.