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TC3 Offers Free Associate Degrees to Adult New Yorkers

By Varsha Bhargava · Friday, July 11, 2025

Adult New Yorkers can now work toward a free associate degree at Tompkins Cortland Community College in select fields.

From Potholes to Canvasses: Buffalo Pothole Bandit Brings Mosaics to Ithaca’s Streets

By Cereese Qusba · Thursday, July 10, 2025

Winning the Democratic Primary for Ward 5 Alderperson, Shvets will Run Against Zurenda Once Again in the General Election

By Shubha Gautam · Tuesday, July 8, 2025

The Secret World of Shells: Museum of the Earth Opens Mollusk Exhibit

By Leah Badawi · Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Jennie Sutcliffe Steps Into Tompkins County Whole Health Commissioner Role

By Varsha Bhargava · Monday, July 7, 2025

Jennie Sutcliffe takes on the Tompkins County Whole Health Commissioner role, overseeing health in the county.

From Bouquets to Marigolds, Plenty of Posies Cultivates a Close-Knit Community at the Ithaca Farmers Market

By Shubha Gautam · Wednesday, July 2, 2025

A beloved fixture at the Ithaca Farmers Market since the '80s, Plenty of Posies now shares its vibrant flower stall with The Marigold Gardens — bringing even more color, creativity and community to the market.

New All-Electric East Hill Fire Station Opens in Collegetown

By Cereese Qusba · Wednesday, July 2, 2025

The East Hill Fire Station officially opened on June 25 with a slate of ceremonial events celebrating its launch.

Cannabis Dispensaries Bud, Bloom Around Ithaca

By Leah Badawi · Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Three new cannabis dispensaries have opened across Tompkins County, each offering a unique approach to cannabis.

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Service Changes for July 4 Holiday Weekend: TCAT Buses, Curbside Recycling, City Offices Will Be Closed on Independence Day

By Shubha Gautam · Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit buses and county recycling services will be closed on Friday, July 4.

‘Hear the Music’: Ithacans Educate, Celebrate for Juneteenth

By Varsha Bhargava · Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Ithaca is set to hold its annual Juneteenth celebration hosted by the Southside Community Center, featuring a variety of artists, performers and vendors.

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‘The Answer Is Us’: Town Hall Responds to Local Impacts of Federal Spending Cuts

By Cereese Qusba · Tuesday, June 10, 2025

A town hall was hosted for Tompkins County residents on Friday, where speakers spoke about the local challenges that have emerged due to the policies of the Trump administration.

Tompkins Cortland Community College Welcomes Applicants to Their Board of Trustees

By Varsha Bhargava · Monday, June 9, 2025

The Tompkins Cortland Community College Board of Trustees is inviting residents to apply to fill a vacancy. Applications are due June 16.

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Paramedic, Veteran and Long-Time Local: Matt Sullivan Runs for Tompkins County Legislature

By Cereese Qusba · Sunday, June 8, 2025

Paramedic and veteran, Matt Sullivan, joins the race for Tompkins County Legislature, prioritizing EMS services, expanding accessible childcare and strengthening workforce and economic development.

Messages of Unity, Resistance Bring Together Community at National Day of Action Protest

By Max Troiano · Monday, April 21, 2025

Over 500 people gathered in Dewitt Park downtown Saturday for a protest against the Trump administration on the National Day of Action.

‘Together for Tomorrow’: Earth Day Festival Returns to Ithaca

By Xavier Rolston · Monday, April 21, 2025

Ithaca’s second annual Earth Day Festival promoted action against climate change on Saturday.

TCAT Begins Using Donated Buses as Agency Seeks to Stabilize Service

By Max Troiano · Monday, April 21, 2025

An Albany-based transportation agency donated five used buses to the TCAT to help alleviate a current shortage and stabilize service.

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‘Ithaca is Under the Microscope’: Amid Immigrant Crackdowns, Open Doors English Fosters Belonging Through English Learning

By Shubha Gautam · Monday, April 21, 2025

Open Doors English teaches English as a second language to adults in Ithaca. Recent ICE arrests have sparked worry in their students.

TC3 Offers Free Associate Degrees to Adult New Yorkers

From Potholes to Canvasses: Buffalo Pothole Bandit Brings Mosaics to Ithaca’s Streets

Winning the Democratic Primary for Ward 5 Alderperson, Shvets will Run Against Zurenda Once Again in the General Election

The Secret World of Shells: Museum of the Earth Opens Mollusk Exhibit

Jennie Sutcliffe Steps Into Tompkins County Whole Health Commissioner Role

From Bouquets to Marigolds, Plenty of Posies Cultivates a Close-Knit Community at the Ithaca Farmers Market

New All-Electric East Hill Fire Station Opens in Collegetown

Cannabis Dispensaries Bud, Bloom Around Ithaca

Service Changes for July 4 Holiday Weekend: TCAT Buses, Curbside Recycling, City Offices Will Be Closed on Independence Day

‘Hear the Music’: Ithacans Educate, Celebrate for Juneteenth

‘The Answer Is Us’: Town Hall Responds to Local Impacts of Federal Spending Cuts

Tompkins Cortland Community College Welcomes Applicants to Their Board of Trustees

Paramedic, Veteran and Long-Time Local: Matt Sullivan Runs for Tompkins County Legislature

Messages of Unity, Resistance Bring Together Community at National Day of Action Protest

‘Together for Tomorrow’: Earth Day Festival Returns to Ithaca

TCAT Begins Using Donated Buses as Agency Seeks to Stabilize Service

‘Ithaca is Under the Microscope’: Amid Immigrant Crackdowns, Open Doors English Fosters Belonging Through English Learning

Property Foreclosures Totaling Over $75 Million on Cornell-Owned Land Headed to Auction

After Loss of SJCS Shelter, Tompkins County Shifts Toward Long-Term Homelessness Strategy

Sacred Root Kava Lounge & Tea Bar Rebrands to The Nocturnal Café Amid NYS Regulation of Kava

Which Hogwarts House Is Your College?

Former Cornell Student Convicted of Rape Over 2024 On-Campus Sexual Assault

Cornell to Purchase Collegetown Building Valued at $30 Million

‘A Hole in our Community’: Students Criticize University Response Following Recent Deaths on Campus

‘My Boy Jeffrey Is Everywhere’: Epstein’s Personal Lawyers Reid Weingarten ’71, Darren Indyke J.D. ’91 Implicated in Latest Batch of Files