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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Over $75 million worth of properties near the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport are scheduled for foreclosure auction on April 29 at the Tompkins County Courthouse.

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

Tompkins County devises plans for a long-term shelter following the closure of their temporary Code Blue shelter.

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

Following the barring of selling kava food and beverages in New York State, Sacred Root Kava Lounge & Tea Bar rebranded as the Nocturnal Café.

Several Pathways to Peace Protesters Decline Conditional Case Dismissals

Five of the 13 pro-Palestinian protestors detained by CUPD during the Pathways to Peace walkout have denied offers for their cases to be dismissed during a hearing in Ithaca City Court on Wednesday. 

Ex-High School Teacher Who Allegedly Had Relationship With Student Is Now City Hall’s Top Aide

An ex-high school teacher who now serves as City Hall’s top aide allegedly had an inappropriate relationship with one of her students for at least a year.

Ithaca Tenants Union Pushes to Pass Emergency Tenant Protection Act

The Ithaca Tenants Union hosted a Rent Stabilization Town Hall at the Tompkins County Library on Saturday to advocate for policies addressing the city’s housing crisis.

Cornell Acquires 301 College Avenue for $15 Million in Collegetown

The University purchased 301 College Avenue for $15 million last Friday, according to a deed filing with Tompkins County.

Accused of Workplace Bullying, Ousted From Nonprofit — and Then Elected to Ithaca’s Common Council

Common Council to Vote Wednesday on Justice 50 Environmental Proposal

Facing Operator and Bus Shortages, TCAT Board Prolongs Suspension of Routes 14S and 83

Ithaca Carshare Officially Returns to Operation