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Graduate Students File Federal Discrimination Charges Against CGSU, UE

By Christine Savino · Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Two graduate students filed charges against CGSU and UE for discrimination while opting out of financially supporting the union based on their religious beliefs.

American First Policy Institute Files Federal Civil Rights Complaint Against Cornell For ‘Discriminatory Hiring Scheme’

America First Policy Institute Files Federal Civil Rights Complaint Against Cornell For ‘Discriminatory Hiring Scheme’

By Zeinab Faraj · Monday, June 30, 2025

Tompkins Chamber Celebrates Local Business and Community Leaders

Tompkins Chamber Celebrates Local Businesses, Community Leaders

By Zeinab Faraj · Monday, June 30, 2025

New York State Ornithological Association Conference Flocks to Ithaca this September

By Varsha Bhargava · Monday, June 30, 2025

Tompkins County Election Turnout Stays Low During 2025 Primaries

By Zeinab Faraj · Friday, June 27, 2025

Tompkins County’s 2025 primary turnout was just 5.21 percent, with several uncontested races and close wins for Packman, Weiser and Zurenda.

New York Athletes Show Out at Special Olympics NY’s State Summer Games

By Varsha Bhargava · Friday, June 27, 2025

Sweat, smiles and passion filled Ithaca this weekend as New York athletes with intellectual disabilities competed in Special Olympics NY’s State Summer Games and shared their stories with The Sun.

The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Threatens to Tax Cornell’s Endowment, Reduce Affordability

By Anant Srinivasan · Friday, June 27, 2025

A federal bill moving through Congress could cost Cornell millions of dollars in taxes on its endowment, removal of subsidized student loans and stricter qualifications for Pell Grants.

Tompkins County Workers’ Center Holds Living Wage Town Hall

By Zeinab Faraj · Thursday, June 26, 2025

The Tompkins County Workers’ Center held a living wage town hall to discuss the need for a rise in minimum wage. At the same time, the discussions sparked some interesting conversations.

One Site, Fewer Voters: Early Turnout in Tompkins County Declined Ahead of Primary Elections

By Cereese Qusba · Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Early voting in Tompkins County draws fewer than half the early voters in the 2023 primary elections.

Tompkins County Voters Turnout in Primary Elections During Sweltering Heat Wave

By Zeinab Faraj and Cereese Qusba · Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Tompkins County constituents turned out on Tuesday to the 36 polling sites to vote in primary and special elections.

Best Buddies Works to Redefine Friendship by Pairing Cornell Students With Individuals With Developmental Disabilities

By Lily Kangas · Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Cornell’s Best Buddies chapter aims to foster meaningful friendships between Cornell students and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

TCAT Reduces Service Due to Overheating Buses

By Varsha Bhargava · Tuesday, June 24, 2025

TCAT will reduce its busing services starting Tuesday, possibly lasting until Wednesday, amid the ongoing heatwave.

Tompkins County Placed on Multiple Heat Alerts, Heat Index Expected to Surpass 100 Degrees Fahrenheit

By Varsha Bhargava · Sunday, June 22, 2025

The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning and a heat advisory alert for Tompkins County and surrounding areas due to intense heat this week.

Photographer Mark Syvertson Captures Views, Community, Birds of Ithaca

By Varsha Bhargava · Sunday, June 22, 2025

Local photographer Mark Syvertson channels his passion into capturing Ithaca’s characters, protests and natural views.

Heatwave to Hit Ithaca With Highs Nearing 100 Degrees Fahrenheit

By Varsha Bhargava · Saturday, June 21, 2025

Temperatures nearing 100 degrees Fahrenheit are expected to take over Ithaca in an upcoming heatwave. Tompkins County offers resources for community members in need of escaping the heat.

The Notorious Stringbusters band will perform at the Three Bears on June 26.

Notorious Stringbusters Bring a Bluegrass ‘Garden Party’ to the Three Bears

By Varsha Bhargava · Thursday, June 19, 2025

Bluegrass band the Notorious Stringbusters will perform at Ovid’s Three Bears with a a positive and upbeat lineup of songs.

‘Food, Fellowship, and Freedom’: Juneteenth Celebration Brings Ithaca Community Together

By Zeinab Faraj · Thursday, June 19, 2025

Ithaca residents enjoyed the Juneteenth event hosted by the Southside Community Center on Saturday. Food, free items, music and performances were offered along with three dozen vendors.

Staff Cuts, Hiring Restrictions Anticipated as University Faces ‘Profound Financial Challenges’

By Dorothy France-Miller and Zeinab Faraj · Thursday, June 19, 2025

Amid future uncertainty, financial freezes and lawsuits, Cornell administration put out a statement on Wednesday explaining its future plans for mitigating the effects felt on its campuses.

McGraw Tower To Be Completed by August, Admin Says Special Lead Roof, Weather Caused Delay

By Zeinab Faraj · Wednesday, June 18, 2025

In a statement to The Sun, McGraw Tower is expected to be completed by August. However, on its website, the project is slated to be done by the end of this month.

‘Peace, Love, Reggae and Community’: Ithaca Reggae Fest Expands, Returns to Spread Love

By Varsha Bhargava · Tuesday, June 17, 2025

In three packed days of groovy reggae beats and family-friendly fun, the Ithaca Reggae Fest will return to Ithaca this weekend.