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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.

James B. Maas M.A. ’63 Ph.D. ’66, Psych 1101, ‘Power Nap’ Professor, Dies at 86

By Zeinab Faraj · Thursday, July 10, 2025

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

By Cereese Qusba · Thursday, July 10, 2025

Cornell, UPenn Target Misconduct Claim Towards Plaintiff Attorneys in Antitrust Price-Fixing Lawsuit

By Christine Savino · Thursday, July 10, 2025

Jameson Wang ’25 Signs Professional Contract in Germany

By Zeinab Faraj · Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Cornell’s former quarterback Jameson Wang ’25 was offered his first professional contract for the Frankfurt Galaxy last Wednesday and is expected to start his first pro game on Saturday.

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

Hannah Shvets ’27 was announced as the winner of the Democratic primary for Ward 5 Common Council alderperson with 40.49 percent of the vote. In November, Shvets will run against former Democratic primary candidate G. P. Zurenda Jr., who will run as an independent under the Affordable Ithaca Party.

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

By Leah Badawi · Tuesday, July 8, 2025

A new exhibit has hatched at the Paleontological Research Institution’s Museum of the Earth entitled "Marvelous Mollusks: The Secret World of Shells,” which opened on June 6.

Waterside Music Will Take Over Cayuga Lake, Farmers Market, Cass Park This July

By Varsha Bhargava · Monday, July 7, 2025

Music will float across Cayuga Lake on July 27 with waterside bands jamming out for paddlers, kayakers, walkers and the community at the Cayuga Waterfront Trail.

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.

Fourth of July 2025: All the Events, Fireworks, Fun Around Tompkins County

By Zeinab Faraj · Thursday, July 3, 2025

Ahead of Independence Day, The Sun compiled a list of events to catch around Ithaca with food, fireworks and fun all in the lineup.

Grand Opening of Peggy’s Place at Ithaca ReUse Mega Center Brings Together Ithaca’s Quilters

By Zeinab Faraj · Thursday, July 3, 2025

Peggy’s Place opened on Saturday as a space dedicated to reusing fabrics and teaching people about quilt making.

BREAKING: Cornell Cancels Tornado Alert for Ithaca Campus, Power Outages and Road Closures in Parts of County

By Varsha Bhargava · Thursday, July 3, 2025

Cornell announced a tornado warning for the Ithaca campus at approximately 2 p.m. and cancelled it at 2:15 p.m. on Thursday afternoon.

‘Put Yourself Out There:’ Members of the Class of 2025 Reflect on Cornell Experience

By Jonathan McCormack · Wednesday, July 2, 2025

With Senior Convocation and Commencement Weekend under their belts, six members of Cornell’s graduating Class of 2025 spoke with The Sun, sharing thoughts about their time in Ithaca and future plans.

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.

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TC3 Offers Free Associate Degrees to Adult New Yorkers

James B. Maas M.A. ’63 Ph.D. ’66, Psych 1101, ‘Power Nap’ Professor, Dies at 86

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

Cornell, UPenn Target Misconduct Claim Towards Plaintiff Attorneys in Antitrust Price-Fixing Lawsuit

Jameson Wang ’25 Signs Professional Contract in Germany

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

Waterside Music Will Take Over Cayuga Lake, Farmers Market, Cass Park This July

Jennie Sutcliffe Steps Into Tompkins County Whole Health Commissioner Role

Fourth of July 2025: All the Events, Fireworks, Fun Around Tompkins County

Grand Opening of Peggy’s Place at Ithaca ReUse Mega Center Brings Together Ithaca’s Quilters

BREAKING: Cornell Cancels Tornado Alert for Ithaca Campus, Power Outages and Road Closures in Parts of County

‘Put Yourself Out There:’ Members of the Class of 2025 Reflect on Cornell Experience

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

Mushrooms Spirits Distillery Infuses Liquor with Fungi in the Ithaca Commons

Graduate Students File Federal Discrimination Charges Against CGSU, UE

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

Kotlikoff Drives Into Student and Recent Grad Following ‘Harassment’

Canvas Comes Back Online Following Cyberattack Disruption

VIDEO | ‘It’s Almost a Genocide’: Local Hunters Claim Cornell is Allowing for the Overhunting of Deer on its Land

Alumnus Present at Kotlikoff Car Incident Issued Persona Non Grata, 3-Year Ban From Campus

Kotlikoff Faces Calls to Resign Following Car Incident