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Tompkins Chamber Celebrates Local Business and Community Leaders

Tompkins Chamber Celebrates Local Businesses, Community Leaders

By Zeinab Faraj · Monday, June 30, 2025

The Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce gathered on June 18 to recognize five community groups and individuals with awards for contributions in business and the community.

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

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

By Varsha Bhargava · Friday, June 27, 2025

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.

Special Olympics NY Hosts Summer State Games in Ithaca for Fourth Consecutive Year, Still Looking for Volunteers

By Varsha Bhargava · Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Hundreds of New York athletes with intellectual disabilities will go head to head in Special Olympics NY’s State Summer Games this weekend in Ithaca.

Fighting for Science: How Cornell Students Are Mobilizing Researchers Nationwide

By Zeinab Faraj · Tuesday, June 17, 2025

“The truth of the moment is that funding for science is being drastically cut and science is going to look really different in the future,” Di Tomassi said. “We want people to write about how they are federally funded scientists and communicate how their work is impactful. It’s not about slamming Trump or taking a political side, it's about transparency and open communication.”

Tompkins Chamber Celebrates Local Businesses, Community Leaders

New York State Ornithological Association Conference Flocks to Ithaca this September

Tompkins County Election Turnout Stays Low During 2025 Primaries

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

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

Tompkins County Workers’ Center Holds Living Wage Town Hall

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

Tompkins County Voters Turnout in Primary Elections During Sweltering Heat Wave

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

TCAT Reduces Service Due to Overheating Buses

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

Photographer Mark Syvertson Captures Views, Community, Birds of Ithaca

Heatwave to Hit Ithaca With Highs Nearing 100 Degrees Fahrenheit

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

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

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

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

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

Special Olympics NY Hosts Summer State Games in Ithaca for Fourth Consecutive Year, Still Looking for Volunteers

Fighting for Science: How Cornell Students Are Mobilizing Researchers Nationwide

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