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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

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

By Shubha Gautam · Wednesday, July 2, 2025

New All-Electric East Hill Fire Station Opens in Collegetown

By Cereese Qusba · Wednesday, July 2, 2025

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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Mushrooms Spirits Distillery Infuses Liquor with Fungi in the Ithaca Commons

By Cereese Qusba · Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Wendy and Joe Rizzo infuse liquor with mushrooms at their Mushroom Spirits Distillery in the Commons.

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

Cornell is facing federal civil rights complaints from the America First Policy Institute for its hiring practices that they claim to be discriminatory.

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

Birders in Ithaca can expect flocks of fellow bird enthusiasts to swarm alongside the Cayuga Bird Club for the New York State Ornithological Association conference this September.

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.