The Tompkins County Legislature proclaimed June 19 as Juneteenth in Tompkins County and encouraged residents to participate in community celebrations commemorating emancipation and African American history.

The proclamation was received by youth of the Southside Community Center, Inc., which the post said has supported and empowered Black American residents in the region for the past 90 years. The post said the center was recognized from the heart of the historically Black Southside neighborhood in Ithaca.

The Southside Community Center, Inc. said it will host its annual Juneteenth Festival block party on Saturday, June 20.

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Ithaca Festival craft fair draws 100+ vendors

This year’s Ithaca Festival craft fair featured over 100 craft vendors in downtown Ithaca. The event included makers from Ithaca and beyond, offering ceramics, textiles, prints, jewelry, woodwork and more.

Béla Fleck My Bluegrass Heart Set for Ithaca

The State Theatre of Ithaca announced Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart for Sunday, December 6, 2026. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Ithaca Alum Jaylene Clark Owens Publishes New Book

Jaylene Clark Owens ’10 discusses poetry and performance and the path from a poem shared online to her new book, “A Black Girl and Her Braids.” Ithaca College shared the reflection in a Facebook post on June 22, 2026.

Ithaca Farmers Market runs Wednesdays 3 to 6

The Ithaca Farmers Market invites people to stop by on Wednesdays from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at 330 Pine Tree Rd on East Hill near Walgreens.

Ithaca Police Thanks for IthacaFest Success

The Ithaca Police Department praised organizers, volunteers, and first responders for the 49th annual IthacaFest. The department also thanked partners for vehicle barriers used for traffic control.

Belle Sherman Spring Fair Draws Ithaca Families

Belle Sherman’s annual Spring Fair in Ithaca brought families, students and staff together for games, food and activities. The district said the event was supported by the PTA, volunteers and others.

Tompkins County Library Adds Three Umbrellas to Borrow

The Tompkins County Public Library in Ithaca, New York, has three new large umbrellas available to check out for seven days. Borrowers can pick them up at the lobby desk.

Tompkins County Library highlights new books in Shelf Aware

Tompkins County Public Library in Ithaca, New York, shared a new Shelf Aware video featuring Librarian Judd. He showcases five recently added (or new to the shelves) books and their artwork.

YMCA opens registration for 2026-2027 after-school

The YMCA of Ithaca & Tompkins County says registration for 2026-2027 after-school is open now. The program is listed as YMCA SACC.

Tompkins County HR Office Door Locked; Visitors Must Call

Tompkins County Human Resources and Administration offices at 201 E. Green St. will be open. The main door will be locked and visitors must call the office to be let inside.