Ithaca street cleaning begins March 30
The city of Ithaca says street cleaning begins Monday, March 30, and residents should sign up for TC SIREN notifications and verify their addresses; more information and the Week One schedule are on the city’s website.
| Mar 27, 2026 at 2:57 PM | Gov |
Teens' sense of purpose fluctuates daily, Cornell study finds
Cornell researchers say teenagers’ sense of purpose fluctuates day to day, is not a fixed trait, and those who experience it steadily may benefit most, with parents and mentors urged to monitor variability to reduce large swings that could signal vulnerability.
| Mar 27, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Cornell welcomes incoming class #Cornell2030
Cornell University in Ithaca welcomed its incoming class, labeled #Cornell2030, in a post offering a warm welcome and saying it can't wait to meet the new Cornellians.
| Mar 26, 2026 at 7:16 PM | College |
Cornell hosts largest stem cell registry drive on campus
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell hosted Big Red, Big Impact, a weeklong campaign inviting students, faculty and staff ages 18 to 35 to join the national stem cell registry through a 30-second cheek swab, with nine swabbing stations across campus in the largest event of its kind ever hosted by the NMDP, inspired by a donor search for a 15-year-old boy, and a follow-up event is planned for late April with online swabbing kits available for those outside Ithaca.
| Mar 24, 2026 at 3:32 PM | College |
Cornell Sees First Day of Spring, Blossoms Return
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University says today marks the first day of spring and it looks forward to the return of its famous blossoms.
| Mar 20, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Ithaca spring street cleaning begins March 30
The Ithaca Department of Public Works will begin its annual Spring Street Cleaning on March 30 and run through April 24, 2026, with schedule details and alert sign-ups available on the city’s website and through TC SIREN.
| Mar 19, 2026 at 3:30 PM | Gov |
Milkweed upgrades toxins to outmaneuver monarchs
Cornell University researchers in Ithaca, N.Y., say milkweed has upgraded its toxins to better counter monarch butterfly defenses.
| Mar 19, 2026 at 12:54 PM | College |
Cornell Veterinary College Hosts Annual Open House in Ithaca
Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in Ithaca will host its annual CVM Open House on April 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering a behind-the-scenes look with hands-on activities, live demonstrations, guided tours and interactive exhibits as visitors meet faculty, staff and students and learn how veterinarians care for animals from household pets to wildlife and farm animals.
| Mar 18, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Rep. Riley Introduces NSF Plant Biology Act for Food Systems
Rep. Josh Riley has introduced the NSF Plant Biology Act to fund plant and microbial biology research at Cornell's CALS to strengthen food systems for agriculture producers.
| Mar 17, 2026 at 4:47 PM | College |
GIAC Registered for Ithaca's 10th Give a Chance Lottery
GIAC has been registered for Ithaca’s 10th annual Give a Chance Lottery and is urging supporters to vote daily from March 1 through March 31, as the Solomon Organization hosts the 11th annual Give a Chance Charitable Event with top prizes of $5,000, $2,000 and $1,000 and a Feb. 28 deadline for 501(c)(3) charities in the Ithaca area to enter.
| Mar 17, 2026 at 2:09 PM | Gov |
Cornell Alumni Win Dozens of Oscars, Mostly Behind the Camera
Cornell University says many alumni have shaped Hollywood and the Oscars, earning dozens of gold statuettes mainly for behind-the-camera work, and it invites readers to an Oscars-themed quiz.
| Mar 15, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
GIAC to Host Second Black Heritage Unplugged Event
ITHACA, N.Y. — GIAC will host its second Black Heritage Unplugged event Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 301 W. Court St., free with lunch provided, featuring a screening and discussion of the documentary "Free Angela Davis and All Political Prisoners" in celebration of Women's History Month; the program is facilitated by Kofi Acree and Dr. Leslyn McBean-Clairborne and presented by GIAC and the Clarke Africana Library at Cornell University.
| Mar 13, 2026 at 10:19 AM | Gov |
Ithaca to host two virtual CCA information sessions March 19
Two virtual information sessions on Ithaca’s Community Choice Aggregation program, hosted by Ithaca Green New Deal staff and Local Power, are set for March 19, with a basic energy choice at 6:00 p.m. and a green energy choice at 7:00 p.m.; residents are urged to register online at ithacacitycca.com or by calling 888-262-0484.
| Mar 9, 2026 at 12:07 PM | Gov |
Ithaca outlines housing help for 118 E Green Street residents
City of Ithaca officials say residents of 118 E. Green Street who must vacate due to hazardous fire-safety conditions can access help, including contacting Vecino or TC Action on Monday, March 9; attending a housing resource fair at the Tompkins County Public Library on Tuesday, March 10; calling 211 for transportation questions; and emailing nbohn@cityofithaca.org to join a coordinated effort with local agencies.
| Mar 8, 2026 at 7:55 PM | Gov |
Hoffman runner-up at New York state wrestling championships
Lucas Hoffman of the Watkins Glen/Odessa-Montour Storm Wrestling team finished as the state runner-up in the 118-pound weight class at the New York state championships, recording two pins and a technical fall on his way to the final before a 9-8 loss to the top seed; ESPN named him Athlete of the Week, and the Watkins Glen Central School District congratulated him.
| Mar 7, 2026 at 10:53 AM | Schools |
Cornell to Host Ivy League Basketball Tournaments
Cornell University will host the Ivy League men’s and women’s basketball tournaments March 13-15 at Newman Arena, featuring the top four teams in each division competing for automatic bids to the NCAA tournament, with the men’s bracket led by Cornell as the No. 4 seed facing Yale and women’s seedings not yet determined as Brown, Columbia, Harvard and Princeton have qualified.
| Mar 6, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Section IV Class AAA Basketball Finals Set for Friday
Friday’s Section IV Class AAA boys and girls basketball championships will be held at the Watkins Glen Field House, with Elmira vs. Corning-Painted Post in the girls game at 6 p.m.; Corning-Painted Post vs. Ithaca in the boys game at 7:45 p.m., gates open at 5 p.m., tickets sold only online through GoFan for $6.25 with children under 10 free, concessions available, and NFHS Live Stream and HUDL free streams offered.
| Mar 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM | Schools |
Ithaca issues resources for 118 E. Green Street residents
City of Ithaca says resources are available for residents of 118 E. Green Street after a notice to vacate due to hazardous fire-safety conditions, directing them to contact their landlord Vecino or the supportive services provider TC Action, seek temporary housing with family or friends or at the Tompkins County Public Library reading room by 8 p.m. today, use the free TCAT bus to reach a destination, and have local service providers email nbohn@cityofithaca.org to join a coordinated effort with Tompkins County and the City of Ithaca.
| Mar 5, 2026 at 12:18 PM | Gov |
Cornell Looks Back at Mid-1900s Student Life
Cornell University offers a look at mid-20th-century student life through photos from the Cornell University Library's Rare and Manuscript Collections and Archives.
| Mar 5, 2026 at 10:02 AM | College |
Cornell seeks input on campus's most picturesque walk
Ithaca, N.Y. — Cornell University is seeking input on what it calls the most picturesque walk on campus, detailing a route that includes West Campus, Libe Slope, McGraw Tower, Ho Plaza, Sage Chapel, Sage Hall and the Engineering Quad.
| Mar 2, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Cornell bids fond farewell to February in Ithaca
Cornell University in Ithaca says it is bidding farewell to a great February.
| Feb 28, 2026 at 9:08 AM | College |
Cornell Study Links PDGFR-beta to Muscle Regeneration Limits
Cornell University researchers in Ithaca, N.Y., have identified a molecular mechanism involving platelet-derived growth factor receptor beta that constrains skeletal muscle regeneration and myofiber repair, a finding that could lead to improved treatments for muscular dystrophy and severe injury.
| Feb 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Cornellians Shaping the Future, One Build at a Time
ITHACA, N.Y. — A Cornell University report says Cornellians are shaping the future — one build at a time.
| Feb 23, 2026 at 1:32 PM | College |
Lake Drum Brewing in Geneva, N.Y., hosts Claravirginiamusic, Rob
Lake Drum Brewing in Geneva, N.Y., announced on social media that it was happy to host @claravirginiamusic and Rob this weekend, urged followers to follow @pennyroyal.band, and included hashtags such as #genevany, #supportlocal, #nycider and #ithacany.
| Feb 23, 2026 at 8:30 AM | restaurant |
Cornell touts campus as hub of inspiration.
Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., highlighted its motto, "Cornell: Where inspiration is found around every corner."
| Feb 23, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Cornell Focuses on Big Red Initiative, Reports Say
Cornell University in Ithaca is focusing on a "Big Red focus," according to reports.
| Feb 19, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Fog at Cornell Makes Paths Feel Brand New
Fog at Cornell University in Ithaca is making even familiar paths feel brand new, according to the university.
| Feb 18, 2026 at 6:34 PM | College |
Ithaca to hold two meetings on eRide Ithaca
The City of Ithaca will hold two community meetings to discuss eRide Ithaca at the BorgWarner Room of the Tompkins County Public Library, 101 E. Green St., Ithaca, on Feb. 25 from noon to 1 p.m., and on Mar. 4 from 6 to 7 p.m.
| Feb 18, 2026 at 12:36 PM | Gov |
Cornell records indicate first Black American to enroll in 1878
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell records identify Thomas Shauter as the university’s first Black student, enrolling in 1878 in the flexible “optional course” and later working as a stenographer in Cleveland before his 1926 death, with no photos surviving and the Chicago Defender calling him a pioneer of court reporters.
| Feb 18, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Cornell to Host Campus Visit for Prospective Students, Alumni
Cornell University in Ithaca says it is planning campus visits and directs prospective students and alumni to cornell.edu/visit.
| Feb 17, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Cornell University Quotes Itself in Ithaca Report
Cornell University in Ithaca says its report includes the traditional greeting “Joy to all we love the best, Love to thee our fair Cornell” and the line “Cornell University is at Cornell University.”
| Feb 14, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Ithaca urges residents to clear sidewalks in winter
The City of Ithaca is urging residents to clear sidewalks of snow and ice, warns that property owners may be charged if the city clears the sidewalks, reminds drivers to observe odd-even parking to aid plow crews, and encourages neighbors to help neighbors with shoveling during winter weather.
| Feb 13, 2026 at 3:48 PM | Gov |
Cornell says Big Red spirit warms Ithaca views
Cornell University in Ithaca said its cool views were warmed by Big Red spirit.
| Feb 11, 2026 at 4:17 PM | College |
Space microbes boost palladium extraction from meteorite
A study by Cornell University and the University of Edinburgh aboard the International Space Station found that biomining fungi can extract palladium and other platinum-group elements from a meteorite in microgravity, with space conditions altering fungal metabolism and boosting metal release across 44 elements analyzed, 18 of which were biologically extracted.
| Feb 11, 2026 at 12:34 PM | College |
Ithaca's Johnson Museum hosts student-led staffage exhibit
The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art in Ithaca is hosting a student-led installation focused on small “staffage” figures in landscape paintings to show how they indicate scale and tell larger stories, with Cornell associate professor Benjamin Anderson noting they give a painting depth and a possible narrative.
| Feb 11, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
RoCo to exhibit Nicholson's "Lifelong Bills Fan" on March 6
Rochester Contemporary Art Center will exhibit Paul M. Nicholson’s installation "Lifelong Bills Fan" in its Lab Space on First Friday, March 6.
| Feb 10, 2026 at 1:16 PM | Arts |
Six Mile Creek Vineyard Hosts Cayuga Lake Wine Trail Event
Six Mile Creek Vineyard in Ithaca, New York, says tickets remain available for an event on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, offering food and wine pairings along with fresh spices and herbs and wine.
| Feb 10, 2026 at 12:51 PM | winery |
Ithaca to pilot ROOTS community responder program
The Ithaca Common Council adopted a resolution to pilot ROOTS (Responders Offering Outreach, Trust, and Support), a three-year, phased community-responder program designed to handle nonviolent calls and complement traditional policing as part of the Reimagining Public Safety initiative.
| Feb 10, 2026 at 9:56 AM | Gov |
Cornell Alumnus Says Online Dating Edges Linked to Evolution
ITHACA, N.Y. — A new book by Cornell University alumnus Paul Eastwick suggests online dating's rough edges may lie in evolution, released in time for Valentine’s Day and offering hopeful insights for those seeking love.
| Feb 10, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Cornell Alumna’s Wedding Design Shines at Super Bowl
Gutman's wedding dress featured during Super Bowl halftime's wedding scene.
| Feb 9, 2026 at 12:52 PM | College |
Cornell Releases Aerial Winter Campus Views.
Cornell unveils elevated winter images highlighting its snowy campus landmarks.
| Feb 9, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Cornell Survey Reveals Favorite Campus Study Spots
Cornell surveyed its community about favorite campus study spots.
| Feb 6, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Ithaca Closes West Lincoln for Water Main Repair
Ithaca closes West Lincoln Street on February 5 for water main repair.
| Feb 5, 2026 at 9:50 AM | Gov |
Cornell Report: Boots, Sneakers, and Paws Appear
Cornell report "Cornell in motion" featured boot, sneaker, and paw emojis.
| Feb 5, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Cornell Alumni Shine in 2026 Winter Olympics
Four Cornell alumni join USA, Canada, and Italy at Winter Olympics.
| Feb 4, 2026 at 11:51 AM | College |
Cornell Groundhog Extends Winter by Six Weeks
A groundhog in Ithaca forecasts another six weeks of winter.
| Feb 2, 2026 at 3:32 PM | College |
Ithaca Vineyard Hosts Live Music & Wine Event
Six Mile Creek Vineyard hosts Diana Leigh Quartet for wine and music.
| Feb 1, 2026 at 9:28 AM | winery |
Cornell Hosts MLK Lecture Featuring Tricia Hersey
Cornell hosts MLK Jr. lecture with Tricia Hersey on February 9.
| Jan 30, 2026 at 1:40 PM | College |
Cornell Seeks Campus Snow Day Favorites
Cornell surveyed the campus on favorite snowy day activities using winter symbols.
| Jan 30, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Frozen waterline closes Stewart Park restrooms temporarily.
Stewart Park restrooms closed for frozen waterline repairs until week's end.
| Jan 29, 2026 at 2:28 PM | Gov |
Storm's Croft Wins IAC, Named ESPN Athlete.
Patrick Croft clinched the 215-pound title, earning ESPN Athlete award.
| Jan 29, 2026 at 1:20 PM | Schools |
Ithaca Vineyard Hosts Wine and Music Event
Six Mile Creek Vineyard hosts Sunday wine event with live music.
| Jan 27, 2026 at 4:11 PM | winery |
Cornell Launches Research Matters Podcast on Global Challenges
Cornell launches podcast featuring researchers turning data into global solutions.
| Jan 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM | College |
Cornell University Confirms Snowfall in Ithaca
Cornell University confirms campus snowfall with an official update in Ithaca.
| Jan 26, 2026 at 3:22 PM | College |
Ithaca Closes City Facilities amid Winter Emergency
City facilities close Monday amid snow emergency; essential services continue.
| Jan 25, 2026 at 6:29 PM | Gov |
Cornell Men's Hockey Beats Harvard at Home
Cornell hockey beats Harvard in a lively home game at Lynah Rink.
| Jan 25, 2026 at 1:14 PM | College |
Ithaca Prepares for Snowstorm Amid Freezing Temps
Ithaca braces for winter storm, enforcing odd-even parking and road safety measures.
| Jan 23, 2026 at 4:48 PM | Gov |
Cornell Welcomes All Students for Term Start
Cornell's successful start sees all Cornellians return to campus in Ithaca.
| Jan 23, 2026 at 2:43 PM | College |
Ithaca Enforces Odd-Even Winter Parking Regulation
Ithaca enacts odd-even parking rules to aid winter snow removal.
| Jan 23, 2026 at 10:15 AM | Gov |
Cornellians Hit Ground Running on First Day
Cornellians in Ithaca quickly start embracing campus life.
| Jan 20, 2026 at 1:53 PM | College |
Ithaca Revises Tax Payment Mailing and Postmark
Ithaca taxpayers: update mailing address; observe new USPS postmark rule timing.
| Jan 20, 2026 at 11:34 AM | Gov |
Cornell Kicks Off New Spring Term
Cornell launches spring semester with community support and positive start tips.
| Jan 20, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Cornell Celebrates Teamwork and Community Efforts
Cornell values teamwork and recognizes supportive contributions.
| Jan 15, 2026 at 2:23 PM | College |
Cornell Botanic Gardens Celebrates 100 Years of Stewardship
Cornell Botanic Gardens: a century of stewardship and educational natural preservation.
| Jan 15, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Cornell Raptor Program Nurtures Injured Eagles
Cornell Raptor Program rehabilitates injured golden and bald eagles and other birds.
| Jan 14, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Community Invited to Celebrate Ezra Cornell's Birthday
Community members invited to celebrate co-founder Ezra Cornell's birthday at Cornell.
| Jan 11, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Cornell Hosts Winters on the Hill Community Event
Cornell announces Winters on the Hill event for community enjoyment at Ithaca.
| Jan 9, 2026 at 1:02 PM | College |
GIAC Proposes 24/7 Daycare, Seeks Feedback
GIAC plans 24/7 daycare and seeks community feedback on the project.
| Jan 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM | Gov |
Ithaca Taps Moody as Permanent Fire Chief
Michael Moody named permanent Fire Chief of Ithaca, voted unanimously by council.
| Jan 8, 2026 at 11:16 AM | Gov |
Cornell Report Reveals Pelvic Floor Myths Among Women
Pelvic floor issues affect many women but are treatable, not inevitable.
| Jan 8, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Olympic Marathoner Pfitzinger Inspires Cornell via Zoom
Cornell alumnus and Olympic marathoner Pete Pfitzinger offered online running advice.
| Jan 7, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Ithaca Urges Winter Park Precautions
Ithaca urges safe park visits during winter weather.
| Jan 6, 2026 at 3:44 PM | Gov |
Cornell Report: Atkinson Hall Praised for Picturesque Charm
Cornell report praises picturesque Atkinson Hall at its Sustainability center.
| Jan 6, 2026 at 3:43 PM | College |
Ithaca Suspends Odd-Even Parking Rule Temporarily
Ithaca suspends odd-even parking; drivers may park without restrictions.
| Jan 6, 2026 at 11:56 AM | Gov |
Doug Derraugh Powers Cornell Women's Hockey Triumphs
Doug Derraugh spent 20 years successfully coaching Cornell women's ice hockey.
| Jan 6, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Study Urges Proper Temperature for Safe Formula
Researchers suggest heating water in baby formula to destroy harmful Cronobacter bacteria.
| Jan 5, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Cornell's Guilday Named U.S. Olympic Hockey Representative
Rory Guilday makes historic U.S. Olympic hockey debut as Cornell's first member.
| Jan 3, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Cornell’s Iconic McGraw Tower in Winter Backdrop
Winter at Cornell: McGraw Tower stands as a symbol of campus tradition.
| Jan 2, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Cornell Sends 2026 Greetings Featuring "Touchdown"
Cornell University wished a happy 2026 featuring a "Touchdown" reference.
| Jan 1, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Ithaca Vineyard Shuts Early for Holiday Break
Six Mile Creek Vineyard closes Dec 31, 3 p.m. and reopens Jan 9, 2026.
| Dec 31, 2025 at 11:05 AM | winery |
Enjoy Process, Succeed with New Year Resolutions
Study shows enjoying the process boosts New Year's resolution success.
| Dec 31, 2025 at 8:30 AM | College |
Low Folate Linked to Lung Cancer Genes
Low folate levels may trigger genetic changes that promote lung cancer.
| Dec 30, 2025 at 8:32 AM | College |
Cornell Unveils WildCAT3D for Diverse 3D Scenes
Cornell’s WildCAT3D converts everyday photos into diverse, lifelike 3D environments.
| Dec 29, 2025 at 8:30 AM | College |
Six Mile Creek Vineyard Closes December 28 Briefly
Six Mile Creek Vineyard closes Sunday afternoon and reopens Monday morning.
| Dec 28, 2025 at 8:49 AM | winery |
Scientists Probe Seneca Lake’s Mysterious Booming Sounds
Seneca Lake’s pockmarks and booms likely stem from episodic gas bubble releases.
| Dec 26, 2025 at 8:30 AM | College |
Ithaca Vineyard Announces Extended Holiday Hours
Six Mile Creek Vineyard opens until 3 p.m. pre-Christmas, offering diverse wines.
| Dec 24, 2025 at 11:24 AM | winery |
Cornell University Sends Season's Greetings to Community
Cornell University sends season's greetings, thanking its community warmly for involvement.
| Dec 24, 2025 at 8:29 AM | College |
Tony Chen Unites Cornell Alumni via Social Posts
Tony Chen connects Cornell alumni quickly through engaging selfies highlighting university events.
| Dec 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM | College |
Cornell Tech Students Red-Team AI to Bolster Safety
Cornell Tech students red-team AI systems to bolster public-service safeguards.
| Dec 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM | College |
Cornell Unveils 25-Second Vision for 2025
Cornell unveiled a 25-second vision presentation for its 2025 aspirations.
| Dec 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM | College |
Cornell Unveils OriStitch for Self-Folding 3D Textiles
Cornell’s OriStitch turns simple objects into self-folding 3D textiles.
| Dec 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM | College |
Cornell Celebrates New Big Red Graduates
Cornell celebrates newest Big Red alumni and their academic achievements.
| Dec 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM | College |
Ithaca Vineyard Offers Last-Minute Wine Selections
Six Mile Creek Vineyard provides diverse last-minute Christmas wine options in Ithaca.
| Dec 20, 2025 at 10:23 AM | winery |
Balog Unveils Climate Stories Through Striking Images
James Balog presented climate-impact imagery and stories at a Cornell lecture.
| Dec 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM | College |
Cornell Unveils CeraPiper: Custom Ceramic Cooling System
Cornell unveils CeraPiper: customized ceramic pipes enabling innovative evaporative cooling.
| Dec 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM | College |
Cornell Welcomes Early Decision Admit Students
Cornell University welcomes its new Early Decision admit students.
| Dec 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM | College |
Cornell Scientists Uncover Hidden Plant Water Regulation
Cornell researchers uncover a plant water regulation mechanism for drought-resistant crops.
| Dec 18, 2025 at 1:40 PM | College |
Cornell Develops Crispy Beet Snacks Using Microwave Drying
Cornell AgriTech develops nutrient-preserving microwave method for crispy beet snacks.
| Dec 18, 2025 at 8:31 AM | College |
Cornell Advances Hemp-Based Construction in New York
Cornell pioneers hemp construction materials using innovative equipment for sustainable building.
| Dec 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM | College |
Cornell Hosts Summit on Energy Transition
Cornell hosts Sustainable Summit on New York energy transition and decarbonization initiatives.
| Dec 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM | College |