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.
| Jun 24, 2026 at 10:20 PM |
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.
| Jun 24, 2026 at 10:20 PM |
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.
| Jun 24, 2026 at 10:20 PM |
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.
| Jun 24, 2026 at 10:20 PM |
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.
| Jun 22, 2026 at 10:20 PM |
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.
| Jun 22, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
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.
| Jun 22, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
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.
| Jun 22, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
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.
| Jun 22, 2026 at 6:20 PM |
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.
| Jun 22, 2026 at 4:20 PM |
Ithaca Festival thanks volunteers for 49th event success
Organizers said volunteers helped make the 49th Annual Ithaca Festival a “huge success.” They also invited people to volunteer for the 50th Annual festival.
| Jun 22, 2026 at 4:20 PM |
Ithaca Festival raises $500 at Liquid State disco fundraiser
Ithaca Festival said it raised over $500 during a disco fundraiser at Liquid State on Saturday, May 30. The group credited community support and thanked the DJs and the venue.
| Jun 22, 2026 at 4:20 PM |
State Theatre Recaps Benefit My State 2026 Concert
State Theatre of Ithaca shared a recap video for Benefit My State 2026: Our State, Our Sound: 90s Edition, saying the event was a month ago. The post thanks performers, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees.
| Jun 22, 2026 at 4:20 PM |
Ithaca College Sends Father’s Day Greetings
Ithaca College posted a Father’s Day message to fathers and father figures in the IC community. The post was shared on Facebook.
| Jun 22, 2026 at 4:20 PM |
Ithaca Free Clinic Schedules June Cooking Classes
The Ithaca Free Clinic says it will run two cooking classes in June on the 22nd and 24th. Participants will cook and eat a meal together and receive a Walmart Grocery gift card for recipe ingredients.
| Jun 22, 2026 at 4:20 PM |
Ithaca Free Clinic Schedules June Cooking Classes
The Ithaca Free Clinic will hold two cooking classes in June, offering two quick, healthy meal sessions on the 22nd and 24th. Participants will eat the meal they cook and receive a Walmart Grocery gift card for ingredients.
| Jun 22, 2026 at 4:20 PM |
Ithaca Farmers Market invites Sunday 10-to-3 visits
Ithaca Farmers Market says people can stop by the Sunday market between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The market will feature new harvests, new flavors on menus, and final finishing touches from artisans.
| Jun 22, 2026 at 4:20 PM |
Ithaca Farmers Market posts Saturday and Sunday hours
The Ithaca Farmers Market says it will be open between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Sundays. The post encourages people to come see what is fresh and new.
| Jun 22, 2026 at 4:20 PM |
Ithaca schools closed for Juneteenth recess
The Ithaca City School District said there is no school on Friday, June 19, for Juneteenth recess. The district pointed families to its ICSD calendar for details.
| Jun 19, 2026 at 6:20 PM |
Ithaca Mayor Joins Final Friday Celebration
The Ithaca City School District held its final Friday Morning Celebration for the school year. Students, staff, and families recognized achievements and welcomed Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo.
| Jun 19, 2026 at 6:20 PM |
Tompkins County Library Adds Seats to Tween Role Playing Game
The Tompkins County Public Library in Ithaca says two seats opened for its June table top role playing game for tweens and teens. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, from 1-4 p.m.
| Jun 19, 2026 at 6:20 PM |
Tompkins County Library Promotes Secret Entrance Signup
The Tompkins County Public Library in Ithaca, New York, posted an invitation to use a “secret Library entrance.” The post also says people can read books, have snacks, and help support the library by signing up below.
| Jun 19, 2026 at 6:20 PM |
Terance signs with Laborers Local 785 in Ithaca
Terance, a Tompkins Build graduate, held a signing ceremony to join Laborers Local 785. The program was sponsored by LeChase Construction, organizers said.
| Jun 19, 2026 at 6:20 PM |
IAED Holds Tompkins Build Graduation in Ithaca
IAED held a Tompkins Build graduation ceremony at Stewart Park in Ithaca on May 15, honoring 14 Spring 2026 graduates. The 11-week paid training program included five industry-recognized certifications, with four graduates accepted into union apprenticeships.
| Jun 19, 2026 at 6:20 PM |
Ithaca Fire Department mourns Lt. Thomas Condzella
The Ithaca Fire Department said it is keeping Lt. Thomas Condzella’s family and friends in its thoughts. The department thanked him for his service and wrote, “Rest in peace.”
| Jun 19, 2026 at 6:20 PM |
Ithaca Fire Department Honors Firefighters’ Five-Year Mark
The Ithaca Fire Department congratulated four firefighters for reaching the five-year service mark over the past month. The honorees were T. Lauper, Husson, Baker, and Cook.
| Jun 19, 2026 at 6:20 PM |
Tompkins County Proclaims June 19 as Juneteenth
The Tompkins County Legislature proclaimed June 19 as Juneteenth in Tompkins County and urged residents to take part in community celebrations. The proclamation was presented to Southside Community Center youth ahead of the center’s Juneteenth Festival block party on June 20.
| Jun 19, 2026 at 4:20 PM |
Voters urged to pick America250 election sticker designs
Tompkins County Board of Elections said people can vote now through July 12 for election sticker designs tied to the #America250 theme. The board thanked 169 students who submitted designs and their parents and teachers.
| Jun 19, 2026 at 4:20 PM |
YMCA plans summer bike tour Aug. 1
The YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County will host a summer bike tour on Saturday, August 1st. The tour supports membership and program scholarships in two communities.
| Jun 19, 2026 at 4:20 PM |
YMCA raises $25,000 at Trumansburg Golf Classic
The YMCA of Ithaca & Tompkins County said it raised over $25,000 at the 34th Annual Golf Classic at Trumansburg Golf Club. The YMCA said the money will help children access quality youth programs year-round, including adaptive programs and childcare.
| Jun 19, 2026 at 4:20 PM |
Ithaca College Says Alumni Returned Home
Ithaca College posted that alumni returned home last weekend. The school said “All roads lead back to Ithaca.”
| Jun 19, 2026 at 4:20 PM |
Ithaca College Highlights Dan Wisniewski Audiobook Career
Ithaca College said Dan Wisniewski ’17 is an award-winning audiobook actor with more than 300 titles on Audible. The post credits his musical theatre degree and love of fantasy books for his audiobook work.
| Jun 19, 2026 at 4:20 PM |
Tompkins County ends medication drop-off June 22, 2026
The Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office will stop accepting unused or unwanted medications after June 22, 2026. Residents are told to use participating pharmacies and healthcare facilities instead.
| Jun 19, 2026 at 2:20 PM |
Cornell issues severe weather shelter-in-place alert in Ithaca
Cornell University issued a CornellALERT for its Ithaca campus. The university said people should take shelter immediately in a permanent building.
| Jun 18, 2026 at 6:20 PM |
Ithaca to Offer Free Stewart Park Carousel June 19
The City of Ithaca says the Stewart Park Carousel will be free for all on Friday, June 19, with sponsorship from the Workforce Diversity Advisory Committee in honor of Juneteenth. The Splash Pad will also open for the season the same day.
| Jun 17, 2026 at 12:20 AM |
TCAT launches eRide Ithaca electric microtransit pilot
TCAT officially launched eRide Ithaca, an electric microtransit pilot program. The program is designed to fill transportation gaps in some of Ithaca’s most vulnerable neighborhoods.
| Jun 17, 2026 at 12:20 AM |
Watkins Glen Honors Vickio and Westervelt at ESPN Awards
Two Watkins Glen Central School District community members were honored at the ESPN Ithaca Night of Champions awards ceremony on Sunday evening. Rachel Vickio was named Female Athlete of the Year, and Jason Westervelt was named Outstanding Coach for girls swimming and diving.
| Jun 15, 2026 at 2:20 PM |
Ithaca Seeks Community Input on Zoning Code
The City of Ithaca is updating its Zoning Code and is asking residents to complete a community survey. People can scan a QR code or visit https://www.zoneithaca.com/.
| Jun 13, 2026 at 4:20 AM |
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Northeast Pennsylvania, Central NY
The National Weather Service issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch #315 for parts of Central New York and Northeast Pennsylvania until 10:00 PM EDT. The watch includes areas around Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Binghamton, Syracuse, and Ithaca.
| Jun 12, 2026 at 12:21 AM |
Ithaca to Host Free Tax Credit Home Workshop Tonight
The City of Ithaca is hosting a free workshop on the NYS Historic Homeownership Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program tonight. The session will explain how residents could save 20% on eligible home repairs and upgrades.
| Jun 11, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Cornell thanks Reunion attendees as weekend ends
Cornell University thanked Reunion attendees in Ithaca Reports as the weekend ended, saying "our hearts are full of memories — new and old," and urging readers to "Lift the chorus, speed it onward" with the hashtag #CornellReunion.
| Jun 8, 2026 at 12:21 AM |
Cornell Reunion Underway as Alumni Gather in Ithaca
Cornell University says Reunion events are underway across Beebe Lake, the Arts Quad and Schoellkopf Field in Ithaca, with the campus inviting attendees to “Let's lift the chorus — together.”
| Jun 5, 2026 at 10:20 PM |
Cornell alumni invited to virtual 1926 reunion journey
Cornell University is inviting alumni to celebrate #CornellReunion with a virtual journey back to 1926, letting them flip through the 1926 Cornellian to see how iconic landmarks have stood the test of time.
| Jun 4, 2026 at 4:20 PM |
Cornell Reunion Weekend Underway; Johnson Museum of Art Open
Cornell University in Ithaca says Reunion Weekend is underway and urges visitors to visit the free Cornell Botanic Gardens and Johnson Museum of Art, which are open to the public.
| Jun 4, 2026 at 2:20 AM |
Cornell Summer Session Opens in Ithaca
Cornell University in Ithaca says the Cornell Summer Session begins today, drawing students from around the world to flexible courses and an Ithaca experience, with registration at sce.cornell.edu.
| Jun 2, 2026 at 6:20 AM |
E&V Energy Launches 24-Hour HVAC Service
E&V Energy provides 24/7 HVAC and generator services across New York.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Six Mile Creek Vineyard hosts John Simon and Friends Sunday
Six Mile Creek Vineyard in Ithaca, N.Y., will host John Simon and Friends this Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m., inviting attendees to bring dancing shoes as staff promise to take care of guests.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Ithaca, Tompkins County secure $250,000 for energy projects
Tompkins County and the City of Ithaca have secured $250,000 for Phase I of the Municipal Investment Fund grant to accelerate local deployment of clean, safe, reliable energy projects.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Cornell ILR study: It's OK to respond to rudeness
ITHACA, N.Y. — A new Cornell University ILR School study suggests it may be OK to respond to someone who has treated you or your team rudely.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
5.5 million wild bees live under Ithaca cemetery, study says
Ithaca, N.Y.—A study published in Apidologie describes a novel method for counting bees and estimates about 5.5 million wild, ground-nesting Andrena regularis living in a 1.5-acre area beneath East Lawn Cemetery, highlighting cemeteries as biodiversity preserves and the bees’ vital role in pollinating New York apples.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Cornell Honors Memorial Day, Pays Tribute to Fallen Service Members
Cornell University paused on Memorial Day to remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to the nation and to join communities nationwide in reflecting on their sacrifice and expressing gratitude.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Thunder of Atlantic Sturgeon Spawning Detected in Hudson River
ITHACA, N.Y. — Researchers confirmed that the thunderous sounds heard under the Hudson River come from Atlantic sturgeon during spawning, a finding published in Endangered Species Research in 2025, with additional underwater recorders deployed in protected and unprotected spawning areas.
| May 29, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Cornell ROTC Produces First Mustang Officers.
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell seniors were commissioned as officers in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Space Force during May ceremonies, including the college’s first two “mustangs,” Sidney Anop and Juan Rodriguez, who began their service as enlisted personnel.
| May 28, 2026 at 3:11 PM | College |
Ithaca Sets Rules for The Commons During Fest
The City of Ithaca released guidelines for The Commons in downtown Ithaca to keep the space safe, clean and welcoming, including no smoking or vaping, no biking, skating or riding scooters, no amplified music outside approved events, alcohol only at specially permitted events, and pets leashed with cleanup, with a reminder to be kind and respectful as Ithaca Fest begins.
| May 28, 2026 at 12:26 PM | Gov |
Cornell honors Class of 2026 doctoral recipients
Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., congratulated the Class of 2026 doctoral recipients in a post praising their dedication and welcoming them into the scholarly community.
| May 28, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Cornell Reunion set for June 4-7 in Ithaca.
Cornell University in Ithaca says Reunion weekend is June 4-7, with events for everyone and the schedule available online for alumni.
| May 27, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Geneva Third-Graders Tour Ithaca Sciencenter
Geneva City Schools said third graders visited the Ithaca Sciencenter for hands-on science exploration and collaboration, a day highlighted in a district post that included hashtags such as #GenevaCSD and #STEMEducation.
| May 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM | Schools |
Cornell Class of 2026 Graduates Aim to Advance Democracy
Ithaca, N.Y.—Cornell University conferred more than 8,000 degrees to its Class of 2026 during two rainy commencement ceremonies at Schoellkopf Field, as President Michael I. Kotlikoff urged graduates to advance the unfinished work of American democracy.
| May 23, 2026 at 7:46 PM | College |
Jane Lynch urges Cornell seniors to shed fear, be kind
Ithaca, N.Y. — Jane Lynch, MFA ’84, delivered the Senior Convocation address at Barton Hall on May 21, urging Cornell’s Class of 2026 to overcome fear, reject cultural memes and be kind and generous.
| May 22, 2026 at 4:15 PM | College |
Ithaca offices closed for Memorial Day; trash pickup delayed
Ithaca city offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day and reopen Tuesday, May 26, with trash collection delayed by one day for the rest of the week, meaning Monday’s pickup moves to Tuesday and Tuesday’s to Wednesday.
| May 21, 2026 at 4:34 PM | Gov |
Cornell's McGraw Hall rebuild yields classroom reuse
Cornell University's McGraw Hall is being rebuilt from the inside out as workers uncover discoveries and faculty reuse and study building materials in the classroom.
| May 15, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Cornell invites well-wishes for finals
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University invites the public to wish Cornellians luck on their final exams.
| May 9, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Ithaca invites public to zoning code update meeting
Ithaca is updating its Zoning Code and invites the public to attend the first public meeting on May 19, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Ithaca Downtown Conference Center, 116 E. Green St., with families welcome and more information available from the city and Zone Ithaca; the project is partially funded by the NYS Department of State Environmental Protection Fund.
| May 8, 2026 at 12:32 PM | Gov |
Cornell study identifies protein that clears manganese from brain
ITHACA, N.Y. — A Cornell University study identifies a protein that helps flush excess manganese from the brain, a finding that could aid workers exposed to the metal and people with rare genetic mutations affecting manganese handling.
| May 7, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Casey Jones Lauds Big Red After First Season as Coach
ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — Casey Jones, in his first season as the Big Red men's ice hockey coach, says the team made good strides with a young roster, noting Ivy League titles in 2012 and 2020 and NCAA appearances in 2003 and 2012.
| May 6, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
New York Times Reporter, Cornell Dean Discuss Presidents, Journalism
New York Times White House correspondent Zolan Kanno-Youngs discusses covering multiple U.S. administrations, the craft of journalism and his reporting on immigration, homeland security, criminal justice and inequality with Cornell College of Arts and Sciences Dean Peter John Loewen in a piece from Ithaca Reports.
| May 1, 2026 at 2:31 PM | College |
Ithaca seeks members for Landmarks Preservation Commission
The City of Ithaca is inviting residents to apply to join the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission to help create a livable, healthy and equitable city, with applications submitted through the ViewPoint Cloud portal and more information on the city's website.
| May 1, 2026 at 10:55 AM | Gov |
Cornell Reports Glorious April in Ithaca
Cornell University in Ithaca said April was glorious to view.
| Apr 30, 2026 at 8:39 AM | College |
Cornell Revisits Reader Advice as Finals Near
Cornell University in Ithaca says finals are near and it is revisiting reader-submitted advice from the end of last semester, inviting readers to check the link in the comments.
| Apr 28, 2026 at 2:15 PM | College |
Stewart Park Carousel to Open May 22 in Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Stewart Park Carousel opens May 22 for the season and will run 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. this summer, operating weekends and holidays May 22–June 21 and Tuesday through Sunday and holidays June 22–Labor Day, with free days in May and June and new sensory-friendly rides with no music and slower spinning, plus the first ride of each hour at the top of the hour; more information at stewartpark.org/carousel.
| Apr 28, 2026 at 12:32 PM | Gov |
Ithaca mayor forms four ad hoc advisory committees
Ithaca, N.Y. — Mayor Robert Cantelmo announced four new ad hoc advisory committees to give residents a direct line to share ideas and solutions on challenges facing the city, focusing on Housing Quality and Affordability, Arts and Culture, Business and Workforce Development, and Transportation and Transit, with committees designed to be flexible, fast-moving and impactful, and applications due by June 1, 2026.
| Apr 28, 2026 at 11:34 AM | Gov |
Hodgkin Lymphoma Cells Are Immune Cells Stuck in Identity Crisis
Weill Cornell Medicine researchers say Hodgkin lymphoma cells are immune cells stuck in an identity crisis, with Reed-Sternberg cells representing B cells halted during maturation and revealing the cancer as a failure of development with potential new diagnostic biomarkers.
| Apr 28, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Ithaca launches CivicSend digital updates platform
The City of Ithaca announced CivicSend, a digital communication platform that lets residents sign up for customized updates delivered to their inbox on topics including City Manager updates, actions of the Common Council, employment, parks and recreation, planning and development, public safety, roads, sidewalks and infrastructure, sustainability and youth programming.
| Apr 24, 2026 at 3:49 PM | Gov |
Transfer Students Find Belonging at Cornell
A Cornell University report follows four College of Human Ecology students as they navigate transferring to Ithaca, building community, pursuing research and studying abroad, and seeking belonging.
| Apr 24, 2026 at 1:44 PM | College |
Ithaca awarded $10 million DRI grant
Ithaca received a $10 million grant from New York State's Downtown Revitalization Initiative to revitalize the MLK Jr. Street and West State Street corridors and bolster Downtown Ithaca and The Commons, a plan shaped by extensive public engagement and collaboration with project sponsors.
| Apr 23, 2026 at 2:03 PM | Gov |
Ithaca to Install New Smart Water Meters; Appointments Required
Ithaca officials say East National Water, LLC will install new smart water meter radios at no cost to residents, with about a one-hour appointment at each home, installers in uniform carrying photo ID and requiring someone 18 or older to be home; residents can schedule by calling East National Water or online using a five-digit code from their mailing label.
| Apr 23, 2026 at 12:36 PM | Gov |
Cornell reports glimpse of spring blooms; more buds expected
Cornell University in Ithaca offered a glimpse of this spring's blooms and said more buds are on the way.
| Apr 23, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Ithaca to Plant Three Arbor Day Trees Friday
The City of Ithaca invites the public to Arbor Day tree planting Friday, April 24, at 1 p.m., rain or shine, along the Waterfront Trail at Cass Park, sponsored by the Ithaca Garden Club, where three trees will be planted and the mayor will read the Arbor Day proclamation, with parking available across the street.
| Apr 22, 2026 at 4:56 PM | Gov |
Cornell Students' Methane Sensor Aids Mangrove Restoration
Sixteen months after launching a low-cost, portable methane sensor to measure emissions from water bodies for mangrove restoration, Cornell University researchers deployed the sensors in Colombia with the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability and the Environmental Defense Fund, supporting global greenhouse gas assessments and mangrove reforestation.
| Apr 22, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Cornell Reports Peaceful, Serene Spring Regardless of Weather
Cornell University in Ithaca says spring is filled with peaceful moments and serene beauty regardless of the weather.
| Apr 19, 2026 at 9:41 AM | College |
Cornell Botanic Gardens featured in Ithaca spring report
ITHACA, N.Y. — A Cornell University report says no spring is complete without visiting the Cornell Botanic Gardens.
| Apr 17, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Ithaca Seeks Volunteers for Neriton Fire Co. 9
The City of Ithaca is inviting residents to volunteer with Neriton Fire Co. 9, the volunteer unit of the Ithaca Fire Department, which has served the City and Town of Ithaca for more than 200 years and is now recruiting for fire police, with details available by email at IFDvolunteer@cityofithaca.org, by phone at (607) 272-1234, or on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/Neritoncompany9.
| Apr 14, 2026 at 3:02 PM | Gov |
Ithaca closes Seneca Street Parking Garage due to safety concerns
The City of Ithaca has closed the Seneca Street Parking Garage effective immediately for public safety after reports of falling concrete and severe facade deterioration, with surrounding sidewalks and the TCAT bus stop closed, monthly permit holders urged to relocate to the Green Street Parking Garage where permits will be honored, vehicles limited to the Tioga Street exit with no new entries, and a third-party engineering review planned.
| Apr 10, 2026 at 3:58 PM | Gov |
Ithaca launches redesigned website and CivicSend platform
The City of Ithaca has launched a redesigned municipal website along with a new CivicSend digital communication platform to make it easier for residents, businesses and community partners to access information, complete tasks and stay informed, with signups available on the city’s website.
| Apr 8, 2026 at 2:23 PM | Gov |
Cornell vintage photos capture campus spring after winter
Cornell University in Ithaca says it has a collection of vintage photos from the late 1990s and early 2000s that show the campus emerging from winter with flowers, frisbees and fresh air.
| Apr 8, 2026 at 11:14 AM | College |
RIT women's tennis tops Ithaca in tight match
RIT's women's tennis team defeated Ithaca in a tight match Saturday.
| Apr 4, 2026 at 8:02 PM | College |
Cayuga County Health Department offers free breastfeeding support
The Cayuga County Health Department says free breastfeeding education and consultations with Certified Lactation Counselors are available locally, with resources including the Maternal Child Health Program, WIC, Upstate University’s Breastfeeding Medicine Program at Community Hospital, Children’s Health Specialists in Auburn and online help.
| Apr 3, 2026 at 2:01 PM | Community |
Cornell quotes Carl Sagan on Pale Blue Dot
Cornell University in Ithaca quoted Carl Sagan, a professor there, with his line urging readers to see Earth as home.
| Apr 3, 2026 at 1:23 PM | College |
Ithaca Mayor Discusses Downtown Revitalization, Community Needs
The City of Ithaca invites readers to watch an Ithaca Reports interview with Mayor Robert G. Cantelmo about downtown revitalization and community needs.
| Mar 30, 2026 at 3:58 PM | Gov |
Acoustic Resonance Cleans Vegetables 90% Better, Study Finds.
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University researchers say a bubble bath with a constant acoustic drone that resonates bubbles could be the most chemical-free, gentle method to clean agricultural produce, with vegetables about 90% cleaner than nonresonant bubbles in a March 25 study in the journal Droplet.
| Mar 30, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
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 |