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 |
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 |