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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Results: Ithaca’s School Budget Overwhelmingly Passes
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Results: Ithaca’s School Budget Overwhelmingly Passes
On Tuesday, Ithaca’s voters approved the district’s proposed 2025-26 budget and elected two incumbents and two new members to the board of education, according to preliminary results released by the
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
TCAT Rolls Out Summer Service as New Buses and Staffing Boost Aim to Improve Reliability
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TCAT Rolls Out Summer Service as New Buses and Staffing Boost Aim to Improve Reliability
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) is set to roll out its summer service on May 25 as the organization’s leaders say they are in a good position
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Cornell Lists Historic President’s House For Sale at $2.5 Million
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Cornell Lists Historic President’s House For Sale at $2.5 Million
Cornell University listed the historic “Robin Hill” property at 511 Cayuga Heights Road, their official President’s House, for sale at $2.5 million on Thursday.
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Council Debates Historic Preservation Impact on Housing Crisis
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Council Debates Historic Preservation Impact on Housing Crisis
ITHACA, N.Y. — A proposal to place a moratorium on the creation or expansion of historic districts sparked an intense debate at the May 14 meeting of Common Council, with
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Ithaca’s Participatory Budgeting Pilot Launches with City Hall Plaza Project
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Ithaca’s Participatory Budgeting Pilot Launches with City Hall Plaza Project
ITHACA, N.Y. — The City of Ithaca is introducing its new participatory budgeting process through a small-scale redesign of City Hall Plaza. The pilot project aims to educate the public
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Election Guide: Seven Candidates, Four Seats on Ithaca’s Board of Education
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Election Guide: Seven Candidates, Four Seats on Ithaca’s Board of Education
Editor's note: a segment of this story stating that Karen Yearwood was a member of the Revenue Exploration Committee has been removed. She was not a member and the Times
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Fifth Ithaca School Cited by Education Department for Academic Underperformance
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Fifth Ithaca School Cited by Education Department for Academic Underperformance
Cayuga Heights Elementary is the latest of nearly half of the schools in the Ithaca City School District (ICSD) to be flagged by the New York State Education Department (NYSED)
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Ithaca Tenants Ramp Up Pressure for Rent Control As City Vacancy Study Stalls
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Ithaca Tenants Ramp Up Pressure for Rent Control As City Vacancy Study Stalls
ITHACA, N.Y. — With approximately 75% of Ithaca residents living in rental housing and the majority of those renters classified as cost burdened, the Ithaca Tenants Union (ITU) is pushing
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
The Ithaca Times: A New Chapter for a Community Institution
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The Ithaca Times: A New Chapter for a Community Institution
Last week, ownership of the Ithaca Times was transferred to Pathways to Equity, Inc., a​n ​​Ithaca-based non-profit organization. Jim Bilinski, publisher of the Times for over 50 years, since even
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Ithaca Planning Board Reviews Downsized Waters Edge Development
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Ithaca Planning Board Reviews Downsized Waters Edge Development
ITHACA, N.Y. — The long-anticipated Waters Edge development on Ithaca’s waterfront has been dramatically scaled back since it was first presented to the planning board, leaving members of the board
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Shared Kitchen Ithaca Opens to Expand Food Entrepreneurship Opportunities
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Shared Kitchen Ithaca Opens to Expand Food Entrepreneurship Opportunities
ITHACA, N.Y. — Shared Kitchen Ithaca, a new nonprofit organization offering a state-of-the-art shared-use commercial kitchen, is officially scheduled to open on May 8, providing small and emerging foo...
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Federal Agents Detain Farmworkers On Bus to Work, Union Says Immigrant Organizers Targeted
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Federal Agents Detain Farmworkers On Bus to Work, Union Says Immigrant Organizers Targeted
ALBION, N.Y. — Federal immigration agents stopped a bus of farmworkers on their way to work Friday morning and detained between 14 individuals, some of whom were leaders in a
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
At Least Six Cornell Students Have Had Visas Revoked By State Department
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At Least Six Cornell Students Have Had Visas Revoked By State Department
ITHACA, N.Y. — At least six international students at Cornell University have had their visas revoked, according to data obtained by the group We Are Higher Ed.
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Over $1 Billion of Cornell Federal Funding Frozen, Trump Officials Say
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Over $1 Billion of Cornell Federal Funding Frozen, Trump Officials Say
The Trump administration has put over $1 billion in funding on hold for Cornell as the university faces a federal investigation from the Department of Education over civil rights complaints.
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Tompkins County Legislators Push for Independent Investigation into NYSEG
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Tompkins County Legislators Push for Independent Investigation into NYSEG
Legislators in Tompkins County are calling on the New York State Legislature to commission an independent investigation into New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) as constituents repor...
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Affordable Senior Housing, Daycare Coming to Downtown Ithaca
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Affordable Housing, Daycare Coming to Downtown Ithaca
ITHACA — The Ithaca Common Council has approved the transfer of city-owned property at 205 West State Street to the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency (IURA), paving the way for a
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Ithaca to Adopt FEMA Flood Maps, Impacted Residents Must Buy Flood Insurance by June 18
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Ithaca to Adopt FEMA Flood Maps, Impacted Residents Must Buy Flood Insurance by June 18
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Ithaca Common Council voted unanimously on April 9 to advance legislation to align the city’s floodplain regulations with updated FEMA and New York State Department of
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Ithaca Reviews Revised Encampment Plan, Eyes Major Improvements for Southwest Park
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Ithaca Reviews Revised Encampment Plan, Eyes Major Improvements for Southwest Park
This article has been updated with information from the updated report presented to the Ithaca Common Council on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.ITHACA, N.Y — An updated draft report from Ithaca’s
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Ithaca Unions Demand Fair Wages as Cost of Living Soars
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Ithaca Unions Demand Fair Wages as Cost of Living Soars
Update Thursday, March 27: This story first appeared in the Wednesday, March 26 edition of the Ithaca Times. Since then, Cornell and the Graduate Students Union have reached a tentative
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Ithaca Carshare Celebrates One-Year Back On The Road, Plans Expansion
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Ithaca Carshare Celebrates One-Year Back On The Road, Plans Expansion
ITHACA, N.Y. — One year after relaunching operations, Ithaca Carshare has recorded over 11,000 bookings and helped community members travel more than 165,000 miles.
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Strike Unlikely as TCAT Workers and Management Reach Tentative Agreement www.ithaca.com/news/tompkin...
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Strike Unlikely as TCAT Workers and Management Reach Tentative Agreement
After lengthy negotiations and an overwhelmingly-approved strike authorization vote, Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) workers and management have reached a tentative agreement and have made a...
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
The Justice Department says that Momodou Taal’s visa was revoked on March 14, but they didn't notify Taal’s legal team until March 21, just four days before he was scheduled to appear in trial for his lawsuit against the Trump administration. www.ithaca.com/news/ithaca/...
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Momodou Taal’s Lawyers Notified of Visa Revocation Before Trial Against Trump Free Speech Violations
ITHACA, N.Y. — Momodou Taal’s student visa has been revoked by the Department of State, according to a Justice Department email sent to Taal’s legal team just four days before
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
When asked about the credibility of reports that federal agents could be trying to detain Taal before he can make his case against Trump in court, immigration attorney Eric Lee said, “Those reports are very credible.”
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Federal Agents Could Try to Detain Cornell Grad Momodou Taal Ahead of Court Hearing on Trump’s Free Speech Crackdowns
ITHACA, N.Y. — Days after filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration that challenges the constitutionality of two executive orders that violate free speech, Cornell graduate student Momodou Taa...
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Ithaca Common Council Approves $30,000 Municipal Fee Study to Examine Cost Recovery Model
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Ithaca Common Council Approves $30,000 Municipal Fee Study to Examine Cost Recovery Model
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Ithaca Common Council has approved a $30,000 contract for a municipal fee study to establish a framework for evaluating and adjusting city fees.
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Ithaca School District Proposes “Rollover” Tax Cap Budget
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Ithaca School District Proposes “Rollover” Tax Cap Budget
The Ithaca City School District (ICSD) has revealed preliminary budget numbers for the 2025-26 academic year. The district is proposing a “rollover” budget that meets the state tax cap, responding
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Library Place Tax Abatement Moves to New Ownership as Travis Hyde Faces Financial Strain
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Library Place Tax Abatement Moves to New Ownership as Travis Hyde Faces Financial Strain
On Wednesday, the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) made the unconventional decision to transfer the tax abatement for Library Place, a downtown luxury housing development, to the ...
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
West End Diorama Finds Permanent Home at Cherry Gallery
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West End Diorama Finds Permanent Home at Cherry Gallery
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Cherry Gallery will become the new long-term home of the West End Diorama, a meticulously crafted scale model that recreates Ithaca’s West End neighborhood as it
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
A Cornell professor and two graduate students have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging executive orders that unconstitutionally suppress free speech and threaten international students who criticize U.S. foreign policy
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Cornell Students Sue Trump Administration Over Free Speech Violations
ITHACA, N.Y. — A Cornell professor and two graduate students have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging executive orders that unconstitutionally suppress free speech and threat...
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Ithaca College Faces Federal Civil Rights Investigation Into Race-Based Scholarships
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Ithaca College Faces Federal Civil Rights Investigation Into Race-Based Scholarships
Amid federal pushback on DEI, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has opened an investigation into scholarships geared toward students of color at Ithaca College.
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) workers have overwhelmingly approved a strike authorization vote, with 84% of union members voting in favor, the United Auto Workers (UAW) TCAT Bargaining Team announced Wednesday.
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TCAT Workers Approve Strike Authorization Vote With 84% Support
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) workers have overwhelmingly approved a strike authorization vote, with 84% of union members voting in favor, the United Auto Workers (UAW) TCAT
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Cornell Students Demand University Do More to Protect Immigrants As Investigation into Handling of Gaza Protests Begins “Cornell has gone to such repressive measures that it has caused immigrant students to feel unsafe when taking any form of protest.”
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Cornell Students Demand University Do More to Protect Immigrants As Federal Investigation into Handling of Gaza Protests Begins
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell students are demanding that the university do more to protect the First Amendment rights of international students as President Donald Trump's administration continues its effor...
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced its investigation into Cornell University, along with dozens of other colleges and universities, over alleged antisemitic harassment and discrimination on Monday.
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Cornell Among Several Universities Under Federal Investigation Over Antisemitism Claims
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced its investigation into Cornell University, along with dozens of other colleges and universities, over alleged antisemitic harassmen...
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
The Ithaca Common Council advanced their Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) policy during a February meeting, where members debated about whether or not property owners should be required to live on-site and whether ADUs could be used as short-term rentals.
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Ithaca Common Council Advances Accessory Dwelling Unit Policy, Debates Key Provisions
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Ithaca Common Council took significant steps toward crafting an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) policy during a meeting on February 19, as members debated about whether or
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
The Ithaca Common Council recently voted to approve a new housing inspection fee structure, the first update since 2009. However some members voiced concerns about changes loweing costs for large landlords and increasing fees for smaller rental properties.
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Ithaca Approves Increased Housing Inspection Fees, Cost Recovery Amendment Fails
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Ithaca Common Council voted on March 5 to approve a new housing inspection fee structure, the first update to the structure since 2009.
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Despite its rich history and strong community identity, Ithaca lacks an official city flag. Benjamin Anderson, a Dryden resident, self proclaimed “flag activist” and civil engineering student at Clarkson University, is working to change that.
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Should Ithaca Have a Flag?
ITHACA, N.Y. — Despite its rich history and strong community identity, Ithaca lacks an official city flag. Benjamin Anderson, a Dryden resident, self proclaimed “flag activist” and civil engineering s...
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Free Tax Program at Tompkins County Public Library, Help Paying Taxes Before April 15
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Free Tax Program at Tompkins County Public Library, Help Paying Taxes Before April 15
ITHACA N.Y. — As the tax filing deadline of April 15 nears, the free tax preparation service at Tompkins County Public Library (TCPL) continues to provide critical assistance to residents
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
The living wage for a single adult in Tompkins County has surged to $24.82 per hour, a 34.5% increase from the 2023 figure of $18.45. While the upstate minimum wage just reached $15.50.
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Tompkins County Living Wage Jumps to $24.82, Driven By Increasing Housing Costs
ITHACA, N.Y. — The living wage for a single adult in Tompkins County has surged to $24.82 per hour, a 34.5% increase from the 2023 figure of $18.45, according to
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
The chili gods have announced the winners of the 27th annual downtown Ithaca Chili Cook-Off Peoples Choice Award: Chili McChiliface Best Meat Chili: Taverna Banfi Best Vegan/Vegetarian Chili: Moosewood Best Chili-Inspired Item: Cayuga Lake Creamery www.ithaca.com/news/ithaca/...
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Chili Cook-Off Crowns A New Chili King
ITHACA, N.Y. — The chili gods have officially announced the winners of the 27th annual downtown Ithaca Chili Cook-Off that took place in the Ithaca Commons on March 1. This
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Health Officials are urging residents to vaccinate against measles as cases spread across the United States and Canada. A 95% vaccination rate is needed to prevent outbreaks, but Tompkins County’s MMR vaccination rate for children ages 2-3 is only 85%.
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Tompkins County Health Officials Warn of Measles Risk, Urge Vaccination Amid Rising Cases
ITHACA, N.Y. — Health officials in Tompkins County are urging residents to vaccinate against measles as cases continue to rise across the United States and Canada.
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
New York’s Wildcat Correctional Officer Strike Continues, the New York Times has reported that seven inmates have died in the two weeks since the strike began. Criminal justice reform advocates warn of deteriorating conditions within state prisons.
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New York’s Wildcat Correctional Officer Strike Continues, Seven Inmates Dead in Two Weeks Since Strike Began
NEW YORK — A wildcat strike by correctional officers across New York state continues to escalate despite a mediated agreement that temporarily suspends key provisions of the Humane Alternatives to
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Energy Assistance Town Hall at GIAC Helps Residents With Utility Bills
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
For the eighth time, the City of Ithaca has come up short in its bid for New York State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant. However, The Town of Dryden was awarded a $4.5 million grant through the New York Forward program. www.ithaca.com/news/dryden/...
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Ithaca Denied DRI Grant for Eighth Time, But Dryden Wins New York Forward Funding
ITHACA, N.Y. — For the eighth time, Ithaca has come up short in its bid for New York State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant, as officials announced that Binghamton was
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
The Tompkins County Legislature voted 12-2 on Tuesday to approve a resolution authorizing the arming of designated probation officers, following months of policy development and community consultation.
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Tompkins County Legislature Approves Resolution to Arm Probation Officers Amid Public Safety Concerns
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Tompkins County Legislature voted 12-2 on Tuesday to approve a resolution authorizing the arming of designated probation officers, following months of policy development and communi...
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
As Ithaca continues to navigate the complexities of managing homeless encampments on city property, a newly established Advisory Committee on the Encampment Response Protocol has begun its work.
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Advisory Committee to Oversee Ithaca’s Homeless Encampment Response System
ITHACA, N.Y. — As Ithaca continues to navigate the complexities of managing homeless encampments on city property, a newly established Advisory Committee on the Encampment Response Protocol has begun ...
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Cornell Implements Hiring Freeze as Federal Funding Uncertainties Loom
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Cornell Implements Hiring Freeze as Federal Funding Uncertainties Loom
Cornell University has instituted a four-month hiring freeze during a time of “significant financial uncertainty,” citing potential cuts to research funding and changing tax legislation under the Trum...
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Josh Riley Backs Bill to Reduce Grocery Prices as Bird Flu Spreads, but Corporate Power Could Also Be Causing Increased Costs www.ithaca.com/news/ithaca/...
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Josh Riley Backs Bill to Reduce Grocery Prices as Bird Flu Spreads, but Corporate Power Could Also Be Causing Increased Costs
As cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continue to spread across New York, Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) has introduced a bipartisan bill to help farmers improve efforts to contain
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
TCAT workers unionized with UAW Local 2300 rallied outside of TCAT headquarters in Ithaca on Friday as contract negotiations with TCAT management continue. Workers say a strike is “very feasible.” www.ithaca.com/news/ithaca/...
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TCAT Workers Rally Amid Ongoing Contract Negotiations With Management
ITHACA, N.Y. — As contract negotiations between Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) workers and management continue, TCAT workers represented by UAW Local 2300 organized a rally outside TCAT hea...
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Maddy Vogel @maddyvogel.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
In Ithaca - Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) workers represented by @uaw.org Region 9 have been negotiating for a fair contract for three weeks without reaching an agreement with management. One worker tells me a strike is “very feasible” at this point. @ithacatimes.bsky.social
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Cornell University Joins Lawsuit to Block Trump-Ordered NIH Cuts “The Council on Governmental Relations has already called this brazen act a surefire way to cripple lifesaving research and innovation."
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Cornell University Joins Lawsuit to Block Trump-Ordered NIH Cuts
ITHACA, NY — Cornell University and 11 other research institutions have joined a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s directive to slash indirect cost reimbursements for federally funded res...
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The Ithaca Times @ithacatimes.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
U.S. Rep. Josh Riley (NY-19) Pushes Legislation to Restrict Musk’s DOGE Agency and Protect Taxpayer Data www.ithaca.com/news/ithaca/...
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Josh Riley Pushes Legislation to Restrict Musk’s DOGE Agency and Protect Taxpayer Data
The world's richest man and newest American oligarch is taking over the federal government in front of the world to see. Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
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