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Cornell activist told to surrender to ICE after lawsuit
Just days after suing the Trump administration, Cornell international student and pro-Palestine activist Momodou Taal was ordered to report to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to The Ithaca Voice. Taal’s lawsuit, filed March 15, ... more
Ithaca police search for missing vulnerable adult last seen in October
The Ithaca Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a vulnerable adult who has been missing for five months. Marcus K. Turner, 32, was last seen in the city of Ithaca on ... more
Tompkins County housing projects receive $10.8M in state funds
New York State is investing $10.8 million in affordable housing developments in Tompkins County, with $7.1 million allocated to Ithaca’s Meadow on Seneca and $3.7 million for the Freese Road Apartments in Dryden. The funding ... more
Tompkins County home prices surge 26.6% in a year
The median home price in Tompkins County reached $481,000 in February, marking a 7.3% increase from the previous month and a 26.6% jump from last year. The price per square foot rose to $201, with ... more
Cornell warns of thefts at fraternity, sorority houses
Cornell University officials have reported a pattern of thefts targeting fraternity and sorority houses near campus, following a recent burglary at Kappa Kappa Gamma on March 17. Three suspects entered through an unlocked window and ... more
Tompkins Build program offers pathway into construction careers
Tompkins Build – Pathways to Apprenticeship is launching in Tompkins County, providing high school graduates and career changers with hands-on training for well-paying union construction jobs. Participants earn wages while gaining industry certifications and essential ... more
Ithaca apartment complex secures $7M state grant
The Meadow on Seneca, a new affordable housing complex in Ithaca, has received over $7 million from New York State as part of a $270 million initiative to develop affordable housing statewide. Located at 116 ... more
Library Place tax abatement transferred amid ownership change
The Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) approved the transfer of Library Place’s $5.32 million tax abatement to new owner Park Grove Realty after financial struggles forced developer Travis Hyde Properties to sell the luxury ... more
Cornell women’s lacrosse rolls past Binghamton
After a slow start, the Cornell women's lacrosse team scored the final four goals of the first half and set some records along the way to a 20-9 victory over Binghamton on Tuesday afternoon at ... more
Thunderstorms leave thousands without power across Finger Lakes and Central New York: Latest outage numbers
A line of thunderstorms associated with a cold front moved through the Finger Lakes and Central New York during the afternoon hours on Sunday, downing trees, damaging structures, and causing flash flooding. Fallen trees took ... more
Crews rescue injured person from Ithaca gorge
Rescue crews saved a person who fell into Six Mile Creek near a 60-foot dam in Ithaca on Saturday evening. Firefighters spent two hours navigating the difficult terrain, using multiple rope systems to reach the ... more
NYS 4-H Animal Crackers event set for May 3
Cornell University’s 4-H Animal Science Program will host the annual NYS 4-H Animal Crackers event on May 3, 2025, offering hands-on learning experiences for youth ages 8 to 12 in dairy, goats, poultry, and rabbits ... more
Cornell scholars sue Trump administration over crackdown on pro-Palestinian speech
A Cornell professor and two graduate students have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging that recent executive orders targeting international students engaged in pro-Palestinian activism violate the First Amendment. The lawsuit, filed Saturday ... more
Kirst becomes Cornell’s all-time leading goal scorer in win over Princeton
CJ Kirst became Cornell's all-time leading goal scorer and the Big Red men's lacrosse team got its Ivy League season off to a great start with a 15-10 victory over No. 2 Princeton on Saturday ... more
Cornell Fashion Collective show celebrates creativity and diversity
Cornell’s 41st annual Fashion Collective runway show, set for March 22, will showcase the talent of 180 student designers, models, and organizers. This year, the event embraces creative freedom with no overarching theme, allowing designers ... more
Cornell unveils first Level 3 EV fast charger
Cornell University celebrated the launch of its first Level 3 electric vehicle fast-charging station on March 11, marking a major step toward campus sustainability. Spearheaded by the Abruña Energy Initiative (AEI), the station will initially ... more
NY schools under federal civil rights investigation
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating 45 colleges and universities, including Cornell University and NYU, for alleged Civil Rights Act violations. The probe focuses on partnerships with The Ph.D. Project, a nonprofit aimed at ... more
Cortland Standard shuts down after 157 years
The Cortland Standard, a fixture on Main Street for over a century and a half, has printed its final edition, citing financial struggles. The family-owned newspaper announced Thursday it will file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, ... more
Lansing woman charged with felony DWI in Seneca County
A Lansing woman was arrested on a felony DWI charge following a traffic stop in the Town of Tyre, according to Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson. Deputies arrested 44-year-old Melissa Ipson on March 11 after ... more
