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
Ithaca proposes zoning changes to Collegetown area, allowing taller buildings
The City of Ithaca is considering amendments to the Collegetown Area Form Districts, which would allow taller buildings, reduce setback requirements, and rezone certain parcels to improve zoning compliance. The Common Council will hold a ... more
Ithaca announces spring street cleaning, warns of parking enforcement
The City of Ithaca’s Department of Public Works will kick off its annual spring street cleaning on March 31, urging residents to prepare by clearing debris from tree lawns before the scheduled cleanups. Officials are ... more
Southern Tier mural initiative seeks artists for climate-themed projects
A new mural initiative is calling on artists across the Southern Tier to help bring climate and justice-focused artwork to their communities. The Thriving Futures Mural Initiative, a collaboration between Smart Energy Choices and Ithaca ... more
Ithaca police launch officer wellness program with Cayuga Health
The Ithaca Police Department is partnering with Cayuga Health System and the Community Justice Center to introduce a new officer wellness initiative focused on nutrition and stress management. The program, developed as part of the ... more
Astronomer Vera Rubin honored on U.S. quarter
Dr. Vera Rubin, a Cornell graduate whose research confirmed the existence of dark matter, will be featured on a U.S. quarter as part of the American Women Quarters Program, according to Cornellians. The U.S. Mint ... more
Lansing advances Greenway trail project
Lansing’s Trails Working Group is moving forward with the Greenway project, a multi-use trail connecting key community hubs like town hall, schools, senior housing, and local businesses. The group plans to commission feasibility studies and ... more
Protesters arrested during peaceful walkout at Cornell University
At least 16 students and community members were arrested or detained on Monday during a peaceful walkout at Cornell University’s Ithaca campus. The demonstration, organized by Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at Cornell, protested ... more
Cornell Engineering to expand with $100M alumni gift
Billionaire and Cornell alumnus Dave Duffield has committed $100 million to expand Cornell’s Engineering College, marking the school’s largest donation. The project, set to begin this year and finish by 2027, will add over 130,000 ... more
Cornell warned over treatment of Jewish students
The U.S. Department of Education has warned Cornell University and 59 other institutions that they must take stronger action to protect Jewish students from antisemitic harassment or face enforcement measures. The schools, under investigation for ... more
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