Frost advisory in effect Thursday morning

County legislature candidate forum focuses on affordability, development, and living wage

Local environmental activist Yvonne Taylor receives Grist 50 Climate Leaders Award

New Roots Charter School expands with middle school program

Common Council is now considering a concrete proposal for the long-awaited unarmed co-response model to work with local police.

Obituary: Robert L. Stull

Weather: Dry, mild and picture perfect all week ITHACA, N.Y. -- Following last week's rainy weather, it's back to our drier daily grind. High pressure remains in control for the week ahead, so this will be one of the very rare instances of a forecast with no precipitation in it. The weather will…

By Sunday afternoon, remember these words: If you're in line for apple cider donuts, stay in line.

A bug’s life: The larval samples that gauge the health of local creeks

The Triphammer Marketplace has sold, but its new ownership pledges to maintain the shopping center's local spirit.

Obituary: Carol Rubenstein

Tompkins Cortland Community College is looking to sell four of its student dorms, despite recent enrollment rebounds.

A new seven-story Collegetown midrise on College Avenue was given approval by the Planning Board Tuesday night.

Obituary: Mark King

Local business orgs to host local candidate forum

A man whose disappearance prompted a major search effort around Buttermilk Falls earlier this month was found safe.

Rep. Josh Riley votes to condemn violence, honor conservative pundit Charlie Kirk ITHACA, N.Y. — U.S. Rep Josh Riley was among the 95 Democrats who voted in favor of a bipartisan resolution condemning political violence and honoring the life and legacy of conservative pundit Charlie Kirk. Kirk was…

New business, Old Steel: bike shop celebrates circularity at grand opening

A tenant and former employee at the troubled Asteri Ithaca building said he plans to file a lawsuit alleging the building’s owner committed wage theft.

Gallery: Ithaca’s musical talent on display for Porchfest 2025

Ithaca schools win federal grant to “review and enhance” school meals

Cornell freshman dies in suspected underage drinking incident

Two car collision briefly disrupts Porchfest, no major injuries reported

Weather: Warmer if wetter conditions for most of the week ITHACA, N.Y. -- For those of you out strolling Porchfest in Fall Creek today or looking to get some yard work done, it will be pleasant close to the weekend. However, an expansive storm system will make things more unsettled for much of the…

Preview: Ithaca is Porches during Porchfest 2025 ITHACA, N.Y. — On most days, some Ithaca porches are capable only of producing the odd creak or squeak, maybe a wind chime if you’re lucky. This Sunday is an exception as over 160 artists and bands take to dozens of tiny, creaky stages around Fall…

Ithaca teachers protest, deliver petition amid union negotiation delay

Local officials push back against state directive that could double sewer rates ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins County municipalities have signed a letter addressed to the New York State Department of Conservation (DEC) opposing a state directive that they say would significantly increase the cost of…

Rochester-based organization to run future homeless shelter

State officials will hold hearing on reparations for Black New Yorkers

City releases first glimpse into Climate Action Plan

Obituary: Nancy O'Brien

Tompkins County's new Center of Government has been discussed for years. Finally, there are glimpses of what it may look like.

Obituary: LuAnne Reynolds

Weather: Dry, warm weather continues through week ITHACA, N.Y. -- If you're out and about this afternoon or perhaps you have some mid-week plans, rain will be the least of your worries. High pressure will maintain a firm grip on Ithaca's weather through the week alongside seasonably mild to warm…

Cornell University Police Chief Anthony Bellamy will be IPD's newest deputy chief.

Cornell University is proposing an addition to its veterinarian hospital offerings with a new aviary for rehabbing large birds.

Environmentalists sound alarm as plan to convert Cayuga Power Plant to data center advances ITHACA, N.Y. — An ambitious but divisive plan has emerged for the long-term future of the Cayuga Power Plant in Lansing, which has remained murky in the six years since its last days as a coal-fired…

Tompkins County has been placed on drought watch, along with dozens more counties in Upstate New York.

Emails between Tompkins County Sheriff Derek Osborne and federal officials from January shed more light on the circumstances around the ICE raid that detained Jesus Romero-Hernandez in Ithaca.

A man from Newfield was arrested and charged with manslaughter and negligent homicide in connection to a child's death in June 2024.

Ithaca school board extends superintendent contract amid backlash

There has been a heavy police search presence around Buttermilk Falls State Park this week, but NYSP said the public is not in danger.

A proposed $1.3M tax break inspires wave of local scrutiny

Some police officers in New York State drove drunk. They crashed their official vehicles and hit other motorists. They arrived at work reeking of alcohol. And yet, they sometimes evaded criminal punishment, an investigation by The New York Times and New York Focus found.

A proposal that would remove the ability for employers in the city of Ithaca to terminate workers without stating a cause has already started to attract controversy.

Man airlifted to hospital after hit and run on Ithaca’s West End ITHACA, N.Y. — An Ithaca man required an airlift to a local trauma center after he was struck by a car Friday night, police said. The driver reportedly fled the scene. The man was near the intersection of West Buffalo Street and…

Weather: Another dry stretch with mild temps this week ITHACA, N.Y. -- Perhaps you have some hiking you've been meaning to do, or you have some fall mums you want to get planted. Maybe you've been looking for one last cabin weekend or you've got a football game to see in-person. For all this, the…

Man charged with sex offense against 13-year old

A spoofed email account claiming to be Cornell president Michael Kotlikoff issued threats to the campus community Thursday, specifically targeting Jewish and LGBTQ students.

Mother struck by driver while walking son to music class