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

Ithaca Closes City Facilities amid Winter Emergency

City facilities close Monday amid snow emergency; essential services continue.

Jan 25, 2026 at 6:29 PM Gov

Cornell Men's Hockey Beats Harvard at Home

Cornell hockey beats Harvard in a lively home game at Lynah Rink.

Jan 25, 2026 at 1:14 PM College

Ithaca Prepares for Snowstorm Amid Freezing Temps

Ithaca braces for winter storm, enforcing odd-even parking and road safety measures.

Jan 23, 2026 at 4:48 PM Gov

Cornell Welcomes All Students for Term Start

Cornell's successful start sees all Cornellians return to campus in Ithaca.

Jan 23, 2026 at 2:43 PM College

Ithaca Enforces Odd-Even Winter Parking Regulation

Ithaca enacts odd-even parking rules to aid winter snow removal.

Jan 23, 2026 at 10:15 AM Gov

Cornellians Hit Ground Running on First Day

Cornellians in Ithaca quickly start embracing campus life.

Jan 20, 2026 at 1:53 PM College

Ithaca Revises Tax Payment Mailing and Postmark

Ithaca taxpayers: update mailing address; observe new USPS postmark rule timing.

Jan 20, 2026 at 11:34 AM Gov

Cornell Kicks Off New Spring Term

Cornell launches spring semester with community support and positive start tips.

Jan 20, 2026 at 8:30 AM College

Cornell Celebrates Teamwork and Community Efforts

Cornell values teamwork and recognizes supportive contributions.

Jan 15, 2026 at 2:23 PM College

Cornell Botanic Gardens Celebrates 100 Years of Stewardship

Cornell Botanic Gardens: a century of stewardship and educational natural preservation.

Jan 15, 2026 at 8:30 AM College

Cornell Raptor Program Nurtures Injured Eagles

Cornell Raptor Program rehabilitates injured golden and bald eagles and other birds.

Jan 14, 2026 at 8:30 AM College

Community Invited to Celebrate Ezra Cornell's Birthday

Community members invited to celebrate co-founder Ezra Cornell's birthday at Cornell.

Jan 11, 2026 at 8:30 AM College

Cornell Hosts Winters on the Hill Community Event

Cornell announces Winters on the Hill event for community enjoyment at Ithaca.

Jan 9, 2026 at 1:02 PM College

GIAC Proposes 24/7 Daycare, Seeks Feedback

GIAC plans 24/7 daycare and seeks community feedback on the project.

Jan 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM Gov

Ithaca Taps Moody as Permanent Fire Chief

Michael Moody named permanent Fire Chief of Ithaca, voted unanimously by council.

Jan 8, 2026 at 11:16 AM Gov

Cornell Report Reveals Pelvic Floor Myths Among Women

Pelvic floor issues affect many women but are treatable, not inevitable.

Jan 8, 2026 at 8:30 AM College

Olympic Marathoner Pfitzinger Inspires Cornell via Zoom

Cornell alumnus and Olympic marathoner Pete Pfitzinger offered online running advice.

Jan 7, 2026 at 8:30 AM College

Ithaca Urges Winter Park Precautions

Ithaca urges safe park visits during winter weather.

Jan 6, 2026 at 3:44 PM Gov

Cornell Report: Atkinson Hall Praised for Picturesque Charm

Cornell report praises picturesque Atkinson Hall at its Sustainability center.

Jan 6, 2026 at 3:43 PM College

Ithaca Suspends Odd-Even Parking Rule Temporarily

Ithaca suspends odd-even parking; drivers may park without restrictions.

Jan 6, 2026 at 11:56 AM Gov

Doug Derraugh Powers Cornell Women's Hockey Triumphs

Doug Derraugh spent 20 years successfully coaching Cornell women's ice hockey.

Jan 6, 2026 at 8:30 AM College

Study Urges Proper Temperature for Safe Formula

Researchers suggest heating water in baby formula to destroy harmful Cronobacter bacteria.

Jan 5, 2026 at 8:30 AM College

Cornell's Guilday Named U.S. Olympic Hockey Representative

Rory Guilday makes historic U.S. Olympic hockey debut as Cornell's first member.

Jan 3, 2026 at 8:30 AM College

Cornell’s Iconic McGraw Tower in Winter Backdrop

Winter at Cornell: McGraw Tower stands as a symbol of campus tradition.

Jan 2, 2026 at 8:30 AM College

Cornell Sends 2026 Greetings Featuring "Touchdown"

Cornell University wished a happy 2026 featuring a "Touchdown" reference.

Jan 1, 2026 at 8:30 AM College

Ithaca Vineyard Shuts Early for Holiday Break

Six Mile Creek Vineyard closes Dec 31, 3 p.m. and reopens Jan 9, 2026.

Dec 31, 2025 at 11:05 AM winery

Enjoy Process, Succeed with New Year Resolutions

Study shows enjoying the process boosts New Year's resolution success.

Dec 31, 2025 at 8:30 AM College

Low Folate Linked to Lung Cancer Genes

Low folate levels may trigger genetic changes that promote lung cancer.

Dec 30, 2025 at 8:32 AM College

Cornell Unveils WildCAT3D for Diverse 3D Scenes

Cornell’s WildCAT3D converts everyday photos into diverse, lifelike 3D environments.

Dec 29, 2025 at 8:30 AM College

Six Mile Creek Vineyard Closes December 28 Briefly

Six Mile Creek Vineyard closes Sunday afternoon and reopens Monday morning.

Dec 28, 2025 at 8:49 AM winery

Scientists Probe Seneca Lake’s Mysterious Booming Sounds

Seneca Lake’s pockmarks and booms likely stem from episodic gas bubble releases.

Dec 26, 2025 at 8:30 AM College

Ithaca Vineyard Announces Extended Holiday Hours

Six Mile Creek Vineyard opens until 3 p.m. pre-Christmas, offering diverse wines.

Dec 24, 2025 at 11:24 AM winery

Cornell University Sends Season's Greetings to Community

Cornell University sends season's greetings, thanking its community warmly for involvement.

Dec 24, 2025 at 8:29 AM College

Tony Chen Unites Cornell Alumni via Social Posts

Tony Chen connects Cornell alumni quickly through engaging selfies highlighting university events.

Dec 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM College

Cornell Tech Students Red-Team AI to Bolster Safety

Cornell Tech students red-team AI systems to bolster public-service safeguards.

Dec 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM College

Cornell Unveils 25-Second Vision for 2025

Cornell unveiled a 25-second vision presentation for its 2025 aspirations.

Dec 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM College

Cornell Unveils OriStitch for Self-Folding 3D Textiles

Cornell’s OriStitch turns simple objects into self-folding 3D textiles.

Dec 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM College

Cornell Celebrates New Big Red Graduates

Cornell celebrates newest Big Red alumni and their academic achievements.

Dec 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM College

Ithaca Vineyard Offers Last-Minute Wine Selections

Six Mile Creek Vineyard provides diverse last-minute Christmas wine options in Ithaca.

Dec 20, 2025 at 10:23 AM winery

Balog Unveils Climate Stories Through Striking Images

James Balog presented climate-impact imagery and stories at a Cornell lecture.

Dec 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM College

Cornell Unveils CeraPiper: Custom Ceramic Cooling System

Cornell unveils CeraPiper: customized ceramic pipes enabling innovative evaporative cooling.

Dec 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM College

Cornell Welcomes Early Decision Admit Students

Cornell University welcomes its new Early Decision admit students.

Dec 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM College

Cornell Scientists Uncover Hidden Plant Water Regulation

Cornell researchers uncover a plant water regulation mechanism for drought-resistant crops.

Dec 18, 2025 at 1:40 PM College

Cornell Develops Crispy Beet Snacks Using Microwave Drying

Cornell AgriTech develops nutrient-preserving microwave method for crispy beet snacks.

Dec 18, 2025 at 8:31 AM College

Cornell Advances Hemp-Based Construction in New York

Cornell pioneers hemp construction materials using innovative equipment for sustainable building.

Dec 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM College

Cornell Hosts Summit on Energy Transition

Cornell hosts Sustainable Summit on New York energy transition and decarbonization initiatives.

Dec 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM College

Cornell Unveils CALS Ashley School for Global Development

Cornell announces new Ashley School for Global Development and Environment.

Dec 16, 2025 at 12:17 PM College

Cornell Students Award $60K to Local Nonprofits

Graduate students awarded $60K in grants to local nonprofits in Tompkins County.

Dec 16, 2025 at 8:30 AM College

MacLeod Earns Silver in World Chessboxing Championship

Will MacLeod ’26 wins silver for Team USA in chessboxing in Serbia.

Dec 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM College

Telescopes Launched to Hunt Fast Radio Bursts

GReX telescope prototype uses cake pans to detect fast radio bursts efficiently.

Dec 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM College

Cornell Exhibit Explores History of Big Red Pennants

Exhibit explores Cornell’s historical Big Red pennants' diverse meanings.

Dec 13, 2025 at 3:17 PM College

Ovid Library Hosts Food Drive for Seniors

Ovid library food drive supports seniors with local community donations.

Dec 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM Library

Cornell Oncologist Advances Personalized Pancreatic Cancer Treatments

Dr. Siolas researches personalized approaches for pancreatic cancer amid late diagnoses.

Dec 12, 2025 at 12:37 PM College

Cornell Urges Success in Final Exams

Cornell wishes students well during final exams.

Dec 12, 2025 at 8:30 AM College

Cornell President: Universities Transform Society and Economy

University leaders discuss higher education's societal impact and economic benefits.

Dec 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM College

Mesoamerican Forests Key for North American Birds Extinction Risk

Mesoamerica's Great Forests are vital for migrating North American birds' survival.

Dec 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM College

Cornell Professor Reveals Evergreen's Historical Witness Role

Evergreen trees preserve history, acting as silent witnesses over millions of years.

Dec 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM College

Snow Engulfs Cornell University Campus in Ithaca

Cornell University campus in Ithaca experiences snowy conditions.

Dec 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM College