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Thomas Kelly Named New Chief of Ithaca Police Department
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Lieutenant Thomas Kelly was named the new chief of the Ithaca Police Department on Nov. 27 following former acting chief John Joly’s controversial departure.
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Second Gentleman of the United States Visits Cornell Jewish Living Center
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Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff visited campus on Thursday to meet with Jewish student leaders and discuss ways to combat antisemitism on campus.
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Common Council Sees City Attorney Resign After 12 Years
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City attorney Aaron Lavine announced his resignation from the position at the Nov. 1 Ithaca Common Council meeting.
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Anti-Israel Graffiti, Rally for Palestine, Jewish Community Gathering: Week Roundup of Campus Israel-Palestine Demonstrations
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Various campus demonstrations expressing viewpoints on the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict occurred this week, including anti-Israel graffiti, a rally in support of Palestine and a Jewish community gathering.
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Common Council Amends Memorandum of Understanding With Cornell to Shorter Term
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The Common Council voted to amend the memorandum of understanding with Cornell University to a 15-year term, making it subject to approval by the Cornell Board of Trustees.
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Common Council Unanimously Passed Gender Affirming Healthcare Resolution Amendment
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Ithaca Common Council unanimously passed the Transgender Safe Haven Resolution on Sept. 6, after the City Administration Committee forwarded the resolution.
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OurBus Routes Expand, Increasing Accessibility for Students
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OurBus announced additional routes to New York City, Buffalo and wineries across the Finger Lakes, expanding transportation access to students.
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Akwe:kon Garden Hopes to Heal and Honor Indigenous Students
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Built earlier this year by Indigenous students and Cornell Botanical Garden, a new garden in Akwe:kon aims to provide healing and sense of belonging to the Indigenous community.
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Prof. Sara Bronin Confirmed as Chairman of Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
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Cornell Prof. Sara Bronin was confirmed as Chairman of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation on Dec. 22 and will begin her position on Jan. 31.
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Prof. Emeritus Martha Mutschler-Chu Develops Pest, Disease-Resistant Tomatoes
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Prof. Emeritus Martha Mutschler-Chu, plant breeding and genetics, has concluded decades of research on tomato plants, developing 20 lines of pest- and disease-resistant breeds.