Asteri aims to serve as a refuge for 40 of Ithaca’s homeless individuals. But current residents say the housing development has failed to adequately support its new inhabitants.
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Statler Hall Protesters Appear in Court for Second Time as Defense Attorney Negotiates for Dismissal of Charges
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Two Statler Hall protesters appeared in Ithaca City Court Friday morning as their case progressed, following a pattern of reduced sentences against student activists.
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Amid Financial Difficulties, Buffalo Street Books Looks to Become a Nonprofit
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The Buffalo Street Books’ manager said nonprofit status will allow them to offer employment opportunities to work-study students.
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County Budget Passes After Tax Increase Debate
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After months of debate, public hearings and meetings, the 2025 Tompkins County Budget was approved Tuesday night.
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Common Council Advances Short-Term Rental Regulations, Approves Cornell Hillel Zoning Vote
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The Common Council moved forward with the implementation of short-term rental regulations during its Wednesday meeting. The council also approved an upcoming December vote on a zoning amendment for Cornell Hillel’s proposed building at 722 University Ave.
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Common Council Approves $106 Million Budget for 2025, Amendments to Cut Costs Fail to Pass
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The Common Council passed the budget for the 2025 fiscal year after multiple proposals to cut costs failed following outcry from city staff.
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Cornell Custodian Charged With Second-Degree Murder
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The Ithaca Police Department responded to a report of a death at a downtown residence early Monday morning. IPD is investigating the death as a homicide.
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Just Cause Legislation Stagnates in Ithaca Amid Push for Broader Community Involvement
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If passed, the legislation is expected to require employers to give at least a 30-day notice to an employee when terminating them and provide specific reasons for doing so.
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Circus Culture Operates as ‘Ithaca’s Very Own Circus School’ for All Ages, Backgrounds
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Ithaca Circus Culture offers an outlet for Ithacans of all ages to explore circus arts at various skill levels.
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Rallies at Ho Plaza and Ithaca Commons Protest Fascism, Gaza War
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Speakers at an anti-fascism protest organized following Donald Trump winning the 2024 presidential election criticized both major parties’ Israel-Palestine stances and Cornell’s discipline of protesters.
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Common Council Tables Budget Vote After Residents Criticize Proposed Tax Increases
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The Common Council delayed a formal vote on its 2025 budget on Wednesday. All but one of the 14 speakers who commented on the budget during the public hearing and public comment sections of the meeting expressed concerns over the impact of the tax rate increase on homeowners.