The Tompkins County Sheriff’s Department—which recently launched its unarmed sheriff’s clerk pilot program—is at the forefront of the New York State push to reimagine law enforcement operations.
ithaca city school district
Dozens Protest School Board: Where is Liddy Coyle and Why Did She Leave?
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Dozens of ICSD teachers, staff, and community members gathered to express their continued support for Northeast Elementary School’s principal Liddy Coyle, protesting outside the board meeting.
City
COVID-19 Update: Cases Steadily Decrease in Tompkins County, CDC Expands Vaccine Eligibility
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The Northeast, including New York State, is experiencing a reprieve of COVID-19 surges. In Tompkins County, cases are steadily decreasing.
Starbucks Unionization
Starbucks Unionization: Baristas Behind That First Sip Feeling
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On April 8, Ithaca became the first city in the United States to unionize all Starbucks locations: Meadow Street, the Commons and College Avenue. The Sun spoke to experts about how we got here and what this means nationally.
City
Reimagining Public Safety Panel Talks Restructuring of Police Department
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The Reimagining Public Safety Working group, an organization involved in the restructuring of the Ithaca Police Department, spoke about their efforts to improve policing equity in a March 9 panel.
24th annual chili cook-off
Local Restaurants Participate in 24th Annual Chili Cook-Off
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The Annual Chili Cook-Off returned to Ithaca in 2022 with fewer pandemic-related restrictions and many prizes for the best chilis, chili-related dishes and beverages.
Ithaca Beer Co.
IP-Yay: Ithaca Beer Co. Opens New Collegetown Location
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Finally opening to the public after months of planning and construction, Ithaca Beer Co. is offering its famous beers and menu items in its new satellite location in Collegetown’s Student Agencies Building.
Ithaca restaurants
Lev Kitchen Brings Holistically Sustainable Middle Eastern Food to Ithaca Commons
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This February, Lev Kitchen — a Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant run by two Cornell Hotel School alumni — will open in the Ithaca Commons.
2022 superbowl
Cornellians, Local Businesses Plan For Super Bowl Weekend
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From stocking up on popular food items to increasing staff, many local Ithaca eateries have begun preparations for Super Bowl celebrations ahead of Sunday.
Ithaca
Ithaca Residents Share Thoughts on Students’ Return
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Ithaca residents have shared varying reactions to Cornell students’ return for the spring semester.
Mayor Svante Myrick
Mayor Svante Myrick ’09 Announces Resignation, Accepts Competing Job Offer at Washington, D.C. Advocacy Group
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Svante Myrick ’09 will be stepping down from his current position as the 44th Mayor of Ithaca to serve as the Executive Director for People of the American Way.