As curfews lift and restaurant restrictions ease, Ithaca bars are tasked with strategizing for more normal business operations.
environmental protection
City and State Government Work to Prevent Spotted Lanternfly Infestation
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At least 50 trees will be cut down to combat Ithaca’s outlier spotted lanternfly infestation, which could otherwise threaten local vineyards.
Odyssey Writer Series
Odyssey Writer Series Virtually Connects Local and International Writers to Ithaca Communities
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The second event of the Odysseys: Ithaca Writers on Exile, Wandering and Searching for Home series hosted one local and one international writer on Tuesday.
bike theft
As Bike Theft Climbs Nationally, Cornell Students Lose Their Rides on Campus
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The nation is facing a rise in bicycle thefts, and Cornell is not an exception. Many students are reporting their bikes stolen.
City
Cornell and Ithaca Organizations Rally for Climate Justice Legislation
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Cornellians and Ithacans gathered on Wednesday to support the Climate and Community Investment Act, advocating for climate justice.
Tompkins County Legislature
Leslie Schill MRP ’02 Wins Tompkins County Legislature in Special Election
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Taking her oath of office on Tuesday, Leslie Schill will serve as a Tompkins County legislator, hoping to improve housing security and vaccine distribution.
marijuana legalization
While New York Legalizes Cannabis, Cornell Keeps Long-Standing Restrictions
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After New York’s cannabis legalization, students consider the impacts it could make on their lives.
aurora street
Outdoor Dining at Aurora Streatery Returns, Giving Local Businesses a Boost
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On April 1st, Aurora Street was shut down once again for outdoor diners in order to help local restaurants attract more customers.
police reform
Mayor Svante Myrick’s ’09 Police Overhaul Proposal, Explained
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The Reimagining Public Safety proposal, which has passed both the Ithaca Common Council and Tompkins County Legislature, may fully restructure Ithaca area policing.
Uncategorized
Common Council Unanimously Votes to Pass Reimagining Plan
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The Reimagining Public Safety Plan was passed in a unanimous vote by the Ithaca Common Council Wednesday night,
crisis outreach center
Ithaca Outreach Center Addresses Homelessness Through Individualized Services
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As seasons change, downtown Ithaca’s Crisis Outreach Center provides new forms of support to homeless individuals.