Welcome to the quickest way to learn the day’s most important local news.
We call it the Ithaca news cheat sheet. Sponsored by Quilters Corner, it features a rundown of the 10 biggest headlines from the area.
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1 — An inspiring story from a woman who lost much but is starting anew
Ithaca woman starts new business after getting cancer, losing Commons eatery in fire – “Our whole life, our whole world was burned down,” said Nancy Gruen, who owned Blue Stone with her husband. The Ithaca Voice
2 — Cornell writer criticized in anonymous attacks
Conservative writer at Cornell attacked – Leaflets calling a conservative columnist for the Cornell Daily Sun a “Racist Rape Apologist” have been anonymously distributed around campus. The Ithaca Voice
3 — Good news downtown: Ithaca’s ‘Rev’ comes to life w/ 4 businesses
Meet 4 startups moving into Ithaca’s Carey Building as Rev.’s engine ignites – Four local startups have moved into Ithaca’s Carey Building as “Rev: Ithaca Startup Works” — a downtown hub for the region’s entrepreneurial community — officially opened on Monday. The Ithaca Voice
4 — WHCU reports on the dog shot in Newfield
SPCA: Dog shot in Newfield recovering – The Tompkins County Sheriff’s office is continuing its investigation into the shooting of a dog in Newfield last week. WHCU
5 — We can expect a mild October (fingers crossed!)
Above-average temperatures expected for Ithaca for early October – Above-average temperatures will be making a return to central New York State, including the Ithaca area, as we move into the beginning of October. The Ithaca Voice
6 — The Cornell Sun reports on climate protesters in NYC
Cornellians Descend on New York for Climate March – Over 130 Cornellians walked the People’s Climate March in New York City — the largest climate march in history, with over 310,000 participants. Cornell Sun
7 — We looked at development news in the region
7 updates on development news in the Ithaca area – Building permits are lagging forecast revenue a little. The Ithaca Voice
8 — The Ithacan covered a good start for IC football
Ithaca College Bombers blow out Hartwick in Empire 8 opener – The football team began its Empire 8 season strongly with a 42–7 win against the Hartwick College Hawks Saturday at Butterfield Stadium. The Ithacan
9 —The Ithaca Times reports on deer control in the town of Ithaca
Town of Ithaca Talks Deer Control – If you’re seeing more deer in and around Ithaca than usual—you’re not alone. Ithaca.com
10 — And The Journal reports on a school closure
Groton Jr./Sr. High School closed: Water main break – The Groton Junior and Senior High School closed at 9:45 a.m. today due to a parking lot water main break, school officials said. The Ithaca Journal