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1 — Reconstructing, and honoring, a daring rescue in Ithaca
How Ithaca police saved suicidal teen — and themselves — from an 8-story fall – Senior Investigator Mike Gray burst out of the stairwell and onto the top floor of the open-air parking garage. The Ithaca Voice
2 — Major news on the truck company in the fatal Ithaca accident in June
Feds shut down truck company in Simeon’s crash – A federal agency, citing a pattern of “serious violations” of safety regulations, has shut down the Washington-state trucking company that owned the tractor-trailer involved in the fatal crash June 20 at Simeon’s on the Commons. The Ithaca Voice
3 — Cornell losing another top administrator
Cornell Provost Kent Fuchs named president of University of Florida – Cornell Provost Kent Fuchs will be leaving his position to become president of the University of Florida. The Ithaca Voice
4 — And could we be reaching the solution on the IPD residency requirement?
Compromise emerges to make Ithaca cops live within county, not city, limits – A new compromise was proposed at a City Hall meeting Wednesday night that would require Ithaca police officers to live within county — rather than city — limits. The Ithaca Voice
5 — In Ithaca … a sandwich, ice cream & beer all named after the mayor
You can now have a full meal in Ithaca named after Mayor Myrick – Imagine you skip lunch one Friday afternoon and then saunter your way down to the Commons to enjoy your night off. The Ithaca Voice
6 — The Journal on an audit of ICSD
Ithaca schools audit shows $7 million hole – Ithaca City School District Board of Education members accepted an audit of last year’s district finances while expressing consternation about future budget issues. The Ithaca Journal
7 — WHCU on Cornell prof’s warnings on Ebola
CDC needs better Ebola protocols, Cornell professor warns – Health care workers across the U.S. are searching for Hazmat suits and protective gear to protect themselves from the spread of Ebola. WHCU Radio
8 — Upcoming, this weekend, a Cornell event …
10 reasons to get excited for Cornell Homecoming – With Cornell’s Homecoming just a few days away, and countless alumni of all ages making their way back to the Hill, there are a lot of exciting things happening this weekend — for both Cornellians and Ithacans. The Ithaca Voice
9 — Firefighters ask for staffing increase
Ithaca Fire Chief asks city to hire more firefighters – In 2009, there were 72 members of the Ithaca Fire Department. That number has been cut to around 63. The Ithaca Voice
10 — And a look at local temps
Ithaca can expect mild temperatures well above normal this week – Periods of heavy rain are likely today across the Finger Lakes as a cold front moves across the region. The Ithaca Voice