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1 — Man sentenced in murder case involving Cornell student
Mother of killed Cornell student: ‘This self-serving, monstrous murderer took her away’ – Ben Cayea was sentenced to 22 years behind bars. Ithaca Voice
2 — Southern Tier comes up big in N.Y. Governor’s competition for funding
“Like winning the powerball,” says Ithaca mayor on Southern Tier’s $500m grant – The Southern Tier, which includes Tompkins County, was one of the three regions chosen to win $500 million in what’s been called “The Upstate Hunger Games.” Ithaca Voice
3 — Major wind farm project in small Tompkins town generates some concern
Some residents object to $40 million wind farm in small Tompkins town – A community-owned wind farm in Enfield planned to begin construction next year is set to provide a significant portion of electricity to Cornell University and increase New York State’s renewable energy usage. Ithaca Voice
4 — A close look at affordable housing numbers for Ithaca
In-depth: When affordable housing is no longer affordable in Ithaca – Families of modest means are being rapidly priced out of the home-buying market. Ithaca Voice
5 — Inside the shocking frequency of Tompkins child sex abuse cases
Just how common is child sex abuse in Tompkins County? – As one Tompkins County child sexual abuse case reached its end, another suspect was charged for a similar crime. Ithaca Voice
6 — Ice carving in Ithaca!!! (Despite the warm weather)
Guinness World Record title holder competing at Ithaca Ice Festival carving competition – A Guinness World Record title holder who has won more than 200 ice carving competitions is vying for a what he hopes will be his third win at the Ithaca Ice Festival carving competition this weekend. Ithaca Voice
7 — Terrible Tompkins child sex abuse allegations made
Records: Accused Ithaca sex abuser bribed children into silence with toys, candy – In newly available court documents, officials say an accused Ithaca sex abuser bribed his alleged victims into silence with toys and candy.
Ithaca Voice
8 — How local residents transformed one Ithaca home
The story of 313 Tioga St., an Ithaca “Pride of Ownership” winner – “It was very exciting, very gratifying,” said Ginger Breggin on being honored with the recent Pride of Ownership Award. Ithaca Voice
9 — Local history professor, fascism expert responds to national Donald Trump discussion
Cornell prof.: Donald Trump “not principled enough” to be a fascist – Political commentators and bloggers have started throwing around the word “fascist” when discussing presidential hopeful Donald Trump. Cornell history professor Isabel Hull says he doesn’t quite pass muster.
Ithaca Voice
10 — Unrest at IC continues
Ithaca College group calls for pres. resignation in second walk-out – On Friday, the Ithaca College activist group People of Color at Ithaca College (POC at IC) announced they would be holding a second walkout, according to a press release. Ithaca Voice
