Update (8:27 p.m.): The latest information on the wild ICSD election Tuesday is available here, including results of candidate elections and ballot propositions when they are made available. Update (1:00 […]
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Refugee: Ithaca is a ‘piece of heaven’ after years of living in war-torn Iraq
“You’re constantly afraid…There is no chance for it not to be a collective fear because even if you go to the grocery store, everybody is worried that you’re not going to come back. “
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U.S. Rep Molinaro votes to expel Santos
ITHACA, N.Y.—U.S. Representative Marc Molinaro (R-N.Y.), who represents Tompkins County and much of the Southern Tier, voted today to expel fellow New York Republican Congressman George Santos. Santos, who represents […]
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City set to transfer future opioid settlement funds to county for prevention, treatment efforts
ITHACA, N.Y.—All existing and future opioid settlement funds funneled to the city from the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Support (OASAS) will be designated to Tompkins County […]
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City plans modest increases to local parking rates
ITHACA, N.Y.—Monthly parking rates in Ithaca’s four municipal parking garages could rise slightly in January. Meanwhile, city coffers will need to bear a 32% increase in operational costs for the […]
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NYSEG customers vent billing frustrations, seek help at community event
ITHACA, N.Y.—Several local New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) customers came forward Wednesday at the Cornell Cooperative Extension to express their dismay at the company’s billing practices, as NYSEG […]
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First night of Ice and Lights Festival canceled due to weather
ITHACA, N.Y.—The Downtown Ithaca Alliance announced on Facebook that the first night of its Ice and Lights Festival on Friday, Dec. 1 will take a rain check due to forecasted […]
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After a week on the run, the Dryden cattle have come home
DRYDEN, N.Y.—Three young cattle that broke loose from an auction house in the Village of Dryden were captured Wednesday afternoon. As of Tuesday, auction house employees and Dryden Village police […]
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Long time Ithaca public official Deb Mohlenhoff chosen to be first City Manager
ITHACA, N.Y.—Ithaca’s Common Council has selected a City Manager. In a vote during an executive session on Nov. 15, Council members voted overwhelmingly to hire longtime Ithaca public official and […]
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Planning Board Recap: Fall Creek Townhomes face uphill battle
ITHACA, N.Y.—It was a bittersweet Planning Board meeting Tuesday, as Chair Robert Lewis announced at the start of the session that it was his final meeting at the helm. Member […]
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NYSEG hosting event for customers experiencing billing issues
ITHACA, N.Y.—New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) is hosting an event Wednesday to update customers on the utility’s operations and provide an opportunity for customers to resolve potential billing […]
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Celebrate Giving NewsDay by supporting The Ithaca Voice
ITHACA, N.Y.—The Ithaca Voice is asking for support from our readers as we celebrate Giving NewsDay 2023. We know you have heard from plenty of organizations this week for Giving […]