ITHACA, N.Y.—Cornell University scientist Dr. Nathan Sitaraman has announced his entry into the race for Common Council for a seat representing the new Third Ward. Sitaraman declared for the ward’s four-year seat (there is a two-year and four-year seat for each ward). Sitaraman becomes the first candidate to declare for the seat. The Third Ward’s […]
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Working group formed to tackle long-time staffing issues at Wastewater Treatment Facility
ITHACA, N.Y.—The Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility (IAWWTF) has been dealing with persistent staffing issues for years now, and the moment has come when officials are starting to explore long term solutions. At the crux of the problem are uncompetitive wages, an issue that has been repeatedly raised by city workers as a cause for […]
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Update: One fatality, multiple injuries in gorge crash on Route 89 Friday
Update: The victim of the crash has been identified as Ellamae McLaughlin, a fourth-grader in the South Seneca Central School District. The district confirmed the death on its Facebook page. Original story: COVERT, N.Y.—A car crash Friday evening claimed the life of one person and left several others injured. The Trumansburg Fire Department and Seneca […]
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Weather: Snow, sleet Monday night means tricky travel
ITHACA, N.Y. — They say March comes in like a lion, and we’ll certainly be dealing with some unnerving weather this week, though nothing particularly fearsome. A complex storm system will cross the region Monday evening into Tuesday, and sleet and wet snow may make for some tricky travel Monday night. A second storm system […]
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Democratic PAC targeting NY19 with millions in election spending
ITHACA, N.Y.—The much-ballyhooed red wave of the 2022 midterm elections never quite came to pass—except, arguably, in New York, usually thought to be a reliable Democratic stronghold. But Election Day saw Lee Zeldin pose a true threat to Democrat incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul, who prevailed by just 4.5 points, and several Congressional races thought to […]
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Hangar Theatre announces three shows for summer season
This is a community announcement from the Hangar Theatre. It was not written by The Ithaca Voice. To submit community announcements, please send them to Matt Butler at mbutler@ithacavoice.com. The Hangar Theatre is thrilled to announce a 3-show mainstage lineup for the 2023 Summer Season, featuring uplifting and timely stories that illuminate artistic passion, family, […]
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PEDC Recap: Council lukewarm about new Ithaca Falls overlook
ITHACA, N.Y.—It was a short meeting for the City of Ithaca Planning and Economic Development Committee this month — “a remarkably light agenda,” to quote Councilwoman Cynthia Brock (D-1st Ward). As always, The Ithaca Voice is happy to provide you with a summary. Ithaca Falls Overlook and Smokestack For those of you who follow the […]
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Ithaca man pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2021 killing of Alan Godfrey
ITHACA, N.Y.—In an emotional courtroom Thursday afternoon, William L. Marshall pleaded guilty to the July 2021 killing of Alan Godfrey, bringing some resolution to a case that has loomed with nearly no available details for 19 months. Marshall pleaded guilty to one charge of first-degree manslaughter, admitting that he “intended to cause the death of […]
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Referendum may be necessary if elected office vacancy reform act moves forward
ITHACA, N.Y.—More twists and turns have come into view on the path that a potential law would take to reform the way that vacancies are filled on Ithaca’s Common Council. Currently, when an unexpected vacancy occurs on Common Council, it is filled through a selection and appointment process. Alderperson Rob Cantelmo, who’s declared his candidacy […]
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City, county discuss encampment clean-up amid growing homelessness
TOMPKINS COUNTY, N.Y.—In light of the ongoing affordable housing and homelessness crisis facing Ithaca and Tompkins County, the county’s Health and Human Services Committee met this week to discuss clean-up efforts undertaken by the City of Ithaca at the de facto homeless encampment locally, known as “the Jungle.” Tompkins County Director of Social Services Kit […]