News across Greater Ithaca
Field hockey opens Liberty League play with 2-0 victory
The Ithaca College field hockey team defeated Union College in a 2-0 victory Sept. 26 at Higgins Stadium. After falling short in both games against Union last year, the Bombers set the tone this year, opening their Liberty League campaign with a strong win.

‘Cornell 7’: District attorney to reopen investigation in fraternity rape allegations
Note: This story includes explicit language and describes a violent act of sexual assault and may not be suitable for all readers. If you or someone you know has experienced […]
Statement from Mayor Cantelmo on Campus Sexual Violence & Future Community Safety
Please read on for a Statement from City of Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo...
Campus community remembers life of Professor Michael Lewis
Students, alumni, friends, family and others filled all of the seats in Muller Chapel, outpouring into the hallway, on Sept. 24 to honor the life of Michael Lewis. Lewis, who was an assistant professor in the Department of Media Arts, Sciences and Studies at Ithaca College, died…
Taylor Swift’s electro-pop era overstays its welcome with ‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore’
On Sept. 25, Swift debuted “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” a deluxe extension of “The Life of a Showgirl,” her twelfth studio album that was released in October 2025.

Photos: Ithaca’s Apple Fest ushers in the the arrival of autumn
Vendors and merchants of all kinds came to Ithaca this weekend to celebrate the 44th annual Apple Harvest Festival. The weather, though overcast and rainy, did not entirely prevent massive […]
Football finishes long stretch at home with a blowout win
Less than 20 seconds into the Ithaca College football matchup against the St. Lawrence University Saints, IC’s senior quarterback Mike Reed took the first snap of the first drive, ran a play action and passed to senior wide receiver Nick Lang running a flat route. Lang ran past…
Sidewalk Repairs & Curb Replacements - S Albany St, Hyers St & Wood St
Crews are working to repair sidewalk curb ramps along S Albany, Wood, & Hyers Streets. Please read on for more details...
Manhole & Sewer Line Installation- 500 Block West Buffalo Street
Beginning Mon 9/28 The 500 block of West Buffalo Street, between North Meadow Street and Washington Street, will be closed for overnight work hours from 6pm- 7am while crews work to install manholes and sewer lines. Please read on for more details...

Weather: Temps rebound and sun returns by Tuesday
It’s been a cool, rainy weekend, but temperatures will rebound and sunny skies will return from Tuesday onward. A few showers will be possible as a cold front works through […]
Straight to Series – “Lanterns” Episode Six, “Adults” Season Two, and Fall Television Slate
Welcome to "Straight to Series," a brand new Ithacan podcast bringing you the latest television news and reviews. In this episode, host Ayden Jackson shares his history with television as well as his thoughts on "Lanterns" episode six, "Adults" season two, and the fall television…

Dormant Cornell fraternity house to be turned into entrepreneurship institute
A historic structure adjacent to Cornell’s West Campus is slated for reuse as a “think tank for entrepreneurs,” and the private businessman behind the project has taken a big stake […]