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City of Ithaca News
Published September 14Ithaca DRI: Downtown Renaissance Planning Process Continues
Ithaca DRI Process Continues with Local Planning Committee Meeting #3 and Ongoing Community Survey. Public invited to review community feedback, project development progress, and next steps toward Downtown Ithaca's Strategic Investment Plan.
The Ithaca Voice
Published September 13Weather: A cool Monday, warmer and unsettled late week
Today’s storms will give way to some sweater weather to show off your fall fashion, as cool if dry air kicks off the week. An active weather pattern returns for […]
The Ithaca Voice
Published September 12Ithaca officials, first responders and community honor the dead from 9/11
The Ithaca community gathered outside the Ithaca Fire Department’s central station Friday to honor the lives lost 25 years ago on 9/11. That day, hijackers took control of four airplanes, […]
Mid Hudson News
Published September 12Two Hudson Valley men arrested as part of Operation Tidal Wave 2.0
ALBANY – An Ellenville man and a Kingston man have been arrested by the FBI as part of Operation Tidal Wave 2.0. A total of six men were arrested – three from Albany, one from Tompkins County, and two from the Hudson Valley. Henry Veras, 45, of Ellenville, was charged by…
The Ithaca Voice
Published September 12Fire destroys only grocery store in Spencer, sending shockwaves
A fire ripped through the Shurfine Food Mart in the Village of Spencer at about 12:30 p.m. Friday, leaving many without jobs and even more without easy access to groceries. […]
The Ithaca Voice
Published September 1125 years later, retired NYPD officer recalls the aftermath of 9/11
Anthony Yacopino can still recall the early morning sky of Sept. 11, 2001. “It was crystal clear blue. 72 degrees. It was perfect. You could see for miles,” Yacopino said. […]
The Ithaca Voice
Published September 11New data shows mixed results for ICSD phone ban policy
The Ithaca City School District saw a 64% jump in the number of students that were written up for disciplinary matters last year. Much of the change, recently reported district […]
WRFI Community Radio
Published September 10Board Meeting Minutes 8-11-26
WRFI BOARD MEETING NOTES (08.11.2026) Attending: Amie, Joe, John, Peter, Niki, Marc, Talaya, Ben, Stephen, Andrea (notes) SUMMARY The meeting began with the election of new officers (President and Vice President). Discussion continued to financial and development issues,…
The Cortland Voice
Published September 10Two arrested in Danby for stolen property, drug possession (Report)
Report from the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office: On Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 7:04 a.m., Tompkins County Sheriff’s Deputies and New York State Troopers responded to the 300 block of Comfort Road in the town of Danby for a suspicious person’s call. During the investigation, deputies…
City of Ithaca News
Published September 09Corrected Link- Proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) Public Information Session
Please note: This email has been re-sent to correct a link. On September 24, 2026, the City of Ithaca will hold a Public Information Session (PIS) for a proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) located at 139-57 Chestnut Street.
The Ithaca Voice
Published September 09Hundreds of kids get new backpacks and supplies at annual back-to-school drive
Students may be mourning the end of the summer, but with the help of the Ithaca-area community, hundreds of them will be starting the school year with the supplies they […]
The Ithaca Voice
Published September 09City of Ithaca considers vacating court to expand police department
The City of Ithaca is exploring whether it should expand the Ithaca Police Department (IPD) into the Ithaca City Court, after realizing that a new public safety facility at the […]