Update (10:50 a.m.): A Cargill representative sent a statement to The Ithaca Voice that was initially not included in this story. The article has been updated to include that statement. Original […]
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ITHACA, N.Y. — Urban Outfitters, the sole national retailer to operate a brick-and-mortar location in downtown Ithaca, closed its store on Green Street on Jan. 19 after 15 years. Nan […]
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ITHACA, N.Y. — What had seemed a simple denouement at the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency monthly meeting turned into yet another contentious debate about the future of a mixed-use project […]
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ITHACA, N.Y. — On the one hand, temperatures will be fairly seasonable over the next week. On the other hand, there will be several storm systems, either weak or delivering […]
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ITHACA, NY – A familiar face will lead the Tompkins County Legislature in […]
ALBANY — Tayden Townsley, 47, is seeking clemency from New York Gov. Kathy Hochul after serving nearly three decades in prison for a 1994 murder he committed at age 19. Townsley’s clemency application is one of at least 1,500 that Hochul has received from state prisoners this year, though the governor’s granting of clemency has […]
Trumansburg’s board of education has chosen current high school principal Megan Conaway to lead the district as the next superintendent, following the retirement of long-time Superintendent Kimberly Bell. The board conducted an extensive search process, soliciting community feedback through a survey that identified desired characteristics in the next superintendent, such as a background in teaching, […]
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to cap out-of-pocket costs for EpiPens, making them more affordable for residents. The new law limits the cost to $25 for a 30-day supply of epinephrine auto-injectors, effective January 1, 2025. This initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden on individuals with severe allergies who rely on […]
NYC — Sebastián Zapeta, 33, has been indicted by a Brooklyn grand jury on charges of first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and first-degree arson in connection with the death of a woman on a New York City subway. The incident occurred on December 22, at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station, where Zapeta allegedly set the sleeping […]
ITHACA, N.Y. — In a landmark shift from its longstanding policy, the Ivy League announced Wednesday that its football programs will be eligible for postseason play beginning in 2025. The decision ends the conference’s distinction as the only Division I league barring football teams from playoff participation. Under the new policy, the Ivy League champion […]