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ithaca.com
Ithaca Common Council Passes 2027 Budget Under State Cap; Health Care, Wages Drive Tax Rate Up 1.61%
The Ithaca Common Council approved the city’s 2027 budget at its Nov. 4 meeting, raising the property tax rate 1.61% and increasing its operating expenses. The budget passed with nine votes with Alderperson Robin Trumble absent. According to the adopted resolution, the 2027 city budget appropriates nearly $118.8 million...
Cornell Daily Sun
GUEST ROOM | Cornell's Report Fails to See the University for What It Is
Jeff Edmunds is a former library worker who recently retired after 36 years in higher education. In October 2026, he issued a harsh 11-page critique of Cornell’s report on the future of the American university. He can be contacted at jhe2@psu.edu. The Jane Doe case continues to dominate headlines,...
rewind1077.com
Ithaca Eagles Chicken BBQ to benefit Cops, Kids & Toys for upcoming holiday season
ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — On Saturday, November 14th, the Ithaca Eagles #1253 will host a chicken barbecue to benefit Cops, Kids & Toys. The barbecue will run from noon to 3:00 p.m., offering a chicken dinner for $14 a plate. Those who attend are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy for the gift collection, helping fulfill holiday wishes for children in the community.
bmgator.org
In Solidarity With Jane Doe and The Cornell Daily Sun
Matthew Ingalls. Jonathan Newell. Winston Lee. Gillio Lopes. Diego Sarabia. Scott Norris. Scott Kretzschmar. These are the names of the seven Cornell University students who allegedly gang-raped a student in a fraternity house in 2024. It is also the lede of a scathing editorial posted by The Cornell Daily Sun, the oldest continuously independent student newspaper in the United States.
14850 Magazine
Eateries and merchants offer free meals and discounts on Veterans Day 2026
Around the country, many merchants are continuing a tradition this Wednesday, November 11th, of offering free meals and discounts to military service members and veterans to observe Veterans Day. While some are national chains that don’t have outlets in Central New York, we’ve compiled a list for the Ithaca and Tompkins County area. [...]
macaronikid.com
O' Tannenbaum: A Holiday Tradition in Owego Open Thru December 12
O Tannenbaum, the Tioga County Historical Society's Annual Holiday Display and Auction, is back for its 24th year! This FREE festive event takes place from November 7 to December 12, 2026, at the museum located at 110 Front St in Owego, New York. The museum is open to the public Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm with special extended hours during Lights on the River in Downtown Owego on Friday, December 4th (10am-8pm) and Closing Day on Saturday, December 12th.
wydc-tv.com
The Ithaca Voice
City in discussions to sell Collegetown garage for mixed-use project
In Collegetown, the phrase “garage sale” is taking on a whole new meaning. Voices are AI generated. The Ithaca Voice is not responsible for mispronunciations. The City of Ithaca is moving to sell the aging Dryden Road parking garage to a private developer that plans to build a new parking garage and hotel on the site.
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Cornell Daily Sun
Cornell President, University Leaders to Host Student Community Forum About Jane Doe Lawsuit, Greek Life Restrictions
Editor’s note: This article references sexual assault. Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff and other University leaders will host a “student community forum” on Monday to address concerns surrounding the University’s response to the 2024 alleged Chi Phi gang rape case and recent restrictions on Greek Life, according to a Tuesday email from Ryan Lombardi, vice president for student and campus life, to the Cornell community.
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tompkinsweekly.com
Ithaca adopts 2027 budget with $68 tax increase for median homeowner
Ithaca Common Council unanimously adopted a 2027 city budget on Nov. 4 that closes an anticipated $8 million gap, keeps the tax levy below New York’s property tax cap and commits new money to flood mitigation, park management, traffic enforcement and water and sewer repairs. The spending plan appropriates...