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Weitsman funds former Carl Sagan property remodel
ITHACA, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Local entrepreneur Adam Weitsman, in partnership with Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb, are converting a former property belonging to astronomer Carl Sagan into a new observatory. Loeb serves as the director of Harvard’s Galileo Project, which aims to bring the search of extraterrestrial life to the mainstream. Weitsman purchased the property in […]
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Class-action lawsuit filed against Owego McDonald’s
OWEGO, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A federal class-action lawsuit has been filed against the franchise operator of the Owego McDonald’s. Former workers are alleging widespread labor and workplace safety violations. The lawsuit claims employees were required to work through dangerous conditions, including reported carbon dioxide leaks and other safety hazards. It also alleges workers were denied […]
The Ithaca Journal
Historic Sagan property in Ithaca to become new observatory
An historic Ithaca property once home to the late world-renowned astronomer Carl Sagan is preparing for a new chapter in scientific exploration following an investment to develop a new research observatory on the site. Adam Weitsman said he is funding the development of a new research observatory at 900 Stewart Ave., partnering with Harvard University astrophysicist Dr. Avi Loeb , director of the Galileo Project , to honor Sagan’s legacy. The observatory will also create new opportunities for scientific discovery and public engagement, according to a statement Tuesday, Nov. 10, announcing the observatory. “When I purchased this property, I wanted to do something meaningful that would honor Carl Sagan and his incredible legacy," Weitsman said in the statement. "He inspired generations to look at the universe with curiosity and wonder. Partnering with Dr. Loeb gives us an opportunity to continue that spirit of exploration, bring groundbreaking research to Ithaca, and create something that can inspire future generations." More on Sagan's former home Built in the 1920s for Cornell University’s Sphinx Head honor society, the historic Egyptian Revival-style building later became the home and working space of Sagan and his wife and scientific collaborator, Ann Druyan. Sagan, a longtime Cornell professor,
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26 Hidden Costs Of Retiring In A College Town
College towns sell themselves with lecture series, leafy streets, and a campus that doubles as a public park. The brochure leaves out the line items that appear after the moving truck pulls away. Some of these costs arrive on a tax bill. Others show up as a lost Saturday, a donation request, or an insurance ... Read more
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Cortland Ranks Fifth Among America’s Most Entrepreneurial College Towns
The City of Cortland has been recognized as one of the most entrepreneurial college towns in the country, ranking fifth in a new national list compiled by website hosting company GoDaddy. The ranking places Cortland among the top 10 college towns nationwide for small business activity, with Stanford, California, home...
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Homer Regional Farmers Market Announces Indoor Holiday Market
The Homer Regional Farmers Market will hold an indoors November holiday market on Saturday, November 21 from 9:30am to 12:30pm at the Homer Center for the Arts. The market will be located inside the community room at 72 S. Main Street in Homer. This year’s holiday market will feature 26...
The Star Gazette
Elmira apartments for rent saw price increases since last October
Renters in Elmira saw apartment listing prices increase 20% from October 2025's median of $999, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $1,200 in October. Median listing prices in Elmira are trending 11% downwards from the previous month's $1,350 price. The data covers all bedroom sizes, ranging from studios to four-bedroom units, within the specified metropolitan area. It reflects the median rent for all listings that were active at any given point during the month, according to Russell Middleton, co-founder of Zumper. New construction is included in the data and listings that are currently occupied or no longer available are excluded. data.stargazette.com Out of 75 rental listings in Elmira, none are subsidized. One-bedroom apartments listed to rent at a median of $1,150, 10% lower than September, when they were $1,273. Since October 2025, one-bedroom rental prices rose 28% from $900. Two-bedroom apartments listed for rent were 3% lower than September at a central price of $1,163, compared to $1,200. Since October 2025, two-bedroom rental prices rose 16% from $999. Statewide, New York rental listing prices are slightly lower than September's median of $3,399. One-bedroom rentals were listed for a typical
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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...
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Delivering pipeline-quality RNG at Valley Energy’s Lowman facility
At Valley Energy’s Lowman, New York interconnect facility at the Chemung County Landfill, environmental protection and energy production work together. Groundwater flows beneath the landfill, making protection critical. Engineered liner systems prevent contamination, supported by comprehensive monitoring to ensure long-term performance and water quality. Valley Energy has partnered with...
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‘That review is ongoing’: Ithaca College professors, staff fear potential layoffs
Amid Ithaca College’s financial troubles, faculty and staff fear potential layoffs as the school works to address its budget deficit. Voices are AI generated. The Ithaca Voice is not responsible for mispronunciations. The news was shared at an Oct. 20 State of the College meeting, in which President Dr....
Cornell Daily Sun
‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Cornellians’: A Look into Cornell’s Vegetable Breeding Research
Past the Botanical Gardens and deep inside Cornell’s agricultural grounds lives the Mazourek Lab, where horticulturists can produce vegetables consumers have never seen before on the shelf. The Mazourek Lab recently finished its autumn field harvest, collecting a variety of vegetables that included gourds, squash, peppers and peas. The...
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Developer signs $10 million contract to buy former Wells College campus
A developer has signed a $10 million contract to purchase the former Wells College campus, marking a possible significant turning point in efforts to redevelop the site located in the village of Aurora on the eastern shore of Cayuga Lake. Paul Warshauer confirmed that he signed the agreement with his...