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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,
The Ithaca Voice
Ithaca College’s uncertain financial future | Backstory
Listen and subscribe to Backstory on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Amazon Music, YouTube or wherever you get podcasts. Backstory also airs on WRFI at 5 p.m. on Tuesdays. Ithaca College has been grappling with a budget deficit since 2024. At the time, they projected optimism that they’d close the deficit in a few years. But now, here we are two years later, and that progress has been slower than expected.
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Federal lawsuit accuses Owego McDonald’s of safety failures, retaliation
Former employees of a McDonald's franchise in the Village of Owego have filed a federal class action lawsuit alleging safety failures, retaliation and other violations. A lawsuit filed on Nov. 9 alleges that the franchisee company that owns the McDonald’s at 29 Hickories Park Road in Owego kept employees working through carbon dioxide leaks and fire-safety failures, failed to pay overtime and wages for all hours worked, retaliated against employees who raised safety and wage concerns and refused to accommodate a manager’s disabilities, allegedly forcing her out of her job. The initial complaint names Mac-Clark Restaurants, Inc., a McDonald's franchisee company that owns more than a dozen McDonald's restaurants across New York including the Owego location that employed the three former employees who are suing. It also names two of the company's managers — a Human Resources Manager and a Supervisor. Former employees Savanna Tuttle, Hailey Swancott and Victoria Tiesi, represented by attorney Megan Quattlebaum, are seeking unpaid wages, back pay, front pay, lost benefits and compensatory, punitive and statutory damages. In a statement, Quattlebaum said they are looking forward to "holding Mac-Clark accountable in court." "Our complaint sets out that Mac-Clark treated the safety and the paychecks of its
Cornell Daily Sun
Cornell Offered to Reinstate Chi Phi on Campus as Early as 2030, Documents Show
Cornell was prepared to formalize an agreement with Chi Phi’s Xi Chapter outlining a path toward the fraternity’s reactivation on campus as early as 2030, emails and documents obtained by The Sun show. Cornell’s Chi Phi chapter was officially suspended on Nov. 8, 2024 after a former Cornell...
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,...
The Ithaca Voice
More than just pictures: a look inside Arnot’s School of Radiology
The field of radiologic technology blends the critical art of caring for people with the exacting science of specialized medical testing. The School of Radiologic Technology at Arnot Ogden Medical Center offers students a high-quality educational program in preparation for their future professional careers in radiologic technology. Voices are AI...
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Fall Escape to Ithaca: A Weekend of Apples, Cascades, and Downtown Charm at The Hotel Ithaca
The roughly five-hour drive from New York City is mostly highway, with a scenic stretch of state roads that winds past farms, rolling hills, old barns, tractors, and fields of corn, yet it offered a gentle introduction to the rural character of upstate New York. Farming remains a living part of the Finger Lakes region, and local markets brim with fresh produce from nearby orchards. Clear blue skies and temperatures in the 70s made a two-day venture in Ithaca ideal for exploring.
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The Ithaca Voice
Dryden unified fire district approved, but questions remain
The Town of Dryden and the villages of Dryden and Freeville approved the creation of a joint fire district in October. However, some residents are calling for more information and an opportunity to vote on the proposal before it takes effect. Voices are AI generated. The Ithaca Voice is not...