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Local
2 months ago
Asteri Ithaca owner faces more fines, scrutiny

Tompkins County Environmental Health Director Skip Parr tells 607 News Now the Asteri Ithaca building operators have until Thursday, Apr. 30 to fully implement a solid waste management plan.

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Local
2 months ago
Seneca St. parking garage to stay closed, officials say

The Seneca St. parking garage and immediately surrounding sidewalks will remain closed while Ithaca city officials continue long term planning for the site.

Man in a dark suit and yellow tie smiling as he holds a large ceremonial check reading 'Ten Million Dollars' to 'Revitalizing Ithaca' with date 4/23/2026 and a 'City of Ithaca' designation. The check is branded with 'We Are NY State Capitol' and features a crest in the center.
Local
2 months ago
Ithaca mayor on DRI prize, plan for West State St. corridor

Mayor Robert Cantelmo tells 607 News Now the Downtown Revitalization Initiative award money will help to redevelop the West State St. corridor. 

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Community
2 months ago
Work progressing on Sentry Bridge in Watkins Glen State Park

On April 22, the new Sentry Bridge was lowered into place by a crane, with more work in progress to secure it.

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Community
2 months ago
Lengthy bridge closure looms in Ithaca

Construction crews are gathering materials near the intersection of Fall Creek Drive and Stewart Avenue today in preparation for the Stewart Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Project.

Entertainment
2 months ago
Cornell Percussion Ensemble to perform free show

The Cornell Percussion Ensemble will perform at Lincoln Hall on Saturday, April 25th.

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Community
2 months ago
Center for Community Transportation to receive funding for micro-mobility transit study

On April 21, the DEC announced $196,908 in funding for The Center for Community Transportation, which includes Ithaca Carshare, Bikeshare, and BikeWalk Tompkins.

Smiling man in a dark suit and yellow tie holds a large ceremonial check reading Ten Million Dollars for Revitalizing Ithaca at the State Capitol, dated 4/23/2026 and showing 'We Are NY' logo.
Business
2 months ago
Ithaca wins $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant award

Governor Kathy Hochul and Ithaca city officials announced that Ithaca is the Southern Tier winner of New York State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) award.

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Local
2 months ago
Ithaca Children’s Garden appoints new interim director

Leigh MacDonald was named by the ICG board of directors to serve as interim executive director, following the recent departure of Naomi Sukenik.

Community
2 months ago
Dryden Recreation and Youth Commission welcomes new member

On April 16, Jennifer Davis was appointed to the Dryden Recreation and Youth Commission.

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