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The elections in Ithaca in November will focus primarily on local offices, including the City of Ithaca's Common Council and the Tompkins County Legislature.
The Ithacan’s 2025 Local Politics Guide for City of Ithaca and Tompkins County
October 22, 2025
Ahead of the Nov. 4 general election, learn more about candidates for the City of Ithaca's Common Council and the Tompkins County Legislature
After the primary elections, only one race for the City of Ithaca’s Common Council is left without a clear front-runner. This is the 5th Ward race between Democratic candidate Hannah Shvets and independent candidate G.P. Zurenda
Race for 5th Ward Common Council seat remains competitive heading into general election
By Julian DeLucia, Assistant News Editor
After the primary elections in June, only one race for the City of Ithaca’s Common Council is left without a clear front-runner. This is the 5th Ward race between Democrat Hannah Shvets, junior at the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations, and independent G.P. Zurenda, a psychotherapist and consultant. 
Ahead of the general election in November 2024, Ithaca College students, faculty and staff formed a Voter Registration Task Force to encourage voter engagement among students. This year, however, is considered an “off-year.”
Campus sees lower engagement in local election
By Isabella Edghill, Contributing Writer
Ahead of the general election in November 2024, Ithaca College students, faculty and staff, along with support from community organizations, formed a Voter Registration Task Force to encourage voter engagement among students. This year, however, is considered an “off-year.”
In August, constituents of Rep. Josh Riley (D), including some residents of Ithaca, traveled to his Binghamton office to protest his trip to Israel. Riley’s office was empty when the protesters arrived. The protesters hung up 100 photos of suffering Palestinians.
Locals express concern with Rep. Josh Riley’s support for Israel amid genocide
By Eamon Corbo, Assistant News Editor
Residents of Ithaca have expressed concern and disagreement over Rep. Josh Riley’s (D) support for Israel amid Israel’s genocide of Palestinians in the Israel-Hamas war.
Mount Van Hoevenberg is not the only sports complex or ski area that has been built on the forest preserve; however, it is the only complex that was not constitutionally supported.
New York state Prop 1 to retroactively legalize Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex
By Ryan Johnson, Senior Writer
New York state will vote Nov. 4 on Proposal One, a proposal for a constitutional amendment to permit ski trails at the Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex on up to 323 acres of Adirondack Forest Preserve and to accommodate global competitions, training and events in Lake Placid.
President La Jerne Cornish shared a recap of the Board of Trustees’ fall meetings, which ran Oct. 8 through Oct. 10 on campus.
IC administration shares institutional updates at State of the College meeting
By Kai Lincke, Community Outreach Manager • October 25, 2025
Ithaca College administrators provided updates on enrollment, academic program development, finances and philanthropy during the Oct. 21 State of the College meeting in Emerson Suites. 
Senior forward Ava Detorie dribbles past a RIT senior defender Roberta Moger in a 1-0 loss on Oct. 21.
Stunning strike puts women’s soccer’s season on thin ice
By Graham Goodman, Staff Writer • October 25, 2025
The Ithaca College women’s soccer team fell 1-0 to the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers on Oct. 21 at Carp Wood Field. A miraculous goal from RIT junior midfielder Lindsay Ford less than 15 minutes into the game was enough to defeat a tough Bomber squad. The Bomber’s struggles in front of goals stuck out in a game where the team created an abundance of chances but were unable to score. 
Participants of the IC Runs Purple 5k Run + Walk sprint through Ithaca in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Ithaca runs for funds in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
By Haley Meberg, Contributing Writer • October 26, 2025
On the brisk autumn morning of Oct. 18, the Ithaca College Community laced up its sneakers near the natural lands by Terrace 13 in the largest crowd yet for the annual IC Runs Purple 5k Run + Walk, hosted by the Office of Public Safety. 
Ithaca locals comment on issues stemming from infrastructure and housing costs, to learning more about the election.
Ithaca locals comment on issues they are hoping to be addressed in the upcoming election
October 22, 2025
Ithaca locals comment on issues stemming from infrastructure and housing costs, to learning more about the election.
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