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Editorial: Rebuilding Ithaca's economy requires local effort

Editorial: Rebuilding Ithaca’s economy requires local effort

By The Ithacan • February 18, 2021
Local businesses in Ithaca make it the home we know and love. The Commons would not be The Commons if not for the incredible people and businesses. 
From left, Antonio Luis Ibanez, general manager of Dos Amigos, and Jorge Bouras, owner and co-founder, opened the restaurant's first brick and mortar on June 18 at 403 College Ave. Even with COVID-19 putting pressure on restaurants, new restaurant owners in Ithaca have found ways to open their doors.

New restaurants serve up distinctive dishes for community

By Emily Lussier, Senior Writer • October 20, 2020
Even with COVID-19 putting pressure on restaurants, new restaurant owners in Ithaca have found ways to open their doors.
Joel Malina, Cornell University’s vice president of university relations, said TCAT did not justify the financial contribution increase of 8% and said TCAT already has enough funding, so the university would not comply with the larger increase. 

TCAT adds two new routes to South Hill area

By Alex Hartzog, Staff Writer • September 4, 2019
The Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit Incorporated (TCAT) has added two new supplemental routes — the 11S and the 11N — to the South Hill area. 
In response to anti-Semitic posters that were hung up in Collegetown, Cornel University Hillel student leaders organized a protest to condemn white supremacy.

WATCH: Students rally in response to anti-Semitic posters found in Collegetown

By Meredith Burke, Staff Writer • October 28, 2017
In response to anti-Semitic posters that were hung up in Collegetown, Cornell University faculty, staff and students gathered at a rally.
Cornell student arrested for assault in the third degree

Cornell student arrested for assault in the third degree

By Sierra Guardiola, Assistant News Editor • September 17, 2017
Ithaca Police arrested and charged a Cornell University student with one count of assault in the third degree after a fight the morning of Sept. 15.
Ithaca summer news roundup

Ithaca summer news roundup

By Sophia Adamucci, Assistant News Editor • August 31, 2017
A recap of the top news stories from over the summer.

College Briefs Sept. 1

August 31, 2016

Cornell University student found dead in Collegetown apartment A Cornell University student was found dead in a Collegetown Center apartment on the evening of Aug. 30. The university has identified the...

Weather-Privilege Begins

Weather-Privilege Begins

By Kylee Roberts • April 19, 2016
We've been pretty weather-priviledged this winter, but these last couple of weeks have put a strain on all of the possible outdoor activities. Here is a list of things that I have been doing, and wish to go on with in this gorgeous weather.
A private charter bus crashed at approximately 9 p.m. in Covington Township, Pennsylvania. Images taken at the scene of the accident indicate the bus was from the Big Red Bullet company.

New bus service runs nonstop from Ithaca to New York City

By Michael Pyskaty, Contributing Writer • October 7, 2015
A new bus service that runs nonstop from Ithaca to New York City is now operational. The Big Red Bullet is an alternative to other bus companies like Greyhound, Short Line, and Cornell University’s Campus-to-Campus bus.
Chapter House fire under control, according to the Ithaca Fire Department.

UPDATE: 35 Cornell students displaced by fire in Collegetown

By Max Denning, Online News Editor • April 14, 2015
A fire at the Chapter House in Collegetown and an apartment complex next door has caused the roof of both buildings to collapse.
The Good Truck sells tacos during Porchfest on Sept. 14. The Good Truck and trucks like it have faced new zoning laws limiting where they can sell food.

Ithaca legislation limits food truck parking

By Mary Ford, Contributing Writer • September 17, 2014
The City of Ithaca has passed legislation limiting how close food trucks can park to brick-and-mortar restaurants.

ITHACA TODAY: Thursday, Nov. 7

November 7, 2013
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