Presence of Flock cameras in Ithaca raises surveillance concerns

By Eamon Corbo, News Editor • March 4, 2026

The presence of Flock Safety cameras in Ithaca has been raising concerns over increasing surveillance and fear of potential abuse of collected data for some Ithaca residents.

Ithaca Common Council fills vacant 5th Ward council seat

By Lorien Tyne, Editor-in-Chief • February 8, 2023

The Ithaca Common Council unanimously voted Feb. 1 to have Kris Haines-Sharp fill the vacant 5th Ward council seat.

New bike-share program to be implemented in Ithaca

By Ryan Johnson, Senior Writer • November 8, 2022

The Center For Community Transportation (CCT) in Ithaca reached an agreement with the Common Council on Nov. 2 to implement Ithaca Bikeshare.

Eco-Reps to begin issuing Green Room Certifications

By Krissy Waite, Staff Writer • October 2, 2019

The Ithaca College Eco-Reps will be rolling out the Green Room Certification program to increase sustainability on an individual level on campus. 

Students present anti-corruption act to Common Council

By Sam Haut, Staff Writer • November 28, 2017

The proposal presented to ban lobbying and to make the money in super PACs more transparent and independent from candidate’s campaigns.

Ithaca bound refugee families halted by immigration ban

By Ben Kaplan, Staff Writer • February 8, 2017

In the fall, the U.S. Department of State gave Catholic Charities of Tompkins and Tioga County permission to bring 50 refugees to Ithaca.

City of Ithaca officially declares itself sanctuary city

February 2, 2017

The City of Ithaca Common Council unanimously approved a sanctuary city ordinance at its Feb. 1 meeting, which dozens of Ithaca residents attended.

City of Ithaca considering parking changes to increase revenue

By Maura Aleardi, Community Engagement Manager • October 26, 2016

Possible policy changes include charging for parking in garages and on the street until 11 p.m. on weekdays and on Saturday and Sunday.

Q&A: IC administrator runs for Ithaca Common Council

By Natalie Shanklin, Opinion Editor • October 28, 2015

"The City of Ithaca faces complex issues, and I feel I bring the appropriate experience and attitude to help address those issues."

City named certified living-wage employer

By Sage Daugherty, Online News Editor • December 4, 2013

After deciding to become a living-wage employer, the City of Ithaca has received official certification from the Tompkins County Workers Center.

Ithaca Mayor creates tension with proposed budget.

By Jack Curran, Online News Editor • October 9, 2013

Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick presented his proposed 2014 budget to the city’s Common Council on Oct. 1 and created tension with Cornell University.

Sidewalk policy offers relief to homeowners

By Kayla Dwyer, Contributing Writer • September 11, 2013

A new sidewalk policy aimed at lessening Ithaca homeowners’ responsibility for damages to sidewalks was approved by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca on Sept. 4.