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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 • October 22, 2025
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 • October 22, 2025
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 • October 22, 2025
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 • October 22, 2025
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.
In the general election Nov. 4, residents of the City of Ithaca will be able to vote on a Common Council seat for their ward. These five seats will be held by each elected candidate for the next four years.

City of Ithaca Common Council candidates

By Naomi Martin and Julian DeLucia • October 22, 2025
In the general election Nov. 4, residents of the City of Ithaca will be able to vote on a Common Council seat for their ward. These five seats will be held by each elected candidate for the next four years.
Residents of Tompkins County will be able to vote for the Tompkins County Legislature in the general election Nov. 4. They will vote according to their legislative district and each elected candidate will hold the position for the next four years.

Tompkins County Legislature candidates and Town Judge

By Jacob Gelman, Gabriella Dearden, Liam McDermott, Sarah Payne, and Sydney Martin • October 22, 2025
Residents of Tompkins County will be able to vote for the Tompkins County Legislature in the general election Nov. 4. They will vote according to their legislative district and each elected candidate will hold the position for the next four years.
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