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Here’s what’s in Ithaca’s draft law meant to strengthen worker protections

City of Ithaca officials are one step closer to having a finalized draft of a “just-cause” worker policy.Voices are AI generated. The Ithaca Voice is not responsible for mispronunciations. The Ithaca ...
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Grand residence planned at Namgyal Monastery

First, Ithaca’s Tibetan Buddhist community completed a monastery on Ithaca’s South Hill, then came the library and museum. Now the Namgyal Monastery is planning its latest addition: a stately ...
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Waterfront apartment complex wins city Planning Board approval

An expansive mixed-use project slated for Ithaca’s waterfront finally received approval from the City of Ithaca Planning & Development Board Tuesday.Voices are AI generated. The Ithaca Voice is not ...
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Cornell to allow state police to handle sexual assault investigations

A new agreement between Cornell University and New York State Police allows individuals reporting sexual assault to choose the agency that will lead the investigation.Voices are AI generated. The ...
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South Hill townhouse complex proposed for redevelopment

An aging townhouse development on South Hill could be in for some big changes as developers aim to turn the property into a 200-unit apartment complex.Voices are AI generated. The […] ...
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‘Code Blue’ cold weather emergency shelter program opens for season

Those who find themselves without heat or stable shelter overnight this fall and winter can now get help through Tompkins County’s Code Blue emergency shelter program. Voices are AI generated. The […] ...
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Lansing introduces data center ban amid shifting town board opinions

The Town of Lansing officially introduced a local law at their Oct. 21 Town Board meeting that, if approved, would ban data centers. The proposal was welcomed by a majority […] ...
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Election 2026

Find all of the Ithaca Voice’s election coverage here. Early voting runs from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1. with polls open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Election […] ...
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Tompkins County 2026 general election preview

Here’s a guide to the races that are appearing on every Tompkins County voter’s ballots in the 2026 general election. Voices are AI generated. The Ithaca Voice is not responsible for mispronunciations ...
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As Ithaca College undergoes seismic changes, alumni grieve the loss of a beloved program

When Ithaca College announced about a week into the fall semester that it was no longer offering its renowned Theatre Administration (TAM) program, alumni quickly took to social media to […] ...
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‘Violent’ Scientology-affiliated human rights videos shown to Ithaca third graders. Parents question why.

Some parents called the videos shown in a human rights unit ‘violent’ and age inappropriate for young students. The district has opened an investigation into their use, and parents say the videos have ...