Ithaca Journal

The Ithaca Journal is a daily broadsheet newspaper that comes out every morning in Ithaca, New York. It is edited locally and printed in Johnson City, New York, with publications available from Monday to Saturday. Gannett has owned the newspaper since 1912.

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Cornell cancels Kehlani's Slope Day performance after concerns of pro-Palestinian views

1 day ago | ithacajournal.com | Jacob Mack

This year's Slope Day has been marred with controversy, so much so that its Pro-Palestine R&B singer Kehlani will no longer perform at the concert. "Unfortunately, although it was not the intention, the selection of Kehlani as this year’s headliner has injected division and discord into Slope Day," Kotlikoff said in a University Statement. Khelani Ashley Parrish is originally from Oakland California and attended the Oakland School for the Arts.
How a new venture can boost rising food businesses in Ithaca and Tompkins County

3 days ago | ithacajournal.com | Jacob Mack

Shared Kitchen Ithaca, a newly established not-for-profit organization, has officially opened its doors, offering food production equipment in nearly 4,000 square feet of shared-use kitchen. Located at 700 W. Buffalo Street, the former site of Greenstar Central Kitchen, Shared Kitchen Ithaca is equipped with professional-grade appliances.
Tompkins County Legislature approves more than $175K in tourism grants

1 week ago | ithacajournal.com | Jacob Mack

Fully funded by the Hotel Room Occupancy Tax Law, the grants create a “positive feedback loop,” according to a Wednesday statement from the officials behind the Tompkins County Tourism Program. A total of $23,950 has been awarded to 19 organizations for events that celebrate the county's culture and historyGrant awards totaling $98,980 have been allocated to support 13 organizations funding projects and marketing campaigns designed to attract visitors to Tompkins County.
Cornell joins lawsuit in opposition to Department of Energy funding cuts

1 week ago | ithacajournal.com | Jacob Mack

The University joined some of the leading American research universities in a lawsuit challenging the Department of Energy’s proposed immediate cuts to indirect costs for research grants it sponsors. This is the second time this semester that Cornell has taken the unprecedented step of seeking judicial intervention after a federal agency breached the negotiated rate for indirect costs.
Ithaca-based architecture, design firm plans to renovate property on Trumansburg Road

1 week ago | ithacajournal.com | Jacob Mack

Trade Design Build, an Ithaca-based integrated architecture and construction firm, purchased a facility located at 1520 Trumansburg Road with plans to renovate the newly acquired building. A statement from company officials said that Trade will use the 10,000 square-foot facility that sits on the property’s upper portion for its construction services and woodshop.
Ithaca flood insurance rate maps are changing. Council to hold public meeting Wednesday

1 week ago | ithacajournal.com | Jacob Mack

Failure to adopt the Rate Maps would suspend the city from the National Flood Insurance Program, making access to insurance more difficult for Ithaca property owners, according to Lisa Nicholas. The City of Ithaca website now includes the updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps going into effect later this year. The map added about 650 residential properties to the list of those at risk of flood.
Springtime events in Ithaca and Tompkins County: Easter eggs, fundraisers, duck race, more

1 week ago | ithacajournal.com | Jacob Mack

Ithaca's bringing community theatre, environmental consciousness and easter eggs out through the remainder of April. Looking for a more conversational approach to exploring tough topics? TEDxCornell is expected to deliver information on April 12 about unexplored territories in technology, finance, art and more. Passionate about the environment? Buffalo Street Books is too. They're hosting a Climate Literature Discussion April 17, starting at 3 p.m. Expect a chat surrounding two environmental tales.
Cornell University students and alumni tried for protest at Palestine peace panel

2 weeks ago | ithacajournal.com | Jacob Mack

A group of 13 protesters spent the day in court Wednesday to address their March 10 arrests at Cornell University during a “Pathways to Palestine Peace” panel. Of the 17 individuals detained at the March event, 13 of them - seven students, alongside three Ithaca residents and three university alumni - faced charges of disorderly conduct Wednesday. Two students charged in the incident spoke about the genocide in Palestine, emphasizing the importance of fighting against fascism and violence.
Trump administration, DOE to freeze $1 billion in funding for Cornell University

2 weeks ago | ithacajournal.com | Jacob Mack

According to a recent New York Times report, the funding freeze would dispel grants and contracts from several state departments, including the departments of agriculture, defense, and education. University President Michael Kotlikoff, Provost Kativa Bala and Provost for Medical Affairs, Robert Harrington said that Cornell has not yet received information to fully confirm the freeze.
Cornell Cooperative Extension to host 4-H Duck race April 27

2 weeks ago | ithacajournal.com | Jacob Mack

Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County will once again host the 4-H Duck Race this year, sending 3,000 rubber ducks over Cascarilla Creek Falls for a cause and for a chance at prizes. One duck chance is $5.00 or a flock of five ducks is $20.00. Each entry is assigned a number corresponding with the duck(s) prior to the event. Proceeds support 4-H youth programs in Tompkins County.