Cornell’s new synthetic turf field house has drawn concern from local environmental activists. They warn that turf with potentially harmful chemical substances perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl could cause long-term health and environmental risks. …
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In Final Push, Hakeem Jeffries and Local Leaders Rally Ithaca Voters to Flip Swing District
Less than a week from Election Day, the rematch between incumbent Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY) and Democrat Josh Riley over New York’s 19th Congressional district is still deemed a toss up. In…
Community Art Exhibit Exposes Local Artists, Highlights Diverse Artwork
On Friday, I walked into CAP ArtSpace and was immediately struck by radiant lines of orange, magenta and teal. Lauren Reid’s oil painting, “Interconnected,” hung directly ahead of the gallery’s entryway. Her…
From 1980 to 2024: Behind UAW Local 2300’s 44-Year History at Cornell
Two weeks ago, members of United Auto Workers Local 2300 ratified an agreement with the University that secured them a $43 million contract over the next four years. As chatter about the…
The Yellow Deli, Local Restaurant Owned by ‘White Supremacist Cult,’ Accepts Cornell City Bucks
During the two-week long strike that saw more than 1,000 Cornell workers walk out and closures of eateries around campus, Cornell gave 50 City Bucks — which is equivalent to $50 —…
“Shut it Down”: UAW Local 2300 Members Rally, Consider Strike as Bargaining With University Continues
Umbrellas and fists were both raised high on Thursday, July 11 as approximately 50 members of United Auto Workers Local 2300 rallied to garner support for their bargaining efforts. Despite the rainy…
Job Insecurity and Inconsistent Working Conditions: Ithaca Construction Workers Navigate Local Industry
“There’s no work for … maybe half of us throughout the winter. It’s the worst part of this field, in my opinion, because it’s an outdoor job, and it’s miserable, harsh conditions…
Dryden House Announces Completion Date, Expands Local Efforts to Alleviate Homelessness
Second Wind, a Tompkins County nonprofit, plans to finish construction of its four-unit house in the town of Dryden before this summer, providing unhoused women and children with a new residence and…
A Review of Local Bookstores in Ithaca
As the weather has gotten chillier, I have been spending more time inside, finishing most of the novels I brought with me to college. This meant I was in need of some…