Lesbian and feminist literature house Firebrand Books was honored by a plaque erected in the Commons. Determined government officials and allies of Firebrand pursued this milestone for years amid pushback from The Yellow Deli — a religious group-run restaurant that currently owns the building.
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Common Council Approves Ceasefire Resolution in 10-1 Vote After Tense Deliberations
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After the Common Council passed a ceasefire resolution in a 10-1 vote during a heated meeting on Wednesday, Ithaca is now one of five municipalities in New York to support a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
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Police Respond to Stabbing at 26th Annual Chili Cook-Off
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On Saturday afternoon, Ithaca Police responded to reports of a stabbing following an altercation at the 26th Annual Chili Cook-Off.
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Hawi Brings Authentic Ethiopian Flavors, Food Sharing Traditions to Ithaca
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Hawi brings authentic Ethiopian spices and vegetables as well as Ethiopian customs of hospitality and food sharing to Ithaca Commons.
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Meet The Embassy, the New Social Hot Spot for Brunch, Late-Night Dining
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Collegetown restaurant owner Kevin Sullivan opens The Embassy, serving comfort food to Cornellians for brunch and dinner.
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County Resolution Condemning Violence in Middle East Falls One Vote Shy of Passing
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The Tompkins County ceasefire resolution failed to pass on Feb. 6 amidst Middle East tensions.
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Cantelmo Sworn in as 46th Mayor of Ithaca Amid Role Transformation
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Sworn in on Jan. 3, Robert Cantelmo grad, became the first mayor of Ithaca to work with a city manager.
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Inside Collegetown Bagels’ Role in the Tapestry of Cornell’s Culture
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The Sun dove into Collegetown Bagels’ history to see how it became an iconic institution for both Cornell and Ithaca.
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Thomas Kelly Named New Chief of Ithaca Police Department
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Lieutenant Thomas Kelly was named the new chief of the Ithaca Police Department on Nov. 27 following former acting chief John Joly’s controversial departure.
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Cornell-Originated “Starbucks Off Our Campus” Movement Goes National
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Following Cornell’s August announcement that the University will discontinue its affiliation with Starbucks, students at other colleges and universities have begun movements of their own, inspired by Cornell’s.
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In Low-Turnout Election, City Candidates Found Crucial Votes at Cornell Frats
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Absentee ballot applications obtained by The Sun show coordination between fraternities and alderperson-elects Patrick Kuehl ’24 and Clyde Lederman ’26 — who said they would look into whether fraternities could hold parties later into the night.