Business Briefs

Donation of Cayuga Lake watershed property supports conservation and education

Cayuga Lake Conservation: 73 acres in Ulysses protected by FLLT easement.

Why Is My Sewer Bill Higher? An update from Village of Freeville Treasurer Heather Murray

Freeville Sewer Bill Increase of $25/month in 2025 due to usage, upgrades. Learn more!

Ithaca Children’s Garden announces endowment fund

Ithaca Children's Garden Endowment launched with Community Foundation for sustainability. Donate now!

3rd annual Back-to-School Supplies Drive for Teachers

Back-to-School Supplies Drive 2025 by Sen. Webb supports teachers in District 52. Donate now!

Winners announced for voting sticker contest

Voting Sticker Contest 2025 winners Sevy Stiglitz, Olivia Casselberry announced. See their designs!

33rd annual Ithaca Artist Market on Aug. 8

Ithaca Artist Market 2025 showcases 80+ artists on Aug. 8 at Steamboat Landing. Join the event!

Reminders to the public: Ithaca Commons ordinances and expectations

Ithaca Commons Ordinances see increased enforcement in 2025 for safety, accessibility. Learn more!

Tompkins County faces a potential $11 million budget deficit

Tompkins County Budget 2026 faces $11M deficit amid rising costs, cuts. Learn more!

Swimming the 38-mile length of Cayuga Lake: A fundraiser for mental health

Cayuga Lake Swim by de Boer and Hobart raises funds for mental health on Aug. 8-9, 2025. Support The Sophie Fund!

Corrie Root promoted to chief operating officer at Downtown Ithaca Alliance

Corrie Root DIA promoted to Chief Operating Officer, leading Ithaca’s vibrant downtown in 2025. Read more!

Tompkins County approves updates to its diversity, equity, and inclusion policy

Tompkins County DEI Policy updated in 2025 to enhance equity. Learn about the changes and debates among legislators.

Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council announces Tom Knipe new director

Tom Knipe was appointed ITCTC Director, bringing expertise to Tompkins County transportation planning.

Brittanie Earle appointed Tompkins County commissioner of social services

Brittanie Earle was named Tompkins County Commissioner of Social Services. Learn about her vision and experience.

Guidance for responsible dog ownership in urban environments

Ithaca Dog Ownership guide ensures pet safety. Learn leash, waste, and licensing tips for urban living in 2025!

SouthWorks to host open house

SouthWorks Open House showcases Ithaca’s 95-acre site. Join tours, meet businesses on Aug. 12, 2025!

Citizen Preparedness training offered at Museum of the Earth July 22

Citizen Preparedness Training at Museum of the Earth July 22. Learn disaster skills and get free kits!

Ithaca Shakespeare Company Presents The Tempest at Treman State Park

Ithaca Shakespeare Tempest dazzles at Treman State Park. Catch the outdoor show July 17-27, 2025!

Guthrie welcomes team from Gastroenterology Associates of Ithaca 

Guthrie Ithaca Gastroenterology welcomes GAI team. Explore enhanced care and new facilities in 2025!

Tompkins County seeks consultant to study impact of a countywide minimum wage 

Tompkins County Minimum Wage study seeks consultant to explore impacts. Learn about the 2025 initiative and living wage!

CFCU Community Credit Union becomes Beginnings Credit Union

Beginnings Credit Union rebrands from CFCU, enhancing services. Explore the 2025 transformation for members!

New Tompkins County recycling guidelines: cartons and black plastic no longer accepted

Tompkins Recycling Guidelines 2025-2026 exclude cartons, black plastic. Learn new rules and reduce waste effectively!

Newsweek’s readers vote Ithaca Farmers Market #1 in the country 

Ithaca Farmers Market wins Newsweek’s 2025 Best Farmers Market award, offering local products at Steamboat Landing & East Hill weekly.

Help choose the 2025 Tompkins County “I Voted” and “Future Voter” stickers

Vote by July 4 for Tompkins County’s 2025 “I Voted” & “Future Voter” sticker designs, submitted by students, to be used in November election.

Local organization brings solar cooking to a Uganda school

Words Into Deeds brings solar cooking to UNIFAT School in Uganda, reducing firewood use by 90% with a new kitchen, celebrated May 20.

Town of Ithaca Conservation Board to honor Richard Schoch

Richard Schoch honored with 2024 Fischer Award on June 11 in Ithaca.

New musical Extended Stay runs at Kitchen Theatre Company

Extended Stay Musical runs June 5-15 at Kitchen Theatre in Ithaca.

Vaping and cannabis use prevention, support and resources available

TCWH offers vaping & cannabis prevention resources, urging safe storage & Narcan use.

Transportation Improvement Program update

Legislature updates from the May 20 meeting 

Legislature updates: online auction June 12-23 & Center of Government planning.

Downtown Ithaca Alliance announces retail mini-grant program

Ithaca Retail Mini-Grant Program provides up to $10K for local businesses to enhance marketing & storefronts.

TCPL Announces ‘The Gay Agenda’ leading up to Ithaca Pride

TCPL The Gay Agenda, June 7-12, celebrates Pride with Storytime, Resource Fair & more.

La Tourelle acquires Ithaca by Firelight Luxury Camping

La Tourelle acquires Ithaca by Firelight Camps, blending hotel, spa & luxury tents for a unique Finger Lakes stay.

Disney CEO Bob Iger and ABC News Anchor David Muir hold impromptu reunion at Ithaca College commencement

Ithaca College’s 2025 commencement celebrates Bob Iger and David Muir, with inspiring talks for 952 graduates, per Tompkins Weekly.

Ice Cream Bar in Ulysses offers renewed familiar flavors and novel modern take on seasonal fun

Dryden’s first-ever cannabis dispensary open for business

News Brief: McDonalds Hiring 13,500 new employees this summer