ITHACA, N.Y. — It’s November and climatologically speaking, the time is right to start seeing flakes in the air – albeit briefly and with little in the way of accumulation as of yet. Yes, folks, you may prefer to call it by another four-letter “S” word, but we have a little snow in the forecast […]
Posted inEconomy
IGND: 25 acre solar project proposed for City land
Correction (11/16/2021): In the original version of this story, the energy demands that this solar project could meet were miscalculated. The story originally read that “the solar array could meet the energy demands of over 4,000 average U.S. homes.” It could likely meet the energy demands of over 630 average U.S. homes. The 20 year […]
Posted inCommunity Announcements
Tompkins Connect seeks nominations for 2021 Fab5 Young Professional Awards
This is a community announcement from Tompkins Connect. It was not written by The Ithaca Voice. To submit community announcements for consideration, please submit them to tips@ithacavoice.com. Tompkins Connect is excited to announce it is now accepting nominations for the seventh annual Fab5 Young Professional Awards sponsored by Tompkins Trust Company. The Fab5 Awards celebrate […]
Posted inArts & Culture
Nu Spice’s traditional soul food offerings settling into new home at K-House
ITHACA, N.Y.—Upon entering the K-House location and glancing at the menu. As opposed to perhaps the normal pub food, the karaoke bar on Catherwood Road boasts offerings including chicken wings, barbeque ribs, fried cabbage and pineapple upside-down cake, all made fresh in the kitchen. All food available is cooked by Candace Foster and crew, who […]
Posted inGovernment
Enfield mulling opt-out of marijuana sales, public hearing to be held
ENFIELD, N.Y.—On Wednesday, Nov. 10, the Enfield Town Board voted to hold a public hearing on whether to opt out of allowing the sale of marijuana in Enfield. The public hearing will take place at the Town Board’s December meeting, which should be on Dec. 8. Much of the discussion focused on the specificities of […]
Posted inDevelopment in Ithaca
Legislature weighs affordable housing for county-owned property in downtown Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y.—On the one hand, Tompkins County has made significant progress in its plans towards a new office building to host its departments. On the other hand, it is now the owner of two sites: the original site they planned to build upon at the 400 Block of North Tioga Street, and the more desirable […]
Posted inHealth & Human Services
More COVID vaccination clinics this weekend as county aims to ramp up youth distribution
TOMPKINS COUNTY, N.Y.—With kids beginning to receive COVID-19 vaccinations, after recent approval of the Pfizer vaccine, the attention has shifted to making the vaccine available to as many children as possible, though officials admit that may be a gradual process over the next several weeks. This was the main topic of the latest COVID-19 update […]
Posted inFeatured
Update: Consistent flooding may push the Hangar Theatre Company out of the Hangar Theatre
Clarification (11/14/2021): An earlier version of this article didn’t make explicitly clear that the Hangar is operational and ready to stage shows as of Oct. 28. Visit the Hangar’s website for information on upcoming events. ITHACA, N.Y. — The Hangar Theatre, a mainstay of the Ithaca area’s performing arts scene, is at a water-inundated crossroads. […]
Posted inArts & Culture
Ithaca Alternative Gift Fair hosting a hybrid model this year
ITHACA, N.Y.—The Ithaca Alternative Gift Fair, held to emphasize the spirit of charity during the holiday season, will return to being an in-person event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November 20 at the Henry St. John Building gymnasium, but there will be some changes this year, from COVID safety precautions to an earlier start […]
Posted inArts & Culture
Today: A death penalty discussion at Buffalo Street Books with journalist Maurice Chammah
ITHACA, N.Y.—Buffalo Street Books will be hosting a discussion Thursday between journalist, author and former Cornellian Maurice Chammah and Heather Furnas, an Ithacan and Johns Hopkins University Librarian, regarding Chammah’s new book, “Let the Lord Sort Them: the Rise and Fall of the Death Penalty.” “Let the Lord Sort Them: the Rise and Fall of […]