Survey says: Ancovies are the #1 most disliked food. What’s #2?
A: Olives!
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Headlines
5 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local
Ithaca man tried setting apartment building on fire, police say
Updated
46-year-old Roy Roberts of Ithaca is accused of trying to start a fire inside the stairwell of an apartment building in the 100 block of East Green Street.
5 hours ago in Business, Community, Finance, Government, Local, Politics
TCAT seeks added contributions from Ithaca, Tompkins County, and Cornell
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TCAT is asking for $500,000 contribution boost from their 3 underwriters, the city of Ithaca, Tompkins County, and Cornell.
6 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional
Tompkins County group chosen for mural funding as part of NYS CHARM program
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An increase in funding from the CHARM Program means the Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County and Ithaca Murals will create 14 murals across the City and Town of Ithaca, Brooktondale, and Caroline.
6 hours ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local
GIAC receives $13 million for Alex Haley Pool renovations
On October 15, New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie joined Assemblymember Anna Kelles in Ithaca to announce that GIAC is receiving $13 million for renovations at Alex Haley Municipal Pool.
6 hours ago in Business, Community, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local
Ahead of closure, Ithaca business receives NYS Empire Award
On October 14, the Rashida Sawyer Bakery announced that it will close at the end of the month.
