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The Ithaca Voice is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 news organization. The Ithaca Voice was founded in response to a crisis in local journalism. Steep declines in revenue have caused significant cuts to the number of reporters and editors at existing media companies in Tompkins County and nationwide, hurting the quality and availability of important civic and political information in Ithaca. The Voice ai

ms to reverse this damaging trend by publishing breaking news stories and in-depth features that probe into complex and dynamic local issues. Additionally, The Voice has become the online home for all things Ithaca, including dining, local personalities and other stories divorced from some of the conventions of a daily newspaper. In order to fund these efforts, The Voice pioneers new methods of generating revenue with online-only news through innovative partnerships with local businesses, display and video advertisements, and fundraising efforts. At the same time, The Voice plans to incorporate and build on the proven successes of a growing number of non-profit news sites across the country. These include best practices for expanding local audience through social media and effective Search Engine Optimization.

ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins County municipalities have signed a letter addressed to the New York State Department of Conserv...
09/18/2025

ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins County municipalities have signed a letter addressed to the New York State Department of Conservation (DEC) opposing a state directive that they say would significantly increase the cost of providing sewer services. The Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility is co-owned by the City of Ithaca, the Town of Ithaca and the Town of Dryden, but other municipalities in the county occasionally direct wastewater to the plant....

ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins County municipalities have signed a letter addressed to the New York State Department of Conservation (DEC) opposing a state directive that they say would significantly increase […]

Rochester-based organization to run future homeless shelter
09/18/2025

Rochester-based organization to run future homeless shelter

ITHACA, N.Y. — County leaders have selected the organization that will help develop and eventually manage its planned homeless shelter on Ithaca’s West End, which officials hope to open in […]

State officials will hold hearing on reparations for Black New Yorkers
09/17/2025

State officials will hold hearing on reparations for Black New Yorkers

ITHACA, N.Y. — A state commission researching a potential reparations program for the descendants of enslaved Africans will hold a hearing in Ithaca Thursday. The event is part of  a […]

Weeks after it was celebrated as a landmark new step in municipal cooperation to address the needs of the local homeless...
09/17/2025

Weeks after it was celebrated as a landmark new step in municipal cooperation to address the needs of the local homeless population, the plan for a joint Code Blue shelter and navigation hub has hit an impasse.

ITHACA, N.Y. — The announcement in early August that Tompkins County and the City of Ithaca would collaborate on a co-located homeless resource hub and Code Blue shelter seemed to […]

City releases first glimpse into Climate Action Plan
09/17/2025

City releases first glimpse into Climate Action Plan

ITHACA, N.Y. — After significant changes to Ithaca’s Climate Action Plan were first announced nearly a year ago, the city’s Department of Sustainability finally introduced the updated plan publicly Wednesday […]

Obituary: Nancy O'Brien
09/16/2025

Obituary: Nancy O'Brien

Trumansburg, NY July 30, 1953-August 29, 2025 Nancy passed away Friday, August 29, surrounded by her family, after bravely enduring nearly twenty years of cancer treatment. Her husband of fifty […]

Tompkins County's new Center of Government has been discussed for years. Finally, there are glimpses of what it may look...
09/15/2025

Tompkins County's new Center of Government has been discussed for years. Finally, there are glimpses of what it may look like.

ITHACA, N.Y. — The new Tompkins County Center of Government has a firm delivery date four years from this month. Through a series of meetings and solicitations for public feedback, […]

Obituary: LuAnne Reynolds
09/15/2025

Obituary: LuAnne Reynolds

LuAnne Reynolds passed away peacefully on September 6th, 2025. She was born onMay 26th, 1963, to Jim and Beverly Reynolds. She grew up in Ithaca, NY with her 3 brothers […]

ITHACA, N.Y. -- If you're out and about this afternoon or perhaps you have some mid-week plans, rain will be the least o...
09/14/2025

ITHACA, N.Y. -- If you're out and about this afternoon or perhaps you have some mid-week plans, rain will be the least of your worries. High pressure will maintain a firm grip on Ithaca's weather through the week alongside seasonably mild to warm temperatures. That's great for outdoor activities, though drought concerns are growing across the state. Looking for rain? We unfortunately stay mainly dry this week....

ITHACA, N.Y. — If you’re out and about this afternoon or perhaps you have some mid-week plans, rain will be the least of your worries. High pressure will maintain a […]

Cornell University Police Chief Anthony Bellamy will be IPD's newest deputy chief.
09/12/2025

Cornell University Police Chief Anthony Bellamy will be IPD's newest deputy chief.

ITHACA, N.Y. — The Ithaca Police Department has announced the selection of a new deputy chief, scooping up the leader of another local law enforcement agency. Anthony Bellamy, the current […]

Cornell University is proposing an addition to its veterinarian hospital offerings with a new aviary for rehabbing large...
09/12/2025

Cornell University is proposing an addition to its veterinarian hospital offerings with a new aviary for rehabbing large birds.

ITHACA, N.Y. — The Town of Ithaca’s Planning Board will be reviewing some rather unusual project plans at their meeting next week — Cornell University is looking to spread its […]

Leaders of The History Center in Tompkins County's fundraising treasure hunt thought the search would last for weeks. Tw...
09/12/2025

Leaders of The History Center in Tompkins County's fundraising treasure hunt thought the search would last for weeks. Two Ithacan geocachers found the $10K worth of hidden jewels in a long weekend.

ITHACA, N.Y. — The History Center in Tompkins County’s treasure hunt came to a close early Tuesday morning after just three days. Two winners walked away with $10,000 worth of […]

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Founded in 2014, The Ithaca Voice is a non-profit news site dedicated to sustaining free and local journalism to inform and educate the residents of Tompkins County. The Ithaca Voice was founded in response to a crisis in local journalism. At existing media companies in Tompkins County, steep declines in revenue have caused significant cuts to the number of reporters and editors, hurting the quality and availability of important civic and political information in Ithaca. The Voice aims to reverse this trend by providing free access to breaking news stories and in-depth features that probe into complex and dynamic local issues. Additionally, The Voice has become the online home for all things Ithaca, including dining, local personalities and other stories divorced from some of the conventions of a daily newspaper. To fund these efforts, The Voice pioneers new methods of generating revenue with online-only news through innovative partnerships with local businesses, display and video advertisements, and fundraising efforts. At the same time, The Voice plans to incorporate and build on the proven successes of a growing number of non-profit news sites across the country. Follow us on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. To become a member, click here.

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