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05/12/2026

Staff writer Alliey Magistro recently looked into the rise of women in the ICTV Sports Department. Women have taken on several high profile roles in the department as of recent ranging from on air talent to producing and even serving as Sports Director.

Read the full story here: https://ithacaweek-ic.com/19317/sports/women-rise-in-ictv-sports/

05/11/2026

After a drought impacted crop in 2025, growers like those at Russell Apple Farms in Appleton, New York are hoping for a steady start to the 2026 growing season. Ithaca Week reporter Jake Zajkowski looked into how growers like Max Russell are dealing with current conditions and the legislation around it.

Read the full story at the link in bio.

05/11/2026

Last week Ithaca Week reporter Kai Lincke covered the 25th Tompkins 4-H Duck Race, which continued the tradition of raising funds for Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County’s 4-H youth programming.

Over 3,000 ducks bobbed down Cascadilla Creek which supported compost education and numerous youth programming opportunities that more than 4,000 kids across Tompkins County each year.

Read the story at the link in bio!

05/11/2026

Last week reporter Ally Mahoney did on the ground coverage of the long running ITHACON for their 49th event.

Many people have been coming to the event for the majority of it's run and have formed long lasting bonds throughout the event. People like Joe Orsak, art director of Mastergraphics Studios and writer for Ahoy Comics, has been attending ITHACON every year since ITHACON 9.

Read more at the link in bio!

05/11/2026

This week, Ithaca Week reporter Prakriti Panwar covered a series of free events that have been seen all around downtown Ithaca.

After moving to Ithaca from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Sonya Dugal has put on events through her social arts club So What? Studios. These events have been hosted by places like Nocturnal Cafe, who has given Dugal the space for free.

Read more at the link in bio!

04/28/2026

Staff Writer Jacob Zajkowski shares more about his story on a state tariff relief program that could be a first-of-its-kind. The program reflects a broader political stance. Gov. Kathy Hochul has been outspoken against Trump-era tariffs, proposing not only farm aid but also $13.5 billion in returns for all New Yorkers, based on an estimated $1,751 in added costs per household.

04/28/2026

Staff Writer Christian Gratto covered how three IC offices collaborated to put together an event promoting peace. The event, titled “Everyone Belongs: Honoring True Belonging in a Fractured World,” created a space for unity amid uncertain times.

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