Aurora Berry
Ithaca Reporter-
Library staff say addressing substance use and addiction has become yet another societal gap filled by public libraries. -
The vote empowers the union’s bargaining team to call a work stoppage but doesn’t necessarily mean workers will go on strike. -
The union, which represents bus drivers, maintenance and custodial workers, is calling for cost of living adjustments, better longevity pay and the ability to refuse mandatory overtime.
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After thousands of Department of Agriculture employees were fired last month, some early-career scientists have lost advisers. Ph.D. students at Cornell university say they worry about the future of their research. -
Almost half of all workers in the county do not make a living wage. -
Over 100 people rallied on Cornell’s campus last week to protest frozen funds, firings and federal changes to scientific research. -
The common council recommitted to pre-existing city policies created to protect undocumented immigrants, transgender people, and people seeking abortion care. -
On Sunday, hundreds of people in Ithaca rallied against Immigration and Customs Enforcement's recent activity in the area. -
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials arrested at least one person while in Ithaca Thursday. In a statement, the acting U.S. deputy attorney general condemned the area’s “sanctuary” immigration policies. -
An unexpected loss of promised donations could eventually lead to foreclosure. In response, some patrons of the natural history museum have shown their support with donations and petitions.
