Ithaca offices closed for Memorial Day; trash pickup delayed
Ithaca — City offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. Offices will reopen for regular hours Tuesday, May 26.
Trash collection will not take place on Monday and will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. Monday's pickup will take place on Tuesday; Tuesday's collection will occur on Wednesday, etc.
We wish you all a safe and pleasant weekend!
| May 21, 2026 at 4:34 PM | Gov |
Cornell ROTC Produces First Mustang Officers.
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell seniors were commissioned as officers in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Space Force during May ceremonies, including the college’s first two “mustangs,” Sidney Anop and Juan Rodriguez, who began their service as enlisted personnel.
| May 28, 2026 at 3:11 PM | College |
Ithaca Sets Rules for The Commons During Fest
The City of Ithaca released guidelines for The Commons in downtown Ithaca to keep the space safe, clean and welcoming, including no smoking or vaping, no biking, skating or riding scooters, no amplified music outside approved events, alcohol only at specially permitted events, and pets leashed with cleanup, with a reminder to be kind and respectful as Ithaca Fest begins.
| May 28, 2026 at 12:26 PM | Gov |
Cornell honors Class of 2026 doctoral recipients
Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., congratulated the Class of 2026 doctoral recipients in a post praising their dedication and welcoming them into the scholarly community.
| May 28, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Cornell Reunion set for June 4-7 in Ithaca.
Cornell University in Ithaca says Reunion weekend is June 4-7, with events for everyone and the schedule available online for alumni.
| May 27, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Geneva Third-Graders Tour Ithaca Sciencenter
Geneva City Schools said third graders visited the Ithaca Sciencenter for hands-on science exploration and collaboration, a day highlighted in a district post that included hashtags such as #GenevaCSD and #STEMEducation.
| May 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM | Schools |
Cornell Class of 2026 Graduates Aim to Advance Democracy
Ithaca, N.Y.—Cornell University conferred more than 8,000 degrees to its Class of 2026 during two rainy commencement ceremonies at Schoellkopf Field, as President Michael I. Kotlikoff urged graduates to advance the unfinished work of American democracy.
| May 23, 2026 at 7:46 PM | College |
Jane Lynch urges Cornell seniors to shed fear, be kind
Ithaca, N.Y. — Jane Lynch, MFA ’84, delivered the Senior Convocation address at Barton Hall on May 21, urging Cornell’s Class of 2026 to overcome fear, reject cultural memes and be kind and generous.
| May 22, 2026 at 4:15 PM | College |
Cornell's McGraw Hall rebuild yields classroom reuse
Cornell University's McGraw Hall is being rebuilt from the inside out as workers uncover discoveries and faculty reuse and study building materials in the classroom.
| May 15, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |
Cornell invites well-wishes for finals
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University invites the public to wish Cornellians luck on their final exams.
| May 9, 2026 at 8:30 AM | College |