Good morning, Ithaca.

Weis Vineyards in Hammondsport earned its third consecutive New York State Winery of the Year honor at the New York Wine Classic after winning a platinum medal, 13 gold medals and four Best in Category honors (its Riesling Ice Wine was Best Dessert Wine); owners credited their team.

During the summer, staff at Cornell Bowers participated in the 'We Do AI' series to learn new skills in using AI tools for everyday work, including data analysis and software creation without coding.

New dean Sorin Lerner led the sessions & encouraged creativity across the college.

Nexus Scholars research showed that post-2008 budget cuts forced Cornell’s performing and media arts department to merge majors and cut staff, reducing course offerings.

They presented their findings to Dean Loewen on July 29 — urging stronger support for the arts.

Cornell in Ithaca is one of 30 schools asked by the Pentagon to review its foreign research partnerships + the university must finish the audit by Aug.

31 to keep future federal funding.

Tompkins County Social Services will offer a 10-week training program for prospective foster and adoptive parents starting Wednesday, Sept.

16 at 6 to 9 p.m. at the Public Works Facility on 170 Bostwick Road (registration is required).

Cornell University's graduate student union filed a grievance over funding cancellation for two international doctoral students — their visas were revoked after pro-Palestine demonstrations on campus.

Union leaders claim the move violates their contract and urge the university to restore support amid ongoing concerns.

On Aug. 18, nearly 4,300 new students and their families gathered at Schoellkopf Field for Cornell's New Student Convocation - campus leaders encouraged them to embrace diversity and build campus bonds.

Dr. William Klepack said the measles vaccination rate at Tompkins County Whole Health is in the 80s, below the recommended 95%, with cases now reported in Tioga, Steuben, and Seneca counties.

Residents experiencing symptoms are urged to call the Health Department + visit an ED if needed.

Twenty-seven Section 4 baseball players were named to the 2026 all-state team by the New York State Sports Writers Association on Aug.

20, featuring first-team standouts from Elmira, Oneonta, Trumansburg, Lansing & Unatego/Franklin with strong performances last season.