Good morning, Ithaca.

The Ithaca Times is facing financial challenges and community support has begun to make a difference— more than 50 locals have contributed donations, offered space and ideas, and are discussing new media partnerships to help continue 55 years of local journalism.

The newspaper is building a future as neighbors unite.

Tavern on the Commons in Ithaca now offers a $25 voucher that gives users $50 to spend on food, drinks, and karaoke as part of the Finger Lakes Online Beer Festival.

The voucher expires one year from purchase, with credit for any unused amount.

After Lansing Town Board explored a ban on data centers, TeraWulf CEO Paul Prager warned his company may seek legal action if it occurs.

The firm plans to develop a 150-megawatt data center at the former coal plant site along Cayuga Lake (using a closed-loop system) and urged a review.

Ithaca College Faculty Council met Oct.

6 to discuss proposed changes to promotion criteria that would allow associate professors a review after five years (removing 'normally' from the requirements) and addressed a health benefits update with premium increases and a benefits fair on Oct.29 at Emerson Suites.

A resolution circulating Thursday shows that members of the Ithaca College community have lost confidence in the board after the college announced President Dr. La Jerne Terry Cornish will leave her role in June.

The petition asks for more clarity and transparency + highlights campus uncertainty amid recent leadership changes.

Tompkins Cortland Community College will expand free associate degree programs under the SUNY Reconnect initiative, now open to adults with previous degrees.

The Dryden school offers 13 programs and plans more, with the new rules starting in January 2027+ promising extra chances for adult learners.

OpenAI announced its AI model solved the Navier-Stokes Problem, prompting Cornell professors to question the future of mathematics research here.

The professors explained that while AI solves longstanding puzzles, humans remain essential for asking the right questions — a balance that may shape future research efforts.

Governor Kathy Hochul declared a disaster emergency over New York’s measles outbreak — with over 100 cases reported and officials warning that unvaccinated residents are at risk — as nearby Pennsylvania confirmed over 1,000 cases and five deaths, urging vaccination to curb the spread.

Here is a small Finger Lakes restaurant serving hearty homemade breakfast and lunch in Hector — its menu changes weekly using local ingredients and creative twists.

Operating Friday through Monday during summer and early fall hours, owners Jen Irwin and Stan Walton bring their culinary expertise from Just a Taste.