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By Maddy Vogel
In collaboration with the Village of Aurora, the Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) has announced a new public park along the shores of Cayuga Lake, on a portion of land formerly owned by Wells College.
Grace Bates, a member of the FLLT, donated the land to the village to ensure public access and wildlife protection. The new park will be on the south end of the village, bordering a segment of the Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway on State Route 90.
“There is no doubt in my mind that this is the most exciting thing I have ever been a part of,” Bates said.
“With the help of villagers and friends, we have created a park in Aurora along the shore at the south end of the village. This park will protect wildlife habitat, preserve scenic views, and provide village and visitor access to Cayuga Lake forever.”
Lakes Land Trust to revitalize the Village of Aurora,” said Aurora Mayor James Orman. “This will now provide the Village with public access to the lake for families to gather safely.”
Prior to the donation of land to the village, Bates donated a conservation easement to the FLLT, containing provisions on public access, and the protection of the land’s scenic views and wildlife habitat.
The Finger Lakes Land Trust is a nonprofit organization established in 1989 which aims to protect forests, farmlands, gorges, and shorelines in the Finger Lakes region through collaboration with landowners and the creation of public nature preserves.
“This will now provide the Village with public access to the lake for families to gather safely.”
— James Orman, Aurora Mayor
The new park contains 1,100 feet of Cayuga Lake shoreline and four acres of adjacent upland and consists of a mix of wooded and open frontage on a scenic cove. It is home to waterfowl in the winter and Bald Eagles year-round, according to the FLLT.
“We are very pleased and grateful to partner with Grace Bates and the Finger
Conservation easements are voluntary legal agreements that permanently limit future land use, typically in an effort to protect the land’s conservation value. FLLT President Andrew Zepp expressed appreciation for Bates’ generosity and commitment to public waterfront access.
“This is a tremendous gift, and we are grateful to Grace for her commitment to the community of Aurora and the future of Cayuga Lake,” Zepp said. “We also applaud the leadership of the Village for accepting this gift and ensuring public access to this scenic stretch of shoreline.”
This project marks nearly three miles of Cayuga Lake’s shoreline which has been preserved by the FLLT and its partners. Other projects include the VanRiper Conservation Area and Whitlock Nature Preserve in the Town of Romulus and the Cayuga Shores Wildlife Management Area (formerly Bell Station) on the eastern shore of Cayuga Lake in Lansing.
The New York State Parks System is also working to preserve Cayuga Lake’s waterfront, collaborating with the Town of Ulysses, Village of Trumansburg, and Town of Covert to convert the former Boy Scouts Camp Barton on the western shore of Cayuga Lake into a locally-managed state park.
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ITHACA, N.Y. — The League of Women Voters of Tompkins County is hosting a series of nonpartisan forums in June ahead of the June 24 Democratic Primary Election, with early voting beginning June 14. The forums will feature candidates running in contested local races, giving voters an opportunity to hear directly from those seeking elected office.
The first forum will take place Tuesday, June 4, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Fellowship Hall, Danby Community Church, 1859 Danby Road (NYS Route 96B). The event will feature Tompkins County Legislature District 13 candidates Kyle Emily Erickson, Matt Sullivan and Irene Weiser
from 7 to 8 p.m., followed by Danby Town Council candidates Zachary Larkins, Mark Pruce and James Tyler Stein beginning at 8 p.m.
The second forum will be held Wednesday, June 5, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC), 301 West Court St., and will feature Legislative District 3 candidates Iris Packman and Pierre Saint-Perez.
The final forum will take place Tuesday, June 11, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at GIAC, featuring candidates for City of Ithaca Alderperson Wards 1 and 5. The Ward 1 candidates — George DeFendini, Leon Holden and Alejandro Santana — will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by Ward 5 candidates Deborah A. Fisher,
Hannah Shvets and G.P. Zurenda Jr. at 7:45 p.m.
Each candidate will deliver a three-minute opening statement, respond to written questions submitted by the audience at the start of the forum, and conclude with a closing statement. All events will be livestreamed on YouTube, and recordings will be posted on the League’s website after the events.
For full details and access to recordings, visit the League of Women Voters of Tompkins County at lwvtompkins.org/voting/#votingforums.
Questions for candidates must be submitted in person at the event or emailed in advance by 9 p.m. the night before to pres.tclwv@gmail.com.
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By Mark Syvertson QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
By Maddy Vogel
City of Ithaca officials are looking at preliminary factors to consider in their 2026 budget, anticipating presenting a “maintenance of effort budget” that continues current city services and staffing while limiting the budget increases in various city departments.
“Budget planning is always that delicate balance between what the community needs and the economic pressures that we are facing, as well as the taxpayers are facing,” City Manager Deb Mohlenhoff said at the Wednesday, May 21 Common Council meeting.
During that meeting, Mohlenhoff presented the preliminary factors affecting revenues and expenditures that will be in their 2026 “maintenance of effort budget.”
Mohlenhoff’s presentation focused on the city’s general fund, which is directly correlated to property taxes. Other key budget items, like stormwater drainage, sidewalks, solid waste, sewer and water have separate funds and separate revenues.
by maintaining the city’s current staffing levels, with staff accounting for 68% of the city’s general fund expenses. The public works, police and fire departments are the top staffing expenses.
“Budget planning is always that delicate balance between what the community needs and the economic pressures that we are facing, as well as the taxpayers are facing.”
— Deb Mohlenhoff, City Manager
She said that her office will present a budget based on the cost of doing business while assessing other factors that influence the city revenue. Key factors when building the budget include acknowledging the rising cost of living for city residents, the increase of property values and other economic indicators.
The city has set long-term goals to stabilize property taxes for homeowners by diversifying and expanding the tax base, according to Mohlenhoff. The city plans to do this with a focus on strategic long-term planning and development, along with transitioning to a more transparent, professional and modernized way of budgeting.
This is the City of Ithaca’s second year in a city manager form of government, which Ithaca’s voters approved in 2021.
Mohlenhoff is anticipating a 6.5%, or 35.6 million, tax levy increase in the city’s 2026 budget. This is largely driven
She said that this levy increase relies on limited budget increases outside of staffing, stating that city departments will have to operate on the same amount of funding that they are operating on this year.
The anticipated 6.5% levy increase will likely go over the cap, although the city won’t know what their tax cap is until September. This levy increase will reflect a $142 increase in the median homeowner’s tax bill. In their 2025 budget, the city’s calculated tax cap was 5.5% and their budget passed in November with an 8% levy increase.
On the revenue side, the city plans to implement an estimated 15% fee increase across the board and expects at least a 4% increase in sales tax revenue. According to data from the New York State Comptroller, Ithaca’s sales tax increased 12.5% in the first quarter of 2025, which was the second highest percent increase in the state. The city’s state aid has remained flat in recent years and is not expected to increase this year.
As property values continue to increase for single-family homeowners, Mohlenhoff said it is critical that the city focuses on diversifying the tax base. This means changing the city’s reliance on residential property taxes from singlefamily homeowners to other revenue sources, including commercial properties like businesses and apartment buildings.
“Property values have increased significantly, and the commercial share of that total property value is increasing.”
— Dominick Recckio, Deputy City Manager
Increases in city expenses in their 2026 budget are anticipated to be driven largely by labor and employee retirement costs, along with capital costs. Mohlenhoff underscored the importance of prioritizing capital costs, stating that the city needs to utilize existing reserves to execute long-term planning.
The balance between residential and commercial property values in the city has slightly shifted in recent years. According to Deputy City Manager Dominick Recckio, the commercial share of the tax base is increasing.
“Property values have increased significantly, and the commercial share of that total property value is increasing,” Recckio said. “That is a great indicator of how we can diversify our tax base and spread the property tax levy more over the larger buildings and
By Maddy Vogel
The Ithaca City School District (ICSD) has just signed a research agreement with Cornell University to study school enrollment trends and review district property assets. is study will gather data that could help inform key district decisions, including the potential consolidation of elementary schools and the sale of ICSD properties.
In January, the ICSD’s board of education put out a request for proposals for a demographic and enrollment projection study in an e ort to gather data that would drive long-term planning.
During the board’s Tuesday, May 27 meeting, they chose Cornell University as the bidder to conduct the study.
In the sevenmonth agreement, the Cornell Population Center and the Division of Budget and Planning will conduct a four-component study, costing the ICSD just over $93,000. e study will investigate the school district’s demographics and enrollment projections, conduct an impact analysis of enrollment projections, a review of district properties and infrastructure, and a school consolidation impact analysis.
ICSD's Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Technology Zachary Lind said that the district wanted to choose a partner that recognized the district’s values and important local context.
“We’re actually asking for a more nuanced understanding of what’s going on in our county, in our region, in our state, and making more sophisticated projections at what we should or shouldn’t do,” Lind said.
Since the rejection of last year’s budget, district o cials and the board of education have had to nd solutions to what many members of the school community called a “budget crisis.”
“I think we all recognize that we are in a crisis where we are being overtaxed, teachers aren’t being paid enough, and all of the low hanging fruit has essentially been picked.” — Todd Fox, Board Member
A er the initiallyproposed 2024-25 budget was overwhelmingly voted down by the public, the district faced a multi-million dollar de cit that had to be solved with increased class sizes, program and sta cuts, and the exploration of additional revenue streams.
But these were all short-term solutions to a larger district issue. As Tompkins County property assessments continue to rise and the tax burgen grows larger on single-family homeowners, the district is commissioning the study to investigate the “ nancial levers” that the district can use to
By Staff Report
ITHACA, N.Y. — A re in the stairwell of a 12-story apartment building in downtown Ithaca prompted a multi-agency emergency response Sunday evening, temporarily displacing residents and sending several people to the hospital for smoke inhalation.
e Ithaca Fire Department was dispatched to 118 E. Green St. around 5:30 p.m. on June 1 following reports of a smoke detector activation in the building’s east stairwell. Fire ghters were able
Board Member Todd Fox spoke about the importance of gathering detailed data on district properties and enrollment trends, emphasizing that informed decisions are needed as the district faces financial strain and considers potential school consolidations.
better balance their expenses and revenues, according to Lind.
Garrick Blalock, ICSD nance committee chair, said that the “sweet spot” for minimizing costs and maximizing quality of education at most elementary schools is roughly 500 students in a January meeting. Most of Ithaca’s elementary schools have around 300 students enrolled per school. En eld Elementary experienced the lowest enrollment of the 2023-24 academic year with 162 students in attendance, according to data from the New York State Education Department (NYSED). Just three of Ithaca’s schools had over 500 students enrolled in 202325, Ithaca High School, and both of the district’s middle schools, Boynton and DeWitt.
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Finance Director Laurie Scarrott reported that Tompkins County’s sales tax revenue for March 2025 rose 13.3% compared to the previous year, with the City of Ithaca seeing a 25.19% increase. She noted the county is slightly over 25% of its annual sales tax budget, right on track for the year.
Ithaca Police arrested two individuals in connection with a burglary on the 100 block of East State Street early on May 28, recovering stolen merchandise from an apartment in the Asteri building on East Green Street. Michael D. Jones Jr., 47, and Ynasia O. Adams, 32, face multiple charges, including burglary, with Jones also charged for resisting arrest and assaulting an o cer.
Tompkins County o cials recently discussed the next steps for the Center of Government project, including relocating departments, preparing for building deconstruction, and continuing mitigation talks following tentative approval from the State Historic Preservation O ce (SHPO). A resolution will be brought to the Facilities Committee later this month to determine which departments will be housed in the new building.
The Tompkins County Legislature recently debated a resolution encouraging responsible public protest, with supporters arguing it reinforced public safety and existing law enforcement policies, while opponents warned it could chill dissent and marginalize civil disobedience. After a lengthy discussion, the resolution was defeated in a 5–7 vote.
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to quickly extinguish the ames, preventing the re from spreading, but smoke and toxic gases circulated through the building’s ventilation system, a ecting all residential oors.
Fire crews remained on the scene for nearly six hours, working to clear hazardous smoke and ensure no re remnants remained in the building’s infrastructure. Residents were allowed to return to their apartments shortly a er 10 p.m. following air quality checks and cleanup by building sta .
e Ithaca Police Department assisted
with evacuations and has launched a criminal investigation a er determining the re’s origin to be suspicious. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the IPD tip line at (607) 330-0000.
Several civilians were treated on scene and transported to the hospital by Bangs Ambulance for smoke inhalation. Due to the scale of the incident, a third alarm was issued, calling in o -duty re ghters and mutual aid from the New eld, Lansing and Cayuga Heights Fire Departments.
Representatives from the City of Ithaca Building Department, Tompkins Community Action and the Downtown Ithaca Alliance also responded to coordinate reentry e orts and ensure resident safety.
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Fossil Fuel Companies Rake In Record Profits as New Yorkers Struggle
“Oil and gas companies continue to rake in record profits while New Yorkers struggle to find ways to stay warm and keep food on their table during the cold winter months. Yet, New York lawmakers still allow for New York’s taxexpenditure to dish out nearly $2 billion to the fossil fuel industry, one of the wealthiest industries on the planet. These subsidies began several decades ago when New York had money to spare and the fossil fuel industry needed assistance. This is no longer the case. New Yorkers could better use this money to help pay their bills.
The state legislature and the executive branch have been presented with the Stop Climate Polluter Handouts Act (SCPHA), which begins to pierce the parasitic pipeline from politician to polluter and puts people over profits in a time of increasing poverty and economic despair. This bill generates over $330 million for the state's
budget in a much needed time.
The SCPHA targets the most egregious polluters along with the subsidies that will have minimal to no impact on the average New York tax-payer. Repealing fossil fuel industry tax subsidies will help close the budget gap and keep New York a leader in the fight to Make Polluters Pay.
New York lawmakers cannot continue prioritizing corporate welfare over the well being of the tax-payers. The state legislature needs to pass the Stop Climate Polluter Handouts Act (S.3606/A.3675) this June.
Passing this bill will both generate revenue for New York, help the people that live here, and reduce the state’s reliance on polluting fossil fuels.” — Eric Wood, NYPIRG Senior Environmental Program Coordinator Common Ground
“There is common ground for those who voted for, or against, Donald Trump to be President of the United States again. First, we can all agree that he won the election. Second, Kamala Harris did not whine and lie to the American people that she really won. And third, since it was a free democratic election, the American people will get the government they deserve. For those citizens who feel disappointed that a majority of voters chose as their leader a demagogue who believes the rule of law does not apply to him, your duty now is to bear witness to the consequences.
And remember. For history’s sake. Stay awake as the herd nods off, and avoids evidence of an insurrection that happened before their very eyes. Observe the idiot wind that blows constantly from the mouths of all those Trump-pets pretending that traitors are patriots. Don’t fall for the false equivalencies, like convincing you that their retribution is the same as real justice. And stop thinking about King Rump. Entertainment is his game. He’s the best at keeping everyone distracted while he performs his con. He knows what he’s doing. Also, don’t waste your time trying to convince your friends and relatives who have slid down the rabbit hole of self-delusion. This election proved Mark Twain was right when he observed: ‘It is easier to fool a man, than to convince him he has been fooled.’”— James Tweed
“Irene Weiser will Hit the Ground Running for Danby and Caroline.
When I learned Irene Weiser was running for County Legislature (District 13, Caroline and Danby), I was thrilled. As a County Legislator myself for 20 years, I know Irene has the right vision for Tompkins County as well as an incredible record of service!
Folks know Irene from her nine years of leadership on the Caroline Town Board and long-time advocacy for climate action. But she’s done much more! For example, when few others were paying attention to long emergency response times in rural neighborhoods, Irene did, spearheading the Emergency Services Task Force that laid the groundwork for the county’s Rapid Emergency Medical Response program. That’s just one example of Irene’s experience in building coalitions and working across party lines to get things done.
At a time when the county could lose $25 million through federal cuts, and when most of the Legislature will be first-time lawmakers, Caroline and Danby can choose a legislator who will hit the ground running. Irene’s knowledge and experience will bring much-needed stability when the county needs it most.
Don’t miss the June 24 primary! Do vote for Irene Weiser for Danby and Caroline.” — Martha Robertson, Former Tompkins County Legislator
the fact that methane is our best way to buy more time.
A groundbreaking new study using aircraft-based emissions monitoring equipment just confirmed that landfills are the largest source of methane in New York State. Researchers flew over more than 100 waste sites, power plants, and farms, measuring real-time emissions. What they found was staggering: landfills were emitting methane at levels dramatically higher than state and federal estimates.
In fact, Seneca Meadows, the biggest emitter of any landfill in the state, was more than four times higher than previously reported.
So what’s the big deal? It’s this: methane is over 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period. So cutting it is one of the fastest ways to slow global warming. Makes sense, right? But, frustratingly enough, New York is dragging its heels, continuing to delay action on this vital issue.
Despite passing the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act in 2019, our state still lacks enforceable methane rules for landfills. That’s unacceptable; more than enough time has occurred to put such rules in place.
Methane by itself is bad enough, but we know methane doesn't travel alone. It comes with toxic co-pollutants like benzene and other volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that contribute to poor air quality and respiratory illness, especially for the low-income and Black and brown communities disproportionately living near landfills.
States like California and Colorado are already implementing strong landfill methane regulations. This spring, California launched a first-in-the-nation satellite program to track large methane leaks, and Colorado just released what could become the country’s most effective landfill methane standard. The proposed rule, if enacted, would require Colorado landfills to manage their emissions by installing a gas collection and control system. In addition, they would also have to phase out open flares (systems that burn methane gas into the open air) and instead use enclosed systems that more effectively control pollution.
New York must get on board with these critical efforts to fight for climate and environmental justice. The Department of Environmental Conservation must initiate rulemaking now. The need for action has never been clearer.” — Peter Bardaglio, Founder and coordinator of the Tompkins County Climate Protection Initiative and executive director of the Ithaca 2030 District The Talk at
“When it comes to fighting climate change, it’s hardly news that time is growing short. What is news, however, is
By Charley Githler
June 14, 2025… Good morning, folks. We’re taking you live to the Presidential Birthday and Military Parade in Washington D.C., where we’ll be joining our hosts, Fox and Friends regulars Steve Doocy, Ainsley Earhardt and Brian Kilmeade at the Fox News booth near the reviewing stand on Pennsylvania Avenue. Over to you, Steve.
DOOCY:
Thanks, Jim! It sure is one hot one today here in the nation’s capital. Over a hundred degrees! Typical June weather! Just look at this crowd. The excitement here is just off the charts, and we are so lucky to have ringside seats. From here in our booth here we’ve got just a fantastic view of the reviewing stand and the president’s entourage.
KILMEADE:
Do I see Field Marshal Hegseth up there? He always looks so serious.
EARHARDT:
Don’t y’all just love his new uniform? And Russian President Putin right next to him, bless his heart. He flew up just this morning from his dacha at Mar-aLago.
KILMEADE:
So great. Just a few minutes ago, we saw the Republican Congressional delegation pass by. What a stirring tribute to the commander-in-chief. I tell you, President Trump was just beaming. I have to believe that the synchronized group pander in front of the reviewing stand will be one of the highlights of the parade. Just a spectacular day.
EARHARDT:
Well, you know, I also enjoyed the March of the Tariffs so much. I know there’s been some negative chitchat in the liberal media about whether they’re military or not, but I just love their costumes!
KILMEADE:
Ainsley, it’s called a trade “war,” isn’t it? Democrats, am I right?
DOOCY:
Brian, I hate to cut you off, but here come the Air Force’s F-35 fighters in a spectacular flyover. All I can say is ‘wow’.
KILMEADE:
Just look at that. I count eight planes, Steve. That’s over a billion dollars overhead right now!
DOOCY: (shouting)
Beautiful! How great is this!?
EARHARDT:
Oh, my. Can y’all zoom in on this float coming up? I read about this. It’s a giant birthday cake for the president! 79 years young today! Brian, don’t you have a 79-year-old at home?
KILMEADE:
Well, in a home. This is so impressive! Looks like the whole thing’s made of green flowers.
DOOCY:
Those are actually thousand-dollar bills, Brian, folded into flower shapes using the ancient art of origami. Painstaking work.
EARHARDT:
That must have taken so long to put together. Just gorgeous.
KILMEADE:
Wait until you see how they’ve decked out Barron’s sedan chair. Word is members of the cabinet are carrying it in shifts.
EARHARDT:
My stars. Speaking of currency, who is this group handing out money to the children in the crowd? Don’t y’all just love their uniforms? I can’t really tell who they are. Are they defense lobbyists?
DOOCY:
Not exactly. You’re seeing the honor guard from the Legion of Oligarchs. Tee shirts and blazers. Classic. Really top people.
KILMEADE:
Hey, get a look at the reviewing stand, guys. Could we get a shot of this? Qatari Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s headscarf is blowing in the breeze as he gets some snapshots of the men and women of the United States’ armed services and associated industries. What an iconic moment.
EARHARDT:
No greater military force in the world, Brian, no greater military. And, I might add, no force more fiercely loyal to the gender identity on their birth certificates.
DOOCY:
What a great day! We can all be proud. This is what it’s all about.
KILMEADE: It certainly is, Steve. It certainly is.
By Lorien Tyne
This is the second of a series of pieces that will introduce the public to the people who keep the Ithaca Times running after more than half a century in circulation.
The Ithaca Times has just appointed its youngest managing editor in the publication’s history. Maddy Vogel finished her journalism degree at Ithaca College in two and a half years, then was a reporter for the Ithaca Times for more than a year before her promotion to managing editor at just 21 years old.
“It’s definitely intimidating at times, but I feel excited and honored to lead the paper into a new chapter,” Vogel said. “I have so much respect for my predecessors who have done such inspiring work. I know that I have big shoes to fill and I hope that I can serve the community that I love in a meaningful way.”
When Vogel first joined the Ithaca Times there was little to no coverage of the area’s school districts. On the beat, she has written dozens of articles regarding education, a niche she has developed a deep care for. Now, all the municipalities under the umbrella of the Ithaca Times and the Finger Lakes Community Newspapers have their school board meetings reported on. Vogel’s reporting since she joined the paper has been an essential contribution to the maintenance and growth of its legacy, which she will continue to provide now as managing editor.
Vogel grew up 30 minutes away in the Odessa area near Watkins Glen and fell in love with Ithaca while obtaining her journalism degree at Ithaca College, where she graduated magna cum laude.
Spending her childhood in an area with almost no local news coverage was a major influence on Vogel’s decision to pursue local journalism as a career. The topics that may seem unimportant to big media organizations are at the core of local news, which Vogel learned to appreciate, being from a small town herself.
“I want to help fill those gaps and make sure people have access to the stories that affect their everyday lives,” Vogel said. “Our readers want to read what matters to them and the issues that will directly impact them, and that’s what we should focus on.”
Like many journalists, Vogel knew she wanted to be a writer from a young age, but originally thought she wanted to write books. A high school history class assignment designing a 1920s newspaper inspired her to consider journalism as a career, and the same class developed her habit of checking the daily news. Her college classes and her first reporting job solidified in her mind that she was on the right path. Vogel’s grandparents live in Towanda, Pennsylvania, and their local paper, The Daily Review, was Vogel’s first reporting internship in the summer of 2023. Her bylines began appearing in a paper that she grew up seeing her grandparents read every morning. Like the Finger Lakes Community Newspapers, The Daily Review covers multiple counties, which Vogel found herself driving to and from, building trust with the municipalities and reporting on the issues that mattered to residents. There, she learned to find important stories in unconventional ways, like in line at the grocery store, at the gas station, or hearing neighbors talk over coffee on their front porch.
“People will tell you what matters to them if you pay attention,” Vogel said. “Readers are often your most valuable source, and they’re worth listening to.” Every day is different, which is something Vogel loves about her job. Whether she is writing breaking news, talking to sources, or planning the layout for the next issue, she can usually be seen with a coffee cup nearby.
The news cycle never ends, but Vogel makes sure to decompress with family, friends and her beloved miniature dachshund, Bronco.
With no profit in years and support from cookbook sales gone, the iconic vegetarian restaurant is calling on the community to help keep it alive
By Matt Dougherty
ITHACA, N.Y. — In a corner of downtown Ithaca’s DeWitt Mall, where the scent of vegetables and spices wafts through hallways that have existed for longer than anyone in Ithaca has been alive, an iconic vegetarian restaurant is fighting for its life. Moosewood Restaurant, which helped pioneer plant-based dining in the United States and put Ithaca on the culinary map in the 1970s, is on the brink of closure for the second time since the start of the pandemic. While the restaurant has been a longtime favorite for locals and tourists alike, it is struggling to stay open in the face of post-pandemic financial headwinds that have resulted in thousands of
restaurants permanently closing nationwide.
In the first year of the pandemic, restaurant closures spiked, with 79,438 closures recorded as of March 2021. That represented about 10% of the 778,807 restaurants across the country. Since the start of the pandemic recovery period in 2022, the rate of closures has slowed, but restaurants, especially independent restaurants, continue to struggle. According to restaurantdata.com, 15,977 restaurants closed in the first six months of 2024. While 2,712 were chain restaurants, 13,265 were independent restaurants like Moosewood.
In addition to dealing with the impacts of the pandemic, the restaurant has been
Danica Wilcox, owner of Moosewood Restaurant, returned to Ithaca in 2022 to preserve the iconic vegetarian eatery after the original collective voted to close it during the pandemic. She says the restaurant hasn ’ t made a profit in several years and now faces the prospect of closing. (Photo: Mark Syvertson)
hit with more financial uncertainties in the form of tariffs, which have been unilaterally imposed by President Trump and stand to increase prices for equipment and ingredients Moosewood relies on.
“We’ve had better years, but we’ve never had an easy one,” said Danica Wilcox, Moosewood’s current owner. “Since I took over in 2022, we’ve been doing everything we can to survive, but if tariffs go into effect the way we expect, we could be pushed past the tipping point.”
While the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled to permanently block Trump’s unilateral implementation of tariffs on May 23, saying the executive branch has no au-
thority to implement tariffs without congressional approval, the tariffs remain in effect as the Justice Department appeals the ruling. With future tariff policy uncertain, Wilcox worries that Moosewood will be hit with increased costs.
Many restaurant supplies, including kitchen equipment, to-go containers, and even basic ingredients like olive oil, are imported or contain components sourced from overseas. “Our dish machine broke mid-shift recently,” Wilcox said. “That one event threw off our entire week, and the cost of replacing it if it ends up subject to tariffs could triple, and we just don’t have the margins to absorb that.”
Moosewood was founded in 1974 as a collective of 19 members, many of whom worked at the restaurant for long hours and little financial return. Their rewards came in the form of shares of the business and culinary influence thanks to the world-famous recipes included in their cookbooks, which became international bestsellers and helped bring vegetarian food into the American mainstream.
When the restaurant operated under a collective model, labor costs were lower because the owners worked for a share of the business rather than traditional wages. Now, with Wilcox being the sole owner, the labor model has changed significantly, and she must hire staff to cover every role, which has increased payroll costs dramatically.
“Before, when we had many owners, it meant that the labor costs were lower because the owners were here, and they were willing to do a lot more for a lot less,” Wilcox said. “Now that there’s just one owner, I can’t do all those things, and I have to hire people to do them.”
Wilcox said that Moosewood now employs approximately 40 people, and labor costs account for up to 60% of monthly expenses, which are by far the restaurant’s largest single cost category.
Despite the challenges, Wilcox said that she felt a responsibility to return to Ithaca in 2022 to purchase Moosewood when the original collective voted to permanently close the restaurant after struggling to remain open throughout the pandemic.
Wilcox, whose mother, Kip Wilcox, was a member of the original collective, grew up in the restaurant. “Moosewood is part of my personal story,” she said. “I used to nap under the host stand as a kid.”
When Wilcox heard news of the restaurant's potential closure, she was living on the Spanish island of Mallorca with family but chose to travel back to Ithaca to keep Moosewood alive.
“When I heard the restaurant might close, I knew I couldn’t let that happen, so we moved back to Ithaca so I could take it over,” Wilcox said. “It was not a practical decision, but it was very important to me that it survives and that the legacy be carried on.”
Wilcox officially became the sole proprietor in 2022, purchasing the restaurant and its trademarks. However, the iconic Moosewood cookbooks remained a separate business, still owned by members of the original collective, who no longer financially support the restaurant.
“The revenue from the cookbooks now belongs to the collective, and it’s not tied to the restaurant in any way,” Wilcox said. She added that the funds from cookbook sales used to be a “lifeline” for the restaurant.
“When the cookbooks sold well, the advances would help subsidize the restaurant’s losses, but now, with the publishing industry struggling and most books printed in China, even that source of support is gone.”
In a sector where the average profit margin is between 1% and 5%, any loss of revenue can be fatal. That is especially true for
Moosewood, which has not made a profit for several years, according to Wilcox.
“Moosewood has not been profitable for many years,” Wilcox said. “We rely heavily on lines of credit to get us through lean times so we can keep everybody employed.”
She added, “The reality is that restaurants like ours operate week-to-week, even dayto-day…If we have a slow week, it impacts our entire month. If a key piece of equipment breaks, or if labor costs spike, it throws everything off.”
Wilcox said 2023 was a slightly better year than 2024 in terms of stability. However, the restaurant still didn’t reach profitability in either year as costs of goods, rent, utilities and wages all continued to rise. “Our fixed costs such as rent, utilities, and supplies go up yearly, so if our revenue does not, we are immediately in the red,” Wilcox said.
According to Wilcox, Moosewood participated in the 2025 Independent Restaurant Industry Report by the James Beard Foundation (JBF), which found that most independent restaurants are facing systemic pressures such as rising labor costs, supply chain instability, debt dependency, and reduced customer spending.
Known for its vibrant, globally inspired vegetarian dishes, Moosewood serves handcrafted meals made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
A recent editorial in Civil Eats by reporter Clare Leschin-Hoar said that the restaurant industry nationwide is in an existential crisis that threatens the character of the communities they serve. “Restaurants aren’t just businesses,” Leschin-Hoar wrote. “They are cultural institutions, places of community, and employers of millions. Yet we’ve allowed them to become disposable.”
Wilcox agrees, saying “Moosewood is not just a business, we’re part of Ithaca’s identity, but the current system doesn’t support restaurants like Moosewood, and that’s devastating, not just for us, but for the broader food ecosystem, including our local farmers.”
Despite the challenges, Wilcox is determined not to give up. The restaurant is opening a new “grab-and-go” concept inside the DeWitt Mall, offering sandwiches and prepared foods for quick takeout. Wilcox is also seeking investors to help Moosewood expand and re-engage its national and international fan base.
“We have tens of thousands of people around the world who love Moosewood, and I believe there’s still a future here, but we can’t do it without community support,” Wilcox said.
Wilcox encourages people to support Moosewood by dining in, shopping at the retail store, buying gift cards, or investing directly in the business. Interested investors can reach her at danica@moosewoodrestaurant.com.
“This is not just about Moosewood,” Wilcox said. “It’s about Northstar, Viva, Mercado and every restaurant in Ithaca that’s struggling to stay alive.” She added, “If people want these places to be around, they have to show up.”
Each June, Men’s Health Month serves as an important reminder for men to take charge of their health. It’s a time to focus on early detection, regular check-ups, and building healthier lifestyles. Most conversations during this month revolve around physical tness, heart health, cancer screenings, and mental wellness. While these areas are undeniably important, there’s another key aspect of health that often gets overlooked: hearing.
Hearing loss may not seem as urgent as other medical conditions, but it has serious and far-reaching consequences. Men are statistically more likely than women to experience hearing loss, especially due to occupational and recreational noise exposure. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that nearly twice as many men as women report hearing problems. That’s why this Men’s Health Month; it’s time to bring hearing health into the spotlight.
Unlike many health conditions that come with clear and immediate symptoms, hearing loss tends to develop slowly and subtly. It’s often referred to as a “silent” condition – not only because it involves reduced sound perception, but also because it tends to go unnoticed until it has signi cantly impacted daily life.
For many men, hearing damage begins in the workplace. Jobs in construction, manufacturing, agriculture, and other industrial environments often involve prolonged exposure to loud machinery and tools. Even hobbies such as woodworking, attending live sporting events, hunting, or listening to loud music can contribute to hearing damage over time.
This constant exposure can damage the tiny hair cells in the inner ear, which are essential for converting sound waves into signals the brain can interpret. Once these cells are damaged, they do not regenerate. The result is permanent hearing loss.
The e ects extend far beyond the ears. Untreated hearing loss has been linked to social isolation, depression, reduced job performance, and even cognitive decline, including an increased risk of dementia. There's also emerging evidence of a connection between hearing loss and cardiovascular health – poor blood ow can a ect the inner ear, and hearing loss might be an early warning sign of heart disease.
The good news? Hearing loss is often preventable, and when detected early, manageable. Prevention starts with awareness and a few key habits:
• Wear ear protection when working with loud machinery or tools, or when attending loud events. Even simple foam earplugs can make a signi cant di erence.
• Keep the volume down on earbuds and headphones. Follow the 60/60 rule – listen at no more than 60% volume for no more than 60 minutes at a time.
• Take breaks from loud environments to give your ears time to rest.
• Schedule regular hearing screenings, especially after age 50 or if you’re routinely exposed to loud noise.
If you notice signs such as ringing in the ears (tinnitus), di culty following conversations, needing to turn up the TV volume, or frequently asking others to repeat themselves, don’t ignore them. These may be early indicators of hearing loss, and early intervention can prevent further decline.
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Too often, men view health in terms of strength, stamina, and endurance. But real wellness includes all aspects of the body – especially senses like hearing that directly impact your daily life and relationships. Good hearing allows for richer communication, better connection with loved ones, and more independence as you age.
Moreover, prioritizing hearing health is a proactive step. It shows you’re not just reacting to problems but taking charge of your long-term well-being.
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By Lorien Tyne
In June 2024, Tompkins County Whole Health and Catholic Charities Tompkins-Tioga launched a collaborative supportive housing program for residents struggling with substance-use disorder. In its pilot year, the program has housed 16 residents, with about 44% transitioning to permanent housing.
e program, A Place to Stay, is an expanded version of CCTT’s transitional housing service for women experiencing homelessness that launched in 2016. Renee Spear, executive director of Catholic
Charities of Tompkins-Tioga, said there was not much of a shi in the program’s mission because a majority of previous residents living at A Place to Stay were dealing with substance-use disorder.
“So far, it’s been a fabulous partnership, and I'm just really grateful for the other resources and partners that we’re able to connect with throughout the county,” Spear said. “I think everybody working together like this is really helping to support people in need.”
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While Penn State took a gamble and focused heavily on shutting Cornell men’s lacrosse star CJ Kirst down in the NCAA semi nal, they lost that gamble when the rest of the Big Red lled in the gap.
In the championship game against Maryland, Kirst exploded for six goals, capping o an unparalleled career and sealing the national championship and the Tewaaraton Award (which is widely described as the Heisman Trophy of collegiate lacrosse). CJ is now a member of the Philadelphia Waterdogs of the Premier Lacrosse League, and they are lucky to have him. e ‘Dogs are coached by Bill Tierney, a familiar name to many Cornell fans. Tierney won six national titles with Ptinceton, and another with the University of Denver.
Justi ably, Kirst has been the center of attention for much of this magical season, but one of the other central gures has stepped aside to put family rst. Jordan Stevens — who was an All-American player (class of ’15) for the Big Red before ascending to the Mario St. George Boiardi ’04 Associate Head Coach in the spring of 2020 — announced his decision soon a er the title game. Stevens told Insidelacrosse. com, “ is has been the best experience of my life, and this has been a place that made me who I am. I’ve poured my heart and soul into this place, and as hard as this decision is, I still know what’s right. e last 15 years of my life have either been, ‘How do I become the best player, teammate and leader I can be?’ Or ‘How do I become the best coach, mentor and
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These are indeed sweet times for local lacrosse fans, as the Ithaca High girl’s team made quite the statement in the Section IV Class A championship game. The 15-1 Little Red took the field against longtime rival Corning, and rolled over their op ponent by a 15-3 score. Division 1 commit Ella Thomforde (Stanford) lit it up with seven goals, sending Ithaca into the States with plenty of confidence. They will play Valley Central from Section IX on Saturday at noon at Chenengo Valley. The State Semis will begin on Friday the 13th at SUNY Cortland if they advance.
A social media post made by a team parent this week showed a group of sevenand eight-year-old lacrosse players. The photo was taken 10 years ago, those girls now make up the Little Red's roster, and they have been working together a long time for this opportunity. A deep run in the States might serve as a bit of redemption for the program as a whole, as the 2020 team — which had its season ended
by Covid — was projected by many to win the state championship.
Congrats to several Little Red players who were honored with Section IV AllStar recognition, First Team selections are: Reese Cole, Ella Thomforde, Sage Bliss, Kate Thomas, Olivia Frazier and Emma Bakos. Second Team: Skyla Lee-Baker, Natalie Wagenet, Eleni Switzer and Taylor Kerber.
I have been watching, playing, coaching, umpiring and writing about baseball and softball for decades, but I was confused... The Tennessee softball team ultimately won in extra innings to put them in the Women’s College World Series semifinals, but they were almost eliminated by a bizarre rule. In the sevent inning, a UCLA player hit a two-run home run to tie the game, however, she missed home plate and was directed back by a teammate (who actually physically guided her back.) Tennessee appealed the play, and after a 10-minute review, it was ruled that while the player did in fact miss home plate, the play was not reviewable. That’s right... AFTER the 10-minute review. What?
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For 10 years now, hundreds of people have raced to sign up for the Gorges Ithaca Half Marathon that brings runners along a tour of the area, curated by Red Newt Racing.
“Rather than 10 years with the exact same thing … I’ve enjoyed shi ing the course enough to try to highlight di erent parts of Ithaca, or di erent course designs,” Ian Golden, owner and event director of Red Newt Racing, said.
e nal day for registration was June 3, and more than 800 people have signed up. ere is no race-day registration o ered, and there is a no-refund policy for cancellations. Runners get an event T-shirt, a Purist custom sport bottle, a nisher’s medal from Ragged Cuts and post-race food from Fittnell Farms.
Race-day check-in starts at 5:30 a.m., with parking available near the starting line at Charles O. Dickerson High School and near the nish line at Cass Park. Shuttles to the starting line from the nish area will run between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. and will load up near the Cass Park Ice Rink / Pool complex. Finishers who parked at the starting line can take a return shuttle back to their cars intermittently between 9:30 and 11:45 a.m.
e half marathon will begin at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, June 8 on South Street in Trumansburg with a nish in Ithaca’s Cass Park along the Cayuga Lake Inlet. e course will trek
through parts of Taughannock Falls State Park and its Black Diamond Rail Trail. Participants can choose to walk the half marathon, but there is a four-hour cut-o for the event.
Aid Stations will be set up by volunteers at miles 2.3, 4, 6.1, 8.7, 10.7, and 12.4, where volunteers will have water and sports drinks. Aid stations and bathroom locations along the route are indicated on the Plotaroute map. Bangs Ambulance is also present at the event in case any runners need assistance.
A er all of Red Newt Racing’s events,
some of the proceeds are donated to local entities that run volunteer areas like water stops or the nish line. is year, Golden said donations will be made to the Ithaca Youth Bureau’s Youth Track Program, Girls On e Run Trumansburg, Ithaca High School’s Cross Country and Track programs, SOAR Youth Running out of Corning-Elmira, and the State Park's Heritage Trust earmarked for the Black Diamond Trail. Individual volunteers are also given discounts or free registration to future events.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to also be able to give back to those entities that really make the events possible,” Golden said. “ e events very literally can't happen without any of them.”
During the race, runners can use the RaceJoy tracking app to receive updates on their phone and allow others to track their progress as well. Participants’ nish times and results will be posted by the a ernoon of raceday on the Leone Timing website.
Detailed information about the half marathon is on the event’s website at rednewtracing. com.
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By Lorien Tyne
Every Thursday from 5-8 p.m., June 5 through Sept. 4, local and national musicians will be on The Commons at the Bernie Milton Pavilion for the CFCU Summer Concert Series. Acts will include a range of genres from jazz, blues, reggae, folk, hip hop, country, bluegrass, rock, and more. Lineup and schedule of CFCU Summer Concert Series’ acts:
June 5 — Terrapin Station and Scuba Jerry
June 12 — Maddy Walsh & the Blind Spots, with opener Mama Look!
June 26 — Freight and Iron Horse, with opener Louiston
July 3 — Jorge T. Cuevas & The Caribe Jazz Allstars, with openers Colleen Kattau with Rich DePaolo
July 10 — Noon Fifteen and Max Childs
July 24 — Jill McCracken and SingTrece & Stone Cold Miracle
July 31 – Motherwort and Vicious Fishes, with opener Chloe Defector
August 7 — Common Railers and Li’l Anne & Hot Cayenne
August 14 — Cast Iron Cowboys and The Rollin’ Rust
August 21 — Sim Redmon Band, with opener Metasequoia
August 28 — Gunpoets, with opener Big Kulu
September 4 — Fall Creek Brass Band, with opener Yamatai Terrapin Station, Maddy Walsh & the Blind Spots, Freight, Noon Fifteen, Sing -
Trece & Stone Cold Miracle, Li’l Anne & Hot Cayenne, Cast Iron Cowboys, Gunpoets and Fall Creek Brass Band are returning acts from last year’s concert series.
The Cast Iron Cowboys will also perform at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 7 as the final act of the Trumansburg Porchfest. Louiston will also be performing at the same event from 3-4 p.m. on the porch of 25 Washington St., Trumansburg.
The events are outside and free of cost
for all to attend. Attendees can park in the Seneca and Cayuga garages or find on-street parking, which is $1.50 per hour during the week until 6 p.m.
The concert series is sponsored by the Beginnings Credit Union (CFCU Community Credit Union) as well as the Downtown Ithaca Alliance, Cayuga Health, Cayuga Radio Group, Coughlin and Gerhart LLP, What’s Hot magazine, Monk’s on The Commons, HH Ithaca and Bousquet Holstein PLLC.
On Thursday, May 29, Ithacans marched down the streets of downtown Ithaca in the Ithaca Festival Parade. Ithaca Times Photographer Mark Syvertson captured some of the joyous moments of the beloved annual celebration.
e newer version of A Place to Stay furthers the original mission to provide low-barrier housing with built-in support services. ree full-time employees of CCTT work with residents: an intensive case manager, a residential assistant and a peer support person who has lived experience with substance use and recovery. e collaboration expanded the program to include a transitional home for men, in addition to the house for women, and three scattered apartment sites with a total of 10 single-living units. Residents pay a
subsidized rent of 30% of their pay if they are working or of their nancial aid from the Department of Social Services. Spear said the goal is to have residents move into permanent housing within a year, but if a resident needs longer, CCTT will work with TCWH to try to extend the person’s stay. e average length of stay so far is 131 days.
Out of $137.6 million in opioid settlement funds, nine regions of New York received $119.6 million between Fiscal Year 2023-25, with the remainder going to ve large cities and 21 municipalities. Counties’ Local Governmental Units were allocated a speci c amount determined by the Settlement Agreement based on their population,
overdose death rates and mental health and equity indicators. Some towns and cities were also allocated litigation funds, such as the city of Ithaca, which received $154,000 over three years. e city signed an MOU with the county to combine its opioid settlement money with the LGU — about $1.5 million over three years — to help support and better fund A Place to Stay.
Harmony Ayers-Friedlander, deputy commissioner of mental health and director of community services for Tompkins County, said the decision to use these funds to expand A Place to Stay was made by looking at where the opioid settlement approved spending uses crossed over with community needs identi ed in the Local Services Plan for 2024-28.
“We wanted to make a housing- rst model that was very enriched with case management, peer support services, and that would really wrap a lot of support around people,” Ayers-Friedlander said. “Our community services board voted on it, and that's how we developed our program. en the city of Ithaca really brought in a bunch of experts a erwards who helped us design what the model should look like.”
Spear said CCTT will o er another 20 housing units in late 2026 on State Street in the apartment complex being built. She
said those units could be a mediary step between A Place to Stay and permanent housing — somewhere residents could easily access case management but still have their own space. Spear said this next project is funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative, which also supports apartments in Asteri Ithaca and Lakeview Health Services' supportive housing. Spear said people wanting to live in A Place to Stay can self-refer or they may be referred by another agency, like TCWH or the Department of Social Services. A er a referral, CCTT interviews to see if they would be a good t in the program, and from there, they work with the resident to see what they can accomplish during their time in supportive housing. e support they receive depends on their goals and may include group or individual counseling, outpatient treatment, career development, or life skills classes.
“You just have to see and evaluate how somebody is … trying to work on themselves and really move forward, and then you get a sense of when they might be ready to take the next step and get into their own place,” Spear said. “If they still want our support, even though they're not in the program anymore, we will continue to still be there for them.” e contact for A Place to Stay is Shawnae Milton at Shawnae.Milton@dor.org.
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commercial properties rather than relying on our single-family homeowners in the City of Ithaca.”
The total taxable value of land in the City of Ithaca has more than tripled in the past 25 years (1990 to 2025), and it has grown 12.5% alone in the past two years (2023-2025).
There were roughly 2000 housing units built from 2019 to 2025, according to Recckio. Of those units, only 24 were for-sale, and 30% of the total housing
Beyond the potential consolidation of schools, the sale of district properties could be on the table. If district properties were sold to a private buyer, those properties could go on the tax rolls and bring the district additional property tax revenue.
Selling district properties and consolidating buildings could help lower overhead costs, including expenses for maintenance and administrative staff.
units were deemed “affordable” for low to moderate income residents. Of Ithaca’s hourseholds, 63% are renters, which is 22% higher than the state average.
The tax burden for renters hasn’t increased at the same pace as single family homeowners, but renters still contribute to the property tax in their lease costs, Molenhoff said.
Alderpersons Margaret Fabrizio and Patrick Kuehl said they would like to see the tax levy increase stay at a moderate level for single-family homeowners.
“We need to be paying attention to lowering taxes,” Keuhl said. “We need to make sure that people’s incomes are going
The district has gone through multiple iterations of redistricting in times of financial troubles, often commissioning similar studies and selling off district properties.
An Ithaca Times article from 2004 reveals that in the 1970s, half a dozen of the district’s elementary schools were closed and sold, some of which were repurchased years later at much higher prices.
The ICSD owns and maintains a property on Gunderman Road in Danby, which was a former elementary school. Board Member Todd Fox said this is one potential example of a district savings.
up at a higher rate than our taxes are going up, which currently they are not. We are putting more and more of a burden on residents each year, and they are not receiving raises to the same extent.”
Keuhl said that in order to reduce the tax burden and ensure affordabiluty for city residents, cutting programs shouldn’t be off the table.
“I think for me, that means making really tough decisions about not what programs we should implement next year that we don’t have right now, but what programs we’re going to have to look at cutting.”
In contrast, Adlerperson Kayla Matos said that cuts to services and programs
“We maintain it, we cut the grass, we fix the roof when it gets leaky, we’re paying for heat and AC, and is that the best use of our money?” Fox said.
Fox said that this study is crucial in the decision making process for potential district property sales or school consolidations.
“In order to do that, we need to be informed,” Fox said. “We need to have as much data as possible to make these really big decisions. It’s great that the board is finally doing this. I think we all recognize that we are in a crisis where we are being
could have negative impacts on the community.
“Though I do realize that we have to make tough decisions and a lot of our revenue really is coming from our constituents and our property owners,” Matos said, “usually when we’re cutting programs and services, that means we’re cutting some community support, and I absolutely cannot get behind that.”
The city’s budget planning process will continue throughout the summer and fall, and will be voted on by council and finalized sometime in late October or early November.
overtaxed, teachers aren’t being paid enough, and all of the low hanging fruit has essentially been picked.”
The final reccommendations and results of the study, which are expected to come in around November, are nonbinding but can assist the board when making decisions for future planning.
“This is us doing our due diligence as an executive team and the board of education to look and try to figure out some of the key drivers that will help inform our decision making over the next five, 10, even 15 years,” Lind said.
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6/5 Thursday
CFCU Summer Concert Series: Terrapin Station & Scuba Jerry | 5 p.m. | Bernie Milton Pavilion, Center Commons | Free The Amalgamators | 5:30 p.m. | South Hill Cider, 550 Sandbank Road
6/6 Friday
Friday Sunset Music Series – ft. Rachel Beverly | 6:30 p.m. | Wagner Vineyards, 9322 State Route 414
Cast Iron Cowboys | 5:30 p.m. | South Hill Cider, 550 Sandbank Rd.
Standard Time Jazz Sextet | 8 p.m. | The Downstairs, 121 W M.L.K. Jr. St. | $10.00
6/7 Saturday
Hangtime Concert Series featuring Splash | 6 p.m. | Treleaven Wines, 658 Lake Road | Free Band By The River brings the ‘90’s to ONCO! | 6 p.m. | ONCO Fermentations, 397 NY RT 281, Suite O, Tully Dark Cabaret, Gothic Folk, and Puppets! | 7 p.m. | Nocturnal Cafe, 103 S Geneva St | $10.00
6/9 Monday
Jazz Mondays with Dave Davies RhythmMakers | 5:30 p.m. | South Hill Cider, 550 Sandbank Rd.
6/10 Tuesday
Taughannock Live Music Series: Frank Raponi & Peter Glanville | 5 p.m. | Inn at Taughannock Falls, 2030 Gorge Rd.
EZ Listening: Explorations of Underground Sounds| 7pm| | The Downstairs, 121 W M.L.K. Jr. St.
6/11 Wednesday
Jazz Night at Deep Dive: Fire y Trio | 6:30 p.m. | Deep Dive Ithaca, 415 Old Taughannock Blvd | Free Concerts/Recitals
6/6 Friday
The Avett Brothers | 7 p.m. | Beak & Ski Apple Orchards, 2708 Lords Hill Road
Chamber Music Series: Organ & Friends | 7:30 p.m. | Horseheads United Methodist Church, 1034 W Broad St.
6/7 Saturday
C ayuga Chamber Orchestra Youth Orchestra Spring Concert | 3 p.m. | Ithaca College Ford Hall, 146 Conservatory Lane | Free The Avett Brothers | 7 p.m. | Beak & Ski Apple Orchards, 2708 Lords Hill Road
Steve Earle: Solo & Acoustic 50 — Fifty Years of Songs & Stories | 8 p.m. | Center for the Arts of Homer, 72 S Main St.
6/8 Sunday
Fantastic Cat | 8 p.m. | Center for the Arts of Homer, 72 S Main St
6/10 Tuesday
Jorma Kaukonen | 8 p.m. | Center for
the Arts of Homer, 72 S Main St
“Hello, Dolly!” | 7:30 p.m., 6/4 Wednesday | Cortland Repertory Theatre, Dwyer Memorial Park, Little York Lake Rd | HELLO, DOLLY! opens Cortland Rep’s 2025 Summer Season! Visit https://cortlandrep.org/ for additional dates and times. Runs June 4-13.
June Dance 2025: International Lover/Crossovers | 7:30 p.m., 6/6 Friday | The Cherry Arts, 102 Cherry St |Troy Lingelbach’s tale of an artist in pursuit of a dream / Jim Self & Robin Guiver explore human states of consciousness | $15.00 – $65.00 Jesus Christ Superstar | 7:30 p.m., 6/6 Friday | Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, 17 William St., 2nd Floor | Runs May 28th – June 17th. Tickets can be purchased at TheREVTheatre. com or by calling The REV’s box o ce at 315-255-1785.
**Auburn NY Pride Rally + Queer Market 2025 | 9 a.m., 6/7 Saturday | NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center, 25 South St. | Meet us at the NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center in downtown Auburn for the 2024 Pride Rally + Queer Market. This year features a family friendly drag show at 12:30 p.m.
A Night at the Museum — Recital 2025 | 1 p.m., 6/7 Saturday | Clemens Center, 207 Clemens Center Parkway | This is our annual recital for our dance students from both of our locations. We have 4 di erent shows this year — be sure you choose tickets for the right one!
An Evening of Magic and Music | 7 p.m., 6/7 Saturday | Lansing Performance Hall, 1004 Auburn Rd. | AN EVENING OF MAGIC AND MUSIC Starring Finger Lakes Magician Bruce
Purdy and Las Vegas Elvis Tribute Darrin Race on Sat. June 7, 2025 7:00 p.m. at the Lansing Performance Hall 1004 Auburn Rd. North Lansing, NY (Rt 34) | $15.00
Pride Drag Show: Uniting Hearts, Celebrating Diversity | 7 p.m., 6/7 Saturday | Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St. | APT is proud to present the Pride Drag Show hosted by Honey Chew Chew, Ivanna Michaels, and Ginger Gigi Diamond.
Cypher Night | 6/8 Sunday | The Downstairs, 121 W M.L.K. Jr. St. | Welcome all rappers, spoken word artists, and fans of such to the Cypher Lounge. Hosted by Emerson B (aka LongStory), featuring a live resident band made up of Ashley Ickes on drums, Michael Schuler on bass, and Emmett Scott on keys, come showcase your art to the community in real time collaboration. There will be a sign up sheet if you want to perform.
Participatory Contra, Square, and Circle Dancing | 7 p.m., 6/10 Tuesday | Ithaca Commons, 171 E. State St./ Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd |
June Gallery Night with Art & Music by Johnny Dowd | 5 p.m., 6/6 Friday | Grayhaven Motel Gallery Lounge, 657 Elmira Rd | Join us in the Grayhaven Gallery Lounge for the opening reception with art and music by Johnny Dowd Friday June 6th 5-7:45pm. | Free Ithaca Gallery Night | 5 p.m., 6/6 Friday | Ithaca Gallery Night, 171 The Commons | A rst Friday event where galleries and venues present new exhibits every rst Friday of the month from 5-8 p.m. Ithaca Gallery Night openings are located in downtown
Art House Night | 5 p.m., 6/6 Friday | The Ink Shop, 330 E. MLK/State St | Lindsey Poto | Reaching into the Lake | 5 p.m., 6/6 Friday | Ink Shop Studio Gallery, 330 E. State / MLK Street | Reaching into the Lake is a series of etchings by Lindsey Poto , a printmaker from Michigan who received her BFA from Cornell in 2022 and is currently attending the University of Connecticut for her MFA. | Free My Queer Life, A Photography Exhibit | 5 p.m., 6/6 Friday | Bar Argos, 408 E State St. | A photo exhibit celebrating life as a queer man | Free CAP Artspace Exhibit- Queer Visions, Queer Voices | 5 p.m., 6/6 Friday | CAP Artspace Downtown, Tompkins Center for History and Culture, on the Ithaca Commons, 110 N Tioga St. | A group exhibit organized by the Ithaca Pride Alliance: “Queer Visions, Queer Voices,” with an opening exhibit on June 6th from 5-8 p.m. in the CAP Artspace at 110 N. Tioga St. | Free Colors of Kindness: Watercolor Painting Class | 6 p.m., 6/6 Friday | Three Bears, 7175 Main Street | Free two hour beginner friendly watercolor painting class at Mama Bear taught by local artist Andi Pisacano on June 6th 6-8 p.m. | Free
Watercolor Workshop: Painting a Local Scene | 9:30 a.m., 6/7 Saturday | Robert H. Treman State Park — Upper Falls, 129 Upper Park Rd | Join artist and instructor Jennifer Gibson for a relaxing morning of plein air watercolor painting at one of the Finger Lakes’ beautiful natural landmarks. This workshop is open to all levels, from beginners to experienced painters. | $52.00 - $69.00
Cindy Kaufman Art Exhibition | 12 p.m., 6/8 Sunday | Danby Gathery Art Works, 1774 Danby Road | An art show of contemporary oral paintings which exude abundant life energy and beauty. | Free
20th Annual YMCA Golf Tournament | 8 a.m., 6/6 Friday | Traditions at the Glen, 4101 Watson Boulevard | When you tee o at our tournament, you’re not just aiming for a hole-inone—you’re helping kids get the chance to play sports, learn to swim, and have an unforgettable summer at YMCA camp through Busking for Good/Travis Knapp and Annie Sumi | 5:30 p.m., 6/6 Friday | Cafe Dewitt, 215 N Cayuga Street | Travis Knapp and Annie Sumi, an engaging and dynamic folk duo, will perform as part of Busking for Good, a special fundraising series featuring local musicians, to raise funds in support of World Central Kitchen (WCK) and Loaves & Fishes. | Free Spring Fling Craft Fair | 9 a.m., 6/7 Saturday | Virgil Community Living Center 1208 Church Street | Description Come join in the fun on June 7th!! We will be having a fantastic craft fair with a variety of artists and crafters! We are still looking for vendors call teresa at 607-835-4026
34th Annual Cortland County Water Festival | 10 a.m., 6/7 Saturday | City of Cortland Waterworks, Broadway Ave | The 34th Annual Cortland County Water Festival will be held Saturday, June 7th, from 10:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cortland Water Works on Broadway Street in Cortland. PET FAIR 2025 - Free Community Event! | 10 a.m., 6/7 Saturday | Cortland County Fairgrounds, 4301 Fairgrounds Dr | Description Entrance to the event is FREE to the community, but we will be accepting donations to support our local non-pro t animal shelters and partners (Cortland County SPCA, Country Acres Charity Kids Carnival | 10 a.m., 6/7 Saturday | Apalachin United Methodist Church, 303 Pennsylvania Ave. | Charity Kids Carnival on June 7th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Games are 25 cents each and win prizes. Play games like duck pond, basketball and more. | $0.25 - $4.00
Vestal Festival | 10 a.m., 6/7 Saturday | Front Street in Vestal |
The Gay Agenda: Resource Fair | 12 p.m., 6/7 Saturday | Tompkins County Public Library, 101 East Green Street | Welcome to the rst Gay Agenda event!
Trumansburg Porchfest | 12 p.m., 6/7 Saturday | Village of T-burg | Come out and stroll the sweet village streets of Trumansburg while listening to over 40 bands play on lovely porches between noon and 5 p.m. Then from 5-7 p.m., head to the center of town where we’ll have dancing in the street for a grand nale show with Cast Iron Cowboys. | Free
The Saint Anthony’s Festival | 6/7 Saturday | St. Athony’s Church, 50 Pomeroy St, Cortland | The St. Anthony’s Festival is one of Cortland’s most beloved traditions, celebrating the feast of St. Anthony of Padua Parish with a weekend full of fun, avor, and community spirit.
LGBTQ+ Fiction Writing Workshop with Elisabeth Nonas | 5 p.m., 6/4 Wednesday | Bu alo Street Books, 215 North Cayuga Street | Join Buffalo Street Books and talented local author Elisabeth Nonas for a writing workshop! | $40.00 - $60.00 Poet HARVEY WALDMAN book singing | 2 p.m., 6/8 Sunday | Bu alo Street Books, 215 North Cayuga Street | SHOPPING LISTS FOR THE APOCALYPSE — Poetry Reading at Bu alo Street Books| Free Local Author Book Reading & Bourbon Tasting with Eric Goodman | 5 p.m., 6/10 Tuesday | Ulysses Philomathic Library, 74 E Main St | Join local author Eric Goodman for the release of his eighth novel ‘Mother of Bourbon’ and historic ction exploration into the life of Mary Dowling followed by a tasting of Mary Dowling bourbon. Ulysses Philomathic Library, 5-6:30 p.m. — Tuesday June 10th.
Teen Creative Writing Workshop | 5:30 p.m., 6/10 Tuesday | Tompkins County Public Library, 101 East Green Street | Love to write your own stories? Have ideas for your own characters and worlds, or an interest in writing fan ction? Join Adrienne Raw for a Teen Creative Writing Workshop!
Dancing with Horses | 4 p.m., 6/4 Wednesday | New eld Public Library, 198 Main Street | We are hosting “Dancing with Horses” at the New eld Public library on Wednesday, June 4 at 4:00 p.m. This Winterberry Homestead program is an introduction to the art of dressage, teaching horses | Free
PRIDE! Family Storytime | 11 a.m., 6/7 Saturday | Tompkins County Public Library, 101 East Green Street | Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to celebrate reading and build their early literacy skills at Family Storytime. We meet each Saturday for stories, songs and hands-on fun.
Hidden Valley 4-H Camp Open House | 1 p.m., 6/7 Saturday | Hidden Valley 4-H Camp, 2860 Hidden Valley Camp Rd , Watkins Glen| Not Sure About Registering for Summer Camp?Join Us on June 7th 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for a Camp Open House. We will have Camp Tours lead by Camp Sta . | Free Women Veterans Recognition Day | 1 p.m., 6/7 Saturday | Central New York Living History Center, 4386 US Rte. 11, Cortland | Free Stronger Together — Parenting Skills and Knowledge of Child Development | 4 p.m., 6/7 Saturday | CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue | Families are invited to come together for free dinner and family fun.
Family Movies at TCPL | 4 p.m., 6/7 Saturday | Tompkins County Public Library, 101 East Green Street | This Saturday we will be screening the pirate adventure comedy Muppet
Treasure Island, based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel.
FAM JAM : Ithaca Children’s Garden Edition | 1 p.m., 6/8 Sunday | Stone Bend Farm, 196 Porter Hill Rd | Fam Jam is the quarterly community based family dance party collaboration from DJ LINA LUV & Stone Bend Farm. Bring the whole family and share an incredible afternoon of dancing and more! Fundraiser for Ithaca Children’s Garden.
Science Connections: All About Dogs with the Jr Tailwaggers | 2 p.m., 6/8 Sunday | Sciencenter, 601 1st St. | Sit, down, stay… Join the 4-H Jr. Tailwaggers to learn all about training dogs! They’ll share their expertise around communicating with canines.
Makerspace Open Hours — AM Session | 11 a.m., 6/4 Wednesday | Tompkins County Public Library, 101 East Green Street | Drop-in open hours, no registration required. Come for a short tour, or stay and work on a project — we have lots of art supplies and ideas to get you making!
Wild Mushroom Identi cation classes | 1 p.m., 6/4 Wednesday | En eld community center, 162 En eld Rd. | WILD MUSHROOM IDENTIFICATION CLASSES & CULTIVATION WORKSHOPS taught by a certi ed wild mushroom forager and educator. | $125.00
Wednesday Market at East Hill |
3 p.m., 6/4 Wednesday | 330 Pine Tree Rd, NY 14850-2819 | Don’t have time to get to the pavilion every weekend, or need a mid-week haul? We have you covered with meat, eggs, veggies, fruit and even some dinner and pastries to hold you over.
NARCAN Training with REACH |
4 p.m., 6/4 Wednesday | Tompkins County Public Library, 101 East Green Street | Join the REACH Project to learn how to recognize an overdose, respond to an overdose emergency, and administer NARCAN. This skill could help you to save a life.
Live in Ithaca: Welcome Home
Wednesday at YMCA | 5:30 p.m., 6/4 Wednesday | YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County, 50 Graham Road West | Are you new to the area or recently returned and looking to feel right at home?
Astrology Meeting | 6 p.m., 6/4 Wednesday | Tompkins County Public Library, 101 East Green Street | A meeting every Wednesday (6:00-7:30 p.m.) at the Tompkins Public Library where people talk about astrology. Common Council Meeting | 6 p.m., 6/4 Wednesday | Council Chambers, 3rd Floor City Hall | Trivia! | 7 p.m., 6/4 Wednesday | Liquid State Brewery, 620 West Green Street. | Trivia Night with Bob Proehl at Liquid State! | Free
Healthy Eating Support Community | 4:30 p.m., 6/5 Thursday | Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Avenue | Join the Health Eating Support Community on February 13th from 4:30-5:30 (and every two weeks thereafter) to nd support for your 2025 healthy eating goals, Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave., Ithaca. cl2742@cornell.edu | Free King Alcohol Ends Reign — Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour | 5:30 p.m., 6/5 Thursday | The History Center in Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga Street | A 10-block walking tour through downtown Ithaca that traces the city’s spirited (and often surprising) history with Prohibition. Led by trained docents from The History Center, this 60-min experience takes you to the actual sites of speakeasies, dry raids, church protests, saloons, & reform rallies | $15.00
Freeing Your Voice Retreat | 5 p.m., 6/6 Friday | Light on the Hill Retreat Center, 209 Blake Hill Rd. | A weekend of liberation for your voice and creative spirit - together we’ll engage in ~ Simple Soulful Songs ~ Movement & Breathwork ~ Guided Meditation ~ Art & Writing Exercises ~ Group Discussion ~ Poetry and Song Share ~ Free Time on the beautiful 236 acres at Light on the Hill Retreat Center!
Friday Night Magic: Commander | 5 p.m., 6/6 Friday | Riverwood, 116
E State St. | Come down to Riverwood for a recurrent night of Commanderstyle Magic play! | $5.00
New York State Boater Safety Course | 8:30 a.m., 6/7 Saturday |
US Coast Guard AUX Flotilla 2-2 Base Building, 508 Old Taughannock Blvd | 8 hours of instruction with 1 hour exam — ongoing breaks with 45-minute lunch break (dine in or out) — students bring own snacks, meals, non-alcoholic beverages — pay by cash or check at event | $35.00 - $50.00
Walk, Talk & Learn at Salt Point | 10 a.m., 6/7 Saturday | Salt Point Natural Area, 1 Salt Point Road | Walking tour of Salt Point to learn about the geological and human history, see what the local osprey family is doing, look for orioles, warblers and other birds, admire the native plantings project, and enjoy the expansive lakeshore. | Free
Gender A rming Closet Pop-Up | 12:30 p.m., 6/7 Saturday | Tompkins County Public Library, 101 East Green Street | The Gender A rming Clothing Closet is a free pop-up event for queer and gender diverse bodies of all ages to empower authentic self expression and exploration.
The Evergreen Social x South Hill Cider: Vintage Clothing and Goods Market | 2 p.m., 6/7 Saturday | South Hill Cider, 550 Sandbank Rd. | Join us at The Evergreen Social Summer Market Series at South Hill Cider! Peony Grow & Design Workshop | 2 p.m., 6/7 Saturday | Jenny Creek Flowers, 7048 Durling Road | Join us on our ower farm to learn about growing peonies in your garden and arranging them in a oral design with other local spring owers.
Outdoor Qi Gong Class- Sundays | 10 a.m., 6/8 Sunday | Allan H. Treman State Marine Park, 805 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850 | Outdoor Qi Gong for Wellness and Nervous System Regulation. | $12.50 - $15.00
Feast on Words: Queer Expression | 6 p.m., 6/9 Monday | Asempe Kitchen, 114 W Green St. | Be curious about yourself and others this Pride month through creative expression. Join others at Asempe Kitchen on any Monday in June to create your work in whatever form it takes —poetry, journaling, an essay, prose, a letter, or a list. | Free Queer Craft Club | 6:30 p.m., 6/9 Monday | Tompkins County Public Library, 101 East Green Street | Join other LGBTQIAP+ adults to do arts and crafts, hang out, and have fun. | Free
Meet with sta from the o ce of Congressman Riley | 1 p.m., 6/10 Tuesday | Tompkins County Public Library, 101 East Green Street | Representatives from the o ce of Congressman Josh Riley are available to discuss federal issues they may have. | Free Empowering Caregivers Series | 2 p.m., 6/10 Tuesday | Lodi Whittier Library, 8484 S Main St | This education series teaches caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia. Please call the Alzheimer’s Association Helpline: 800-272-3900 to register. | Free IURA Economic Development Committee (EDC) Meeting | 3:30 p.m., 6/10 Tuesday, 108 E. Green St. Common Council Chambers | IURA Economic Development Committee (EDC) Meeting | 3:30 p.m., 6/10 Tuesday, 108 E. Green St. Common Council Chambers | Makerspace Open Hours — PM Session | 5:30 p.m., 6/11 Wednesday | Tompkins County Public Library, 101 East Green Street | Join us for drop-in Open Hours! Registration is not required. Visit the Makerspace to use the laser cutter, 3-D printer, Cricut, or sewing/embroidery machines. Common Council Committe of the Whole- Special Topic Work Session | 6 p.m., 6/11 Wednesday | Common Council Chambers, 3rd Floor City Hall 108 E Green St. |
THE GAY AGENDA: RESOURCE FAIR
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Tompkins County Public Library, 101 East Green Street, Ithaca | Celebrate Pride for the rst Gay Agenda event. A variety of organizations will be set up in the Avenue of Friends at the TCPL with resources, information, and opportunities from local queer-friendly businesses! (Photo: Provided)
SATURDAY, JUNE 7, NOON TO 5 PM
Various Village of Trumansburg Streets | Come out and stroll the sweet village streets of Tburg while listening to over 40 bands play on lovely porches between noon and 5 p.m. Then from 5-7 p.m., head to the center of town where there will be dancing in the street for a grand nale show with Cast Iron Cowboys. (Photo: Provided)
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