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sixhundredstrike.bsky.social
ODYSSEUS, SOLDIERS, ALL:
And Ithaca's waiting (Ithaca's waiting)
My kingdom is waiting (The kingdom is waiting)
Penelope's waitin' for me (Waiting)
So full speed ahead, full speed ahead
December 12, 2025 at 9:59 PM
ducsonnguyen.com
Nice, Ithaca’s own honored by the NY Post
bfurnas.bsky.social Ben Furnas @bfurnas.bsky.social · 17d
Thanks to the @nypost.com for letting me check an item off my bucket list (“be the target of a meaty hit piece by a world-class NYC tabloid”) and for highlighting @transalt.org proposals for better walking, biking, & transit!

More nice ideas here:

transalt.org/road-to-affo...
December 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
vacation-4-all.bsky.social
It’s appalling that he’s Ithaca’s Representative.
December 12, 2025 at 3:03 AM
mrjeffknox.bsky.social
Lloyd Mallan, “Ithaca’s Terrifying Flying Saucer Epidemic,” Science and Mechanics 39 (July 1968): 30–33, 96–97; [2/2]
December 11, 2025 at 11:10 PM
mrjeffknox.bsky.social
Lloyd Mallan, “Ithaca’s Terrifying Flying Saucer Epidemic,” Science and Mechanics 39 (July 1968): 30–33, 96–97; [1/2]
December 11, 2025 at 11:10 PM
mrjeffknox.bsky.social
#ufosky #ufo #ufohistory
Today in UFO History - Ithaca’s Terrifying Flying Saucer Epidemic
December 12, 1967 — Newfield, NY
1/7:00 p.m. Rita Malley is driving home from work on Route 34 in Newfield, New York, with her young son. She notices a red light behind her.
December 11, 2025 at 11:10 PM
14850.com
Route 79 is closed in both directions on Ithaca's west hill due to a crash between Sheffield Road and Westhaven Road. Avoid the area and find another route.
December 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
up-8.bsky.social
Runner in downtown Ithaca's beautiful Stewart Park

#photo #photography #sports #running #flrc #ithaca #stewartpark #turkeytrot
December 8, 2025 at 1:01 AM
anarchistfederation.net
Ithaca’s Hidden Gem: Autumn Leaves Books
Ithaca’s Hidden Gem: Autumn Leaves Books
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December 5, 2025 at 11:32 PM
14850.com
Deb Mohlenhoff, Ithaca's first City Manager, is stepping down at Common Council's request. www.14850.com/120443924-it...
Deb Mohlenhoff, Ithaca's first City Manager, is stepping down at Common Council's request
City of Ithaca public information officer Alan Karasin announced in a statement Wednesday evening that "City Manager Deb Mohlenhoff will conclude her service on December 31, 2025, following a leadersh...
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December 4, 2025 at 7:21 PM
mossworm.bsky.social
Hey, I know it's not Giving Tuesday anymore (I am deep in the paper mines), but if you've ever wanted to help me out, please consider donating to keep PRI and Ithaca's Museum of the Earth open. They have until December 31 to raise 1M to prevent foreclosure. priweb.donorsupport.co/page/FUNWALK...
Save the Museum of the Earth and PRI – Secure Its Future!
In these challenging times, places like the Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) stand as beacons of hope, fostering understanding of the natural world and inspiring action for a sustainable fut...
priweb.donorsupport.co
December 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM
epiclyrics.bsky.social
And Ithaca's waiting (Ithaca's waiting)
My kingdom is waiting (The kingdom is waiting)
Penelope's waiting for me, so full speed ahead, full speed ahead!
December 4, 2025 at 7:35 AM
epiclyrics.bsky.social
And Ithaca's waiting (Ithaca's waiting)
My kingdom is waiting (The kingdom is waiting)
Penelope's waiting for me, so full speed ahead, full speed ahead!
November 29, 2025 at 7:59 PM
michael-ludgate.bsky.social
Substack post - A couple new winter photos and a SALE happening now at Handwork, Ithaca's Artisan Cooperative pelimanni.substack.com/p/handwork-1...
Handwork 15% off sale
Everything is on sale
pelimanni.substack.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM
sixhundredstrike.bsky.social
ODYSSEUS, SOLDIERS, ALL:
And Ithaca's waiting (Ithaca's waiting)
My kingdom is waiting (The kingdom is waiting)
Penelope's waitin' for me (Waiting)
So full speed ahead, full speed ahead
November 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
writethendelete.bsky.social
Sleepy puppies
Athens and Ithaca, the dogs, are lying so that Ithaca’s head is resting on the back of Athens’ neck. They can be petted with a single hand, and this is being demonstrated
November 23, 2025 at 5:49 AM
citizenptnewsny.bsky.social
Ithaca's police are teaming up with local recovery organizations to ensure overdose survivors receive crucial follow-up services within 48 hours—could this be the key to saving lives?

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#NY #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CommunityOutreach #NewYorkRecovery #SubstanceUseDisorder
Police describe overdose-response partnerships; department says it responds to roughly 15 overdoses a month
Department representatives told the Community Police Board they respond to about "give or take 15" overdoses a month, work with peer counselors and local recovery organizations, and aim to connect people to services within 24–48 hours after an overdose.
citizenportal.ai
November 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Ithaca's police department is shaking things up with enhanced training, updated policies, and a commitment to community safety—get ready for a transformation in local law enforcement!

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#NY #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #IthacaCommunity #PolicyReform #CommunityTraining
Ithaca police brief Community Police Board on training, policy reviews and officer development
Department officials told the Ithaca Community Police Board they are expanding training, revising policies with outside experts and maintaining lengthy field training, and outlined plans to post updated policies online and release an annual training report.
citizenportal.ai
November 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM
fossilsndcoffee.bsky.social
I love this logo for the American Malacalogical Society Meeting this coming June in Syracuse, NY. 🦑🐌🦪🐙🐚⚒️🧪

The Awards Banquet will be hosted at Ithaca’s Museum
of the Earth, inside their Marvelous Mollusks
exhibit, under the right whale.

Website still being updated:
ams.wildapricot.org/Meetings
a rainbow logo of the American Malacalogical Society in Syracuse AMS 2026 with a bright colored snail and rainbow theming
November 21, 2025 at 8:11 PM
citizenptnewsny.bsky.social
Ithaca's Common Council just made significant changes, including delaying a vital energy code and revamping youth programs, all while pushing for new home-rule requests!

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#NY #CitizenPortal #EnergyCode #CivicAccountability #CommunityDevelopment #IthacaYouth
Ithaca council approves energy‑code delay, personnel roster changes, finance policies and several home‑rule requests
At its Nov. 19 special session the Ithaca Common Council adopted a number of administrative and policy measures — including delaying a local energy‑code change to June 2026, approving a Youth Bureau roster amendment tied to the RISE program (9–1), adopting finance reporting and debt‑policy resolutions, and authorizing several home‑rule requests for state action — all largely carried unanimously.
citizenportal.ai
November 20, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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Ithaca's Common Council just took a bold step towards affordable housing by approving new zoning changes for the South Side, but concerns about historic homes linger.

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#NY #CitizenPortal #IthacaHousing #CommunityInput #ZoningReform #AffordableHousing
Ithaca council adopts South Side rezoning aimed at increasing housing options; 8–1 vote
After a night of public comment, Ithaca Common Council approved amendments establishing South Side form‑based zoning and eliminating some parking and single‑family zoning constraints, passing 8–1 amid concerns that some historic homes could become nonconforming.
citizenportal.ai
November 20, 2025 at 1:31 AM
sixhundredstrike.bsky.social
ODYSSEUS, SOLDIERS, ALL:
And Ithaca's waiting (Ithaca's waiting)
My kingdom is waiting (The kingdom is waiting)
Penelope's waitin' for me (Waiting)
So full speed ahead, full speed ahead
November 19, 2025 at 1:54 PM
themistressdove.bsky.social
AND ITHACA'S WAITING!

MY KINGDOM IS WAITING!

PENELOPE'S WAITING FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!
November 15, 2025 at 4:16 PM
citizenptnewsny.bsky.social
Ithaca's Town Planner proposes an exciting joint historic preservation program, but not everyone is on board—can collaboration bridge the gap between preservation and housing needs?

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#NY #CitizenPortal #LocalGovernance #CivicCollaboration #IthacaHistoricPreservation
Town planner briefs Ithaca City Council on proposed joint historic preservation program
Town of Ithaca planning director CJ Randall presented a proposal for a joint historic preservation program and a shared Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission (ILPC); councilmembers welcomed collaboration but raised concerns about ILPC’s current operations and potential impacts on housing and local accountability.
citizenportal.ai
November 14, 2025 at 6:16 AM
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Ithaca's committee is poised to reprogram $205,000 in CDBG funds to tackle urgent community projects, with top priority on replacing the Southside Community Center's faulty fire panel.

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#NY #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #IthacaCommunity #HousingSupport #CommunityDevelopment
IURA committee narrows reprogramming options to expedite CDBG spend-down; favors Southside fire-panel, Cleveland Avenue aid and contribution to Cass Park
Staff told the committee it can reprogram roughly $205,000 now (up to $235,000 possible) to meet HUD timeliness targets. Members gave informal support for funding Southside Community Center’s fire-panel replacement, helping cover a Cleveland Avenue housing project overage and contributing toward Cass Park restroom repairs while reserving public‑서비스
citizenportal.ai
November 14, 2025 at 5:01 AM