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Cornell: fraternity on interim suspension after “serious violation”

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Cornell: fraternity on interim suspension after “serious violation”
After a "serious violation" of its Recognition Policy announced by the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life, Cornell University placed Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity on interim suspension status as of February 2, according to a statement issued Friday. The statement elaborates that interim suspension indicates "a pause in the operations of a chapter during which the chapter may not engage... more

Former Cornell fraternity president accepts plea deal after sexual assault accusation

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Former Cornell fraternity president accepts plea deal after sexual assault accusation
The former Cornell fraternity president who was accused of attempted rape, pleaded guilty to forcible touching, a misdemeanor, in court Tuesday. Wolfgang Ballinger, 22, was arrested back in February 2016. Court documents alleged he led a female student to his bedroom at the Psi Upsilon fraternity house and tried to force her into having sex with him. CNY Central: Read... more

Man dies in ER waiting room at Cayuga Medical; one staffer fired as investigation unfolds

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Man dies in ER waiting room at Cayuga Medical; one staffer fired as investigation unfolds
One nurse at Cayuga Medical Center has had her contract terminated and the hospital is reviewing it’s practices after a patient died in the emergency room waiting area on January 19th. The 52-year-old, who was originally found unresponsive at a convenience store in Ithaca, was transported to the hospital after police and Bangs Ambulance arrived at the scene. When he... more

Terminated nurses secure unemployment benefits; judge says misconduct didn’t meet threshold

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Terminated nurses secure unemployment benefits; judge says misconduct didn’t meet threshold
A nurse terminated by Cayuga Medical Center has succeeded securing unemployment benefits after a judge found her actions did not “rise to the level of misconduct” regarding a blood transfusion. This comes as the National Labor Relations Board is investigating why two nurses were terminated at Cayuga Medical Center. The hospital claims it fired two Intensive Care Unit nurses —... more

No place to call home: for middle-class seniors aging in place, a dilemma

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No place to call home: for middle-class seniors aging in place, a dilemma
Forty-two years ago, David and Joan Brumberg traveled to Ithaca from their home in Geneva to have dinner at Moosewood Restaurant for the first time. Joan, who had visited Ithaca several times before, loved the city. She thought that Ithaca was “more liberal and more sophisticated, with better restaurants” than Geneva. “It wasn’t like it is now,” Joan said, “but... more

Crash involving vehicle, two pedestrians in Ithaca under investigation

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Crash involving vehicle, two pedestrians in Ithaca under investigation
The Ithaca Police Department reports that they responded to the 700 block of South Meadow Street around noon for a crash involving two pedestrians and a car. The accident happened near DiBella’s and happened when the two pedestrians were crossing from east to west on South Meadow Street when they were struck by a vehicle traveling south. One pedestrian was... more

Cornell hockey faces pivotal north country trip

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Cornell hockey faces pivotal north country trip
The penultimate regular-season weekend of ECAC Hockey play will take the #12/13 men’s hockey team to the North Country for games against St. Lawrence at 7 p.m. Friday and Clarkson at 7 p.m. Saturday. The Saints and the Big Red are among the four teams in contention for the Cleary Cup, which is awarded to the league’s regular-season champion. CornellBigRed.com:... more

Cornell undergrad tuition to rise 3.75 percent, sticker price now $52,612

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Cornell undergrad tuition to rise 3.75 percent, sticker price now ,612
The Cornell Board of Trustees voted to increase the price of undergraduate tuition, housing contracts, meal plans and health fees for the 2017-2018 fiscal year, the University announced Monday. The sticker price for undergraduate students enrolling in one of the endowed schools and for out-of-state students enrolling in a contract college will rise by $1,900 next year, from $50,712 to... more

Ithaca organization encourages people to participate in National Random Acts of Kindness Week

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Ithaca organization encourages people to participate in National Random Acts of Kindness Week
In honor of its 50th Year Anniversary, the Child Development Council (1967-2017), which serves Cortland and Tompkins Counties, will unveil a series of celebratory programs and events designed to entertain, engage, educate, and appreciate the children, families, and communities it serves. One such program launches next week and will run throughout 2017. That program is “Random (and International) Acts of... more

Police: Student raped on-campus at Ithaca College

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Police: Student raped on-campus at Ithaca College
A student was raped on-campus at Ithaca College and police are still looking for the suspect, an official confirmed Wednesday afternoon. The crime happened between 1:15 a.m. and 4 a.m. on Jan. 22 in the wooded area near the Recreation Trails south of Boothroyd Hall. A news release about the incident states, “The victim reported sexual intercourse without consent.” Read... more
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