Cornell University issued a CornellALERT for its Ithaca campus due to a severe weather threat.

The alert told people to take shelter immediately in a permanent building.

The post was published on 2026-06-18 at 15:25:12 UTC and listed updates under the CornellALERT notice.

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Ithaca to Offer Free Stewart Park Carousel June 19

The City of Ithaca says the Stewart Park Carousel will be free for all on Friday, June 19, with sponsorship from the Workforce Diversity Advisory Committee in honor of Juneteenth. The Splash Pad will also open for the season the same day.

TCAT launches eRide Ithaca electric microtransit pilot

TCAT officially launched eRide Ithaca, an electric microtransit pilot program. The program is designed to fill transportation gaps in some of Ithaca’s most vulnerable neighborhoods.

Watkins Glen Honors Vickio and Westervelt at ESPN Awards

Two Watkins Glen Central School District community members were honored at the ESPN Ithaca Night of Champions awards ceremony on Sunday evening. Rachel Vickio was named Female Athlete of the Year, and Jason Westervelt was named Outstanding Coach for girls swimming and diving.

Ithaca Seeks Community Input on Zoning Code

The City of Ithaca is updating its Zoning Code and is asking residents to complete a community survey. People can scan a QR code or visit https://www.zoneithaca.com/.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Northeast Pennsylvania, Central NY

The National Weather Service issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch #315 for parts of Central New York and Northeast Pennsylvania until 10:00 PM EDT. The watch includes areas around Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Binghamton, Syracuse, and Ithaca.

Ithaca to Host Free Tax Credit Home Workshop Tonight

The City of Ithaca is hosting a free workshop on the NYS Historic Homeownership Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program tonight. The session will explain how residents could save 20% on eligible home repairs and upgrades.

Cornell thanks Reunion attendees as weekend ends

Cornell University thanked Reunion attendees in Ithaca Reports as the weekend ended, saying "our hearts are full of memories — new and old," and urging readers to "Lift the chorus, speed it onward" with the hashtag #CornellReunion.

Cornell Reunion Underway as Alumni Gather in Ithaca

Cornell University says Reunion events are underway across Beebe Lake, the Arts Quad and Schoellkopf Field in Ithaca, with the campus inviting attendees to “Let's lift the chorus — together.”

Cornell alumni invited to virtual 1926 reunion journey

Cornell University is inviting alumni to celebrate #CornellReunion with a virtual journey back to 1926, letting them flip through the 1926 Cornellian to see how iconic landmarks have stood the test of time.