Jimmy Jordan

ITHACA, N.Y. — Legislator Shawn Black was unanimously elected as chair of the Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday. Black, a Democrat, defeated Republican Legislator Mike Sigler in a 13-3 vote that fell along party lines. Legislator Greg Mezey served as th... See more

Eric Jon Humerez, 68, passed away on December 13, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida. Born on December 12, 1957, in Ithaca, New York, Eric lived a life rich with creativity, curiosity, and compassion. Eric’s early years were spent in Ithaca, where he attended Eas... See more

DANBY, N.Y. — For the uninitiated, it may appear as if there are two websites for the Town of Danby. One website, danb.ny.gov, has the typical signs of a municipal website: a town calendar, a page for local news and announcements, and links to town servic... See more

ITHACA, N.Y. — New York State will contribute $38 million to support SouthWorks, a massive project to redevelop the former Morse Chain Factory site in Ithaca. The funding for SouthWorks was announced by Governor Kathy Hochul’s Office on Dec. 23. It’s a pa... See more

This holiday season, The Ithaca Voice is counting its blessings and once again thanking the supporters who make our work possible. It’s been a transformative year in our small but mighty newsroom. Longtime Editor-in-Chief Matt Butler stepped down and pass... See more