Megan Zerez

ITHACA, N.Y. — Local elected officials across the county were sworn in in ceremonies last week. Both the Tompkins County Legislature and the City of Ithaca Common Council began 2026 with significant turnover. In both bodies, about half the current members... See more

ITHACA, N.Y. — How do you tell the story of a year? From sunsets to protests to parades to hockey games, a lot happened in 2025. We asked readers to submit their favorite moments from the past year to feature in our annual reader photography showcase. Her... See more

ITHACA, N.Y. — Ten months after the resignation of its last permanent leader, the Tompkins County Public Library (TCPL) will have a new director. Longtime Tucson, Ariz. based librarian Emerson DeMeester-Lane will head the library starting Jan. 12, per a s... See more

The end of the year is upon us once again. What did 2025 look like for you? Whether you’re a professional photographer or you’re just slinging a humble cell phone camera, submit your photos to be part of The Ithaca Voice’s annual Scenes of Ithaca reader p... See more

Listen and subscribe to Backstory on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Amazon Music or wherever you get podcasts. Nurses at Ithaca’s only hospital are looking to unionize. They say they haven’t had a cost of living adjustment in two years, pension plans... See more