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Good morning to you Ithaca! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How Cayuga Healthā€™s latest merger could change your local doctor visits
  • How Ithaca students are quietly reshaping their schools through IPEI grants
  • Want to join Ithacaā€™s new unarmed ROOTS responder team?

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Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 60.
  • Monday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Trumansburg Family Medicine to join Cayuga Health System (ithacavoice.org) ā€” Primary care patients in and around Ithaca will soon see Trumansburg Family Medicineā€™s two offices rebranded under Cayuga Health, but with the same doctors, phone numbers, and locations. Cayuga Health says the Aug. 3 transition will preserve local access to primary care, especially near East Hill Plaza, after controversy over a previous clinic closure in Dryden.
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2. IPEI celebrates 30 years of supporting students and educator... (tompkinsweekly.com) ā€” Ithaca students are taking the lead in shaping local education through IPEIā€™s Student Leadership Grants and a growing Student Liaison program tied closely to Ithaca High School. From national conference presentations to inclusive school events, these projects highlight how ICSD students are improving their own classrooms and community. Residents are invited to learn more or support the work via IPEIā€™s website.
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3. Ithaca city officials begin hiring process for unarmed responder program (ithacavoice.org) ā€” Ithaca is officially hiring four members for its new ROOTS unarmed responder team, which will handle certain nonviolent calls instead of police and connect residents with support services. The pilot, part of the Reimagining Public Safety initiative, now has funding, a phased rollout plan, and an Aug. 12 application deadline for community-minded candidates with outreach and de-escalation experience.
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4. Tompkins County takes next step toward geothermal project (ithacavoice.org) ā€” Tompkins County is moving ahead with a grant application for a multimillion-dollar geothermal system serving key government buildings in downtown Ithaca, including the Old Jail and Main Courthouse. Lawmakers say the project could cut fossil fuel use but comes as the county faces a projected $9.8 million budget deficit and potential 17% tax levy increase.
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5. Riley, Ithaca leaders attack Blakeman over costs and tariffs (fingerlakes1.com) ā€” State Democrats brought their ā€œCost of Bruce Blakemanā€ tour to Ithaca, where Rep. Josh Riley, Mayor Robert Cantelmo, and a local business owner warned that Blakeman-backed tariffs and policies could raise costs for upstate families and small businesses. Speakers contrasted his agenda with Gov. Kathy Hochulā€™s investments in Ithaca, housing, child care, and data centers. The release did not include a response from Blakeman.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This friendly, affectionate kitty visits our cottage most days.
    There is a flea collar around its neck. Iā€™m not in a position to adopt but I am hoping there is an owner nearby and that it has a real home and isā€¦ (Nextdoor West Shore)
  • About 2-3 weeks ago at least one poster was offering landscaping services, but I lost their contact information, and can't find it in the history.
    Can anyone recommend someone to take on a moderately-sized project? It involves digging out old railroad ties from steps and boundaries and makingā€¦ (Nextdoor Cayuga Heights)
  • Cayuga Health System - Cayuga Medical Center posted a job opening for Housekeeper- Cayuga Medical Center- Full Time- Days in Ithaca. Apply here.
  • Tradesmen International, LLC posted a job opening for Janitor in Ithaca. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ithaca here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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