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crime-and-justice3 days ago•224 min saved

Cornell crisis escalates with death threats, permit moratorium, and independent probe

The fallout from the 2024 Cornell gang rape allegations has intensified into a multi-front crisis. The accuser, Jane Doe, faces death threats and a swatting incident, while the university faces a no-confidence vote from faculty and a moratorium on event permits in Ithaca. Former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates will lead an independent review of Cornell’s response, and New York Attorney General Letitia James is investigating the initial handling of the case. The dispute centers on conflicting accounts of consent and the fraternity’s alleged cover-up efforts.

via CNN|

#cornell-university #crime-and-justice #ithaca

us-news4 days ago•6 min saved

Cornell Vandalism and Protest Erupt as AG James Probes 2024 Chi Phi Assault

Vandalism at Cornell’s Day Hall and mass protests erupted Monday amid renewed scrutiny of the university’s handling of a 2024 alleged gang rape at the Chi Phi fraternity. A new civil lawsuit by Jane Doe alleges seven former members drugged and assaulted her, while New York Attorney General Letitia James has been appointed as special prosecutor. Campus police logs reveal a drug arrest at the fraternity house hours before the alleged incident, complicating the narrative of the event.

via Fox News|

#chi-phi-fraternity #cornell-university #ithaca

science5 months ago•3 min saved

Ithaca Cemetery Hides One of the World’s Largest Bee Colonies

Cornell researchers estimate a 5.5 million-strong colony of solitary mining bees (Andrena regularis) beneath East Lawn Cemetery near Ithaca, spanning about 1.5 acres. Using emergence traps in spring 2023, they documented one of the largest bee aggregations on record, aided by undisturbed soil and nearby floral resources.

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|

#andrena-regularis #bee-aggregation #east-lawn-cemetery

science5 months ago•12 min saved

Hidden bee metropolis: millions of ground-nesting bees under an Ithaca cemetery

Cornell researchers estimate 5.5–5.6 million ground-nesting bees live under East Lawn Cemetery in Ithaca, New York, based on spring 2023 emergence traps, making it one of the largest bee aggregations on record. The population consists of many individual nests rather than a single colony, with bees overwintering underground and emerging in spring thanks to undisturbed soil, minimal pesticides, and nearby flowering plants.

via The Independent|

#bees #cemetery #cornell-university

science5 months ago•5 min saved

Underground Bee Megacity Discovered Beneath Ithaca Cemetery

Researchers from Cornell estimated about 5.56 million ground-nesting Andrena regularis bees emerging from a 6,500 square meter area beneath East Lawn Cemetery in Ithaca, New York—one of the largest bee aggregations on record—highlighting how undisturbed soil in cemeteries can support abundant, often overlooked pollinators.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#andrena-regularis #bees #ground-nesting

local-development9 months ago•2 min saved

New York State Allocates Millions for Regional Development and Urban Projects

New York State will provide $38 million to support the SouthWorks project in Ithaca, a major redevelopment effort transforming a 95-acre industrial site into a mixed-use neighborhood with housing, an innovation hub, and commercial spaces, backed by significant public funding and tax incentives.

via The Ithaca Voice|

#housing #ithaca #local-development

weather9 months ago•4 min saved

Winter Weather Challenges and Snowy Start to the New Year

Ithaca experienced its coldest December since 2000, with ongoing cold, snow, and storm systems bringing rain, snow, and strong winds into the New Year, along with significant icing and lake effect snow, with a gradual warming trend expected in early January.

via The Ithaca Voice|

#cold #ithaca #lake-effect-snow

public-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

Rabies Alert: Trails Closed and Health Concerns in Tompkins County

Trails in the Monkey Run Natural Area of the Cornell Botanical Gardens in Dryden, Ithaca, have been closed after multiple attacks by a "potentially rabid" coyote. The Tompkins County Whole Health division issued a health alert, and the state's Department of Environmental Conservation is investigating. Residents are advised to report sightings and avoid contact with wild animals.

via The Ithaca Voice|

#coyote #ithaca #public-health-alert

crime3 years ago•2 min saved

10 Arrested in Abduction and Murder of Ithaca Homeless Man

Ten people have been charged in the abduction and death of a homeless man in Ithaca, New York. The victim, Thomas Rath, was reported missing in May and his remains were found in a shallow grave in August. Two of the suspects face second-degree murder charges, while the others face first-degree kidnapping charges. The motive and cause of death have not been disclosed, but authorities have stated that drugs were not a driving factor. The investigation is ongoing, and more arrests are expected.

via NBC News|

#abduction #crime #death

labor-relations3 years ago•3 min saved

Starbucks Ordered to Rehire Unionized Workers After Illegal Store Shutdown

A US labor board judge has ruled that Starbucks violated federal labor law when it closed a unionized store in Ithaca, New York. The judge stated that the closure was intended to discourage unionization efforts and that Starbucks failed to prove it would have closed the store without animus towards pro-union employees. The ruling calls for the reopening of the store, reinstatement of terminated employees with backpay, and the posting of workers' rights notices in Starbucks cafes nationwide. Starbucks plans to appeal the decision. Over 90 complaints have been filed against Starbucks for anti-union tactics, but the company has not reached a collective bargaining agreement with any of the unionized stores.

via Yahoo Finance|

#ithaca #labor-law #labor-relations