05-02-2025
County legislature comments on ICE operations, IC athletic upgrades, weekend events
Good morning. ☀️
It's Thursday so I'll be going over some weekend events in Ithaca this weekend later on in this newsletter.
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Without further ado, here's an update on Immigrations and Customs Enforcement in Ithaca.
Tompkins County legislators, residents comment on Ithaca ICE operations
A federal judge will hold Mexican citizen Jesus Romero-Hernandez, 27, in custody following his arrest in Ithaca Thursday.
President Donald Trump's Department of Justice alleged in a statement that the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office released Romero-Hernandez last week before Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents could retrieve the man, awaiting resolution of state assault charges.
Tompkins County legislators and Ithaca residents expressed a range of reactions to Tompkins County Sherriff Derek Osborne's actions, according to a video of the Tuesday, Feb. 4 meeting.
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Here's some more news you should know today
Ithaca College has unveiled plans for a new outdoor track and field facility, funded through a seven-figure donation from an alumni couple: Delhi, NY-based Clark Companies will begin the facility's construction on campus this April pending approvals from the Town of Ithaca.
Delhi, NY-based Clark Companies will begin the facility's construction on campus this April pending approvals from the Town of Ithaca. People across the country rejected project 2025, Trump administration MO with protests Wednesday: The movement was staged by a group "supporting the free expression of regular Americans' dissatisfaction" with the plan.
The movement was staged by a group "supporting the free expression of regular Americans' dissatisfaction" with the plan. More New Yorkers have been prescribed medications for opioid use disorder increased 7% this year:Click here for more information on controlled substances in NY and addiction medication.
History, art and some heart this weekend in Tompkins County
The History Center in Tompkins County will open its new exhibit this weekend. Enjoy some "Trains, Planes, and Automobiles: Buses, Boats, and Bikes" at 110 North Tioga Street in Ithaca on Friday from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
You can also check out Ithaca Gallery Night while you're there for an artful exploration of gender rebellion and more art exhibitions.
Good Neighbor Grocery in Groton is highlighting the AllTrails app and showing people how to use it to hike little-known trails around the town this weekend for its monthly Trail Mixer. Click here for more info.
Last but not least, Hopshire Farm & Brewery in Freeville will be open to help you celebrate the big game this weekend. The brewery will open at noon Sunday to prepare for kickoff at 6:30 p.m.
Thanks for sticking with me, but that's about all I've got for you today.
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