Ithaca council passes moratorium on new Cornell events permits
Summary
The Ithaca Common Council voted to pause issuing new permits for special events at Cornell University due to concerns about safety and sexual violence. The city also asked Cornell to let local police handle investigations of violent sex crimes on campus.Key Facts
- The moratorium stops new permits for events at Cornell, its sororities, fraternities, and student groups until November 5, with possible monthly renewal.
- This decision followed a lawsuit by a former student who accused several fraternity members of sexual assault.
- The university police handled the initial investigation, but the Ithaca Police Department was not informed.
- Cornell expelled two students, suspended two others, and took no action against two found not responsible.
- New York’s Attorney General was appointed special prosecutor to review the case.
- More than 1,000 people protested at Cornell demanding changes in how sexual violence is handled.
- A 2025 survey showed over one-third of undergraduate women at Cornell experienced nonconsensual sexual contact.
- Some students oppose the moratorium, saying it unfairly affects those not involved in assaults.
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