Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) will headline a student-focused town hall this Sunday, September 27, at the Ithaca Downtown Conference Center, organized by More Perfect University. The event, titled “Students vs. Billionaires,” is aimed at Cornell University and Ithaca College students to address issues such as rising tuition, off-campus housing costs, and campus free speech policies. The visit comes as part of a broader upstate New York tour to energize young voters ahead of high-stakes midterm elections, notably in New York’s competitive 19th Congressional District. While Ocasio-Cortez remains a prominent draw for progressive youth and local Democratic Socialist organizers, her appearances in competitive districts often highlight party divisions between the progressive wing and moderate candidates navigating politically divided electorates. Doors open at 3:45 p.m. with the town hall scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m., featuring an open Q&A session where attendees can question the congresswoman directly on federal policy, labor organizing, and higher education reform.