Thursday, January 1st, 2026
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Ithaca Voice sends Happy New Year wishes and reviews major developments from 2025 including local government changes, union talks at Cayuga Medical Center, and Cornell’s federal settlement. It also noted pending strategies on homelessness and leadership challenges in 2026 (focusing on community impact). The Ithaca Voice
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Ithaca is enforcing odd-even parking rules because winter weather may block street clearing. Residents must park on the odd side on odd days and on the even side on even days with enforcement from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. until further notice. 607 News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ithaca native Eli Gobrecht signed with the New York Atlas of the Premier Lacrosse League; the team based mainly in Albany marks his homecoming after playing at Ithaca High School and Ithaca College. 607 News Now
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Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks at Cornell Big Red Men's Hockey
7-8:30 p.m. — Lynah Rink — Tickets starting at $15 — Catch an exciting NCAA hockey matchup as the Nanooks take on the Big Red in Ithaca.
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Live Music – The Soul Benders
6-8 p.m. — Hopshire Farm and Brewery — Free entry — Experience powerful blues and rock from the acclaimed Ithaca-based band The Soul Benders.
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