Good morning, Ithaca.

City officials said winter brings less trail upkeep at parks so walkers should be cautious on the Cayuga Waterfront Trail — maintained only in parts at Cass and Stewart parks.

Seasonal bathrooms are winterized and park hours have been shortened for public safety.

A small fire forced an evacuation at Dryden High School on Jan.

7; students sheltered at TC3 were dismissed by 3:30 p.m. and elementary bus routes were delayed while after-school events were canceled and students later accessed the building for belongings.

Cornell named Dr. Gary Koretzky ’78 as vice provost for research for Ithaca, Cornell Tech and AgriTech campuses, effective Dec.

15+ he served as interim since February 2025.

Tanglewood Nature Center in Big Flats has chosen Edger Enterprises to build its 900-foot-long treetop walkway, which will be suspended 70 feet above the ground to show views of the tree canopy and Chemung River cliffs; construction will start early this year and finish by the end of 2026.

The CDC revised recommendations for rotavirus, influenza, meningococcal, and hepatitis A vaccines on Jan.

6, but New York officials said on Wednesday that the state will keep its current policies and school rules — parents and providers will use shared decision-making for flu shots.

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.

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.

Sky Stories - The Round Time

7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Cherry Arts — Ticketed event — Experience the world premiere of Round Time, an aerial showcase of old rhythms and new cycles performed by talented female aerialists.

Ithaca Ballet: WinterDance 2026

Evening of contemporary dance — 7 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 65 years of Ithaca Ballet with an evening of innovative choreography and performances by alumni dancers.