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Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dos Amigos in Collegetown now offers a breakfast menu featuring burritos, egg tacos, Café Bustelo, and fresh orange juice from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday through Sunday; owners plan to add more options such as chilaquiles soon. 607 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cornell astronomer Anna Y. Q. Ho was awarded the 2026 Newton Lacy Pierce Prize by the American Astronomical Society for her work on rare stellar explosions. Her research on Luminous Fast Blue Optical Transients opens new windows on star death — a key mystery in astronomy. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Chess players of all skill levels will meet each Thursday at Groton Free Library from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. — beginners get a lesson while experienced players jump into games. 607 News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cornell researchers find that adding AI hydrological models to traditional flood predictions improves reliability as climate change makes floods more severe. The January issue of the Journal of Hydrology highlights that regional estimates are more stable than site-specific ones for planning community infrastructure. Cornell Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Tompkins County Public Library has named Emerson DeMeester-Lane as its new director; the New York native will start Monday, Jan. 12, with on-site duties on Jan. 26 — he succeeds interim leaders following Leslie Tabor’s resignation in March 2025. Ithaca.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Flu cases jumped this week while COVID counts stayed stable and RSV cases remain lower than last season in the greater Ithaca area. Hospital and county data show mixed trends that urge residents to keep an eye on the evolving respiratory illness patterns. 14850
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cornell women’s hockey will host Clarkson today at 3 p.m. and face St. Lawrence Saturday at 3 p.m. at Lynah Rink; coach Doug Derraugh said the team will focus on building consistency in the second half of conference play. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Cornell men’s hockey will host Alaska Fairbanks at 7 p.m. today and Saturday at Lynah Rink — the Nanooks have practiced on campus as the series tests Cornell’s readiness ahead of key ECAC matchups. The Cornell Daily Sun
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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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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.
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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.
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