Good morning, Ithaca.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.