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Friday, January 16th, 2026
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Cornell study shows that when inventors move to a county, local startups grow in number and success, producing more venture backed companies and unicorns. The research tracked patent records and startup data through 2016 and found that every 12 to 15 inventors lead to one venture backed startup. Cornell Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Community Arts Partnership received $317,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts to boost local art & support local artists. The funds will cover CAP’s operations and grant programs in Tompkins County. 607 News Now
- ➤ Winter Village Music Camp brought about 150 campers and 30 faculty together from Jan. 8 to Jan. 11 for workshops, jam sessions, and concerts in local venues including Bike Bar (free concerts) and CSMA. The event celebrated old time, bluegrass, Irish, and swing music and deepened community tradition. The Ithaca Voice
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cynthia Leifer was named director of Cornell's Office of Postdoctoral Affairs effective Jan. 15, with the office moving under Research & Innovation to better support 750 postdoctoral researchers at the university's Ithaca campuses. She is tasked with expanding programs and resources following Christine Holmes' 34-year tenure. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ School district leaders announced Tuesday that Cornell University will increase its yearly financial support from $650,000 to $700,000 this fiscal year, with further raises planned through 2031 to bolster K-12 education. Officials say the move comes amid ongoing budget planning. The Ithaca Voice
- ➤ Cornell received a $1.5 million grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation to support 10 postdoctoral appointments in key natural science fields across four colleges (including Arts and Sciences, CALS, Veterinary Medicine, and Engineering). The funding will begin in 2026 and boost research talent on campus. Cornell Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nurses at Cayuga Medical Center voted 82% to unionize on Thursday, Jan. 15, and will begin bargaining with management to address workplace issues for better staffing and wages — following a long campaign for improved conditions. Ithaca.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cornell women's hockey is set to play Brown at 6 p.m. tonight in Providence and will face Yale at 3 p.m. on Saturday in New Haven, streamed on ESPN+ as they chase key conference wins after a strong home weekend. The Cornell Daily Sun
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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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Princeton Tigers at Cornell Big Red Women's Basketball
5-8 p.m. — Newman Arena — VIP tickets available — Experience college basketball with premium seating and special game day packages.
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