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Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Danby Volunteer Fire Company will host a pancake breakfast on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Danby Fire Station, offering pancakes, French toast, sausage, scrambled eggs, and home fries for $12 per plate. 607 News Now
- ➤ Registration is open for the fourth annual Daffodil Dash on Saturday, April 25 at Cass Park, where the Ithaca Garden Club and the Ithaca Children’s Garden invite community members to run, walk or stroll among 180,000 blooming daffodils that will fund new plantings at Stewart Park + fees are $25 for most while kids 12 and under register free, with registration closing on April 10 or once capacity is reached. Tompkins Weekly
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mix Kitchen & Bar is closing — after nearly ten years — this weekend at 205 Elmira Road as chef Mix Johnson prepares to reopen as Modern Ohana with a tropical island fusion theme. The revamped restaurant will welcome guests in early February. 14850
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ John Doris received the 2025 Joseph B. Gittler Award from the American Philosophical Association for his book (Character Trouble) that looks at moral psychology and ethics. The award honors his work connecting social science research and moral philosophy. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Margaret Smith was elected professor emerita at Cornell on January 16 after nearly 50 years of service. She began as an undergraduate and later worked as a corn breeder in Latin America while leading key agriculture and nutrition programs. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Nour Gajial '26 and Yanni Kouloumbis '26 of MathGPT appeared on the Startup Cornell podcast on Fri, Jan. 16 and explained how their AI-powered platform helps students tackle math problems and expand learning in STEM subjects. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Cornell has received a $1.5 million grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation to fund 10 two-year postdoctoral research roles across four colleges, supporting fields such as astronomy, biology, chemistry and engineering. The funding will help restore positions lost after federal cutbacks + include leadership training for future researchers. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ The spring semester at Tompkins Cortland Community College in Dryden begins Monday, Jan. 26 as enrollment grows and older students are joining, college president Dr. Amy Kremenek told 607 News Now. 607 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal, state and local offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, so banks, Post Offices and libraries will not operate while grocery stores and select retailers remain open for shoppers. Ithaca Journal
- ➤ CMC nurses at Cayuga Medical Center won union representation with an 82% vote after two days of voting and now expect Centralus Health to recognize the union; Tompkins County Legislator Iris Packman said the decision advances efforts to improve working conditions in the hospital. 607 News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cornell men's hockey took on Princeton at 7 p.m. Friday at Lynah Rink and will face Quinnipiac at 7 p.m. today; head coach Casey Jones (expecting the team to manage its game well) noted that freshman goalie Alexis Cournoyer was named to the Mike Richter Award watchlist. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Cornell women’s hockey returned to form with a 3 to 1 win over Brown on Friday at Meehan Auditorium. Coach Derraugh and goalie Bergmann noted the team’s renewed focus & energy as they prepare for a tough game against Yale tomorrow. 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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