Good morning, Ithaca.

Maru Ramen is rebranding to Maru Korea at its 512 W State Street location; the restaurant now serves traditional Korean dishes with lower-carb, higher-protein meals like bulgogi and clay-pot tofu.

Owners Kim and Lee made the change to honor their heritage while meeting customer demand.

Ithaca College is hosting a free concert honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this weekend.

The performance at Ford Hall will feature the Jazz Ensemble and South Hill Singers and starts at 4 p.m. Sunday.

Organist Amanda Mole, a visiting lecturer at Cornell, will perform free classical music on Sunday at Sage Chapel at 3 p.m. The event is open to the public.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported New York's average regular fuel price dropped to $2.86 per gallon on Monday, down from $2.89 last week.

Prices remained 1.9% higher than the national average.

Cornell University received a record $371.5 million gift from tech billionaire David Duffield to support its newly renamed engineering school, with most funds allocated from its $11.8 billion endowment to strategic projects + facility upgrades.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of the Finger Lakes has opened registration for its free Winter 2026 Family-to-Family class (8 sessions) that teaches mental health topics and self-care skills.

The course will be held on Zoom every Tuesday from Feb. 3 to March 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

ClubFest is happening today at Barton Hall with sessions from 12 to 1:30 and 2:30 to 4 p.m. after it was moved from Sunday due to a winter storm warning forecasting 6-10 inches of snow; the Student Union Board says campus operations remain normal.

Feeding stations and nest boxes help local birds such as woodpeckers, bluebirds and owls cope with harsh winter weather — providing high-energy food and shelter.

Residents are encouraged to keep feeders filled as heavy snowfall and cold winds make natural resources scarce.

In December, Tompkins County home listings dropped to a median price of $384,000 from $389,000 and homes averaged 1,929 sqft at $223 per sqft.

Data from Realtor.com shows that the price per square foot increased by 12.6% and new listings rose 28.6% — a shift from previous months.

Cornell men's hockey played a tough game against No.10 Dartmouth yesterday and will host No.10 Harvard today at Lynah Rink at 7 p.m. The rivalry weekend is important for ECAC standings and the Ivy League title race (Coach Casey Jones said the team is ready).

Cornell men's hockey hosts Dartmouth today at 7 p.m. at Lynah Rink in Ithaca—Cornell has won six of its last seven games after a 2-1 defeat earlier this season, and the game is sold out.

On Friday night at Hobey Baker Memorial Ice Rink, Cornell women's hockey scored six goals to beat Princeton 6 to 1 in a dominant game.

The team overcame penalty issues and extended its home winning streak (to seven games) while ending Princeton's 13-game win run.

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.

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.

Mutts Gone Nuts

7-10 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticketed event — Experience a hilarious dog variety show that’s sure to entertain all ages.