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Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. 607 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. 607 News Now
- ➤ 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. 607 News Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Ithaca Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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 Ithaca Voice
- ➤ 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. 607 News Now
- ➤ 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. The Cornell Daily Sun
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Ithaca Journal
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Ithaca Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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). The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ 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. 607 News Now
- ➤ 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. The Cornell Daily Sun
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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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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.
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