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Ithaca
Sunday, January 25th, 2026
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Asempe Kitchen will close its downtown operations with a final Afrobeats brunch (11am-3pm) on Sunday, Feb. 1 in downtown Ithaca. The restaurant will continue its cooking classes, Airbnb Experience, and pop-ups after closing its brick and mortar location. 14850
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Momodou Taal, a suspended Cornell Ph.D. student, was reportedly detained by British police at Heathrow for six hours on Friday. He said authorities confiscated his phone and laptop while questioning him about his background (he has not been charged). The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Ithaca College’s spring orientation ran Jan. 15 to Jan. 17 and engaged 27 new students in small-group Q&A sessions led by sophomore Xavier Newby — the event gave transfers and first-year students a personal introduction to campus resources and support. The Ithacan
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 12 women’s hockey was shut out 0-4 by No. 6 Quinnipiac as Cornell’s offense did not score while Felicia Frank posted her eighth shutout by saving 39 shots. Cornell will regroup ahead of its Ivy League series with Dartmouth and Harvard, with games streamed live on ESPN+. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Cornell’s No. 12 Men’s Hockey beat Harvard 4-1 at Lynah Rink on Saturday. Junior forward Jonathan Castagna scored a key goal moments before his teammates swarmed him — the win ended an eight-game homestand, and the team will face Yale and Brown next Friday and Saturday. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Cornell’s No. 12 men’s hockey team beat Harvard 4-1 on Nov. 7 in Cambridge, Massachusetts in front of 4,267 fans. Freshman goalie Alexis Cournoyer made 17 saves & junior forward Jake Kraft scored key goals to boost playoff hopes. 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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